Events in Downtown
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EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
Visions and Views
The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…
Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave
In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…
Butterflies in Flight
Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and P…
Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra: Machines & Myths
The season launches with a powerful program featuring the full symphonic orchestra in its largest performance of the yea…
Black History in Ottawa Streets
Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resil…
Dreamcatcher Workshop with Bougie Birch
Craft your own dreamcatcher with Indigenous artist Ashley Clark. Learn about Indigenous artistry and resilience in this…
ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka: Dance from Coast to Coast
Free pop-up performances showcasing classical Indian dances (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam) at the National Arts Centre, c…
Magic At The Manor
Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazin…
Antiquarian Book Fair Ottawa
Peruse and purchase antique and rare books, maps, and paper ephemera from 20+ dealers. Live presentations on historic bo…
Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Come trick or treat with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at Ottawa City Hall! Witches and reapers guard the entrance as visitors ex…
LEGO Halloween Witch Make & Take
Free LEGO Witch building event for kids! Build and take home your own LEGO Halloween creation while supplies last.
Monster Mixtape - Halloween Concert with the NAC Orchestra
The NAC Orchestra turns Southam Hall into a playground of sound and suspense with eerie, epic, and haunted music straigh…
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony honouring Canadian veterans and fallen soldiers, featuring dignitaries, two minute…
Crave Food & Wine Festival
Ottawa's premier food and wine festival featuring local restaurants, breweries, distilleries, provincial wineries, and i…
Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival
First Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival celebrating adventure, conservation, and diversity through powerful Canadian short fi…
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…
Christmas with the OSO
Join the Ottawa Symphony for a festive holiday performance featuring heartwarming seasonal favourites and a special audi…
Life onto Land: The Devonian
Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…
Rideau Canal Skateway
Skate on the world's largest skating rink – a 7.8 km stretch of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the he…
613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion
Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…
Digital Worlds: The Generative Art of EEPMON | EEPMON展：デジタルア…
EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interac…
Crystal Garden at Confederation Park
Experience ice sculptures, ice carving competitions, sound and light shows, fitness classes, and more at this official W…
DJs Live from the Booth: Winterlude Edition
Local and diverse DJs perform vibrant sets on Sparks Street during Winterlude. Pause, warm up, and dance along on festiv…
Undercurrents – Contemporary Theatre Festival
Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists ove…
Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis brings The Epilogue World Tour to Ottawa, featuring Matt Hansen as special guest…
Barbegazi – Freestyle Snowmobile Show
Watch world-class freestyle snowmobilers soar up to 40 feet in the air during this Winterlude weekend event in the heart…
Doors of War
Presented by UNF Ottawa-Gatineau
Ottawa Design Club #0020 - On New Terms
Presented by Ottawa Design Club
Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast
Organized by the Audain Art Museum, Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast sheds light on and celebrates women's contribut…
Kasador
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
613RnB | Come Closer
Lydia Lunch & Marc Hurtado
Presented by Debaser, First Crush Promotion + Side by Side Weekend
Heritage Day 2026 – Voices of a City
Celebrate Ottawa's 200th anniversary with the theme 'Voices of a City,' featuring over 50 historical societies, museums,…
riverbed x flo.
Presented by Riverbed Reading Series
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Magique with the NAC Orchestra
A spellbinding visual spectacular fusing cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and contemporary theatre with the NAC Orche…
Project Agape's Inaugural Annual Brunch
Making space for love and friendship - An evening for young…
Presented by Faith and Mind Ministry
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Roger Ackroyd goes from prime suspect to victim when murder disrupts a cozy English village, and soon the enigmatic new…
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Voulez-Vous Disco & 80s Dance Party [Vol. 4]
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
4th Anniversary of OSUDemocracy
Bank of Canada Museum - March Break Activities
Free family activities and crafts about counterfeiting and bank note design during both Quebec and Ontario March Breaks.…
Gallery of Rythm
Bearings
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom
Faith Fyles’s pioneering career as both a botanist and artist is brought into conversation with contemporary women artis…
Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Parade
Ottawa's St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to celebrate the Bicentennial of Bytown with a new route that frames the city'…
The Beauty in Breaking: Love Is Never Wasted
A multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring heartbreak and grief through paintings, dance, music, poetry, and interacti…
Monthly Member Meet Up
Alan Doyle with The East Pointers
Newfoundland folk-rock legend Alan Doyle, former frontman of Great Big Sea, performs with JUNO Award-winning special gue…
Nate Haller – Country Rising National Tour
Nate Haller brings his first headlining Country Rising National Tour to Ottawa, featuring Mac Rumbolt as opening act.
Engine Social Club: Cruel Angel
Xtsy* Live in Ottawa
Café Ex: Rhayne Vermette
LEAF Ottawa Equality Day 2026
William Prince – Further From the Country Tour
Two-time JUNO Award-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter William Prince performs with special guest Boy Golden on his Fu…
The Ottawa Film Office's 2026 Career Fair
Presented by the Ottawa Film Office
WolfGANG Sessions #28
Presented by the National Arts Centre
Taste of Little Italy Ottawa 2026
Third annual tasting event featuring 15 Little Italy restaurants and cafes offering unlimited sample bites, plus DJ ente…
La série de lecture RIVERBED Reading Series
& Juliet - Broadway Musical
Hit Broadway musical reimagining Juliet's story with iconic pop hits from Max Martin. Created by the Emmy-winning writer…
VERSeFEST presents
Rose - World Premiere Musical
NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about th…
Urban Legends
Qu'ART
Andrew Packer: Live in Ottawa
Ottawa Black Film Festival 2026
6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings a…
A Day at the Farm
An original Canadian production perfect for children aged four to fifteen, featuring the orchestra with a special spotli…
Spring Lunchtime Workshop: Waterlily Watercolour Painting
Join us this Spring and enjoy painting waterlilies! All skill levels welcome! All materials provided. #waterlilyart #wat…
Open Mic Night
Weekly open mic night! Open to all artists/genres.
Spring Lunchtime Workshop: Frog on a Lily Pad Watercolour Pa…
Join us this Spring and enjoy painting frogs on a lily pad! All skill levels welcome! All materials provided. #waterlily…
Yoga with Basia Going
Hatha encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transitions), and pranayama (breathwork). Here, the practic…
Life Drawing
Art House presents a life drawing session from 7 to 9:30PM. Models vary week to week. Hosted by Shawn.
Royal Oak Trivia
Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champ? Join us for Trivia Nights at the pub! Bring your friends, grab a drin…
What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits
Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…
Capstone Reading
Presented by uOttawa + Riverbed Reading Series
Kimberly Akimbo
Teenaged Kimberly is coping with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, an ex-con aunt planning the ultimate sca…
Rose
This performance includes two 15-minute intermissions.
