Cultural Events in Downtown - March 2026
View on Map6 events in Downtown during March 2026. Find cultural happenings near you.
Free Thursday Nights at National Gallery
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at the Scotiabank Great Hall.
Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre
Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creative play with instructor Jesse Kahat.
The Beauty in Breaking: Love Is Never Wasted
A multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring heartbreak and grief through paintings, dance, music, poetry, and interactive elements featuring 10+ local Ottawa artists.
Rose - World Premiere Musical
NAC Indigenous Theatre presents the world premiere of Tomson Highway's deeply moving and fiercely funny musical about three Roses on a fictional reserve. Ages 16+.
Ottawa Black Film Festival 2026
6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings at Library and Archives Canada.
A Day at the Farm
An original Canadian production perfect for children aged four to fifteen, featuring the orchestra with a special spotlight on the percussion section and vivid farmyard narration.