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Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…
WE GOT THE MEAT! Orléans Ribfest and Poutine September 11-13 celebrating our 10th Anniversary.
Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Ottawa Valley's premier agricultural fair since 1946, featuring demolition derby, livestock shows, truck and tractor pul…
VegOttawa Fest is a celebration of plant-based living! It's free to attend and open to everyone.
Odyssey Theatre's 40th season of Theatre Under The Stars presents Mirandolina.
The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemb…
## Sunday, July 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Guess Who** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
## Saturday, July 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Gwen Stefani** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stag…
## Friday, July 17, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Ella Langley** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
## Thursday, July 16, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Lord Huron** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
## Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Conan Gray** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
## Saturday, July 11, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **HARDY** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage ####…
The world's largest one-day volleyball tournament returns to Mooney's Bay with thousands of players, live concerts, food…
## Friday, July 10, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Limp Bizkit** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #…
## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
The stage is set! Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre (BBYMT) presents a high-energy musical number featuring local you…
Canada's national birthday celebration across four official sites: LeBreton Flats Park, Parliament Hill, the Supreme Cou…
Celebrate Canada Day with a trip back to the 80s in the Concert Zone on York Street, from 7 to 11 p.m. Relive the 80s in…
## Sunday, June 28, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Ibrahim Maalouf** on OLG Main Stage. ##…
Ooh Fest: music, art, skating & streetwear turn Skate & Play into a creative summer takeover!
## Saturday, June 27, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra** on…
## Friday, June 26, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **WILLOW** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Mai…
Canada's largest EDM festival featuring Tiësto, FISHER, GRiZ, SLANDER and more over three days in Ottawa.
## Thursday, June 25, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **DOMi & JD Beck** on OLG Main Stage. #…
## Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **GALACTIC featuring Jelly Joseph** on…
In this multi-award-winning, true odyssey, Dockery negotiates the giddiness, terror, & absurdities in travel & love, as…
Who is the Yodeling Ranger? An Imposter? A Hero? A Fool? Or proof that even the most frivolous act of music can be life-…
After SOLD-OUT runs across Canada in 2024 & 2025 British comedian and storyteller Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) returns t…
Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe)…
A new work with all-original songs, poems, and script by Thandizo Joy. Blending her Malawian heritage with poetry, rap,…
A one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pe…
## Sunday, June 21, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Hiromi’s Sonicwonder** on OLG Main Stag…
Roominant follows Miko as she works through a rejection. Withdrawing into her internal world she comes face to face with…
(This show is in French with English captions.) Some friendships hang on by a thread. Some friendships end before they b…
All revved up and ready to go! Celebrate Father’s Day on York Street West with a day of classic cars, family fun, and do…
## Saturday, June 20, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer O…
Feel human connections in Canada’s most intimate magic show. Created by Jin Li, a featured performer with 17 years of ex…
Find the point where science, magic, and luck intersect, and you can control fate… or can you? What would you be willing…
Celebrate Indigenous cultures with a Competition Pow Wow, drone show, live performances, Indigenous marketplace, culinar…
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE & HEADPHONES. Choose your path. Do not feel the need to explain what you chose or why. An experime…
Award-winning comedian Aliya Kanani is going through the same existential crisis you are — out loud. Join her for an upr…
A captivating high-energy journey through hilarious stories inspired by the unique real-life experiences of stand-up com…
After fleeing a controlling relationship and a lifetime of family pressure, Maddie begins rebuilding her life from the g…
“How did you do that?” Is the exact question that will be asked and answered in this Sleight of Hand Card Magic show. As…
What’s worse? Waiting for something good to happen, or waiting for something bad? Find out in this Godot-inspired tragic…
Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, bec…
It’s 1804, that rascal Napoleon rules the waves, and the British Navy’s favourite tactical island has gone adrift. Can i…
A Victorian seance gone awry. Part comedy, part scare, this 60-minute show created and performed by these ‘hilarious hos…
Award-winning comedian Cassie Cao (CBC, Crave, JFL) returns to Ottawa with a brand-new solo show. The only show about lo…
In a rural farmhouse, the dysfunctional Cain family is rocked when eldest brother Andrew reappears after a week-long dis…
A dance show like no other. TAP DANCE. LIVE MUSIC. IMPROVISATION. CHOREOGRAPHY. A vibrant CELEBRATION of BLACK AMERICAN…
Une adaptation libre du film underground danois de 1931, Et øjeblik eller et andet réalisé par Torben Rasmussen. L’histo…
Aboard the Ice-Breaker, Captain Hubert Kizmo sets sail with two close friends and three sailors still new to the waves.…
Robin Hood: Outlaw. Adventurer. Icon. And, for one Fringe only, a Glove. It’s got puppets. It’s got action. It’s got tax…
What if you lived your whole life afraid of being forgotten? In “Completely Forgettable”, a hilarious and deeply vulnera…
What happens when a girl with bad boyfriends, a messy family, and a predilection for self-sabotage faces a future of dis…
