Live Events at Motel Chelsea – Until Fri. July 10th
Motel Chelsea offers you an escape to nature where locals, music-lovers, foodies, culture-seekers, and travellers intersect. Nestled in the Gatineau Hills, where the river and forest trails merge with a vibrant arts culture, the Motel Chelsea is a hub of natural and man-made beauty, and local community.
Here’s what’s on the lineup at Motel Chelsea.
LOVE TO FOLK 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 – Saturday, July 4th • Fred Eaglesmith • 8:00 pm – OVER 75% SOLD!
2ND DATE Added: Sunday, July, 5TH • 4:30pm!
𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 is our premium concert series of 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐲, 𝟖𝟓-𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞! Your chance to experience world-class performances up close and personal— the way music was meant to be heard.
Fred Eaglesmith, the Canadian singer-songwriter and roots music icon, has spent over five decades carving out a singular path in the music world. Known for his raw, storytelling lyrics, gravelly voice, and unapologetic independence, Eaglesmith has become a cult hero to fans of Americana, folk, and country music.
Born in rural Ontario in 1957, he ran away from home at 15, hopping freight trains and living a nomadic life that would later fuel the vivid, working-class narratives in his songs.
With a career spanning more than 25 albums, Eaglesmith has earned a reputation as a prolific and uncompromising artist. His songs, often laced with wit, heartbreak, and a touch of rebellion, have been covered by legends like Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and countless more.
Tracks like “Time to Get a Gun” and “Freight Train” have become anthems for the disenfranchised, while his live performances- equal parts rock show and revival meeting- have cemented his status as a must-see act.
Tickets: July 4 at 8:00 pm – https://www.showpass.com/
Tickets: July 5 at 4:30 pm – https://www.showpass.com/
Thursday, June 25 • Open Stage Hosted By Christine Graves • Starting at 7:00 pm
Join us for a magical evening of music, community, and creativity at Motel Chelsea’s Open Stage, happening on the last Thursday of every month. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to enjoy great local talent, you’re welcome here.
All talent is welcome — singer-songwriters, instrumentalists, poets, cover artists, and everything in between. Bring your songs, your stories, and your spirit. Or simply come to relax, listen, and enjoy a delicious meal in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Motel Chelsea.
The evening is hosted by Christine Graves, a celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and poetic songwriting. With a career spanning shared stages with icons like Buffy Sainte-Marie and Feist, and performances at festivals and theatres across Canada, Graves brings warmth, experience, and authenticity to the stage.
Friday, June 26 • Bob Wiseman • 8:00 pm
From launching Blue Rodeo into the spotlight to crafting wildly original solo work that fuses folk, improvisation, sharp wit, and fearless experimentation, Bob Wiseman remains one of Canada’s most brilliantly unpredictable musical minds.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Saturday, June 27 • Jangus Comedy Presents Andre the Alien & Friends • 8:00 pm
Get ready for a night of wild stories, unpredictable laughs, and out-of-this-world comedy at the Andre the Alien & Friends Comedy Show at Motel Chelsea! Produced by Jangus Comedy, this showcase brings together a stacked lineup of hilarious comedians for an unforgettable evening packed with sharp crowd work, absurd observations, and big energy. Whether you’re a longtime comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out in Chelsea, this is the show you don’t want to miss. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and prepare for lift-off.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Thursday, July 2 • Lennie Gallant • 7:30 pm — SOLD OUT!
Friday, July 3 • The Paugan Dames with Special Opener Paul Hampsey • 8:00 pm
The Paugan Dames blend rich harmonies, old-time traditions, contemporary folk, and playful musical chemistry into a warm and captivating performance, joined by local songwriter Paul Hampsey, whose thoughtful songs celebrate nature, connection, hope, and the human spirit.
tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
Thursday, July 9 • Live & Local with Woodshed Jazz • 7:30 – Pass the hat event
Live & Local is a free, community-centered music series celebrating the artists who live and create right here at home, with select evenings hosted by a different local musician bringing their own sound, collaborators, and creative vision to the stage.
Woodshed connects with audiences through timeless storytelling and high-energy arrangements of jazz classics and originals. On vocals, Margo Seymour invites us to share in the joy and heartache of the human experience. On sax, Eppo Maertens delivers dynamic solos and solid bass lines with the resonant bass saxophone. On keys, classically trained pianist Nathalin Moy shares the depth of her composition and improv skills. Finally, on the kit, percussionist Yves Dusenge anchors the group with meticulous finesse.
Friday, July 10 • Rachael Kilgour • 8:00 pm
Rachael Kilgour is an award-winning folk songwriter whose masterfully crafted songs blend unflinching honesty, warmth, and wit, transforming themes of grief, belonging, and love into deeply moving performances that linger long after the final note.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/