BABES, BABES, BABES! Burlesque and Drag Show
BABES, BABES, BABES! Burlesque and Drag Show at LIVE! on Elgin
Hannah Green + Darcy Scott
Hannah Green and Darcy Scott share a warm, intimate night of folk and singer-songwriter tunes at Art House.
Kim Churchill
Kim Churchill embarks on the Canadian leg of 'The Lovely Tour' in the spring of 2026! Following the release of his lates…
DYKE SMUT
Writing starts 7PM, Reading at 8PM
knitting, Sasha Cay & emmersonHALL
Dirty Bingo
A drag bingo event with some sexy sassy flair.
Eidiot Mubarak Comedy Show
Eidiot Mubarak is the embodiment of community in the form of entertainment to provide the best show imaginable. The show…
Metamorphosis
Join us and experience a concert of rare emotional resonance and spiritual depth. At its heart lies Richard Strauss’s Me…
“City Boy” with Fabio Ricci
"City Boy” with Fabio Ricci at LIVE! on Elgin
DAZE At Night x B4CKROOM
DAZE and B4CKROOM collaborate at City At Night on Friday, April 3rd to bring us back to the roots of dance music.
Dirty Dancing in Concert
You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-t…
fanclubwallet
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Karaoke Shark
🎤 Karaoke Night at 188 Bank with Karaoke Shark! 🎤
White Rabbit: FK ANYWAY, RICK LAPLANTE, DJ DEL PILAR
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
Sunday Submissive Support Circle
Join us for the Sunday Submissive Support Circle, a 90-minute in-person gathering dedicated to fostering growth, sharing…
Sunday Dom/me Discussion Group
Welcome to the Wicked Dom/me Discussion Group, a 90-minute in person gathering designed to support and encourage Dom/mes…
MUSLIM SINGLES COMEDY SHOW & MATCHMAKING VOL.4
MUSLIM SINGLES COMEDY SHOW & MATCHMAKING VOL.4 at LIVE! on Elgin
MAE MARTIN
VIP Includes: - Meet & Greet with Mae - Exclusive tour merch - Prime seats
A One-Night-Only Comedy Show
A One-Night-Only Comedy Show at LIVE! on Elgin
How to Draw Comics with Geof Isherwood
Join us this April 7th and learn how to draw comics with an illustrator veteran, Geof Isherwood! All Skill Levels Welcom…
Collage Postcards
Create nostalgic collage postcards using papers, stickers & scraps. Slow crafting, good chats, and mail-worthy art.
Hatha Yoga
Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us for an uninstructed Life Drawing Sessions, facilitated by local artist Shawn Hunsdale. Sessions begin January 7,…
ART HANG ft. PRIMARY COLOURS
ART HANG is an art making and crafting musical event: live instrumental music will set the mood for a creative flow stat…
NextGen - Hosted by Marleau
Saxophone Ensemble Concert
Directed by Mike Tremblay Free admission. All are welcome.
P**** Pleasure with Madds
Let’s talk about pleasure! In this session, we’ll come together to reflect on pleasure—its value, its nature, and the va…
OTTAWA UNPLUGGED: Desi Night
Presented by Kosmos Entertainment Canada
Special Exhibition Vernissage
Every month at Art House, a new artist fills the walls of the Drawing Room with their best works for you to enjoy. See a…
11th House Tarot Readings
Seeking clarity, confirmation, or a cosmic nudge? Settle in for a one-on-one quick tarot with 11th House — direct, intel…
Miina
In August 2023, Miina released her debut EP Slow Motion, an impeccable, multi-layered collection produced by Gus Van Go…
becoming|un|becoming: deepening relations
The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…
Kirtan & Sufi Meditation
An afternoon of Mystical Music, Devotional Poetry, Inspirational Stories
Montgomery Legion – Welcome Event
This is the perfect time to bring your friends and come in to check us out. Please share so others will know too. Doors…
Totally 2000’s Video Dance Party
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Class of 91, w/ Stoby + Deadwell
Class of 91, w/ Stoby + Deadwell at LIVE! on Elgin
Metro Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. [Whole House Show]
White Rabbit: ZACK BLACK, GROTTOLI, QUEENYY
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
Planet Botanix Open House
Astrology, energy healing, intuitive readings, Reiki, reflexology & Tarot mini readings ($25 for 20 min, cash only)
B2B Fest
Presented by Algonquin College Public Relations Campaign
Before Summer Finds Us: Pat Rees, Elizabeth Royall, and Heat…
Before Summer Finds Us: Pat Rees, Elizabeth Royall, and Heather is Growing at LIVE! on Elgin
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting
Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…
uOTalk Music Coffee House 2026
Spring-Summer Semester Class: Intermediate Figure Drawing
Learn essential figure drawing techniques for intermediate level: muscle groups, dynamic poses, and figure painting #fig…
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Join us on April 14th, 2026 at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for a powerful night of music and giving in support…
Felt Pennant Making
Design your own felt pennant! Cut, layer & stitch a vintage-style banner perfect for shelves, walls or reading nooks
Music Trivia
Music trivia night featuring questions about current pop, hip hop, rnb, rock, and everything else! Test your knowledge o…
Contact Zones: Gerald McMaster and the Reshaping of Canadian…
An accomplished artist, author, curator and educator, Gerald McMaster has had a profound impact on how contemporary Indi…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…
Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…
Yin Yoga
Join us at Flowstate Therapy for guided yoga classes led by Sherry Beaudry (Viroha Fitness Yoga). Thoughtfully designed…
Beats & Boards
Come on your own or bring some friends, and let Rob hook you up with a group and a game. We will have tons of games in h…
MasHeNKa + Kim & Dro + Runner Up!
MasHeNKa + Kim & Dro + Runner Up! at LIVE! on Elgin
FOTOCRIME - Security Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
SPRINGTIME HIGH TEA
A springtime dress-up tea + craft party for the dykes!!! 🐣💖🦋💕🐛
Materia Symphony : Inspired by Final Fantasy VII
A spectacular concert inspired by one of the most iconic musical worlds in gaming. Materia Symphony is an original work…
Witch Prophet
AnjChito
Get into the groove with AnjChito’s unique blend of jazz, r&b, bossa nova, reggae, and funk. Their set features original…
Elaborate Dogs & Jelly Bean Double Single Release Party!
Elaborate Dogs & Jelly Bean Double Single Release Party! at LIVE! on Elgin Featuring: The Desert Island Big Band & The M…
Spring Acrylic Class: Plein Air Painting Program
Join us this April and learn how to paint plein air using Acrylics! Designed for Intermediate Level. #acrylicpaint #pain…
Materia Symphony : Inspired by Final Fantasy VII
A spectacular concert inspired by one of the most iconic musical worlds in gaming. Materia Symphony is an original work…
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS
general admission/seated floor general admission/seated balcony
Chiron Promotions Presents: Varitones
Chiron Promotions Presents: Varitones at LIVE! on Elgin with Runaway Kit & J. Alexander
Community Canvas by anyu sun
Community Canvas is a relaxing, low-pressure art night focused on creative flow and connection.