## Friday, June 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BADBADNOTGOOD** on OLG Main Stage. ###…
Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame, because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, ha…
From the creators of the 17x sold-out Fringe hit A Sexy Pigeon Show! Experience the history of queer resistance like nev…
A Chinese immigrant travels from Hong Kong to Vancouver while unraveling the fracture between her two names, two languag…
Life isn’t easy for the emo girl in a suburban town’s high school. That is until Devon — a senior who’s never quite fit…
What do you do when you’ve followed your dream but the dream is no longer enough? “The Persistent Stain” is a second-wav…
Public displays of affection! Mass shootings! Drugs, deities – it’s the first day of class, and Prof. G. explains why yo…
As the grand finale of Italian Week’s 11 day celebration of art, culture, and community, this vibrant weekend will be a…
North America's largest dragon boat festival featuring three days of racing on the Rideau River, live concerts, family a…
Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric ch…
Legendary songs from the collections of legendary artists, and the stories behind them. International award-winning voca…
This show is about politics and is not for the faint of heart. Due to the subject matter you will be taken on an emotion…
What do sex and Excel have in common? How would you rate your love life? What the hell could a 24-year-old know about da…
Willow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some…
Humphrey Beauregret, détective privé sur le déclin, tente de survivre à son existence. Son alcoolisme tenace et ses prob…
Three giant mutant crabs crawl out of the polluted deep and claw their way into the big human city—with songs, dances, r…
Under the mountains you will find the mines, and in the mines you will find the hardworking dwarves. And in these mines,…
Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle wi…
From 21 x Fringe Fest award winner Tim Motley (Dirk Darrow): Experience the wonder of world-class wizardry in a realm of…
WORKING TITLE is a devised performance piece that combines visceral movement with live-cued soundscapes to explore how t…
A car crash full of kids. A knife-wielding madman. True love, pernicious patriarchy, and the perils of both. A kungfu ca…
Sarah just lost her mother. Shit’s hitting the fan. She needs to go back to her hometown to face her ghost. A fantastiqu…
We hear dad jokes everywhere – on t.v., social media, family dinners, posters on the dentist’s bathroom door. Where are…
Award-winning South Sudanese-Australian comedian Emo Majok brings his hit show African Aussie to the stage with raw stor…
A three character, one clown, solo storytelling show. Join Juice as they reveal their truest self along with a fair bit…
A raw, soulful journey through the music of Janis Joplin by way of a tribute concert honouring her voice and her story.…
A DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer who, through constant questioning of their belonging, decide…
A true-ish story of Greer, a Queer wobbling along the STRAIGHT path to parenthood. With Fab, a witchy best friend, Billi…
Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them. Fin…
The story of a young woman who is challenged by simple questions about whether to leave or to stay. The conflict of her…
Homecumming follows a woman who loses her orgasms… and loses herself. While orgasms are the inciting incident (and an en…
Join us for a fun, walk-about wine & food tasting where we aim to transport you straight to this incredible region for t…
Small Fish is a living room dance routine gone nuclear. Glenys Marshall (beautiful libra woman) and Maggie May Harder (l…
## Thursday, June 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Wyclef Jean** on OLG Main Stage. ###…
The multi-award wining team behind Generic Male returns with a spectacular fusion of movement, illusion, and dynamic phy…
ONWARDS, hurtling through the chaotic balancing act of life vs robots. Dark comedic storytelling + virtuoso singing by o…
In February 2023, an apartment building in Ottawa was destroyed by fire. In a matter of hours, Claire Biddiscombe lost h…
Rory has found himself the perfect fiancée – Serenade, who ran away five years ago against her parents’ wishes. He gets…
What is love? Is it romance, or something deeper? Love is the invisible thread connecting us across race, country, dista…
The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival — 11 days, 62 shows across 10 venues including Arts Court, the Ottawa Art Gallery, La No…
Join us for an evening with Liana Cusmano, Italian‑Canadian poet, spoken‑word artist, writer, filmmaker, and arts educat…
The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers, Bread By Us and Accenti Magazine, in collaboration with Italian Week Ottawa…
In this masterclass, Chef Cristian Lepore will teach and guide participants through the process of making gnocchi [prono…
This special evening features a thoughtfully and masterfully curated four-course menu by Chef Cristian Lepore that celeb…
Italian Week Ottawa is excited to partner with four prominent and local “pizzerie” for this guided Pizza Crawl through t…
This annual celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony takes place on the second Sunday in June and features an outdoor Mas…
Get ready for an exciting, heart-pumping day of cycling action at Bike Race Ottawa! On Sunday, June 14, Preston Street w…
Italian Week Ottawa is thrilled to host a dance party like no other. We’re taking you back in time for a night of drinks…
Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect.
Join us for a hands-on Italian cocktail-making experience with mixologists Erica and Hailey Martin of Bevi Bar Co. The d…
The Festival Franco-Ontarien celebrates its 50th anniversary with three days of francophone music, street art, food, and…
Ottawa is about to hit the world stage 🌍🔥 — June 7, 2026, from 11AM to 7PM on York Street
Immerse yourself in the lively music, arts, dance, food, culture and heritage of Brazil with Saravah! Join Saravah Brazi…
Step back in time and explore the rich history of the ByWard Market District! Join our Market Ambassadors for guided tou…
Craft beer, great food, live music, and good times with friends at a lively outdoor festival.
