July 2026 Events (465 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during July 2026.
EEPMON
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
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…
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…
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…
Canada Day Ottawa 2026
Canada's national birthday celebration across four official sites: LeBreton Flats Park, Parliament Hill, the Supreme Cou…
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…
Weekly Drum Circle
Weekly community drum circle at the Bronson Centre — no musical experience needed and drums are provided. A judgment-fre…
LEGO Party | Fête en blocs
LEGO PartyCreate and build with LEGO®! Budding architects, ready to have fun one block at a time? Grab your LEGO®! Toget…
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…
The Academy for Musical Theatre Summer Series 2026
Inspiring musical theatre presented by artists aged 7-18 Presented by The Academy for Musical Theatre
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…
Book Talk: Manga
Share discussions and activities around your favourite light novels and manga books. Who knows, you might find your next…
Yoga with Basia Going
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…
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…
Splish Splash! | Splouff!
Dive into hands-on crafting fun! Make art inspired by water, waves, and the sea while discovering your artsy side! Explo…
Learn Alotl about Axolotls
Refresh your knowledge on the most curious of creatures - axolotls! With different stations and activities, there’s some…
Community Town Hall for CHUO 89.1 FM
Presented by the "Restore CHUO" Campaign Group
Drag Me To Live!
Drag Me To Live! presents "Ex-Wives! A Drag Tribute Show To SIX The Musical"! Divorced, beheaded, died Divorced, beheade…
Ex-Wives! A Drag Tribute Show to SIX The Musical
Drag Me To Live! presents "Ex-Wives! A Drag Tribute Show To SIX The Musical"! Get ready Ottawa! Drag Me To Live! is back…
Ahoy, Matey!
Sail the seven seas. It’s time to go on a treasure hunt! Join us and make some pirate-themed crafts fit for a captain! D…
Zine Making for Families
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and create your own zines! A fanzine, or zine for short…
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…
“Sea” you at the Craft Table! Origami Aquatic Animals | Rend…
Come craft at the library. Fold paper into fish and other cool water creatures using the traditional Japanese art of ori…
Coloured Pencil Workshop: The Berry Patch
Join us in this fun drawing and colouring workshop with a local expert! Learn shading techniques and basic colour theory…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9
## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Rita Baga, une paillette à la fois
Presented by the Ottawa Public Library
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…
Young Adult Challenge: Escape Room 101
Have you ever wanted to learn how escape rooms are created -- or how to create your own?? Join us for an escape room wor…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 10
## Friday, July 10, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Limp Bizkit** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #…
The Six O’Clock Dance Party
FINALLY, a dance party that ends at a reasonable hour! THE SIX O'CLOCK DANCE PARTY is a monthly event for folks who love…
Frequency Shift Two Stage Event
Knitting + Mairi LIVE
Friday Night Folk Ft. Graven & Elizabeth Royal
This edition FNF showcases folk acts Graven and Elizabeth Royal Matt Gower has been involved in the Ottawa music communi…
OUTKZT Ottawa
OUTKZT Ottawa brings an all-night techno experience to City at Night in an intimate, high-energy setting with a no-photo…
Historic Places Days
Join the Bytown Museum for fun and discovery during Historic Places Days from July 11th – 25th! This year’s theme, Commu…
TAYLOR SWIFT : The Eras Tour
## Calling all Ottawa's Swifties! Hailed as Québec’s very own Taylor Swift, he electrifies audiences with his acclaimed…
DARC’s 2026 Garage Sale
Presented by the Digital Arts Resource Centre
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.…
Summer Watercolour Workshop- Loose Florals: Painting with Fr…
Learn how to paint flowers with confidence! This workshop focuses on flow rather than perfectionism! #watercolourart #wa…
Lotions & Potions
Learn how to make your own lotions, creams, and salves/balms from scratch in this hands-on Planet Botanix workshop. We'l…
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 ####…
Punk Night at the Rainbow
An epic night of Ottawa punk rock at the legendary Rainbow Bistro — Lazy Bratz debut EP release with Passenger Princess…
Summer Jazz Vocals By Cuppa Joe Vocal Jazz Quartet
Inspired by the sounds of The Manhattan Transfer and tunes like Java Jive, Cuppa Joe's jazz-based repertoire includes a…
White Rabbit: Sokotta, Josh Robertson, Vaughn Lucyk
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12
## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Centre 507 Outreach Team | Équipe d’intervention du Centre 5…
An outreach team from Centre 507 will be at Main (1st floor) every Monday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.Harm Reduction Suppor…
Movie Night at Rideau | Soirée de film à Rideau
Join us at the Rideau Branch for a movie night!July 13 - Woman of the Hour (2023)A stranger-than-fiction story of an asp…
Rural Business Touchpoint
Chat with a City of Ottawa Rural Business Liaison to ask questions about your business ideas, plans and impediments.
