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October 2026 Events (110 events)

Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.

Found 7 events in Downtown (Entertainment)
Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa
#theatre#family#francophone
8 Oct ~ 10 Oct
entertainment

Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa

National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio · Downtown

In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and…

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John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!
#comedy
9 Oct ~ 10 Oct
entertainment

John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!

National Arts Centre — Babs Asper Theatr… · Downtown

## An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrat…

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danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux
#dance
14 Oct ~ 15 Oct
entertainment

danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux

National Arts Centre — Babs Asper Theatr… · Downtown

Untethered and Unstoppable Louise Lecavalier’s latest solo has enraptured audiences in Canada and Europe. In danses vaga…

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An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Teeth and On Beauty
Sat 17 Oct
entertainment

An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Tee…

National Arts Centre — Southam Hall · Downtown

Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and gra…

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Jane Eyre
#theatre#community-theatre
28 Oct ~ 14 Nov
entertainment

Jane Eyre

Ottawa Little Theatre · Downtown

Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…

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Stravinsky Stories: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
#dance#music
29 Oct ~ 31 Oct
entertainment

Stravinsky Stories: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

National Arts Centre — Southam Hall · Downtown

With the NAC Orchestra From Folklore to Fantasy For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic…

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À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive straight into
#theatre#music#family
31 Oct ~ 1 Nov
entertainment

À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive…

National Arts Centre — Azrieli Studio · Downtown

Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough…

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