https://www.613today.ca/events Your complete guide to 613 events in Ottawa! Find festivals, concerts, parties, sports events, cultural celebrations, food markets, outdoor activities and community gatherings in Ottawa-Gatineau (613 area code). Free and paid events updated daily. en-us 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-30-day-of-the-dead-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-10-30-day-of-the-dead-festival Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusicfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-nuit-blanche-ottawa-gatineau-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-26-nuit-blanche-ottawa-gatineau-2026 Nuit Blanche is coming to the ByWard Market District as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations! For one unforgettable evening, the district will come alive with nine immersive art and cult... Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-ottawa-international-animation-festival-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-23-ottawa-international-animation-festival-2026 The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200 new films, artist talks, parties, and industry events across downtown Ottawa venues. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalculturalfilmanimationdowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-taste-of-wellington https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-19-taste-of-wellington A free street festival along Wellington West in Hintonburg and Wellington Village, with donation-based tastings supporting Parkdale Food Centre, plus a new After TASTE evening. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamilyoutdoorfoodmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-11-orleans-ribfest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-11-orleans-ribfest WE GOT THE MEAT! Orléans Ribfest and Poutine September 11-13 celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-09-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-wednesday-september-9 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-09-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-wednesday-september-9 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm — [FASOCANA](https://program.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/34388-F... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-05-latin-sparks-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-09-05-latin-sparks-festival A one-night, open-air celebration of Latin America in Ottawa with DJs, live bands, dance performances and lessons, outdoor bars, and authentic Latin street food at LeBreton Flats Park. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusicfoodfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-30-yarmarok-ukrainian-marketplace https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-30-yarmarok-ukrainian-marketplace A free day-long Ukrainian marketplace at Lansdowne with food, artisans, vendors, live entertainment and family activities. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefestivalculturalfamilymarketfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-20-oiaf-50th-launch-block-party https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-20-oiaf-50th-launch-block-party A free open-air block party kicking off the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s 50th edition, with a stop-motion workshop, DJs, anime cover band Killjoy, and a cosplay ball. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefestivalmusicoutdoordowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-14-ottawa-stomp-music-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-14-ottawa-stomp-music-festival Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-12-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-wednesday-august-12 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-12-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-wednesday-august-12 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BRASS TAXX**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm — [BRASS TAXX](https://program.ottawajazzfestival.com/item/34387... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-06-navan-fair https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-08-06-navan-fair Ottawa Valley's premier agricultural fair since 1946, featuring demolition derby, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, the World Record 50 Horse Hitch, homemade goods, and family entertainment. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familyfestivaloutdooragricultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-29-les-grands-feux-du-casino-lac-leamy https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-29-les-grands-feux-du-casino-lac-leamy Six international pyromusical shows launched over the Ottawa River, with Canada, France, Brazil and China competing for the Fan Favourite Award. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:15:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfamilyoutdoorcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-25-vegottawa-fest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-25-vegottawa-fest VegOttawa Fest is a celebration of plant-based living! It's free to attend and open to everyone. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfree https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-theatre-under-the-stars-mirandolina https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-theatre-under-the-stars-mirandolina Odyssey Theatre's 40th season of Theatre Under The Stars presents Mirandolina. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivaloutdoorindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-ottawa-chamberfest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-23-ottawa-chamberfest The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemble and solo artists in Ottawa's most beautiful churches, museums, and heritage sites. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicclassicalfestivalcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-19-ottawa-bluesfest-sunday-july-19 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-19-ottawa-bluesfest-sunday-july-19 ## Sunday, July 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Guess Who** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 12:30 pm — [Les Petites Tounes](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/e... Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-ottawa-bluesfest-saturday-july-18 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-18-ottawa-bluesfest-saturday-july-18 ## Saturday, July 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Gwen Stefani** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [Billie du Page](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event... Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-17-ottawa-bluesfest-friday-july-17 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-17-ottawa-bluesfest-friday-july-17 ## Friday, July 17, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Ella Langley** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [Nayana](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event/375) ####... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-16-ottawa-bluesfest-thursday-july-16 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-16-ottawa-bluesfest-thursday-july-16 ## Thursday, July 16, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Lord Huron** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 5:45 pm — [Koko Love](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event/355) #... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-15-ottawa-bluesfest-wednesday-july-15 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-15-ottawa-bluesfest-wednesday-july-15 ## Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Conan Gray** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [Natasha Bedingfield](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/e... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-12-ottawa-bluesfest-sunday-july-12 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-12-ottawa-bluesfest-sunday-july-12 ## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [summersets](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event/393)... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-ottawa-bluesfest-saturday-july-11 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-ottawa-bluesfest-saturday-july-11 ## Saturday, July 11, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **HARDY** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [Aspects](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event/315) Aspects ... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-hope-volleyball-summerfest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-11-hope-volleyball-summerfest The world's largest one-day volleyball tournament returns to Mooney's Bay with thousands of players, live concerts, food vendors, and summer fun — all supporting local charities. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) sportsoutdoorcharitymusicfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-10-ottawa-bluesfest-friday-july-10 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-10-ottawa-bluesfest-friday-july-10 ## Friday, July 10, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Limp Bizkit** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [F!TH](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event/336) FITH is... Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-09-ottawa-bluesfest-thursday-july-9 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-09-ottawa-bluesfest-thursday-july-9 ## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #### 6:00 pm — [Jade Hilton](https://ottawabluesfest.ca/schedule/#/event/345... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-04-broadway-bound-youth-musical-theatre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-04-broadway-bound-youth-musical-theatre The stage is set! Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre (BBYMT) presents a high-energy musical number featuring local youth performers showcasing their talent while promoting the theatre's upcoming ... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamilyoutdoormusicindoorcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day-ottawa Canada's national birthday celebration across four official sites: LeBreton Flats Park, Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court lawn, and Old Hull. National noon ceremony, evening show featuring Alessia Cara, Barenaked Ladies, Lisa LeBlanc and more, Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks, the Snowbirds aerial show, and 37+ activities spanning yoga, dance, magic, mural painting, photo booths, and a late-night grand finale with LOUD. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefestivaloutdoorfamilycultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-07-01-canada-day 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 an unforgettable retro experience brought to you by Ottawa Tourism, with ico... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamilyoutdoormusicculturalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-28-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-sunday-june-28 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-28-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-sunday-june-28 ## Sunday, June 28, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Ibrahim Maalouf** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 8:30 pm — [Ibrahim Maalouf](https:... Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-ooh-fest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-ooh-fest Ooh Fest: music, art, skating & streetwear turn Skate & Play into a creative summer takeover! Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-saturday-june-27 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-27-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-saturday-june-27 ## Saturday, June 27, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 8:30 pm — [St. V... Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-friday-june-26 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-friday-june-26 ## Friday, June 26, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **WILLOW** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:30 pm — [Fawn Wood](https://program.ottaw... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-escapade-music-festival-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-26-escapade-music-festival-2026 Escapade Music Festival returns for its 16th anniversary — three days of EDM at RA Centre Grounds, June 26–28, 2026. Headliners include Tiësto, Fisher, Illenium, GRiZ, Slander, Knock2, and Disco Lines across a 47-artist lineup. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaledm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-25-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-thursday-june-25 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-25-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-thursday-june-25 ## Thursday, June 25, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **DOMi & JD Beck** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:30 pm — [Mark Ferguson Quartet]... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-24-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-wednesday-june-24 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-24-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-wednesday-june-24 ## Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **GALACTIC featuring Jelly Joseph** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:30 pm — [The ... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-23-martin-dockery-wanderlust https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-23-martin-dockery-wanderlust In this multi-award-winning, true odyssey, Dockery negotiates the giddiness, terror, & absurdities in travel & love, as he searches for an Epiphany. Any Epiphany at all. A wildly hilarious existential storytelling adventure to Timbuktu. Best-of-Fest: Adelaide, Van... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-the-yodeling-ranger https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-the-yodeling-ranger Who is the Yodeling Ranger? An Imposter? A Hero? A Fool? Or proof that even the most frivolous act of music can be life-saving? Veteran performer Tor Lukasik-Foss debuts this brand new work for this year’s Ottawa fringe, an energetic fusion of music and storytelli... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-jimmy-hogg-mashed https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-22-jimmy-hogg-mashed After SOLD-OUT runs across Canada in 2024 & 2025 British comedian and storyteller Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) returns to Ottawa Fringe with a NEW SHOW. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-solovela-an-improvised-solo-telenovela https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-solovela-an-improvised-solo-telenovela Watch the sexiest, most melodramatic improv show of your life! Critics’ Choice winner Diane Jorge (2025 Orlando Fringe) turns someone’s life into a hilariously high-energy telenovela. One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. No two shows are e... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-a-little-death https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-a-little-death A new work with all-original songs, poems, and script by Thandizo Joy. Blending her Malawian heritage with poetry, rap, RnB, and musical theatre, she delivers a story about growth, resilience, and confronting parasitic patterns. What sends us on roads away from ou... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-cracks-a-one-trans-woman-dark-comedy-memoir A one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling, stand-up, and theat... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-sunday-june-21 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-sunday-june-21 ## Sunday, June 21, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Hiromi’s Sonicwonder** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:30 pm — [Bob James](https:/... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-roominant https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-roominant Roominant follows Miko as she works through a rejection. Withdrawing into her internal world she comes face to face with some odd shadow beings and a friendly robot called Moi. Together they work through her past experiences and internal wiring to get her through ... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-confidences-et-catastrophes https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-confidences-et-catastrophes (This show is in French with English captions.) Some friendships hang on by a thread. Some friendships end before they begin. But when a tandem lasts…. When a duo withstands the tyranny of time… How can one be sure that their friendship is sincere? Are they linked... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-fathers-day-york-street-car-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-21-fathers-day-york-street-car-show All revved up and ready to go! Celebrate Father’s Day on York Street West with a day of classic cars, family fun, and downtown energy. The 2nd annual Father’s Day York Street Car Show rolls into th... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamilyoutdoordowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-saturday-june-20 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-saturday-june-20 ## Saturday, June 20, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-intouch-an-immersive-close-up-magic-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-intouch-an-immersive-close-up-magic-show Feel human connections in Canada’s most intimate magic show. Created by Jin Li, a featured performer with 17 years of experience across the world, including the world-renowned Magic Castle Hollywood, and trusted by luxury brands like Bvlgari and Vacheron Constanti... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-schrodinger-s-lottery-ticket https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-schrodinger-s-lottery-ticket Find the point where science, magic, and luck intersect, and you can control fate… or can you? What would you be willing to sacrifice to have it all? Two friends meet in a park during a solar eclipse. One of them claims to have discovered a sure-fire way to win th... Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-20-summer-solstice-indigenous-festival Celebrate Indigenous cultures with a Competition Pow Wow, drone show, live performances, Indigenous marketplace, culinary experiences, and family fun at Wesley Clover Parks. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyculturaloutdoorindigenousfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-dimensions-of-opacity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-dimensions-of-opacity BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE & HEADPHONES. Choose your path. Do not feel the need to explain what you chose or why. An experiment in collective witnessing and private decision-making. A performance about Black hypervisibility and the right to be opaque. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aliya-kanani-a-comedian-s-guide-to-enlightenment https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aliya-kanani-a-comedian-s-guide-to-enlightenment Award-winning comedian Aliya Kanani is going through the same existential crisis you are — out loud. Join her for an uproarious, heart-on-sleeve rollercoaster as she barrels into awkward confessions, spirals through self-discovery & zigzags with a delightful ADHD ... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mickey-mouse-shot-me-in-the-ass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mickey-mouse-shot-me-in-the-ass A captivating high-energy journey through hilarious stories inspired by the unique real-life experiences of stand-up comedian Freddy Proia. It is a relatable stand-up comedy show with sharp wit, genuine introspection, and storytelling that feels intimate and unive... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-life-of-my-own https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-life-of-my-own After fleeing a controlling relationship and a lifetime of family pressure, Maddie begins rebuilding her life from the ground up. Through music, memory, and moments of quiet courage, she learns to break old patterns and choose herself for the first time. A musical... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-card-magic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-card-magic “How did you do that?” Is the exact question that will be asked and answered in this Sleight of Hand Card Magic show. As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, sleight-of-hand artist Clark Payne presents the greatest card magic from a century of deception. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-inhuman-resources https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-inhuman-resources What’s worse? Waiting for something good to happen, or waiting for something bad? Find out in this Godot-inspired tragicomedy about three office rivals trapped in their company break-room with half a bottle of liquor and a goldfish. Following its 2025 Toronto prem... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-belt https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-belt Big laughs. Catchy songs. Joyful chaos. BELT is a family-friendly musical where every show feels like opening night, because it is! Experience unforgettable characters, spontaneous dance moves and original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. BELT is per... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-rock-that-boated https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-rock-that-boated It’s 1804, that rascal Napoleon rules the waves, and the British Navy’s favourite tactical island has gone adrift. Can its hapless crew survive an increasingly preposterous Odyssey? Can they endure sirens, sea monsters, and the Welsh? With a shanty in their hearts... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-seance-spectacular-with-the-mystical-medium-wolf-sisters-from-the-great-white- https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-a-seance-spectacular-with-the-mystical-medium-wolf-sisters-from-the-great-white- A Victorian seance gone awry. Part comedy, part scare, this 60-minute show created and performed by these ‘hilarious hosts’ (Common Ground Arts, Edmonton) is sure to deliver you a spine-tinglingly silly spirit-filled story. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-how-to-love-a-fascist https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-how-to-love-a-fascist Award-winning comedian Cassie Cao (CBC, Crave, JFL) returns to Ottawa with a brand-new solo show. The only show about love and politics that can get your mom and white boyfriend to finally agree! Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aberration https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-aberration In a rural farmhouse, the dysfunctional Cain family is rocked when eldest brother Andrew reappears after a week-long disappearance from which he should have never returned. He is genial, kind, and harmless — and his siblings are terrified. As tension rises, this g... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-neo-soul-ties https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-neo-soul-ties A dance show like no other. TAP DANCE. LIVE MUSIC. IMPROVISATION. CHOREOGRAPHY. A vibrant CELEBRATION of BLACK AMERICAN NEO SOUL music & dance. “You know how, when you go swimming, your body remembers the water for a long time? After I watched Neo Soul Ties, my bo... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-un-moment-ou-un-autre https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-un-moment-ou-un-autre Une adaptation libre du film underground danois de 1931, Et øjeblik eller et andet réalisé par Torben Rasmussen. L’histoire touchante de deux enfants qui se retrouvent dans un monde bien plus grand qu’eux. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-la-tragedie-du-brise-glace https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-la-tragedie-du-brise-glace Aboard the Ice-Breaker, Captain Hubert Kizmo sets sail with two close friends and three sailors still new to the waves. Stuck in a frozen ocean, they recover a mysterious statue during a storm. This discovery gradually reveals each person’s true nature: pride, fai... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-robin-hood-but-everyone-is-a-glove https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-robin-hood-but-everyone-is-a-glove Robin Hood: Outlaw. Adventurer. Icon. And, for one Fringe only, a Glove. It’s got puppets. It’s got action. It’s got tax collecting. Cancel all other plans: this June, all you need is glove. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-completely-forgettable https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-completely-forgettable What if you lived your whole life afraid of being forgotten? In “Completely Forgettable”, a hilarious and deeply vulnerable solo show, one woman reflects on the moments, relationships, and regrets that shape a life. Blending comedy with personal storytelling, this... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-who-s-gonna-push-your-wheelchair https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-who-s-gonna-push-your-wheelchair What happens when a girl with bad boyfriends, a messy family, and a predilection for self-sabotage faces a future of disability? Tales of hilarity and tragedy weave through her fight for independence as she confronts MS … action-packed with breakups, love bombs, s... