A forward-thinking, artist-driven festival series like no other, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect.


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. 

Taking place on International Women’s Day, the Pique spring edition spotlights women and gender nonconforming people who demonstrate artistic innovation and leadership, and kicks off the festival’s 5th season with its signature curatorial eclecticism by bringing together club futurism, intercultural ambient-electronic, jazz-hop vanguardism, vocal experimentation, leftfield pop music, drag brilliance, soft sculpture installation, and lots more. 

Plus with artist talks and workshops exploring equitable music futures, Pique is a lab, an incubator, and a playground for audiences of all kinds. Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages. 

Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages. 


Tickets


As always, tickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can. Learn more about our ticketing policy here.

Subsidized (choose-your-own-price) tickets are available for registration here while supplies last. Please note that subsidized tickets will only be available for purchase online, and are no longer available to purchase at the box office.

Late night tickets will now be available to purchase in-person at the Pique box office for a reduced price. Late night tickets go on sale at 11:30 pm. There is no advance purchase of late night tickets, and their availability is subject to capacity.  


Topique


Topique, a forum for knowledge and skills exchange at Pique festival, returns this spring with two days of artist talks, workshops, and more. 

Topique offers curious audience members an opportunity to participate in important cultural dialogues and hear from artistic leaders. Artists and cultural workers are invited to learn from professionals in a series of hands-on workshops and round-tables. 

Committed to a vision for a more equitable and sustainable arts ecosystem, Topique nurtures a community-driven approach to artistic growth, ensuring that diverse voices shape the future of the arts.

Programming to be announced.



ACCESSIbility


As always, Pique is all ages and pay-what-you-can. The event site is accessible, and detailed accessibility notes are categorized on our accessibility page.






We acknowledge and pay respect to the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people on whose land we operate. If you support our programming, please consider supporting a local Indigenous organization or fundraiser.

Pique is a forward-thinking, artist-driven quarterly event series featuring eclectic musical, visual and multimedia artists, produced by Debaser. Pique takes place four times per year at the Arts Court (67 Nicholas St, Ottawa). 

2025 Pique dates are March 7-8, June 7, September 27 and December 13.

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Arts Court
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Ottawa Fringe
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Canadian Film Institute
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Women from Space Festival

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Canada Council for the Arts
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City of Ottawa
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