
Gigs in Ottawa
The complete guide to gigs in Ottawa — arenas, blues rooms, jazz lounges, rock clubs, cafes, and country bars. Where to catch live music, concerts, and music shows every night of the week.
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Anime Ottawa returns to the EY Centre from March 26 to 28, 2027 for a three-day convention celebrating anime, manga, vid…

Celebrating 170 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-…

The world's largest touring inflatable park featuring a massive bouncy castle, obstacle courses, slides, and more. Multi…

Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…

The announcement comes on the heels of Zimmerman’s recently released sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo via Atla…

For the third consecutive season, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada’s elite Cup Series will buck into Ottawa, Ontari…

Ontario's biggest monster truck show featuring 7 monster trucks including Rat Nasty and Overkill Evolution, plus freesty…

Cheer on air guitar competitors battling for a spot at the Canadian Air Guitar Championships — or sign up to compete you…

Annual touring figure skating show featuring Olympic champions, world champions, and Canadian skating stars including Ka…

Ottawa's anime and Japanese pop culture convention featuring voice actor guests, cosplay competitions, live performances…

Stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer, known for his shirtless performances and hilarious storytelling, brings his Permission…

Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy brings his Just Being Koy Tour to Ottawa for a night of hilarious comedy.

Award-winning magic show featuring Canadian magician Aaron Matthews and mind-reading dogs! Mind-blowing magic, laughter,…

A clever holiday mystery bringing together Sherlock Holmes and Dickens characters. After Moriarty's death, Holmes invest…

International tattoo artists, onsite tattooing, world-class tattoo battles with over $10,000 in prizes, live bands, circ…

A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychologi…
Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazin…

Celebrating 169 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-…

Eastern Ontario's Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! 33rd year featuring spooky wagon ride, House of Terror, Spooky V…

Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pou…

IATF-affiliated axe throwing venue on Lancaster Road with digital scoring, archery, knife throwing, a licensed bar, and league play.

A beloved single-screen repertory cinema on Rideau Street, showing independent, foreign, and art-house films since 1947. One of Ottawa's most cherished cultural institutions with 650 seats.

Ottawa's largest arena and home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and Ottawa Black Bears (NLL). Originally opened in 1996, the venue seats over 18,600 for hockey and up to 20,500 for concerts. Located in Kanata, about 15 minutes west of downtown via Highway 417.

Quebec government-run casino on Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, with a 349-room Hilton hotel, 1,100-seat theatre, spas, and pools — 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

A 6-screen second-run cinema in Orleans offering recent films at discount prices, with reclining seats, a full bar, and dine-in menu options.

A 5-screen discount cinema inside St. Laurent Shopping Centre, showing second-run films at budget-friendly prices. Originally opened in 1968, the location has a long history as one of Ottawa's neighbourhood cinemas.

A 12-screen Cineplex theatre on Carling Avenue featuring UltraAVX and ScreenX. Originally opened in 1998 as Ottawa's first megaplex cinema, it continues to serve the west-central Ottawa community.

A 10-screen Cineplex theatre at Lansdowne featuring VIP 19+ auditoriums with in-seat dining, UltraAVX with Dolby Atmos, and D-BOX motion seats. Ottawa's premier cinema for a luxury moviegoing experience.

A 7-screen neighbourhood Cineplex theatre in Barrhaven, serving Ottawa's fast-growing southwest community with a convenient, family-friendly cinema experience.

A 12-screen Cineplex theatre at South Keys on Bank Street, offering a classic neighbourhood cinema experience popular with families and south Ottawa moviegoers.

Lebanese restaurant and entertainment venue featuring traditional cuisine, live Middle Eastern bands, belly dancers, and DJ performances on Canotek Road.

A 38,500 sq ft exhibition centre in south Ottawa, near the airport. Hosts concerts, expos, warehouse sales, Hyrox, and trade shows. Now operating as Cohere Centre after rebranding from EY Centre. Free parking and easy access via Hunt Club Road.

Ottawa's largest indoor amusement centre featuring the city's only roller coaster, laser tag, escape rooms, VR attractions, bumper cars, a 100+ game arcade, and a dedicated toddler play area. No admission fee -- pay per activity with credits.

A 10-screen multiplex in Orleans featuring all-digital auditoriums, reclining seats, and ScreenX format. The first Landmark Cinemas location to offer 100% digital projection.

Ottawa's largest movie theatre with 24 screens including IMAX, located in Kanata. Features recliner seating across all auditoriums for a premium moviegoing experience.

Popular axe throwing hall near Little Italy with 1,000+ five-star reviews, local craft beer, league play, and wheelchair accessibility.

Ottawa's oldest continuously operating movie theatre, open since 1932. This single-screen heritage cinema on Bank Street features stunning Spanish Revival architecture and shows second-run and repertory films at affordable prices.

Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.

A volunteer-run, not-for-profit cinema at the Rideau Community Hub showing family-friendly second-run films on Saturday afternoons. All proceeds are donated back to the community through the Family Movie Trust Fund.

A 16-screen Cineplex theatre in Ottawa's east end featuring IMAX, 4DX, UltraAVX, D-BOX, and ScreenX. One of Ottawa's most feature-rich cinemas with a wide range of premium viewing formats.

Ottawa's historic outdoor stadium at Lansdowne Park, home to the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL), Atlético Ottawa (CPL), and Ottawa 67's (OHL). The 24,000-seat venue has hosted Grey Cups, FIFA Women's World Cup matches, and outdoor NHL games. Located in The Glebe on the Rideau Canal.

Ottawa's original smash room with glow-in-the-dark axe throwing, Nerf gun battles, and a Vengeance Van mobile service for car smashing and flamethrower experiences.

The complete guide to gigs in Ottawa — arenas, blues rooms, jazz lounges, rock clubs, cafes, and country bars. Where to catch live music, concerts, and music shows every night of the week.

Ottawa's best comedy clubs and pub comedy nights — from pro stand-up venues to free open mic nights. Where to laugh in Ottawa.

Ottawa has 5 axe throwing venues — from $21 walk-ins with craft beer to glow-in-the-dark blacklight sessions. Here's where to throw.

Ottawa's best spots for pool, shuffleboard, darts, ping pong, and bar games — all with drinks in hand. Here are 5 venues with verified prices.

Anime Ottawa filled the EY Centre with cosplay, merch, performances and a youthful crowd, making it an easy event to enjoy even for more casual visitors.

A complete guide to all 12 movie theatres in Ottawa, from IMAX and VIP cinemas to budget-friendly second-run theatres and beloved independent cinemas. Find the right screen for every occasion and budget.

A guide to Ottawa's five independent and historic cinemas, from a 1932 heritage theatre with Spanish Revival architecture to a volunteer-run Saturday matinee for families. These are the cinemas that give Ottawa its character.

A guide to Ottawa's best date night activities beyond restaurants, from sunset lookouts and canal cruises to comedy clubs, museum nights, and speakeasy cocktail bars.

A guide to Ottawa's sports venues and the 8 professional and semi-professional teams that call the city home, from NHL hockey at Canadian Tire Centre to soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and women's hockey at TD Place.

A guide to New Year's Eve in Ottawa, from fireworks at Lansdowne and skating at the Rink of Dreams to restaurant dinners and free transit home.