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-friday-june-19 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-friday-june-19 ## Friday, June 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BADBADNOTGOOD** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:30 pm — [Angelique Francis Band](h... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-awol-2-old-men-escape-from-a-care-home-go-to-a-metal-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-awol-2-old-men-escape-from-a-care-home-go-to-a-metal-festival Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame, because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, has her big break with her thrash metal band, Abscess, he and his octogenarian friend Neville are determined to show up and support her. Neither o... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-gander-euphoria-a-pretty-gay-goose-play https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-gander-euphoria-a-pretty-gay-goose-play From the creators of the 17x sold-out Fringe hit A Sexy Pigeon Show! Experience the history of queer resistance like never before! Honk your heart out with three queer geese at the gay club and PrEP for a protest after it becomes illegal to touch grass. Join the f... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-i-have-a-dream-in-chinese https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-i-have-a-dream-in-chinese A Chinese immigrant travels from Hong Kong to Vancouver while unraveling the fracture between her two names, two languages, and two homes. Blending poetic monologue, bureaucratic absurdity, and pandemic memory, this solo performance explores racism, exile, and ide... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mommy-i-m-stuck-in-highschool https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-mommy-i-m-stuck-in-highschool 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 in with the popular crowd — gets invited to her first high school party! Man this is just like the movies! But she’s seen this cliché before, an... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-persistent-stain https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-persistent-stain What do you do when you’ve followed your dream but the dream is no longer enough? “The Persistent Stain” is a second-wave Canadian punk band that’s been slogging it out on the small touring circuit for decades. Now they find themselves in their 50s still pursuing ... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-syllabus https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-the-syllabus Public displays of affection! Mass shootings! Drugs, deities – it’s the first day of class, and Prof. G. explains why you can’t send naughty photos to your classmates and why it’s important to out-run the criminology students. In this original one-act performance,... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-italian-week-ottawa-2026-grand-finale-weekend https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-italian-week-ottawa-2026-grand-finale-weekend As the grand finale of Italian Week’s 11 day celebration of art, culture, and community, this vibrant weekend will be a fun-filled weekend of entertainment, food, and culture as we celebrate all th... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-dragon-boat-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-19-dragon-boat-festival North America's largest dragon boat festival featuring three days of racing on the Rideau River, live concerts, family activities, and local food vendors. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyoutdoorsportsfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-all-fall-down-an-improvised-murder-mystery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-all-fall-down-an-improvised-murder-mystery Something sinister stirs in the shadows. A classic mystery is about to unfold: a group of intriguing, often eccentric characters gathers in a remote, isolated location—each bringing secrets, suspicions, and stories of their own. But when one of them turns up dead,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-cabaret-of-legends https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-cabaret-of-legends Legendary songs from the collections of legendary artists, and the stories behind them. International award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (Josephine) sings us through the generations of black female vocal legends, and shares stories of their impact... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-politicians-are-puppets https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-politicians-are-puppets This show is about politics and is not for the faint of heart. Due to the subject matter you will be taken on an emotional journey. This show features visual, protest art, live music and audience participation is encouraged. Be warned: this show will be hilarious,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-4-5-stars-or-things-i-ve-learned-while-dating-in-my-20s https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-4-5-stars-or-things-i-ve-learned-while-dating-in-my-20s 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 dating? Being only halfway through her 20s, Danitza has seen enough. 4.5 Stars explores the good, the bad, the ugly parts of dating, Danitza’s obs... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-a-lesbian-in-the-kitchen-a-cosy-queer-baking-show Willow Rosenberg (she/her) invites you into her kitchen and bakes you cookies while sharing stories centred around some of her favourite recipes. You will feel like you are truly just spending time in your friend’s kitchen as Willow discusses her queerness, Judais... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-les-aventures-d-humphrey-beauregret-fossette-boudoir https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-les-aventures-d-humphrey-beauregret-fossette-boudoir Humphrey Beauregret, détective privé sur le déclin, tente de survivre à son existence. Son alcoolisme tenace et ses problèmes de séduction compulsive, ne suffisent pas à oublier le meurtre de son associé. Il se lance alors dans l’enquête, mais le prix sera cher pa... