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Laylit
Sep 18
Laylit

After our last SOLD OUT edition, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX once again for an unforgettable two-floor dance party!

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Pique
Sep 26
Pique

Pique returns for its 21st edition on Saturday, September 26, 2026! And, for the first time ever, this edition will be completely FREE to the public!

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Pique unveils full lineup for landmark free edition – Pique #21
Pique unveils full lineup for landmark free edition – Pique #21

After five years of reshaping Ottawa’s underground arts landscape, Pique arrives at its 20th edition with momentum, reflection, and an eye firmly on what’s next. On June 13, 2026, the award-winning festival series marks its 5th anniversary and 20th edition with a milestone event that honours its evolution from a pandemic-era experiment into one of Ottawa’s most vital platforms for underground and independent art.

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Pique #21 to Be Free for the First Time Ever
Pique #21 to Be Free for the First Time Ever

Pique returns for its 21st edition on Saturday, September 26, 2026! And, for the first time ever, this edition will be completely FREE to the public!

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Recap: Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!
Recap: Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!

What an unforgettable weekend! We could not ask for a better way to celebrate 20 editions of Pique! Thank you to the 1,800+ who attended Pique with open ears and hearts!

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Want to rep Debaser all year long? Shop our merch this weekend at the Pique boutique 🛍️ or anytime online at debaser.ca! NEW! 🎀 Carabiner keychains ✨ Pique logo sticker packs 👚 Current collection of t-shirts, designed by @trapdoorprinting,
Bring-your-own-tape to Pique 🎀📼🎀 On Saturday June 13, BASS BOSS filmmaker Rana Ghose (@reproduceartists) will present a Q&A after the Global Sound System Cultures film program, followed by a live Dek Bass demonstration. These custom ca
On view at Arts Court during Pique’s 5th anniversary edition, check out these free ongoing exhibitions: Requiems: Jim Logan @saw_centre Level 1 Requiems brings together Jim Logan’s major works spanning more than four decades of engaged a
Find us on @festapp_fr or download it via the link in our bio for all the Pique info you need at your fingertips 🫳📲 There you’ll find: 🎀 Interactive schedule 🎀 Site Map 🎀 Artist info 🎀 Venue and accessibility info 🎀 Ticket purchase
We are thrilled to partner with @dominioncity again this year to reduce single-use cup waste at Pique! Enjoy Dominion City beer and other beverages from our reusable Pique eco-cups. Thanks to our partners at Dominion City Brewing for sponsoring our
You are invited to Debaser’s 2026 Annual General Meeting! The AGM is an opportunity to share how we operate, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the future. We will present our annual reports and financial statements from our previous
Feel the frequencies during @and.re and @bluchappellamb’s late-night audiovisual collaboration at Pique’s 5-year anniversary 🌀 Drawing from dub, bass, 140, and breakbeat, Ottawa-based DJ, @remedio.613 founder and @pullupottawa&nbsp

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