Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during May 2027.
75 events · 24 per section
An NAC English Theatre Production, originally produced by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver. A fictional band, real Dengue Fever songs, and a father and daughter grappling with a horrific past.
In 1958, abstract expressionist Mark Rothko received his largest ever commission - murals for the Four Seasons Restaurant in the Seagram Building, a modernist skyscraper in the world’s centre of ar...
The Carn Davidson 9 (CD9) was formed in 2010 as a collaborative project between JUNO Award-winning artists, trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson. This co-led ensemble is an opportu...
A remembrance ceremony at Beechwood honours Dutch victims of war and recognizes the connection between Canada and the Netherlands.
When news arrives that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island of Inishmore to film his movie The Man of Aran, “cripple” Billy Craven sees an opportunity to esca...
Can an actor who has lost his father ever be anything other than a clown? To answer this question, a masterful clown duo performs a cyclical tale of injustice. Their personal quests to find their a...
An unforgettable evening featuring two incredible tribute acts: Alyssa Dupuis as Shania Twain in Still the One, and Les Smith as Garth Brooks in Fresh Horses. These acts do not disappoint and bring...
Discover the mesmerizing rhythms of Dakar with Zale Seck. Step into a world where music becomes a gateway to the vibrant heart of Dakar, guided by the extraordinary talent of Zale Seck, a native of...
The National Military Cemetery hosts a ceremony remembering those who died defending Ukraine and the historical connection between Canada and Ukraine.
What started as an intimate comedy fundraiser has quickly become one of Ottawa's can't-miss comedy events. Following two consecutive sold-out editions in the National Arts Centre's Azrieli Studio, ...
Celebrate the Complicated If you’ve never experienced a performance by Montreal’s Frédérick Gravel, be prepared to lose your bearings. Fusing raw, physical virtuosity with various artistic genres, ...
A Dazzling Tribute to Dalida Following the release of her most recent album, 11 bis, rue d’Orchampt, Marie-Élaine Thibert presents Parlez‑moi d’elle, a new large‑scale production that promises to c...
Tommy Youngsteen is back, performing the very best of the legendary Paul Simon LIVE with a 12-piece all-star band! Paul Simon’s career-spanning catalogue plus all your Simon & Garfunkel favourites,...
After seeing Boucar Diouf’s show Trois prédateurs et un bungalow, you’ll never be able to look at a dog, a cat and a human living together in the same way. Biology meets history and culture in an e...
This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per below. On a dark sage textured background, a black and white photo, attached by vintage photo corners, shows an Inuk m...
Mary Shelley’s original novel was published when the Industrial Revolution and scientists, “playing God”, transformed society through technological innovation. Arguments are still made today over t...
Picture all four country legends sharing one stage for one unforgettable night. The Country Boys tribute show brings that experience to life with an electrifying live show that captures the sound, ...
The RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division commemorates the founding of the North-West Mounted Police and the legacy of RCMP service at Beechwood.
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Future Garden, eepmon provokes an emotional response synonymous with that evoked b...
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation from the Arctic Eider Society in Sanikiluaq. The Power of Knowledge, Innovat...
Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia at 7pm.
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creative play with instructor Jesse Kahat.
Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins became limbs. Inuktitut | Inuinnaqtun | English Find out how life took its f...
Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a supportive community setting.
· Canadian War Museum · Free
· Bytown Museum
· Ottawa Art Gallery · Free
· Barrio Ottawa · Free
· Canadian War Museum — Wall display near the Gift Shop · Included with museum admission
· Ottawa Art Gallery · Free
· The Carleton Tavern · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — North Gloucester · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Rideau · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Blackburn Hamlet · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Elmvale Acres · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Blackburn Hamlet · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Main · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Orléans · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Richmond · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — St-Laurent · Free
· Canadian War Museum — Lobby (near the Gift Shop) · Included with museum admission
· Ottawa Public Library — Elmvale Acres · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Sunnyside · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Rockcliffe Park · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Cumberland · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Stittsville · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Beaverbrook · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Vernon · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Nepean Centrepointe
· Ottawa Public Library — Hazeldean · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Stittsville · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free
· Canadian Museum of History — Gallery A
· Ottawa Public Library — Sunnyside · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Stittsville
· Ottawa Public Library — Blackburn Hamlet · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Elmvale Acres · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Cumberland · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Beaverbrook · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Manotick · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Nepean Centrepointe · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Rideau · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Sunnyside · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Rockcliffe Park · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Rockcliffe Park · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Carlingwood · Free
· Ottawa Public Library — Carlingwood · Free
