August 2026 Events (334 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during August 2026.
The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa (CANCELLED)
CANCELLED — The Big Bounce Canada is not coming to Ottawa in 2026. The organizer has confirmed the tour is not running t…
Family Movie Showtime: Flow
Drop in for a free viewing of Flow. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in program…
Youth Film Screening: Mean Girls (2004)
Drop in for a screening of Mean Girls. Come for the comedy, stay for the delicious drama! Goodie bags with snacks and dr…
Velvet3: Undertow
Come on in, the water’s warm…Slip into the sensations of the velvet undertow An intimate lounge featuring the hilariousl…
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…
Family Movie Showtime: Finding Nemo
Drop in for a free viewing of Finding Nemo. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in…
Drag Me To Live!
Drag Me To Live! is back this August celebrating it's 4 Year Anniversary! Drag Me To Live! is celebrating it's 4 Year An…
Family Movie Showtime: Finding Dory
Drop in for a free viewing of Finding Dory. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in…
Youth Film Screening: Die Hard
Drop in for a screening of Die Hard. Come for the action, stay for the quipy one-liners! Goodie bags with snacks and dri…
What Lies Beneath
From the deepest and darkest depths of the sea, explore the mysteries of the ocean. Trapped beneath the waves in a resea…
Teen Social: Escape Room Challenge
Search for clues and solve puzzles before the time runs out. Registration only, 6 participants max. Teen-specific librar…
Dance at Zibi – Tango with Siempre Tango Ottawa
On August 20, take your first steps in Argentine Tango with the team from Siempre Tango Ottawa. Learn to create a great…
Film Screening Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions
Celebrate queer Canadian icon Carole Pope at a special Pride screening of Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions. Gather…
Capital Pride Pageant
Do you know what it takes to be crowned Capital Pride royalty? Join us at the National Arts Centre as local drag perform…
Category is… Face
Explore expression, presence, and storytelling with Canada’s premier Butch Queen Face; Father Quest Telfar! Discover tec…
Category is… Hands Performance
Every movement tells a story. Build confidence through Hands Performance by learning precision, musicality, and expressi…
Songs from the Shed
Gather for an intimate afternoon of live music featuring local queer performances sharing songs, stories, and heartfelt…
Politics with a Drag Queen
Sickening drag and a political wakeup call, wrapped together in a show you don’t want to miss. Join Karla Marx – drag ic…
Digi60 Film & TV Industry Mixer with Industry Leaders
Presented by Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival
Queered: A Minifest
Celebrate queer theatre with a curated showcase of outstanding local productions presented in partnership with Ottawa Fr…
Songs from the shed
Gather for an intimate afternoon of live music featuring local queer performances sharing songs, stories, and heartfelt…
A Kiss From the Middle East
Celebrate your Friday at Capital Pride with an evening set celebrating Ottawa-Gatineau’s diversity through music, dance,…
Friday Evening at TD Main Stage
Schedule - 7PM Ralph (Juno-nominated pop singer-song writer) - 8PM La Bronze - 9PM DJ Puppy Sierna Accessibility: - Acce…
Drag Extravaganza
DJ Roxy Sunset kicks off a jam-packed afternoon of drag with a DJ set from 2-3pm. Then catch Canada’s Drag Race stars an…
“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…
Live from the Booth
Presented by Pass the Vibes, a grassroots collective creating inclusive spaces for Black and Black Queer youth. Enjoy lo…
Queerlesque in the Capital
Celebrate with us for a sizzling, seductive, theatrical and satirical take on burlesque at the TD Main Stage. Curated by…
ASCENSION Of The Maple Leaf Empire Gala
Please join us for the official launch of the Imperial Court of the Maple Leaf Empire, the newest chapter of the Imperia…
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…
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…
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…