Formed in 1988 and known as Ottawa’s Favourite Singing Sandwich, The Toasted Westerns blend decades of folk-fuelled harmony, humour, and heart—now reunited as a rare trio appearance you won’t want to miss at Motel Chelsea. Purchase advanced tickets on SHOWPASS  HERE  ($20 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($25 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm. Reservations are strongly suggested—make yours HERE . We are an intimate 85-seat ve

Join us for Jennifer Noxon’s 2026 album release, The Gathering. With a presence that is both playful and intimate, Jennifer brings her rich, shimmering voice, poetic knack for detail and infectious melodies to the stage, transporting the listener into the lives and extraordinary moments of ordinary people. Purchase advanced tickets on SHOWPASS  HERE  ($30 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($35 plus tax) Dinner is available with our kitchen open until 9pm

Get ready for a great St. Patrick’s Day concert with real Irish folk music! Kelly Sloan & JIG (James, Ian, Greg) have sold out every time they have played a St. Patrick’s Day concert in Ottawa in the last several years.  Come out to the Motel Chelsea on March 15 and hear why! Purchase advanced tickets on SHOWPASS  HERE  ($30 plus tax and fees) OR at the door while quantities last ($35 plus tax) Lunch is available with our kitchen open until 3:30pm. Reservations are strongly s

Join us on  Tuesday, March 17  for a cozy, pub-style St. Patrick’s celebration filled with stories, songs, and spirited tunes in true Irish fashion. Kitchen:  5:00–8:00pm (reduced menu + Irish feature)  Bar:  Open until 11:00pm  Suggested donation:  $10 at the door We’ll kick off the evening at 5:00pm with Irish stories and songs from Doug McArthur to set the tone. Around 6:30pm, settle in for one long, lively set from  Ruckustodian  — a trad folk trio from the Gatineau Hills

Live & Local  is a free, community-centered music series celebrating the artists who live and create right here at home, with select Thursday evenings hosted by a different local musician bringing their own sound, collaborators, and creative vision to the stage. Each night features a full set from the host followed by an open, collaborative jam—no two nights the same, always free, always local, always live. This is a pass-the-hat  event—please help support and show your appre