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Michael Bublé, Jann Arden join tribute to k. d. lang at Ottawa concert
The National Arts Centre hosted a surprise tribute to k. d. lang featuring a lineup of Canadian musicians.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On the evening of Oct. 2, 2026, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa staged a surprise tribute concert for Canadian singer‑songwriter k. d. lang. The event, titled “k. d. lang: has always been,” featured performances by Michael Bublé, Jann Arden, Allison Russell, Jane Siberry, Jill Barber, Mariel Buckley, Wyatt C. Louis and William Prince, among others.
Lang, who said she wanted to be surprised, also saw an exhibition of her stagewear open alongside the concert. The programme highlighted collaborations from her career, including Siberry’s “Calling All Angels” and covers of songs by Ron Sexsmith. The tribute coincided with Lang’s recent induction of Siberry into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Key facts
- The tribute concert for k. d. lang was held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Oct. 2, 2026. (toronto.citynews.ca)
- Performers included Michael Bublé, Jann Arden, Allison Russell, Jane Siberry, Jill Barber, Mariel Buckley, Wyatt C. Louis and William Prince. (toronto.citynews.ca)
- An exhibition of k. d. lang’s stagewear opened alongside the concert. (toronto.citynews.ca)
Sources
- [1] toronto.citynews.ca — originally reported as “Michael Bublé, Jann Arden among musicians to toast k. d. lang at tribute concert tonight”