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…
Hyperfixation Showcase
Your time to passionately info-dump has arrived. Join us at Arlington Five for Hyperfixation Showcase, a fun, chaotic ev…
Music Trivia
Trivia starts at 7PM - first come first served! Tickets: FREE EVENT Music trivia night featuring questions about current…
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…
Beats and 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…
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…
Yeison Landero with special guest Lady La Profeta: Axé Summe…
Spend your night with us taking in the sunset and vibing to music! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the ca…
Gasper at LIVE! On Elgin
With Sun Dried Flies Sun Dried Flies: Sun Dried Flies is a band from Prescott, Ontario Channelling the spirit of '90s al…
Dive into discovery | Plongez dans la découverte
Dive deeper. Discover more!We will be exploring the wonders of the ocean through hands-on fun. We will be creating ocean…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 17
## Friday, July 17, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Ella Langley** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Dystoh featuring Guiss Guiss Bou Bess: Axé Summer WorldFest
Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces to present the 2nd edition of Axé Summer WorldFest 2026 to celebr…
Deusas Da Kizomba - 3rd Edition
The Burningtree's Blue Briefcase Tour with Emerg and Sir Kin…
The Burningtree: - Ottawa Alternative Progressive Rock https://linktr.ee/the.burningtree?utm_source=linktree_profile_sha…
Jeremy Olander with Spacecamp
City & SpaceCamp present JEREMY OLANDER inside City At Night on Friday July 17th (EXTENDED HOURS), with support from Ale…
Confidential Musical Theatre Project
With 15 sold-out shows under their belt, the Confidential Musical Theatre Project might just be the hottest ticket in to…
Walk with the Goddess Series: Freya
Join is in the ceremony as we Journey to sit with the Godess Freya. Embrace the Joy, Innocense, and Light of your younge…
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…
JØY Brandt featuring Suraras Do Tapajós: Axé Summer WorldFes…
Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces to present the second edition of Axé Summer WorldFest 2026 to cel…
Chiron Promotions Presents: Alma Matter
with The Silence! & Via Founded by lead vocalist Adriana Attema, lead guitarist Fuego and drummer Josh Brunet on May 6th…
The Escapist Music
The Escapist Music is a solo singer-songwriter delivering original alternative pop-rock songs that pair heartfelt lyrics…
Planet Botanix Open House
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…
Kent-Sonic Waves and Catherine Dong
A night of Indie Folk Music my two local Ottawa musicians. Kent - Sonic Waves recently released a debut album Lone Pine…
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…
Lego Challenge- Will it Float?
Create and build with Lego®! We will be building boats and testing their floatability with and without cargo. [Registrat…
Youth Film Screening: Jaws
Drop in for a screening of Jaws. Come for the iconic monster, stay for the delicious old-school special effects! Goodie…
Trivia For a Cause at the Royal Oak
Join us at The Royal Oak Bank for Trivia For a Cause — fun questions and great vibes all for charity! Join us for an exc…
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…
Ohé, moussaillon! ( Famille 4+)
Naviguez sur les sept mers et partez la chasse au trésor! Nous allons jouer un jeu de cherche et trouve et bricoler des…
Stay Current!
Stay current - Thurs, July 23 at 3pm Refresh your knowledge of facts, fish, and fun! Come in for a fun game of jeopardy-…
Chess Hive @ Art House
FREE EVENT Optional Paid Tournament: CAD $15 Registration for Tournament here Chess Hive will be curating a beginner che…
Summer Action Flick: The Matrix
The Wachowskis’ The Matrix, released in 1999, inspired by sci-fi, conspiracy theory, Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles and…
Adult Craft Night: Paint Night at the Library
Join us for a fun evening of crafting! In July, we will be painting canvasses to a follow-along step-by-step video. All…
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…
Mindful Drones Single Release Show
with Sangitha, Afraid of Jazz, Mindful Drones Mindful Drones: Since forming in the spring of 2024, Mindful Drones have r…
Teen Social: Create & Craft | Social pour ados : Créez & bri…
Drop-in to explore different crafting styles. A variety of materials will be available for you to use and explore. Our c…
Unplugged In Ottawa: Gabriel Comba, The Desert Island Big Ba…
Gabriel Comba: Gabriel Comba is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist hailing from Ottawa, Canad…
John 00 Fleming with OPV
City & Ottawa Prog Vibes present SUBSTANCE featuring John 00 Fleming inside City At Night on Friday July 24th, with supp…
Paper Quilling – Bookmarks / Quilling sur papier- signets
Paper quilling is the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing thin strips of paper to create decorative designs and intricat…
Summer Watercolour Workshop- Atmospheric Landscape: Depth &…
Learn how to paint soft atmospheric landscapes with watercolour with a local expert! #watercolourworkshop #watercolourla…
Summer Linocut Workshop: Upcycling & Stamping Your Clothes
Come join us this summer and create custom stamps for upcycling your clothes! Just bring any apparel! All Skill Levels W…
SEA you at the Craft Table | Rendez-vous à la table de bric’…
SEA you at the Craft TableDive into creativity and make your very own ocean‑inspired masterpiece—think waves, sea creatu…
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…
B•L•U•S•H
B•L•U•S•H With Enemies of the Crow & Pareidolia Blush tops an all-ages alt-rock bill at Live on Elgin (Ottawa) on July 2…
Heavy Lungs (UK punk)
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…
STOMP!
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…
Tipsy Scholars
Engaging, thought provoking lectures by experts, professors and storytellers in Ottawa bars 📚Lecture: "The Church of Me…
Blue Planet Adventures
It’s a big place out there! Come join us as we circumnavigate this big blue sphere we all call home. We will be testing…
"What Do You Want To Eat For Dinner?" Premiere
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Art House is proud to present the hottest of jazz shows in the city on the last Friday of every month! Let the Capital C…
Dance Party 2000
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
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…
Life Drawing
Art House presents weekly 'Life Drawing' sessions on Tuesdays between 7-9:30 pm. Host Shawn Hunsdale invites a different…
Life Drawing with Shawn Hunsdale
Join us for an uninstructed Life Drawing Sessions, facilitated by local artist Shawn Hunsdale. Sessions begin January 7,…
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…
Karaoke Shark
Join us every Saturday from 9PM to 1AM at The Royal Oak – 188 Bank Street for a karaoke experience powered by Karaoke Sh…
Open Mic Night
Welcome to the weekly Open Mic night at Art House! Open to performances by artists of all skill levels, in all formats a…