History Ottawa (Live Nation venue) [47 Rideau St] | U/C

[Uhuniau]

I'll believe it when I start seeing tours that have Ottawa dates.

[Kitchissippi]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Interesting to call the NCC "Ottawa's largest developer".

Maybe it was the NCC who "sold out"

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Kitchissippi

Maybe it was the NCC who "sold out"

The one time "selling out" improved a reputation.

[ponyboycurtis]

That last paragraph is funny. I was just having a conversation with my wife earlier this evening about what they will do about sound quality given its a repurposed building. Good to hear, I swear that isn't me making a pun. Thanks for the article.

[rocketphish]

History Ottawa nightclub to open in ByWard Market in August

Josh Pringle, CTV News
Updated: March 23, 2026 at 10:01AM EDT | Published: March 23, 2026 at 9:20AM EDT

Ottawa’s newest nightclub will open in the ByWard Market this August.

Live Nation Canada announced the new ‘History Ottawa’ nightclub will open in August, and unveiled its first slate of shows.

The lineup includes The Wallflowers on Aug. 20, Kaleo on Sept. 9, The Pretty Reckless on Sept. 13 and Sabaton on Sept. 26. Other acts scheduled to perform at ‘History Ottawa’ include Two Door Cinema Club on Oct. 2, Marianas Trench on Oct. 24, TALK on Dec. 4 and Wolf Parade on Dec. 11.

Tickets will go on sale on March 27 at 10 a.m.

“History Ottawa will officially open its doors this August, becoming the newest hub for live music and entertainment in the ByWard Market,” Live Nation Canada said on Monday.

“The venue is an expansion of the iconic Toronto location, which first opened in 2021 in collaboration with global music icon Drake.”

Live Nation Canada unveiled plans in February 2025 to open a 2,000-person concert venue in the former Chapters building on Rideau Street.

Live Nation says the two-level venue will include a convertible general admission area and reserved seating configurations for “all types of events – from concerts, live entertainment and galas to community programs and events.”

“The venue located at 47 Rideau Street will feature state-of-the-art sound and lighting, alongside History’s signature, high-end hospitality, hosting a dynamic range of events - from concerts, live entertainment and galas to community programs and special events,” Live Nation Canada said.

“Drawing hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to the downtown core, the venue is poised to play a major role in revitalizing Ottawa’s entertainment district while driving meaningful economic impact.”

In July 2025, the National Capital Commission announced an agreement to lease the former Chapters building on Rideau Street to Live Nation to create a new venue in the downtown core.

The NCC purchased the former Chapters building for a sale price of $20 million. Chapters closed the location in 2022 when parent company Indigo opened a new store in the CF Rideau Centre.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/history-ottawa-nightclub-to-open-in-byward-market-in-august/

[J.OT13]

Rideau facade is nearly done.

[CastlesintheSky]

I sure hope it's not nearly done.
That looks so bland!

[Johnny Kit Kat]

This is a photo taken this morning showing the back of the venue.
https://flic.kr/p/2sgTGvd

I don't know how to paste a photo so I have inserted the url.

[rocketphish]

Originally Posted by Johnny Kit Kat

This is a photo taken this morning showing the back of the venue.
https://flic.kr/p/2sgTGvd

I don't know how to paste a photo so I have inserted the url.

See here for instructions on how to link to your photos: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246386

[Johnny Kit Kat]

Originally Posted by rocketphish

See here for instructions on how to link to your photos: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246386

Thank you!

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by CastlesintheSky

I sure hope it's not nearly done.
That looks so bland!

Here's the rendering again. With the LED lighting, the marquis and the sign, it should look decent.



Here's Toronto's History for reference. I think ours is slightly better. Looks less 1970s basement asbestos flooring.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_(venue)

[ponyboycurtis]

Whoa.. Bikini Kill. There's a name I haven't heard in a while. One of Kurt Cobains favourites. He was all about that Chick Rock. I am more of an L7 guy myself.

The frontage looks good. Nothing over the top but still bright enough for the type of street it is. I like that it appears we have a 3 sided LED sign that protrudes.

Make overhanging signs great again!

[Johnny Kit Kat]

Photo today. They have begun painting.

[Johnny Kit Kat]

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317555183_0c69c316ed_b.jpg

[kwoldtimer]

Oh good, grey ...

[J.OT13]

Why must everything be grey. I hope they at least have signage and good lighting. A mural would be nice.