October 2026 Events (720 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.
Constant Companions
Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…
Themed Movie Tuesdays: Clearcut
Join us for a free screening of Clearcut as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. The fil…
A (Bad) Night at the Movies: Bloodbath at the House of Death
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984).Please j…
Danny Bhoy: Dear World...
Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, DANNY BHOY has…
Drag Me to Live!
Drag Me To Live! is back this October with a fabulous guest host and an unforgettable lineup of local Mr & Mx Drag perfo…
Thursday Movie: Night of the Living Dead
One cannot overstate the impact of George A. Romero's 1968 Night of the Living Dead, from its then controversial casting…
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…
YA Spooky Film Screening : A Quiet Place
Get into the spirit of spooky season with a horror film chosen by our teen volunteers.A Quiet Place | John Krasinski2018…
BON Chat: Between Two Worlds: A free pre-show conversation e…
Before the performance of Neige sur Abidjan, join us for a special BON Chat that brings together community voices for an…
Damn Spooky Improv
Get ready to get SPOOKY! Utility Infield is taking over for a night of improvised thrills, terrible decisions, and very…
Powwow Life-Drawing
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Themed Movie Tuesdays: Night Raiders
Join us for a free screening of Night Raiders as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. Th…
danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux
Untethered and Unstoppable Louise Lecavalier’s latest solo has enraptured audiences in Canada and Europe. In danses vaga…
Halloween Movie Night at Rideau with Ottawa Horror Club
Join us at the Rideau Branch for an extra special Halloween movie night, co-hosted by the Ottawa Horror Club! In additio…
Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Due to popular demand, TotoToo is bringing back our sold-out hit production of Richard O’Briens The Rocky Horror Show! G…
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…
Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…
*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…
Themed Movie Tuesdays: Slash/Back
Join us for a free screening of Slash/Back as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for October. The f…
A Quiet Place Trilogy
Join us in October for a showing of the Quiet Place Trilogy!Monday, October 19: A Quiet Place: Day One6:00p.m. - 7:39p.m…
Steve Love LIve(on Elgin!) Late Show
A long time ago, in a media landscape far, far away, Steve Love’s uncanny knack for celebrity impressions landed him an…
Steve Love LIve! (on Elgin)
A long time ago, in a media landscape far, far away, Steve Love’s uncanny knack for celebrity impressions landed him an…
Jonathan Van Ness - Hot & Healed
Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, this show has b…
Themed Movie Tuesdays: At the Place of Ghosts
Join us for a free screening of At the Place of Ghosts as part of our "Indigenous Chills and Thrills" movie theme for Oc…
CBC Radio’s The Debaters
Due to the flood damage sustained at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe during the severe storm on July 1, this show has b…
CBC Massey Lectures 2026: Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover an…
After all these years and all these recommendations, why are we still in a housing crisis? Why haven’t we been able to b…
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…
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…
Hallowe'en Double Feature: Demons and Suspiria
Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library are delighted to present a bone-chilling double-bill of Demons (1PM) a…
The Cottage
At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when…
Yoga with Basia Going
A Bit Flow-y with a Therapeutic Twist Hatha encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transitions), and pra…
Monday Movie Night
Join us Monday evenings for Movie Nights! Featuring a wide variety of titles for your entertainment.October 5: Killer Kl…
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.…
Youth Chess club / Club d'échecs jeunesse
Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and up.Pour les 6 ans et plus.
Royal Oak Trivia
Movie Night at Rideau | Soirée de film à Rideau
Join us at the Rideau Branch for a movie night!July 13 - Woman of the Hour (2023)A stranger-than-fiction story of an asp…
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…
Monday Night at the Movies/ Lundi cinéma
Join us at Sunnyside for our monthly film screening every third Monday of the month.Monday September 21st at 6:15pm -Emm…
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…