Satoko Fujii’s Tokyo Trio is a lithe, quick-witted ensemble capable of terrific speed and excitement as well as subtle textures and tone colors. Visiting from Japan, they will be joined by local improvisers LSD Trio.
Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.
Marie Davidson has always gone against the grain. As a transgressive force in dance music, the French-Canadian producer celebrates the release of her latest album, City of Clowns, live at Club SAW.
Alice Longyu Gao on-stage performing their most loved songs from their debut trilogy. Their debut trilogy includes 3 EPs: High Dragon Universe (2022), Let’s Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire (2023), and Assembling Symbols Into My Own Poetry (2024).
Acclaimed Nicaraguan-Canadian composer, producer, and musician Brandon Miguel Valdivia, also known as Mas Aya, returns to Ottawa for a night of lush atmospheric production and live instrumentation.
Mas Aya is joined by avant-garde improvisational artist Aymara Alvarado Sánchez and eclectic vinyl selector DJ Glory Hull.
Pique spring edition returns this March with its second multi-day edition of the signature music and arts festival, taking over the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. Featuring groundbreaking performances, striking art installations, and thought-provoking presentations, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that welcomes international artists and communities.
Celebrating the release of Tears Of Injustice, a completely re-recorded and rearranged version of the acclaimed 2024 album Funeral for Justice for acoustic and traditional instruments, Mdou Moctar brings a stripped down set to the Bronson Centre on Monday, February 3 for a special and intimate performance.
Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.
As the days grow colder, Pique winter edition is heating up the Arts Court with innovative music and arts presentations on December 14, 2024. Grab your tickets now and plan your winter getaway!
le désert mauve and Paul Vivien will present two audiovisual performances as part of their fall tour that will take them to Rimouski, St-Gabriel, Montreal, Mont-Louis & Toronto
Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.
Since the 70s, Phew's dynamic voice and commitment to experimentation have been pivotal in shaping avant-garde music in Japan and globally.
One of the most innovative artists in contemporary Saharan music, Mdou Moctar returns to Ottawa with his new album "Funeral for Justice" joined by special guests, the Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis.
The change of season once again brings an exciting music and arts convergence at Pique’s fall edition, happening on September 28, 2024 at the Arts Court. The 14th edition of Ottawa’s signature underground art party, Pique brings together groundbreaking music, visual, and interdisciplinary artists for a building-wide festival at the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa.
We are thrilled to be back at POP Montréal this year to present a showcase of some of the most exciting underground artists from Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.
Live radio concert and interview featuring Emma Gabriel, programmed by Debaser for Radio Hull
Live radio concert and interview featuring Siaka Diabate, programmed by Debaser for Radio Hull
Live radio concert and interview featuring Grey Brisson, programmed by Debaser for Radio Hull
Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.
4 THE BANGGERZ, the new album by Ottawa/Nigerian rapper, is a "sonic escape". Be there for the launch event full special guests and features
Missing a good night out because of Sunday Scaries? We’ve got the solution for ya! Allow us to immerse you in AMASHOWZA’s world, filled with art, food, music, and a good time for you and your friends and fam.
A COVID safer dance party featuring DJ sets by Jas Nasty and Seiiizi. Masks required :)
An outdoor summer concert featuring indie/folk songwriters Rae Spoon, Corey Gulkin, and Mars Aspen. Masks required :)
A signature building-wide art party like no other, Pique kicks of the summer season with live music, installations, DJs, and more!
Drop in for screenings of past Debaser and Pique performances from groundbreaking international and local artists, featuring staff and audience picks from our video archive. No registration required!
Drone Day is an annual celebration of drone, community, and experimental sounds open to experienced and beginner sound-makers. We invite artists and sound-makers of all kinds to join us in celebrating this international day of drone!
Avant-garde saxophonist & multireedist Colin Stetson returns to Ottawa for an intimate performance at St. Albans Church, joined by sound artist FUJI||||||||||TA
Avant-garde saxophonist & multireedist Colin Stetson returns to Ottawa for an intimate performance at St. Albans Church, joined by sound artist FUJI||||||||||TA
Multidisciplinary artist Annie-Claude Deschênes combines experimental music and performance art in a unique performance at Club SAW
Since her time as 1/2 of Hype Williams, the stoner dub project she formed with Dean Blunt, the persona of Lolina (UK/EE) has always been a mystery. Come find out at her Ottawa debut with Hamilton’s Man Made Hill and Please, and local artist Jules Filmhouse. Recommended if you like Suicide, Prophet, trip hop, experimental hip hop.
Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.
Can't make it to Pique in-person? Join the party from your own (cyber)space!
Announcing Cybernetique, a FREE virtual party and accessible means of attending Pique from the comfort of your own home on March 9. Accessed via Zoom, this party is more than just a live stream; dance, chat, and listen to exclusive artist interviews! And don't forget to dress to impress, as Cybernetique will be projected on the IRL walls of the Arts Court for all attendees to see.
Cybernetique Meeting ID: 856 6089 0707
If you're attending Pique in-person, you can also interact with our Zoom audience at a designated IRL-to-URL station. So, get ready to login and help us bring the Pique experience to more people than ever before!
Cybernetique will be live streaming from 6:30pm-1:00am on March 9, with performances from:
Echönymphia‘s ethereal harp and synths
Maylee Todd‘s innovative brainwave music
Maria Chávez‘s house music DJ set
G L O W Z I’s Afro-electro sonics
Plus exclusive live artist interviews from TUSH, Echönymphia, G L O W Z I, and more!
Since Cybernetique is free, please consider donating to UNRWA: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. We’ll be dropping links in the Zoom chat all night.
Hosted by skulK!d (live from the Arts Court in Ottawa, ON) and moderated by fagofcolour (Zooming in from Vancouver, BC), with segments hosted by Zoë Argiropulos-Hunter and Calum Jeacle, this cross-country party is an opportunity for people from all over the world to connect, dance, and reflect on modern modes of (in)accessibility.
Almost exactly four years after the first Zoom parties emerged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many immunocompromised community members are still unable to attend large-scale arts events, like Pique. We aim to provide an active and social space for everyone to gather and enjoy the arts through Cybernetique!
Topique, a forum for idea and knowledge exchange at Pique festival, returns this spring with three days of artist talks, workshops, and more. Taking place March 8-10, 2024 at the Arts Court around Pique festival programming, Topique invites attendees to dig deeper into the ideas and processes behind its artists’ groundbreaking work, exploring a range of topics including digital and analogue production techniques, mindful listening, womanhood and representation, and accessible improvisation.
Pique is back with the spring edition opener of its 2024 season bringing groundbreaking international and Canadian artists to the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. For the first time, Pique will present a multi-day edition of its acclaimed music and art festival series happening on March 8–10, 2024. Transforming the Arts Court into a dynamic venue-wide celebration, Pique is a seasonal showcase of underground and avant-garde performance, visual art, and more.