Kestrel Blue + Joey Vinegar
Two creative singer-songwriters step into Art House's intimate space to share songs and stories about pasts and futures…
Balls Deep Disco Ottawa
White Rabbit: BIGSTUFF, BRINK, SEBASTIAN COUTURE
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
University of Ottawa Earth Week 2026
Week-long celebration featuring environmental events and activities designed to bring people together and take action fo…
Awakening the Senses: A Journey into Tantric Touch
When: Sunday April 19th 2026 Time: 1PM-4PM Where: 327 Bank Street
Spring Workshop: Calligraphy with Cody McCallum
Join us for an exciting new Calligraphy Workshop with local artist Cody McCallum! All skill levels welcome! #calligraphy…
Austin Camp, Eliza Rankin, Ness / (Folk In Bloom)
Folk in Bloom brings together Austin Campbell, Eliza Rankin, and Ness for an evening of raw, honest indie folk. Blending…
Unsilenced Stories: Art as Witness in Health Research
Presented by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities
Arm’s Length There’s A Whole World…Tour North America 2026
w/ The Callous Daoboys, Harrison Gordon, Super Sometimes
Gabriel Rutledge - Don't Read The Comments Tour
The Creativity of Plants
The Forget For A Moment Foundation and the Ottawa Art Gallery are proud to present and invite you to visit The Creativit…
Yoga at Alt Hotel
Yoga mornings are officially back at Alt Hotel Ottawa, just in time for spring! 💐
Mini-Framed Photo Magnet
Paint tiny framed magnets. Mini art for your fridge or locker, cute, quick & surprisingly relaxing
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Spring at The Glebe with Yulia…
Join us this April for a watercolour painting workshop creating buildings from The Glebe! Learn from a local expert! #wa…
Spring Fling Beaded Earring Workshop
🌼 Spring Fling Beaded Earring Workshop 🌼 🗓 Thursday April 23rd ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM 📍Arlington Five (5 Arlington Ave.) 😷…
GRUNGE the Cabaret
Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon
Kristen Martell & Rory Taillon at LIVE! on Elgin
9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada: Ottawa Screenings
The 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada brings free Ottawa screenings to ByTowne Cinema from April 24 to 27, with ad…
CRACKERS & Debate Debacle
## Crackers A story of two parrots who are definitely not “birds of a feather.” Eric, a fifty-year-old scarlet macaw enj…
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…
European Union Short Film Festival
The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Memb…
Intertwined
In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…
Irish Film Festival Ottawa 26
Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, histor…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Glorious Tulips with Yulia Lisi…
Join us this May for a watercolour painting workshop creating glorious tulips! Learn from a local expert! #watercoloursu…
Ottawa Wine Auction
The Ottawa Wine Auction, presented by Music and Beyond, offers a chance to discover exceptional vintages while supportin…
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.
6IXSTERS DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA
C'mon season 6, let's get 6ickening! Join us for our big one at The Bronson with stars from Canada's Drag Race Season 6…
Spring Colours w/ Sunny Spot & otsyuda
Spring Colours w/ Sunny Spot & otsyuda at LIVE! on Elgin
White Rabbit: MANÜMAN, JOE ROWE, LIAM KYME
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
Spring Craft Market: Mother's Day Edition
A free NAC market featuring handmade goods, makers, producers, and artists with plenty of Mother's Day gift ideas.
Daisy Van der Wee and Keeper E.
Daisy Van der Wee and Keeper E. at the Art House Cafe! Daisy Van der Wee is on their Mount Uniacke Dreamers Club Tour, t…
Spring Watercolour Workshop: Ladybug Watercolour Painting
Join us this April and paint whimsical ladybugs! Beginner-friendly step-by-step workshop with a local expert #watercolou…
Dreamcatcher Workshop
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course
Want to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? Join us for a series of introductory sessions pre…
Paper Self-Portraits
Create a paper self-portrait with cut shapes & textures. Playful, expressive, and totally one-of-a-kind
Rideau Wednesday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
The Future of Advertising in an AI World
Presented by the Ottawa Ad Club
Craft night with Corrina – Girly pop keychains
Create one of a kind keychains of your fav pop divas! A night filled with community, cozy vibes & curated pop playlist!
THE INVISIBLE: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
A Catalyst Theatre Production What if seven exceptional female operatives were recruited to bring down WWII’s greatest t…
Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
Celebrating its 10th year and 9th exhibition, Creative Space is an ongoing program and part of a well-established partne…
Morning Babytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months.
Babytime / Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver, followed by Stay and Play. 0-18 months. Contes, comptin…
Bilingual Family Storytime - Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program.Contes, comptines et chan…
Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Cent…
Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research…
Metcalfe Book Club
Meet your neighbours and discuss great books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome!Drop-in every last Thursday of the…
Groupe de conversation en français- Jeudi soir
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. Join our free French Conve…
RiSE UP Ottawa Music Fest
Experience the entire RiSE UP Ottawa Music Fest with a full festival pass, giving you access to three days of incredible…
Beltuner
Presented by the Alliance Française Ottawa
HUBBUB 2026
HUBBUB 2026 is a bilingual community showcase celebrating collaborative city-building projects from Ottawa students, fac…
11th House Tarot Readings
Seeking clarity, confirmation, or a cosmic nudge? Settle in for a one-on-one quick tarot with 11th House — direct, intel…
Rideau Friday English Conversation Group
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you…
Aroma Circle
A gentle space where you can slow down, explore natural scents, and reconnect with yourself.
Leith Ross
w/ special guest Wyatt C. Louis
Friday Night Folk
Doors at 8:30, Show at 9 PM Tickets: CAD $15 in advance, $20 at the door Sairyo
Stay and Play/ Jouons à la biblio
Drop in for preschool fun! Play with puppets, crafts, building blocks, and more.Un programme portes ouvertes pour les en…
Community Sip & Swap
Presented by Colours of Mama, Support Sistem + OCTEVAW
Satuday Family Storytime | Contes en famille le samedi
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Join us after the stories for a simple cr…
Go Workshop / Atelier de Go
The Ottawa Go Club (https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improv…
Relax Circle
A gentle sound, voice & aroma experience - a space to relax, release stress, and reconnect with yourself.
Lowest of the Low
Sat May 2nd, Doors at 7pm, 19+ ID required
Metro Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. Tickets: CAD $15 Sairyo [Whole House Show]
White Rabbit: SETOU & SENYO, DAVE STARKS, ELYZE
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
CN Cycle for CHEO
Join the CAA North & East Ontario Brand Ambassadors at CN Cycle for CHEO and visit the CAA kiosk for a free prize while…
Stay ‘n’ Play | Jouons à la biblio
Join us in our children's area to play and chat! There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents/caregivers…
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…
Sunday Submissive Support Circle
Join us for the Sunday Submissive Support Circle, a 90-minute in-person gathering dedicated to fostering growth, sharing…
Sunday Dom/me Discussion Group
Welcome to the Wicked Dom/me Discussion Group, a 90-minute in person gathering designed to support and encourage Dom/mes…
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Celebrate Mexican heritage and history—it’s a fiesta like no other!