WE GOT THE MEAT! See you at Capital Ribfest 10th Anniversary, June 5-7 at RA Centre Ottawa.
A family-friendly medieval and renaissance festival featuring live music, stage shows, interactive characters, and renai…
Ottawa Asian Fest is back and bigger than ever!
Canada's largest dressage show! Watch Team Canada riders compete, as well as tomorrow's future stars
Prepare to laugh and have fun as you witness hilarious comedy created on the spot!
Ottawa Ribfest returns to Sparks Street with BBQ, live entertainment, free entry, and a lively downtown festival atmosph…
Geek Hoard Haul: 100+ vendors, family fun, and geeky finds! May 24, 2026, Sensplex Kanata. Free entr
Join us for an imaginative circus interpretation of works of art, where art comes to life.
The Ottawa Circus Festival is a multi-day contemporary circus festival with performances, workshops, and competition eve…
The May Show Festival brings together arts, crafts, music, dance, food, vendors, and entertainment for a free spring cel…
Witamy! The Ottawa Polish Fest is back for 2026 in the ByWard Market District. Hosted by the Polish Heritage Foundation…
It's about to go down! You know how it is with Th3rd Fridays by Moov Ottawa Dance: high-energy dance battles, fierce per…
Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine brings ribs, BBQ, poutine, a Kid Zone, and live music to Clarke Fields Park over the long…
Trio INK returns with violist Kyle Ambrust in Schumann, Brahms gems
A family-friendly multisport festival in Gatineau with 1 km, 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km events, plus performances, activity…
Get ready for the best-smelling event of the year, a Company of Fools Flower Arrangement Workshop!
Don't miss the concert of the international legend of Gnawa music Hamid El Kasri
Best Fest Ottawa is a food and drink event at Lansdowne featuring a wide range of local vendors, cuisines, beer, wine, a…
Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026.
May 6, 2026: Brad Mehldau live at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, Ottawa Jazz Festival
Ottawa's biggest singles mixer: games, music, comedy & real connections in one fun afternoon!
Celebrate Mexican heritage and history—it’s a fiesta like no other!
A women+ led music and makers festival. Powered by women, open to all.
A powerful event to explore life’s final chapter—find clarity, connection, and peace together.
Whether you're looking to connect, reflect, or enjoy some thought-provoking chats, all are welcome.
Maximilien Brisson showcases the expressive Baroque trombone with tenor.
Celebrating the power of the imagination to build and renew community. Join the conversation!
Come and enjoy the best of Latin American cinema at our festival!
Orléans PoutineFest marks the kickoff to spring in Orléans with more than 75 kinds of poutine at Centrum Plaza.
The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Memb…
Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, histor…
6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings a…
The world's coldest music festival returns to Gatineau with headliners Steve Aoki, Kaskade, and BUNT. during Winterlude…
Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists ove…
Gatineau's winter wonderland featuring tube slides, snow mazes, obstacle courses, live performances, and family fun at J…
Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM
Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of…
Annual pumpkin party with 400 pumpkins, pizza, ice cream, costumes, and bouncy castles! Pumpkins provided by Foster Fami…
Free pop-up performances showcasing classical Indian dances (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam) at the National Arts Centre, c…
Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pou…
31st annual PumpkinFest transforms the farm into a giant Halloween playground! Face painting, mazes, petting farm, wagon…
Ottawa's favourite fall family destination featuring pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, mazes, live shows, wagon ride…
A 2.6-hectare downtown park adjacent to the Rideau Canal, home to Winterlude's Crystal Garden with ice sculptures and winter activities. In summer, it hosts the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Features a historic fountain from London's Trafalgar Square and a 20-metre Kwakiutl totem pole.
A 22-hectare waterfront park in Gatineau across the river from Parliament Hill, home to Winterlude's Snowflake Kingdom — North America's largest snow playground. A major venue for Canada Day celebrations with views of the Ottawa skyline and fireworks.
Your complete guide to the 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival (June 18–28, 2026) — 61 shows across 10 venues. How passes work, what the Fringe Pin is, where every venue is, and how to navigate the lineup.
A guide to Ottawa's biggest summer festivals, from Bluesfest and the Jazz Festival to Canada Day, Dragon Boat, and free street festivals. Includes dates, ticket prices, and locations for the 2026 season.
A guide to celebrating Canada Day in the national capital. Covers the LeBreton Flats main stage, Parliament Hill events, fireworks, free museums, and practical tips for July 1.
A guide to celebrating the Fête nationale du Québec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) on June 24 from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Covers the Festival Outaouais en fête, bonfires, concerts, and how to get there from Ottawa.
A complete guide to Winterlude, Ottawa's signature winter festival. Covers the Rideau Canal Skateway, Crystal Garden ice sculptures, Snowflake Kingdom snow playground, and practical tips for staying warm.
Everything you need to know about the Canadian Tulip Festival — from the best spots to see tulips to the history behind one of Ottawa's most iconic spring traditions.
