August 2026 Events (288 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during August 2026.
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
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…
Clothing Swap
Refresh your wardrobe and celebrate sustainable fashion at Capital Pride’s Clothing Swap! Browse free clothing, accessor…
Pride Night Market
Over 50 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors, with entertainment in the park! Organised by Little Jo Berry's
Family picnic
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games, activities, entertainment, and community. Meet local organizations, en…
Category is… Vogue Femme
Let’s explore the fundamentals of Vogue Femme! Learn the iconic elements from the ICON Snoopy Basquiat Fubu- build confi…
Queer Mayoral Town Hall
Join Queer Momentum, Capital Pride, the Ten Oaks Project and local partners for an Ottawa Queer Mayoral Townhall. This e…
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…
Ask a Trans Person Anything
Join trans activists Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz for a good faith open conversation about your unanswered questi…
EU Human Rights Panel
Hear from advocates, community leaders, and experts as they discuss the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and human rig…
Community Breakfast
Join Capital Pride and Operation Come Home for a lovely free breakfast! Community members are invited to come enjoy comm…
Art Festival for Artists
Taste of Ottawa
Taste of Ottawa 2026 – Festival of Flavours is a two-day outdoor celebration of food, culture, and community in the Nati…
Yarmarok Ukrainian Marketplace
A free day-long Ukrainian marketplace at Lansdowne with food, artisans, vendors, live entertainment and family activitie…
Pride Parade
Join over 200 groups, 11,000 participants, and over 150,000 attendees at Ottawa’s largest parade. Show your pride and ce…
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…
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…
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…