EXPERIMENTAL AMBIENT NIGHT with ARDEA and PARTYGIRL
Doors at 5:30PM, Show at 6PM Tickets: CAD $12 on Sairyo.
CATTLE DECAPITATION
w/ special guests Brujeria, No Cure and Knoll
Monday Storytime and Stay and Play
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. After storytime…
Groupe de conversation en français | French conversation gro…
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue.Join our French conversat…
Bodies In The Sun
Monday Evening Book Club
Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in…
Bilingual Storytime / Heure du conte bilingue
It's our bilingual storytime!Stories, songs and games for children and their accompanying parent or guardian. Registrati…
Babytime | Bébés à la biblio
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 0 -18 months and a parent or caregiver. Feel free to stay after the program to play…
Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop: with Colleen Nolan
The Vamp and Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn the art of crafti…
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Some stories can only be told at night! Be captivated by our friendly and talented storytellers, each wearing one of our…
Wednesday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. In English.Every Wednesday, 10:15am.Drop-i…
Groupe de conversation en français- Mercredi matin
Profitez de notre groupe de conversation afin d'améliorer vos habiletés en français l'oral. Join our free French Conve…
Knit & Knatter
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…
Chess Club
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
Crafternoon / Brin d’brico
Come crafting at the library. We have all the supplies you need to satisfy your creativity!For children of all ages. Dro…
Teen Zine Workshop | Atelier de zines pour ados
A zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you want to share with the world.Learn to design, make, a…
A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987).Please joi…
The Birds and the Bees
Pollination and insemination have never been funnier than in this rural comedy with a huge, honeyed heart. Beekeeper Gai…
Mozart, Korngold & Bryan Cheng: with the NAC Orchestra
Three things to know: Mozart spent most of his life composing symphonies. He completed his first symphony at the age of…
MayaSpoken: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
MayaSpoken is a Ugandan-Jamaican poet and singer-songwriter based on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishin…
Memory Café
An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. Fun and stimulating mental activities are pla…
Protecting Your PC
The average time it takes for an unprotected computer to be compromised after connecting to the Internet is under 15 min…
Ottawa Design Club #0021 - Off Course
Presented by Ottawa Design Club
Main English Book Club
Join us at the Main Branch for a monthly book club session! Sessions take place mid-month at 6:30 p.m in room B125. Book…
Vernon Book Club
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…
French Conversation-Intermediate, Groupe de conversation- ni…
Améliorez votre français parlé et rencontrez des gens dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Niveau intermédiaire…
J3M, Talia Aoude, and AIYANA
J3M is a slick combination of pop and disco guaranteed to live in your head rent-free The singer/songwriter/producer (an…
Morgan Toney
The Mi’kmaw were likely the first people that European explorer John Cabot met in 1497 on the East Coast of what would c…
Passion simple: An intimate tale of waiting
Three theatrical stars sparkle in a rare alignment: a brilliant director, a radiant actress and the Sun herself, Annie E…
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey invites audiences to rediscover the career of a pioneering Canadian artist, who…
The Sunnyside 2nd Friday Book Club
Meet new people and join in discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere every second Friday of t…
Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026: Friday events
Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026. The music event will connect activ…
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum. Prepar…
Secrets of the Château Laurier – Hotel Tour
Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history of Ottawa’s most famous castle, the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier.…
The Reverb Syndicate presents “Twenty Years of Tuesdays” 20t…
Presented by The Reverb Syndicate
Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour
Sooshi Mango are one of Australia’s most successful and beloved comedy acts, created by brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri…
Canada at War Against Japan, 1941–1945
Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this exhibition explores different aspects of Canada’s…
Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
Portraits – Stories of Black Canadian Military Service
Recognizing a proud tradition through compelling accounts of service and sacrifice. Black Canadians have had an enduring…
Winners of the National Youth Remembrance Contests 2025
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026: Saturday events
Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026. The music event will connect activ…
Youth Chess Club / Club d'échecs jeunesse
Interested in learning chess? Looking for new opponents? Drop in to play with our teen volunteers who can help you impro…
Cranium Showcase 2026
The Cranium Showcase brings you tomorrow’s stars today. The 2026 showcase will feature eight live music acts from Ottawa…
Katie Tupper
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz comes to Southam Hall for an evening of sharp social commentary, humour, and conversation.
Nameless Friends w/ Crisis Party & Celestia!
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
In the Company of Writers
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, this event provides an opportunity for local authors and others who enjo…
Collage Club
Come join us for a fun collage session! Explore your creative side and piece together something beautiful. Collages make…
Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma
Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every second Monday of the month.Monday May 11th at 6:15pm -About Ti…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play"…
Teen Advisory Group - Sunnyside
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about…
Italian Movie Night with The Dante Alighieri Society
Enjoy a selection of films, each from an Italian director! Films will be presented with English subtitles. Presented by…
Powwow Life-Drawing
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Youth Creative Writing Group
Come meet fellow writers and flex your creativity in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Monthly writing prompts will be…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®—including Best Musical! Enter a world of s…
Glenn Gould Piano Recital: Cécile Desrosiers and Thomas Nich…
In celebration of Glenn Gould, his long-lasting musical legacy, and his beloved CD 318 Steinway piano, this salon-style…
Drag Me Through The Decades
Drag Me To Live! is back this May for "Drag Me Through The Decades: An Evening of 80s/90s/00s Hits!" Fabulous hostess Ed…
S7 : i1 futurisms
Presented by Riverbed Reading Series
Voice of Desert: Saburo Teshigawara | KARAS
The quiet mastery of Japanese choreographer and dancer Saburo Teshigawara has been revered by audiences for decades. Sin…
FUN HOME
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, b…
Sophie Grenier: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Sophie Grenier, winner of the Breakthrough Artist award at the 2025 Gala Trille Or and nominated for Breakthrough Artist…
Evening in the Maritimes
