December 2026 Events (68 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during December 2026.
Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances
Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM
Miracle on 34th Street
The beloved holiday radio show is BACK! See how the magic of the golden age of radio comes alive on stage. Showtimes: Tu…
Ivan Boivin-Flamand
Ivan Boivin-Flamand is back in the spotlight with a brand new microalbum, Nitehi, and a brand new show. Accompanied by h…
Je comprends. Respect.: A theatrical hip-hop battle
Go ahead and make noise during this irresistible hybrid show, part hip hop battle and part captivating autobiographical…
Storgårds & Sibelius: Winter Solstice: With the NAC Orchestr…
Stoke your inner fire and celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with an evening exploring the season’s icy majesty. Two…
Basset
Basset are bringing their deeply human lyrics and close harmonies to the NAC on December 4, touring their Sophomore albu…
Mikhail Laxton
Mikhail Laxton brings a soulful, feel-good vibe to honest songs about real life. With tracks like “Dirty,” “I Like The W…
The Tenors: Season of Hope Tour
This holiday season, join The Tenors for their Season of Hope Tour, an uplifting concert experience that celebrates the…
Jazzy Little Christmas
Have yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas with the John Dapaah trio, Michael Curtis Hanna and Roxanne Goodman With the fest…
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concer…
Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets for these performances are limited. The NAC…
Kellylee Evans: Winter Song
Juno Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Kellylee Evans brings the magic of the holiday season to life with her latest…
Montreal Guitar Trio: Christmas Around the World
Our three guitar virtuosos revisit holiday classics with boundless creativity, bold arrangements and a style all their o…
Handel's Messiah
One of Ottawa’s most beloved holiday traditions returns to Southam Hall: Handel’s Messiah, with its ecstatic “Hallelujah…
Marc Hervieux – Nostalgia Noël
The logical continuation of the Nostalgia 1 and 2 project could only be a Christmas album. Christmas time is clearly the…
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas…
Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas… PARTY! At the NAC, we’re sharing the Christmas spirit with the enti…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Nutcracker Double
Ring in the holiday season with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and a festive, swinging celebration of Tchaikovsky’s beloved w…
Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night
“Why see a show when you can BE the show!” Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns…
The Sound of Music
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charmin…