June 2026 Events (395 events)

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Chaos Bloom – Tidal Wave

In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

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…

Intertwined

In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Monday Evening Book Club

Share the pleasure of reading and discussing books ranging from the classics to the contemporary, but mostly fiction, in…

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…

Memory Café

An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners and families. Fun and stimulating mental activities are pla…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Teen Book Club

Calling all bookworms! Come meet new friends and expand your literary horizons at the Sunnyside Teen Book Club. We meet…

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…

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…

Hidden Ottawa City Tour

Introducing “Hidden Ottawa” – the new light-hearted walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk that’s gonna have…

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…

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

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

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.