Ottawa's premier East Coast kitchen party celebrates its 30th anniversary. A unique event bringing together hundreds of…
Mysterious Book Society: A Middle Grade Book Club
Come share the enjoyment of reading books with other kids ages 9-12! Each meeting we will have a book battle to choose t…
Andrea Lindsay: D’or et d’argent – The Show
For singer–songwriter Andrea Lindsay, the past decade has been a time of vibrant creativity and memorable moments on sta…
Ariel Posen - The Bannatyne Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Sport (FR) with Aspect Lisse & The Hunt Club
On Thursday, May 14th, don't miss the return of French indie punk band Sport to Ottawa for the first time in 13 years Su…
Wild Colour
Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…
The Sunnyside Mystery Book Club
Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion us…
Dreamcatcher Workshop: with Bougie Birch
Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…
Th3rd Fridays by Moov Ottawa Dance
It's about to go down! You know how it is with Th3rd Fridays by Moov Ottawa Dance: high-energy dance battles, fierce per…
Heliara ep Release Party
w/ special guest Chase Van Dusen Join us Friday, May 15th at LIVE! on Elgin for a special night celebrating the release…
Just Prince: and Friends
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Just Prince is known for seamlessly blending Western and Eastern sounds into a harmoniou…
CHAIN REACTION 3: LIVE TECHNO ALL NIGHT
Saturday bilingual Family Storytime and Stay ‘n’ Play / He…
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play"…
Ottawa Polish Fest
Witamy! The Ottawa Polish Fest is back for 2026 in the ByWard Market District. Hosted by the Polish Heritage Foundation…
Stories Start Here: a free workshop for Beginners
The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling.…
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish: By Joseph A. Dandurand
From the Kwantlen First Nation village of Squa’lets comes the tale of Th’owxiya, an old and powerful spirit that inhabit…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Supremely Shorter
Experience the enduring legacy of Wayne Shorter, a 12-time Grammy winner whose colossal talent as a jazz saxophonist and…
Gully Boys
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented with the support of Ontario Creates and…
Royal Tusk
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
TRACKMEET Presents: Summer's Brother: The Sweeter Spring Tou…
TRACKMEET Presents: Summer's Brother: The Sweeter Spring Tour with Special Guests Vancouver-based experimental psych-pop…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Thursday Morning Book Club
Share the enjoyment of reading and discussing books in a relaxed atmosphere.September 18 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy.O…
Rory Taillon: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has been touring Canada for over a decade, performing on stages from coffee s…
Adult Craft Night: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Join us for a fun evening of crafting! We will be making pressed flower bookmarks with real dried flowers. Each piece wi…
Dance at Zibi – Bollywood with ArohaFest
On May 21, join the dancers of ArohaFest to discover the beauty and dynamism of Bollywood Dance! Learn basic choreograph…
Auguste Quartet
For over twenty years, Alain Bédard has enjoyed a prolific career with his Auguste Quartet, touring the four corners of…
Columbia Columbia - 15 Year Reunion Show
La Vida Loca: with the NAC Orchestra
Get on your feet and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ’90s and ’00s Latin pop explosion! La Vida Loca celebr…
The NXT LVL Presents: Songwriter Night
Featuring featuring Austin Camp, Chantal Celine, Pat Rees, Alyssa Hope * Carson CameronJoin us for an evening spotlighti…
Ottawa Circus Festival
The Ottawa Circus Festival is a multi-day contemporary circus festival with performances, workshops, and competition eve…
Armchair travel: Newfoundland
Photos and narration from multiple car trips around this wonderful province. Sights from north, south, east and west coa…
Teen Book Club
Calling all bookworms! Come meet new friends and expand your literary horizons at the Sunnyside Teen Book Club. We meet…
Carine au Micro
Carine Au Micro is a Montréal-based, Benin-born soul artist whose bold musical signature blends contemporary soul with v…
Get The Shot
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Le Vent du Nord
Le Vent du Nord is back with a new concert directed by Michel Faubert. Still inspired by the success of their 2022 inter…
The NXT LVL Presents: Indie Night
Join us for an evening spotlighting four of Ottawa’s rising and established voices at Live on Elgin, a cornerstone of th…
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2026
Canada's largest running festival featuring marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K races on an ultra-flat, ultra-fast…
Family Crafternoon
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! We will be making seasonally themed crafts. All materials will be provided.W…
Cat Clyde
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
The Golden voices of Arabia: The Eternal Echoes of Arab Diva…
Nidal Ibourk is an exceptional artist, scholar, and singer based in Montreal, Canada. She was born in Rabat, Morocco and…
The NXT LVL Presents: Rock Night
Join us in the heart of downtown Ottawa for a night of immersive, high-impact live music at Live on Elgin, one of the ci…
Capital Sessions with DJ John Arano and Tangent
A free community house dance practice at the NAC with beginner-friendly workshops and deep soulful house music.
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Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
Amanda Fox leads a 45-minute powwow-inspired workout blending dance, music, movement, and cultural learning at the NAC.
Atelier Zine Workshop
Learn to design, make, and publish your own Zines! A Zine is a small, self-published booklet filled with whatever you w…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Creation Station | Station de création
Come craft and create at the library! A variety of craft supplies will be available and ideas will be provided, but feel…
Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale
Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…
Ottawa Ribfest
Ottawa Ribfest returns to Sparks Street with BBQ, live entertainment, free entry, and a lively downtown festival atmosph…
Carneiro, Mozart & Goodyear: with the NAC Orchestra
What to know about this concert: Stewart Goodyear is both a pianist and composer—just like Mozart, whose Piano Concerto…
Menstrual Health Day
Join us at the National Arts Centre to mark Menstrual Health Day, a global movement dedicated to breaking taboos, raisin…
SoundProof | Jukebox Lunch Concerts
SoundProof performs a free lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concerts series.
R17 – Musique Rock Franco
Presented by the Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa
Eau the Music, w/ Mama Mush + Bitter Half
Eau the Music: Eau the Music is Ottawa’s newest alt rock/indie rock artist bringing you crunchy guitars, catchy melodies…
Marina Orsini: performing her debut album Reconstruire les s…
Marina Orsini revealed her talent for songwriting with her debut album, Reconstruire les saisons, which is deeply rooted…
Al Qahwa
Al Qahwa is a Toronto-based ensemble inspired by the spirit of the great Middle Eastern coffee houses — gathering places…
Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its le…
Ottawa Chinatown Night Market 2026
Annual night market in Ottawa Chinatown featuring Asian street food, live performances, and artisanal goods over three d…
The Sunnyside Adult Book Club
Join in stimulating discussions on selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday of the month.
