October 2026 Events (720 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during October 2026.
Jagged Little Pill
TotoToo Theatre is proud to present Jagged Little Pill, the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the grou…
Constant Companions
Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…
Ottawa Fall Home Show
The Ottawa Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop in-person with REAL people for home-related produc…
Bingo Royal
Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: The Mummy’s…
Join us for our season finale with a unique collaboration with Ottawa Chamberfest! This one-of-a-kind event offers a lif…
Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon of Icespire Peak Part II
Travel the lands of the Sword Coast in this introductory campaign of D&D 5th edition. Help the people of Faerûn and tack…
Australia's Thunder From Down Under (18+)
**18+ show - ID required** Direct from Las Vegas, the world’s number one male revue, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under…
Fall Movie Night: Scary Movie
Scary Movie (2026) | Age rating: R The iconic parody franchise returns as Cindy, Brenda, Shorty, and Ray find themselves…
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…
Nikamu Mamuitun – Chansons rassembleuses: Mamowi – Ensemble
Since 2017, Nikamu Mamuitun has been celebrating encounters between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists through music.…
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…
Josh Thomas: jiggle, jiggle
Presented by Outback Presents. After premiering the show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and touring across Australia’s…
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…
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…
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…
Matinée Café: Silk Road Diaries
Sit back and get ready to be taken on a magical, musical journey from China via India and to Italy. Musicians Ran Wang (…
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…
She Carries the Song Featuring Lacey Hill, Celeigh Carinal &…
An intimate and powerful evening of music, story, and spirit from three celebrated Indigenous voices. Celeigh Cardinal (…
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…
Hellarious: The World’s Funniest & Bloodiest Magic Show
Hellarious is an electrifying grand illusion spectacle with hilarious characters that’ll leave you speechless, laughing…
Max Amini
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…
Sing Along Fairouz
This show is presented in English and Arabic. After the resounding success of our Sing Along concerts across Canada and…
The Ottawa Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show
The Ottawa Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show is the region’s premier winter sports show! Here you will find incredible deals…
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…
Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splüsh
"The Father of Contemporary A Cappella…" – Entertainment Weekly "Completely amazing, I forgot there wasn't an orchestra!…
Sal Vulcano: EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR
Presented by Outback Presents. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College stu…
Greely Family Movie Night
Drop-in and join us for a cozy movie screening of Hoppers!All ages welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends! Fresh…
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…
Rogers v. Rogers
This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a brown textured background, a…
Mamatinées
It’s basically a mother-and-baby fair, where local businesses showcase how they meet the needs of both current and futur…
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…
Kyla Cobbler: Gone Rogue – 3rd SHOW ADDED
Presented by Outback Presents. NEW SHOW ADDED on October 21st! (November 5th show info here / October 22nd show info her…
Tramp of the Century - the Ultimate Tribute to Supertramp
For more than fifteen years, six musicians have shared the same fervour: that of Supertramp. Their career, punctuated by…
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…
JImmy Carr: Laughs Funny Tour
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…
হৃদয়ে বাংলার সুর - Musical Night
হৃদয়ে বাংলার সুর-An evening of music, dance, flute, and comedy featuring talented Bangladeshi-Canadian performers. Orga…
LEGACY: An Evening of North Indian Classical Music
Experience a sublime musical journey as three legendary masters of Indian Classical Music come together on one stage for…
Here’s John Bishop
Presented by Live Nation. Rating: This show contains adult content and is suggested for audiences 14+ Get ready for a hu…
Dungeons & Dragons (10-13)
Get ready for a storytelling adventure that will test the limits of your imagination, inspired by the spooky season! We…
PRAVĀHA
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Kalagriha School of Performing Arts presents Pravāha—a "continuous flow" of South Asi…
Bytown Brawl II
Nishant Tanwar Live!
