Entertainment Events in Ottawa
View on MapBrowse 31 events - upcoming entertainment happenings in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard
Eastern Ontario's Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! 33rd year featuring spooky wagon ride, House of Terror, Spooky Village, and Fog Maze. Day sessions family-friendly, night sessions more intense.
Magic At The Manor
Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals, and non-stop audience participation!
The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Experience Ottawa's most iconic ghost tour! This 75-minute outdoor walking tour visits haunted locations including Grant House, Château Laurier, and the city's infamous haunted high school.
Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia at 7pm.
Alone in the Dark - Cumberland Heritage Village Paranormal Investigation
Small-group paranormal investigation of a recreated 1920s village. This 120-minute hands-on ghost hunting experience includes professional equipment and exclusive after-hours access to multiple historic buildings.
LEGO Halloween Witch Make & Take
Free LEGO Witch building event for kids! Build and take home your own LEGO Halloween creation while supplies last.
The Turn of the Screw
A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychological thriller featuring disturbing scenes in an intimate theatre setting.
Alone in the Dark - Billings Estate National Historic Site
Exclusive small-group investigations offer a rare chance to explore the historic mansion and its grounds, listening for whispers from the past.
Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show
Free all-ages event featuring 100+ vendor tables with comics, collectibles, and unique novelties. Includes Ghostbusters and LEGO displays with family-friendly activities. Cosplay encouraged!
Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo #17
International tattoo artists, onsite tattooing, world-class tattoo battles with over $10,000 in prizes, live bands, circus acts, suspension performances, and burlesque dancers.
Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival
First Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival celebrating adventure, conservation, and diversity through powerful Canadian short films exploring wild spaces and stories.
A Sherlock Carol
A clever holiday mystery bringing together Sherlock Holmes and Dickens characters. After Moriarty's death, Holmes investigates the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge at the request of a grown-up Tiny Tim.
Dogs Do Magic: A Canine Christmas
Award-winning magic show featuring Canadian magician Aaron Matthews and mind-reading dogs! Mind-blowing magic, laughter, and jaw-dropping canine tricks trained with positive reinforcement.
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 festive Sparks Street!
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 of ByWard Market.
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Magique with the NAC Orchestra
A spellbinding visual spectacular fusing cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and contemporary theatre with the NAC Orchestra playing music from Wicked, Harry Potter, and more.
Jo Koy – Just Being Koy Tour
Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy brings his Just Being Koy Tour to Ottawa for a night of hilarious comedy.
Gabby's Dollhouse Live!
A brand-new stage show inspired by DreamWorks Animation's magical preschool series, featuring Gabby, Pandy Paws, and the Gabby Cats on an adventure to rebuild a rainbow.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic rock opera presented by Orpheus Musical Theatre, exploring the final days of Jesus through a 1970s rock lens.
Music Of The Night – A Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber
A nationally celebrated concert production featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest songs from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more.
Bert Kreischer – Permission to Party Tour
Stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer, known for his shirtless performances and hilarious storytelling, brings his Permission to Party World Tour to Ottawa.
& Juliet - Broadway Musical
Hit Broadway musical reimagining Juliet's story with iconic pop hits from Max Martin. Created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt's Creek. Ages 8+.
Anime Ottawa 2026
Ottawa's anime and Japanese pop culture convention featuring voice actor guests, cosplay competitions, live performances, gaming tournaments, and an artist alley.
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo 2026
Ottawa's longest-running parenting and kids expo featuring demonstrations, play zones, character meet-and-greets, free entertainment, and activities for families.
Stars on Ice 2026
Annual touring figure skating show featuring Olympic champions, world champions, and Canadian skating stars including Kaetlyn Osmond and Elvis Stojko.
Ottawa Regional Air Guitar Championships 2026
Cheer on air guitar competitors battling for a spot at the Canadian Air Guitar Championships — or sign up to compete yourself! All proceeds benefit Food Banks Canada.
Spark Soirée 2026
A fundraising evening supporting ONFE's School Breakfast Program, featuring live entertainment, auctions, and a breakfast-inspired culinary experience.
Monster Spectacular 2026
Ontario's biggest monster truck show featuring 7 monster trucks including Rat Nasty and Overkill Evolution, plus freestyle motocross, BMX competitions, and lawnmower races.
Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026
Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bouncing zones, obstacle courses, and attractions for all ages.
Pages & Pleasures – Romance Book Fair
A romance book fair featuring over 70 authors, publishers, and vendors. Meet Canadian authors, discover new love stories, and explore a market for mature audiences.
The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa
The world's largest touring inflatable park featuring a massive bouncy castle, obstacle courses, slides, and more. Multiple age-specific sessions available over three days.