Judy Collins: with special guest Garnet Rogers
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a fi…
LIVE! on Elgin STAFF BATTLE OF THE BANDS
LIVE! on Elgin is turning 11! And guess what? The staff are all sick of each other What would any responsible business d…
Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 11 years of sold out s…
*This show has sold out for 10 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…
Conscious Wave presents Dinzy (MTL)
Desi Dhamaka: A Celebration of South Asian Arts & Culture
Free event – Everyone is welcome! Get ready for the second edition of Desi Dhamaka: A Celebration of South Asian Arts an…
Lego Party/Fête en blocs
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in. For ages 6-12. Last Friday of every month. 3:30pm – 5pm. Architectes en herbe,…
Va falloir toujours toujours: Dance theatre
Jonathan and Nina are ready to take on the big challenge! These two dancers are pros, and they don’t mess around. But a…
Hidden Ottawa City Tour
Introducing “Hidden Ottawa” – the new light-hearted walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk that’s gonna have…
An Evening with Whitehorse featuring Chloë Doucet: All Of It…
For the first time, Whitehorse hit the road as a true family band — a full-circle moment where two decades of music-maki…
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles: The White Album
The Beatles, commonly referred to as The White Album, is the ninth studio album and only double album by the English roc…
Daby Touré
The gifted Mauritanian Senegalese Daby Touré takes a fresh look at Africa. A true citizen of the world who refuses to be…
A Fond Farewell:Tribute to Elliott Smith
featuring A Fond Farewell & Modevile May 30th, 2026 A Fond Farewell: A monument of raw intimacy and sensitivity, Elliott…
QUEEN & QUEER DANCE PARTY🌈 OTTAWA EDITION #5
Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Spring Edition
Sink into seriously relaxing weekend vibes as you experience intimate performances from some of your favourite NAC Orche…
Modern Disco
Shepherd's Of Good Hope Fundraiser
Allie Goodyear: Allie Goodyear is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario As a teenager, she performed her original son…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
ONCE
Once is an enchanting, heartfelt musical about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks a t…
Geneviève RB: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Geneviève RB is a Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter and performer based in Quebec. Known for her expressive voice and ra…
Elizabeth Royall "You See An Angel" EP Release Show w/corasc…
Come celebrate the release of Elizabeth Royall’s debut EP You See An Angel ahead of its official June 19 streaming relea…
Te Tangi a Te Tūī: By Tainui Tukiwaho and Amber Curreen
In this stunning circus piece, we experience the story of Aotahi who lives peacefully on her ancestral land, in Aotearoa…
Macbeth: Shakespearean tragedy meets Robert Lepage
At a time when the news is glorifying the triumph of billionaire despots, Robert Lepage tackles the famous Scottish trag…
Akeem Oh: with Simora
AKEEM OH presents FEAR OF MISSING OUT at the National Arts Centre — the highly anticipated debut EP from the self-procla…
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90’s DANCE PARTY [Vol. 3]
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
Open Doors - Heritage Tours
Step back in time and explore the rich history of the ByWard Market District! Join our Market Ambassadors for guided tou…
Where Are the Fathers: The Fatherhood and Legacy Summit
Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Explore 89 fascinating buildings and sites across Ottawa for free during Doors Open Ottawa 2026, part of the 25th annive…
Doors Open Ottawa
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to take part in exclusive Vault Tours, offering a rare behind-the-scenes lo…
Saravah Brazilian Festival
Immerse yourself in the lively music, arts, dance, food, culture and heritage of Brazil with Saravah! Join Saravah Brazi…
2026 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
Join us for an exciting and elegant celebration of Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts! NEW THIS YEAR! T…
Dan Bern and Orit Shimoni
Presented by Spectrasonic playing one hybrid set - get there early all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented…
Sacred & Profane — The Stairwell Carollers Spring Concert
The Stairwell Carollers celebrate their 48th Spring Concert with a diverse evening of religious and secular a cappella s…
Summer Indigenous Art Market
Gather with us on Sunday June 7 from 11am-5pm in the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium as we host Indigenous artists and artis…
Shawarma Fest
Ottawa is about to hit the world stage 🌍🔥 — June 7, 2026, from 11AM to 7PM on York Street
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Powwow Life-Drawing
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Pressure
June 1944: On the eve of D-Day, 300,000 troops are ready to invade Europe, and success or devastating failure hangs on a…
Festival Franco-Ontarien 2026
The Festival Franco-Ontarien celebrates its 50th anniversary with three days of francophone music, street art, food, and…
2026 Capital Music Awards Nominee: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Who's hitting the stage? Get ready for a Jukebox performance featuring a 2026 Capital Music Awards nominee, to be reveal…
Sunnyside Euchre Club for Seniors
Come play Euchre this summer and make new friends! Even if you don't know how to play, a guide will be there to teach yo…
August John + Sun Dried Flies
GANNA: with DIVKA
Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based singer and composer GANNA (Ganna Gryniva) blends Ukrainian folk traditions, jazz-tinged arr…
Qillaniq
The artworks celebrated in "Qillaniq" are multi-vocal, multi-disciplinary and improvisational, inspired by Indigenous va…
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp is a stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being…
Pique #20
Eadsé
Eadsé is a Wendat singer-songwriter based in the Laurentians and a 2025–2026 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. Having amas…
Good Vibrations
Vibe check: looking for a harmony that catches in your chest? A beat that pulls you in before you can think twice? Join…
The Great Rhythmobile Adventure: Kinderconcerts Series
This theatrical performance features percussionists creating different rhythms using all sorts of everyday objects. This…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Sherri Harding: Storyland Album Launch with Special Guest Sh…
Join Sherri Harding for a special evening celebrating the release of her highly anticipated new album Storyland. With an…
Gizmo
Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin: & Stravinsky's The Firebird
Three things to know: Among Igor Stravinsky’s most cinematic scores, The Firebird was heard in movie theatres around the…
Sir Kingfish + Paradise Sprites + Stendhal Syndrome
A summer evening of premium Ottawa alt-rock: Paradise Sprites (Ottawa dark art-rock): Bandcamp: https://paradisesprites.…
Danielle Allard: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Singer-songwriter. Chameleon. Her tender voice and her combination of jazz, folk, pop, and blues will leave you pleasant…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Thursday, June 18
## Thursday, June 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Wyclef Jean** on OLG Main Stage. ###…
Dance at Zibi – Afro-Caribbean with SoulRhythms
Join us at Zibi for a soul-inspiring dance session that will connect your mind, body, and spirit to the infectious celeb…
Celeigh Cardinal
Celeigh Cardinal is a JUNO-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter whose rich, soulful voice has earned her national acclai…
Legends
We love to tell stories and nothing brings our performers more joy than to explore dance through the legends that have s…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Friday, June 19
## Friday, June 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BADBADNOTGOOD** on OLG Main Stage. ###…
GeminiCrab: Malika Tirolien & Caulder Nash
“This is a labour of love, an unforgettable musical journey of HighSoul, R&B, and Jazz-Hip Hop” With more than 2.3M view…
Becca Stevens Trio
Twice GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Becca Stevens is a genre-defying artist whose work se…
Takuya Kuroda
Kobe-born and Brooklyn-based, trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to redefine modern jazz through a relentless, "everyday"…
The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "History of Gays…
Gays of Ottawa (GO, 1971-1995) was Ottawa’s first 2SLGBTQ+ organization. It provided social services, led political acti…
Darkness and Light: reflections of a human rights worker on…
Nancy O’Rourke writes personal essays and memoir that braid lived experience with a lifelong commitment to social justic…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Saturday, June 20
## Saturday, June 20, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer O…
Joe Farnsworth's Big Room Quartet
Joe Farnsworth is one of the most prolific jazz drummers of his generation, with a career spanning over 400 recordings a…
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg
Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians working today. His viral stand up comedy clips have am…
Solstice Hip Hop Showcase
Featuring Thelonious, LOWERCASE, Prince Juno, & Saint Thomas 808sCreativeState presents SOLSTICE, a hip hop showcase on…
WolfGANG Sessions #29: A Wild Night of Chamber Music