This show is presented in Hindi. You’ve seen him on India’s Got Latent, Reaction Videos as Rider OP, Amazon Prime Video…
Journée pédagogique: Films pour la famille - Le chaînon manq…
Entrée libre pour une projection gratuite de films pour enfants! Les participants sont invités apporter une collation lé…
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…
Louise Pitre
Canada’s first lady of musical theatre and Tony Award nominee, Louise Pitre, will take to the Harold Shenkman stage. In…
Intergalactic Goddesses
Presented by VJJ EVENTS. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College student I…
Dread: Survive the Night
You were excited to go to the sleepover, but you wake up in a place you’ve never seen before. Can you make it out alive?…
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…
Evil Dead: The Musical
Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all i…
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…
Philippe Bond - Rebondir
Comedian Philippe Bond returns with his 4th one-man-show, filled with new stories and reflections. They say that whateve…
The Ottawa Wedding Show – Fall 2026
The Ottawa Wedding Show is Ottawa’s premier wedding industry event. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or for the ex…
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…
Halloween Film Screening: Hellboy (2004)
Get into the spirit of Halloween with a spooky movie: Hellboy (2004)Snacks and drinks will be provided.Film description:…
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…
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
Comedy at the Carleton (Open Mic)
A free stand-up open mic upstairs at The Carleton Tavern, weekly on Tuesdays from September 1. Local comics, cheap drink…
The Cottage
At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when…
Just For Laughs Comedy Club
Four free English stand-up comedy nights hosted by Hisham Kelati at Théâtre du Casino in Gatineau. Ages 18 and up, with…
Yoga with Basia Going
A Bit Flow-y with a Therapeutic Twist Hatha encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transitions), and pra…
Adult Chess Club / Club d'échecs pour adultes
Join us for open games of chess. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, this is a relaxed environment where everyon…
Adult Games / Jeux de société pour adultes
Do you love playing cards like Euchre? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome…
Mystery Monday
Come join us for some fun and laughter at the library. Each week will be a new self guided activity to explore rotating…
Monday Movie Night
Join us Monday evenings for Movie Nights! Featuring a wide variety of titles for your entertainment.October 5: Killer Kl…
Nintendo Switch Evening / Soirée Nintendo Switch
Are you looking to Switch things up? Come relax and play Switch games with us! Bring your own device, some games will b…
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.…
Video Game Drop-In for Teens
Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in.
Chess Club D'échecs
Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. Whet…
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.
Chess Club / Club d'echecs
Play and learn about chess. Jouer et apprendre jouer aux échecs. For ages 6 years and upPour les 6 ans et plus.
Royal Oak Trivia
Scrabble!
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun!Drop in and enjoy a fun game of Scrabble in a relaxed and friendly environment.Pl…
Words with Friends
Join us for a fun afternoon of word games and conversation...Scrabble, Boggle, Upwords and more! Drop in.
Youth Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment! Practice the basics or test your wits with a…
Youth Chess Club | Club d'échecs jeunesse
Drop in to play chess with other youth in a relaxed, informal environment.Ages: 10 to 18. Drop-in program..Venez jouer a…
Greely Cards and Games for Adults (55+)
Drop-in for a session of card games and board games for adults 55+ at the Greely Library.An assortment of games and card…
Chess @Centrepointe
For children 7-12, interested in learning to play chess and finding out more about the game. Teen volunteers will be on…
Dungeons & Dragons
For ages 13-17. Interested in playing D&D? Then join us for a D&D adventure. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role play…
Teen and Tween Afternoon
Weekly Boardgames & Video Games!Come hang out at the library on Saturday afternoons to play your choice of boardgames an…
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…
Chess on Sundays / Les dimanches d'échecs
Are you interested in practicing your chess skills? Join us for open games of chess. Whether you are a beginner or a mor…
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…
Mahjong at the Library
Join fellow mahjong players for a friendly game in a congenial environment. Drop-in program, no registration required.
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…
Homeschool Social Club
Join us for an afternoon of fun for home-schooled children and their families. Each month a different activity will be o…
Dungeons & Dragons learn-to-play non-role-playing sessions
Join JP the Game Master to learn all about how to play Dungeons & Dragons in this lively educational session meant for b…
Game On! Board Games & Puzzles for Adults
Unwind and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. Play one of the available board games and puzzles, or bri…
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…
Board Games & Brain Teasers / Jeux de société et casse-têtes
Drop in with your friends & family for exciting board games, card games, and brain teasers! Play games from our large co…
Lego® Block Party! | Ça dé "bloc" PD Day | Journée pédagogiq…
When the kids are not in school on PA days, don't let their creativity dwindle! Let them show off your architectural cre…
PD day LEGO! LEGO pour la journée pédagogique!
Spend your PD day afternoon buidling with LEGO at the library!Passez votre après-midi de la journée pédagogique construi…
Family Movie Showtime
Drop in for a free viewing of a movie! Participants are welcome to bring a light snack and a covered drink. Drop-in prog…
Wednesday Afternoon Cards
Looking for fun and community? Join us for cards at the Nepean Centrepointe branch on the fourth Wednesday of the month.…
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë’s haunting novel comes to the stage in a new adaptation by one of Canada’s most exciting playwrights. E…