Hard Rock LIVE
A 1,900-seat (2,200 standing) concert theatre inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa — the newest major mid-large venue in the city, booking Live Nation touring acts.
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About
Hard Rock LIVE is the flagship concert theatre inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa — the recently rebuilt Rideau Carleton property on Albion Road. The purpose-built room seats 1,900 with standing-room capacity up to 2,200, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and bookings run through Live Nation.
The larger casino complex includes a 150-room hotel, 1,500 slots, table games, multiple restaurants, and The Joint — a smaller second-floor venue for comedy and intimate shows.
What to Know
- Capacity: 1,900 seated / 2,200 standing
- Booking: Live Nation
- Part of: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino complex
- Tech: Advanced sound and lighting systems
- Also inside: The Joint (smaller venue, 2nd floor)
Visitor Information
- Tickets: Via Live Nation and Hard Rock Casino site
- Parking: Free casino lot
- Age: 19+ enforced in casino areas
- Good for: Major touring concerts, comedy specials, Vegas-style shows
Getting There
- Address: 4837 Albion Road (Gloucester, south-east)
- Drive from Downtown: ~20 minutes
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