WolfGANG Sessions are nights of music that are sure to entertain. Grab your adventurous friends and take them out for a…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Sunday, June 21
## Sunday, June 21, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Hiromi’s Sonicwonder** on OLG Main Stag…
The Grateful Dead's Legacy Manager & Archivist David Lemieux…
David Lemieux has been the Grateful Dead's official audiovisual archivist since 1999, and their Legacy Manager since 201…
Brandon Woody’s UPENDO
Brandon Woody is a Baltimore-born, Bach-endorsed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose music draws from the lineage…
ADHD
There are bands where every album is a step into the unknown. There are others whose development is a reliable and consi…
Dálava
Dálava, led by vocalist Julia Úlehla and guitarist Aram Bajakian, is a genre-defying ensemble that fuses Moravian folk t…
Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worl…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, June 24
## Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **GALACTIC featuring Jelly Joseph** on…
Charley Rose Trio
Basel-based French saxophonist and composer Charley Rose is a true product of jazz, classical, and modern music. His uni…
Orrin Evans Trio
During his kaleidoscopic quarter-century as a professional jazz musician, pianist Orrin Evans has become the model of a…
Shelley Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection”: with the NAC Orche…
Three things to know: Hear the epic work that brought the film Maestro—Bradley Cooper’s 2023 biopic of Leonard Bernstein…
Stéphane Wrembel
Stéphane Wrembel, born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent guitari…
2026 Capital Music Awards Nominee: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Who's hitting the stage? Get ready for a Jukebox performance featuring a 2026 Capital Music Awards nominee, to be reveal…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Thursday, June 25
## Thursday, June 25, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **DOMi & JD Beck** on OLG Main Stage. #…
Brittany Davis & Black Thunder
Black Thunder is the dazzling, fully improvised new offering from Seattle polymath Brittany Davis. Moving away from the…
Avishai Cohen Big Vicious
Avishai Cohen is a globally recognised trumpeter and composer known for his distinctive sound, adventurous spirit, and b…
Don’t Play With Me
Featuring The Alex Messier Band and House of K “Don’t Play With Me” is a concert showcasing the songs from the upcoming…
Norma Winstone with the Atlantic Jazz Collective
The Atlantic Jazz Collective is a group of 3 JUNO award-winning Canadian artists—saxophonist Mike Murley, bassist Jim Vi…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Friday, June 26
## Friday, June 26, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **WILLOW** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Mai…
daltonists
daltonists is an experimental leftfield jam trio whose name references colour blindness, using this concept as a creativ…
Bobby Previte's Pocket Orchestra
Bobby Previte is a composer and performer whose work explores the nexus between notated and improvised music. Previte is…
Intimate evening with the music of Bruce Springsteen
The Last of the Duke Street Kings: International tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E street Band The Last of the Duke…
Max Richter: with American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Max Richter is one of the most influential and acclaimed composers of all time. His fusion of classical technique and el…
Tomoki Sanders
Organizing and showcasing your photos
Learn various ways to organize photos on your computer, phone or on the cloud. Understand how to create backups so your…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Saturday, June 27
## Saturday, June 27, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra** on…
Flore Laurentienne
Rooted in the Québec landscape and inspired by the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, Flore Laurentienne creates a rich…
Daniel Tosh: My First Farewell Tour
Daniel Tosh is a comedian, host, writer and producer. Daniel is widely known for hosting and creating TOSH.0 on Comedy C…
Myra Melford’s Fire & Water Quintet
Acclaimed pianist and composer Myra Melford brings together a powerhouse quintet of leading improvisers for a project th…
The Ostara Project
The Ostara Project, led by award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women…
Capital Sessions
Capital Sessions and the NAC are bringing you a series of FREE community house dance workshops. It's family and beginner…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Sunday, June 28
## Sunday, June 28, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Ibrahim Maalouf** on OLG Main Stage. ##…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
Mei Semones
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Canada Day Ottawa 2026
Canada's national birthday celebration in the capital. In recent years the noon ceremony, evening show, and fireworks ha…
Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day with a trip back to the 80s in the Concert Zone on York Street, from 7 to 11 p.m. Relive the 80s in…
Free Thursday Evenings
Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy…
Shelley, Ehnes, Altstaedt: Clara, Robert, Johannes: Coda
Three things to know: Explore the personal and artistic ties that bound three giants of German Romanticism: Johannes Bra…
Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre
The stage is set! Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre (BBYMT) presents a high-energy musical number featuring local you…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…
The Collected Strands: Room for Wonder: The Feeling of Free
Bring your lunch and join Collected Strands for a free noon hour concert in the Atrium! This newly-formed group who get…
Les souvenirs du sable: When the storm is fabulous
Les souvenirs du sable is a tale of the depths of grief and the strength of children, recounting the story of a little g…
KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us taking in the sunset and vibing to music! Access our terrac…
KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Brown bag lunches don’t have to be dull! Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in…
Los Vega: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9
## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pe…
Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets are limited for these performances. The Nati…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 10
## Friday, July 10, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Limp Bizkit** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #…
TAYLOR SWIFT : The Eras Tour
## Calling all Ottawa's Swifties! Hailed as Québec’s very own Taylor Swift, he electrifies audiences with his acclaimed…
Theatre Games with Chancz Perry: The Feeling of Free
Unleash your creativity and embark on an exhilarating journey of movement and improvisation with our engaging workshop.…
OK Naledi: The Feeling of Free
OK Naledi is a high-energy, Afro-Fusion music group based in Ottawa. Rooted in Motswana heritage, OK Naledi weaves raw e…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 11
## Saturday, July 11, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **HARDY** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage ####…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12
## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Postcards from Paris: Music from the Belle Époque: The Feeli…
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Benin International Musical: The Power of Vodoun at the Hear…
BIM (Benin International Musical) brings together five musician‑vocalists who share stories of the African continent and…
Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free
Spend your evening taking in the sunset colours and listening to the best free beats! Access our terrace directly from E…
Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Wednesday, July 15
## Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Conan Gray** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Appearing This Evening
It’s opening night of Henry VIII, Wives VI, but the leading actor hasn’t arrived! In true community theatre spirit, a su…
Puuluup
Musicians Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson direct the vibrations of the talharpa’s horsehair strings through effects, using…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 16
## Thursday, July 16, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Lord Huron** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Dance at Zibi – K-pop with Synaptik Dance Crew: The Best of…
Get ready to hype up your evening at Zibi with Synaptik Dance Crew, as we celebrate the best of BTS in honour of their c…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 17
## Friday, July 17, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Ella Langley** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Deusas Da Kizomba - 3rd Edition
Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free
Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 18
## Saturday, July 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Gwen Stefani** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stag…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 19
## Sunday, July 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Guess Who** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Brìghde Chaimbeul: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Brìghde Chaimbeul: A master of the Scottish smallpipes
Haunting, entrancing, breathtaking, beautiful – this open-eared, understatedly virtuosic performer is transforming and c…
