August 2026 Events (288 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…
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginner
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Give it a try with a one-session-long adventure for beginners! Learn the basic rules…
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…
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Curious about Dungeons and Dragons (a.k.a. 'that game from Stranger Things')? Give it a try with this one-session-long a…
Dungeons & Dragons Online: August Session (Ages 10-12)
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination. We are playing D&D 5th edition. Si…
Red Cross Babysitter Course – Orléans
Escape Room - Trapped in the Upside Down
For ages 12-17. As a member of the Hawkins MS AV club, you are distraught to hear that your friend Will has gone missing…
Velvet3: Undertow
Come on in, the water’s warm…Slip into the sensations of the velvet undertow An intimate lounge featuring the hilariousl…
Family Movie Showtime: The Little Mermaid
Drop in for a free viewing of The Little Mermaid. Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. D…
Mario Kart: Game On!
Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…
Jewelry Making: Silver Meditation (Spinner) Ring (Intro)
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…
Kam Patterson Live
Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…
6th Annual Bring Back the 80's Neon Dance, Fireworks & Boat…
An 80's-themed boat cruise on the Ottawa River with a neon dance and fireworks, presented by Hardy Entertainment.
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…
Pop Up Shops Canada
Dates & Times Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 10:00am – 8:00pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:00am – 8:00pm Friday, August…
Under the Leaves: Poetry at Beechwood – Inaugural Event: Byt…
August 12 2026 6:45 PM | Beechwood Cemetery – Section 34 (opposite the tank) Beechwood Cemetery is proud to launch Under…
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…
Visionnement en famille : Zootopia 2
Passez faire un tour pour voir gratuitement Zootopia 2. N’hésitez pas apporter vos collations légères et vos boissons av…
Halwa by Amit Tandon
Presented by Reality Entertainment, [PERFORMED IN HINDI]. *This event is presented in Hindi Live in Ottawa for the first…
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…
Library Trivia Night - August Edition - "Literary Trivia"
Come with your team of 2-6 for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ruth Dickinson branch! This week's trivia will be "Liter…
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…
Mario Kart: Game On!
Ready, Set, Go!Drop-in at the Carlingwood Branch for Mario Kart: Game On! Play on our brand new Switch 2! Not sure how t…
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…
Sip, Charm & Snap at Hi T Asian Desserts Café
A pop-up where you build a charm bracelet and keychain, drink bubble tea, and use an unlimited photo booth at Hi T in Hi…
Abbas Wahab - Dialed-In Tour
Abbas Wahab is a New York–based, Canadian comedian and actor. He's been featured at the Just For Laughs and Edinburgh Fr…
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…
WWE Monday Night RAW
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…
Luke Bryan
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…
Siobhan Camille in Ottawa!
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…
Adikavi - The First Poet
Adikavi is a groundbreaking musical dance ballet presented by Jeevan Jyoti Performing Arts. This production marks the fi…
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…
Indie Pop with Jitensha at SDBC
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…
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…
Thirsty Thursdays
Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)
A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…
Teen Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment!Ages 8 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer aux…
Seniors Social/ Socialiser entre aînés
Join us at the Orléans branch Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-3:00pm to make new friends. We have coffee, puzzles, board g…
Adult & 10+ Chess Club
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun.…
Miniature Gaming
Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…
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…
It's Time to Watch a Movie!
June 1, at 6 pm: Freakier FridayTess's daughter Anna now has a daughter of her own and soon, a stepdaughter. As they nav…
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…
C'est le temps pour un film !
Le 15 juin 18 h: Le Club VinlandC'est l'histoire de Frère Jean, un éducateur exceptionnel dans un collège de garçons de…
Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026
Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…
Beading is Medicine
Theatre Under the Stars: Mirandolina
Odyssey Theatre's 40th season of Theatre Under The Stars presents Mirandolina.
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…