October 2026 Events (110 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 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…
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…
Knit & Knatter
Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…
Vernon Book Club
Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…
Storytelling Open Mic
Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…
Rheostatics
Rheostatics have been one of Canada’s most original and unpredictable bands since forming in 1979. With a dozen acclaime…
Les Charbonniers de l'enfer: The F-I FI, N-I NI show
“Time passes, and it takes its time,” as the song goes. And time has passed… More than 30 years of happily mining, here…
Kleztory
With a dazzling stage presence, Kleztory combines the emotion and warmth of klezmer music with a feverish energy that tr…
The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Begonia: The Fantasy Life Tour
Begonia is your best friend. She’s the whimsical fairy on your shoulder, making you feel all at once comfortable to be y…
Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa
In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and…
John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!
## An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrat…
Capital Music Awards: Ottawa Music Industry Coalition
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Arts Centre and be part of the magic of music as we celebrate Ottaw…
Their Master's Voice: with John Malkovich
Their Master’s Voice is an impressive and unclassifiable show starring a true legend, actor John Malkovich. In this inte…
danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux
Untethered and Unstoppable Louise Lecavalier’s latest solo has enraptured audiences in Canada and Europe. In danses vaga…
Roderick Cox and the Scottish Symphony: With the NAC Orchest…
A few things to know ... Nature, poetry, and history come alive in this program of music spanning three centuries. Be wh…
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable…
An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Tee…
Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and gra…
Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures
It’s all treats, no tricks inside Southam Hall! From an excerpt from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the theme from Ghostbu…
Ray Chen in recital: Great Performers Series
Violinist Ray Chen first gained international attention after winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition and has since buil…
Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror: 30th Anniversary Tou…
Next fall, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Loreena McKennitt, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of he…
Danças Ocultas
Hailing from Águeda, Portugal, Danças Ocultas is an accordion quartet with a unique sound, crafted over the past 35 year…
STAR WARS and beyond: The music of John Williams
Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! Since the release of the first S…
Spectrasonic Presents: Skrizzly Adams
with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…
Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In
Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…
Allison Russell: with AHI
Montreal born and Nashville based, Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana and Folk Awards winning artist, actor, a…
Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone
Cohen's music sold out the Gladstone one year after his death. Ten years after losing this towering figure, we ask, “Wha…
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…
Stravinsky Stories: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
With the NAC Orchestra From Folklore to Fantasy For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic…
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.
Afro-Andean Funk: Todo Migra Tour
El español sigue al texto en inglés Araceli Poma grew up in the Andes of Peru, in the house of her grandmother, Mamá Nie…
À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive…
Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough…
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…