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free
Texto em português após o inglês Spend your night with us soaking up a sunset! Access our terrace directly from Elgin St…
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free
Texto em português após o inglês Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a…
Ottawa Chamberfest 2026
The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemb…
La Pambelé: A new approach to old-school salsa
El español sigue al texto en inglés La Pambelé is a salsa brava orchestra redefining Colombia’s tropical and alternative…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…
Heavy Lungs (UK punk)
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…
Chamberfest’s Bring the Kids!: Beth Silver & Jenna Richards
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
The Oxbow Trio: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Kimmortal
Queer Filipinx Kimmortal's artistry is defined by its subversive energy and grounded vulnerability, navigating between s…
Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise…
Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
Spend your evening discovering Canadian talent under the setting sun! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the…
Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa
The world's largest touring inflatable park featuring a massive bouncy castle, obstacle courses, slides, and more. Multi…
Celtic Cross Ceremonies
Annual ceremony at the Celtic Cross monument honouring Irish immigrants who helped build the Rideau Canal, hosted by the…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…
Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Str…
Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Following sold out performances in May and September 2025, The Golden Girls are back, better than ever! Picture it. 2026…
Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free
Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…
Grace Petrie
For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age ami…
Turkwaz & Medusa: The Feeling of Free
Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie Kin…
Turkwaz: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Medusa Quartet: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp
Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years…
Ottawa Stomp Music Festival
Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Roxanne Goodman: The Feeling of Free
Get ready for an unforgettable performance with Roxanne Goodman! A magnetic entertainer with a voice that moves effortle…
La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free
Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…
La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Death of a Salesman
Faltering salesman Willy Loman has returned early from a road trip plagued by memories of the past and his realization t…
Anónimas & Resilientes: Experience bullerengue
From the deep countryside of Colombia’s Afro-descendant Maroon Caribbean emerges Anónimas & Resilientes, a collective of…
Classic Albums Live: Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the b…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…
ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop: with Mary El…
Welcome to Elder Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling with Mary Ellen MacLean This workshop offers an opportunity to gather,…
Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free
Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…
Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
“Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” A Drag Talent Showcase
The “Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” Drag Talent Showcase is a special takeover birthday bash at the Capital Pride TD Mai…
Pride Parade
Join over 200 groups, 11,000 participants, and over 150,000 attendees at Ottawa’s largest parade. Show your pride and ce…
The Great Gatsby
The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…
The Unedited Woman
Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…
6th Annual All-Star Ottawa Blues for Youth Fundraiser
Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laur…
The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "20th century Can…
Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.Laurence is a retired C…
New Life
This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…
THE BXY TUR by SINUHE LIBEN
The Cottage
At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when…
An Evening with David Sedaris: Bestselling Author & Humorist…
David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant…
Constant Companions
Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…
Les Charbonniers de l'enfer: The F-I FI, N-I NI show
“Time passes, and it takes its time,” as the song goes. And time has passed… More than 30 years of happily mining, here…
The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Begonia: The Fantasy Life Tour
Begonia is your best friend. She’s the whimsical fairy on your shoulder, making you feel all at once comfortable to be y…
John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!
## An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrat…
Their Master's Voice: with John Malkovich
Their Master’s Voice is an impressive and unclassifiable show starring a true legend, actor John Malkovich. In this inte…
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable…
An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Tee…
Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and gra…
Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror: 30th Anniversary Tou…
Next fall, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Loreena McKennitt, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of he…
Spectrasonic Presents: Skrizzly Adams
with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…
Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone
Cohen's music sold out the Gladstone one year after his death. Ten years after losing this towering figure, we ask, “Wha…
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up Tour
MATTEO LANE is a multifaceted talent known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess and artistic versati…
The East Pointers
JUNO Award-winners The East Pointers are innovators within the ever-evolving genre of modern folk, crafting a joy-conjur…
Ike Dweck
Dracula
Jonathan Harker has been warned by Dr. Van Helsing, his close friend and world-famous scientist in England, to be wary o…
Skin Flick
Middle-aged couple Daphne and Rollie and their friend Alex have found themselves out of work and out of luck. So when th…
lilyisthatyou
Miracle on 34th Street
The beloved holiday radio show is BACK! See how the magic of the golden age of radio comes alive on stage. Showtimes: Tu…
Ethan Claymore’s Christmas
On Christmas Eve, struggling egg farmer Ethan is confronted by the loveable grump next door who announces that after fiv…
Ivan Boivin-Flamand
Ivan Boivin-Flamand is back in the spotlight with a brand new microalbum, Nitehi, and a brand new show. Accompanied by h…
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“Safe?... don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good.…
The Sound of Music
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charmin…
The Snow Queen
Step into a magical winter wonderland in The Snow Queen, a heartwarming family adventure adapted by Stacey Lane from the…
OTTAWA SUITE
Ottawa Suite invites audiences into a vivid, time‑traveling celebration of the city’s musical soul. Created by award‑win…
SWEAT
Based on extensive research and interviews, SWEAT follows a tight-knit group of coworkers who have shared their lives bo…
JOSIAH
JOSIAH unfolds as a tapestry of history, illuminating Josiah Henson’s journey from the shadows of enslavement to the daw…
The Crucible
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a 1953 drama depicting the 1692 Salem witch trials, allegorizing McCarthyism through int…
Half-Cracked
Who knows exactly how long sisters Sissy and Yewina have been on their own? It’s just them - and their chickens - in a w…
The Book of Mormon
Add this fan favourite to your Broadway Across Canada package with early access to tickets. The New York Times calls it…
Romeo & Juliet
Passions soar and hearts break as first love fractures boundaries and shatters norms. We conjure the warring families of…
Proxima Centauri
Local playwright David Whiteman gives a secular nod to life-in-review classics like A Christmas Carol, by way of A Brief…
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A beautiful noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Broo…
Alice in Wonderland
After a successful run of Pride and Prejudice, Morph Arts returns this year with a re-imagining of Alice's adventures in…
Disney’s Beauty & The Beast
Be Our Guest at Beauty and the beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25…
The Outsiders
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes y…
Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at t…
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…
Rideau Hall Historic Skating Rink
Free public skating at Rideau Hall's refrigerated historic rink, established 1872. Restored heritage Winter Pavilion. We…
Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase
Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…
Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings
Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…
SoulRhythms
A bilingual Afro-Caribbean movement and dance class at the NAC led by Cultural Arts Studio facilitator Suzan Richards.