Festival Events in Ottawa
View on MapBrowse 81 events - upcoming and past festival happenings in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Howl-O-ween
It's a PAW-ty! Join us for the 2nd annual Halloween dog parade and market, with fundraising for local dog rescues. Organ…
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - Oct
An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Organised by Little Jo Berry's
Outdoor Market Season
The Parkdale Public Market's 102nd season kicks off in May! Join us for a vibrant debut of spring produce, stunning farm…
Capital’s Diwali Mela
Capital’s Diwali Mela is your free community celebration of the Festival of Lights in Ottawa. It brings people together…
Capital Music Week (CxMW)
Ottawa’s citywide music week returns October 2 to 10, with concerts and showcases, the Capital Music Awards at the NAC,…
Parkdale Night Market
A vibrant weekly event transforms Wednesday nights into lively community gathering where folks can enjoy the evening wit…
Harvest Night Market
Celebrate the harvest with our final night market of the season! Shop peak season produce and local goods, enjoy live mu…
ByWard Barket
Barket is BARK! (Uhm... back.) October 4 marks the 11th edition of your furball’s favourite free market of the year! You…
Metcalfe Fair - 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Celebrating 170 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-…
Right to Food Day Block Party
Enjoy free food, music, kids activities, engage with PFC and our community partners about food security, and above all H…
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2026 (50th Anniversa…
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…
Nuit Blanche Ottawa-Gatineau 2026
Nuit Blanche is coming to the ByWard Market District as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations! For one unforge…
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - Sept
An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale one more time i…
Taste of Wellington
A free street festival along Wellington West in Hintonburg and Wellington Village, with donation-based tastings supporti…
Latin Sparks Festival
A one-night, open-air celebration of Latin America in Ottawa with DJs, live bands, dance performances and lessons, outdo…
Taste of Ottawa
Taste of Ottawa 2026 – Festival of Flavours is a two-day outdoor celebration of food, culture, and community in the Nati…
Drag Karaoke
Close Capital Pride festivities with a bang! Join Ottawa icons China Doll and Don Kwan for a night of song, dance and ka…
Yarmarok Ukrainian Marketplace
A free day-long Ukrainian marketplace at Lansdowne with food, artisans, vendors, live entertainment and family activitie…
Post-Parade Drag-A-Palooza
Headlined by Eboni La’belle and Van Goth and hosted by Cyril Cinder, join us for a spectacular set of drag on the 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…
Art Festival for Artists
Community Breakfast
Join Capital Pride and Operation Come Home for a lovely free breakfast! Community members are invited to come enjoy comm…
EU Human Rights Panel
Hear from advocates, community leaders, and experts as they discuss the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and human rig…
Ask a Trans Person Anything
Join trans activists Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz for a good faith open conversation about your unanswered questi…
Flag Raising
Join us at Ottawa City Hall as we officially launch Pride Week with the raising of the Progress Pride Flag—a powerful sy…
Queer Mayoral Town Hall
Join Queer Momentum, Capital Pride, the Ten Oaks Project and local partners for an Ottawa Queer Mayoral Townhall. This e…
Category is… Vogue Femme
Let’s explore the fundamentals of Vogue Femme! Learn the iconic elements from the ICON Snoopy Basquiat Fubu- build confi…
Family picnic
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games, activities, entertainment, and community. Meet local organizations, en…
Pride Night Market
Over 50 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors, with entertainment in the park! Organised by Little Jo Berry's
Clothing Swap
Refresh your wardrobe and celebrate sustainable fashion at Capital Pride’s Clothing Swap! Browse free clothing, accessor…
OIAF 50th Launch Block Party
A free open-air block party kicking off the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s 50th edition, with a stop-motion w…
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy 2026
Six international pyromusical shows launched over the Ottawa River, with Canada, France, Brazil and China competing for…
Navan Fair 2026
Ottawa Valley's premier agricultural fair since 1946, featuring demolition derby, livestock shows, truck and tractor pul…
Hot Wench Market
Shop vintage goods with a witchy flare! Organised by Hot Wench Market
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - July
An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale again in Septem…
VegOttawa Fest
VegOttawa Fest is a celebration of plant-based living! It's free to attend and open to everyone.
Birthday Party Night Market!
You're invited to our birthday party! Celebrating 102 years of local food and community in Hintonburg.
Canada Day Ottawa 2026
Canada's national birthday celebration across four official sites: LeBreton Flats Park, Parliament Hill, the Supreme Cou…
Orléans Pride’s 10th anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Ottawa Fringe Festival 2026
The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival — 11 days, 62 shows across 10 venues including Arts Court, the Ottawa Art Gallery, La No…
Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - June
An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale again in July,…
Fathers Day York Street Car Show
All revved up and ready to go! Celebrate Father’s Day on York Street West with a day of classic cars, family fun, and do…
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
North America's largest dragon boat festival featuring three days of racing on the Rideau River, live concerts, family a…
Wench Faire
An annual renaissance insprired event hosted at Parkdale Market! Vintage and craft shopping, costumes, and ye olde enter…
Festival Franco-Ontarien 2026
The Festival Franco-Ontarien celebrates its 50th anniversary with three days of francophone music, street art, food, and…
Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!
Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect.
Arts Park
Music, art, crafts, local food, poetry and more is represented throughout the full day event. ArtsPark is a community dr…
Doors Open Ottawa
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to take part in exclusive Vault Tours, offering a rare behind-the-scenes lo…
Ottawa Dressage Festival
Canada's largest dressage show! Watch Team Canada riders compete, as well as tomorrow's future stars
Mr. Puffs Orléans Reopening Party
Get ready for a day full of sweetness, fun, and celebration at Mister Puffs! Join us for an exciting in-store event wher…
Glengarry Renaissance Festival 2026
A family-friendly medieval and renaissance festival featuring live music, stage shows, interactive characters, and renai…
Ottawa Improv Festival
Prepare to laugh and have fun as you witness hilarious comedy created on the spot!
Ottawa Circus Festival
The Ottawa Circus Festival is a multi-day contemporary circus festival with performances, workshops, and competition eve…
Geek Hoard Haul
Geek Hoard Haul: 100+ vendors, family fun, and geeky finds! May 24, 2026, Sensplex Kanata. Free entr
Night at the Gallery
Join us for an imaginative circus interpretation of works of art, where art comes to life.
Canadian Tulip Festival
The world's largest free tulip festival featuring over 300,000 tulips blooming along the Rideau Canal, with displays acr…
May Show Festival
The May Show Festival brings together arts, crafts, music, dance, food, vendors, and entertainment for a free spring cel…
Trio INK + 1: Schumann and Brahms
Trio INK returns with violist Kyle Ambrust in Schumann, Brahms gems
Cranium Conference & Showcase
Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026.
A Midsummer Night's Bouquet
Get ready for the best-smelling event of the year, a Company of Fools Flower Arrangement Workshop!
Season Launch
Parkdale Market opens for its 102nd season on Friday May 1st! Join us for our official launch on Mother's Day weekend.
PSDR x Pawprint Celebrations x Kayla’s Dog Grooming at Fetch…
Ottawa International Writers Festival
Celebrating the power of the imagination to build and renew community. Join the conversation!
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Celebrate Mexican heritage and history—it’s a fiesta like no other!
Death Over Drafts
Whether you're looking to connect, reflect, or enjoy some thought-provoking chats, all are welcome.
Le Consort Laurentien x Lagrime
Maximilien Brisson showcases the expressive Baroque trombone with tenor.
Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026
14th annual multi-day music and community festival celebrating diverse cultures and languages with evening concerts and…
Vanier Sugar Festival
Celebrate the 41st year of Ottawa's beloved sugar festival at Canada's only urban sugar shack, featuring maple taffy, li…
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'…
Ottawa I ❤︎ Beer Festival 2026
4th annual craft beer festival featuring Ontario beers, ciders, and spirits with two sessions, games, and silent disco.…
Afterslide Evenings – Winterlude Night Experience
Special evening events for teenagers and young adults at Snowflake Kingdom, featuring DJs, illuminated attractions, tube…
Rideau Hall Winter Celebration
A free outdoor winter festival at the Governor General's residence featuring skating, live music, embassy activities, bo…
Day of the Dead Cultural weekend at One World Bazaar
A heritage barn packed with beautiful handmade goods from around the world. Features live music, delicious food, lawn ga…
Robert Plante Holiday Market
3rd Annual Holiday Market featuring over 275 local vendors and artisans offering unique gifts, festive décor, food, drin…
Ottawa Pet Expo
Ottawa's Largest Pet Festival featuring 200+ vendors, Canine Fun Zone, SpeedWay Lure Course, Feline Fest with TICA cat s…
FrightFest 2025 at Saunders Farm
Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pou…
PumpkinFest 2025 at Saunders Farm
Ottawa's favourite fall family destination featuring pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, mazes, live shows, wagon ride…
PumpkinFest at Ferme Proulx
31st annual PumpkinFest transforms the farm into a giant Halloween playground! Face painting, mazes, petting farm, wagon…
Jo-Jo's Pizzeria Pumpkin Bash
Annual pumpkin party with 400 pumpkins, pizza, ice cream, costumes, and bouncy castles! Pumpkins provided by Foster Fami…
Day of the Dead at Nepean Night Market
Third annual Day of the Dead celebration with authentic Mexican cuisine, Mariachi band Los Paisanos, local vendors, free…
Metcalfe Fair - 169th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Celebrating 169 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-…