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-crabs-the-musical https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-crabs-the-musical Three giant mutant crabs crawl out of the polluted deep and claw their way into the big human city—with songs, dances, romance, and the occasional murder. It’s slimy, sexy, and wildly catchy. Join the crustacean cabaret and catch the most infectious new musical at... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-dwarves-dark-places https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-dwarves-dark-places Under the mountains you will find the mines, and in the mines you will find the hardworking dwarves. And in these mines, with Goldie and Tumble guiding you, you will find laughter, love and g-g-g-ghosts?!? Bring a flashlight (literally) because in this fantasy clo... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle with figuring out their purpose. Introducing the audience, the junkyard tourists, to their many puppet friends, Karl will begin to figure out who ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-barry-potter-and-the-magic-of-wizardry https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-barry-potter-and-the-magic-of-wizardry From 21 x Fringe Fest award winner Tim Motley (Dirk Darrow): Experience the wonder of world-class wizardry in a realm of messenger owls, robed wizards, & talking snakes! Witness feats of sorcery… with jokes! Ages 7+ ★★★★ “Seriously impressive” -The List (UK) ★★★★ ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-working-title https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-working-title WORKING TITLE is a devised performance piece that combines visceral movement with live-cued soundscapes to explore how the ceaseless noise of industry dictates the pace of our inner worlds. The two performers oscillate between characters while equipment grinds and... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-9-lives-8-near-misses-life-lessons-from-near-death-events https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-9-lives-8-near-misses-life-lessons-from-near-death-events A car crash full of kids. A knife-wielding madman. True love, pernicious patriarchy, and the perils of both. A kungfu cat with 9 lives, Postitpaul brings a bilingual version of his hit show to Ottawa, switching language every 1/2 sentence! Will it cost him his las... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-argile-verte https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-argile-verte Sarah just lost her mother. Shit’s hitting the fan. She needs to go back to her hometown to face her ghost. A fantastique and eerie tale inspired by the great saline winds and sunsets on the St. Lawrence River, with an accent stuck between the Lower St. Lawrence r... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-mom-jokes https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-mom-jokes We hear dad jokes everywhere – on t.v., social media, family dinners, posters on the dentist’s bathroom door. Where are mom jokes? More importantly, what are mom jokes? Join Lauren and Christina as they joke about motherhood because if they don’t laugh, they’ll cry. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-emo-majok-african-aussie https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-emo-majok-african-aussie Award-winning South Sudanese-Australian comedian Emo Majok brings his hit show African Aussie to the stage with raw storytelling, sharp wit, and unforgettable laughs. From refugee beginnings to international comedy stages, Emo shares hilarious and heartfelt storie... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-john-jack-josie-juice https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-john-jack-josie-juice A three character, one clown, solo storytelling show. Join Juice as they reveal their truest self along with a fair bit of self-consciousness, self-awareness, self-centeredness, and self-flagellation. You’re in for a touch of psychotic clown with a lot of raw vuln... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-joplin-rock-on-out https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-joplin-rock-on-out A raw, soulful journey through the music of Janis Joplin by way of a tribute concert honouring her voice and her story. Blending live musical performances with personal storytelling, Joplin: Rock on Out explores the meaning behind Janis’ songs, relational moments ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-umugisha https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-umugisha A DIY micro-poem musical about a second-gen Burundian queer who, through constant questioning of their belonging, decides to choose their own pleasure in everything until it catches up to them. Then, they learn to balance it with the rhythm of their heart, and som... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rainbow-conceptions https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rainbow-conceptions A true-ish story of Greer, a Queer wobbling along the STRAIGHT path to parenthood. With Fab, a witchy best friend, Billie the emotional support bear and sassy sperm donor Steve, Greer’s quest serves laughs, tears and the warm fuzzies. This merry band of queerdos d... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rat-academy https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-rat-academy Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them. Fingers, the street rat, is completely alone. Or so he thinks, until he discovers Shrimp, an escaped lab rat. Inspired by Alberta’s 1950s anti-rat ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-black-fish https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-black-fish The story of a young woman who is challenged by simple questions about whether to leave or to stay. The conflict of her choice transforms her into a storyteller, which results in her confronting the truth at the core of her journey. A compelling story about choice... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-homecumming https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-homecumming Homecumming follows a woman who loses her orgasms… and loses herself. While orgasms are the inciting incident (and an entertaining one), they’re really an invitation into a much larger conversation about mental health, depression, shame, and self-worth. This is no... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-italian-week-ottawa-2026-heritage-event-spotlight-on-emilia- https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-italian-week-ottawa-2026-heritage-event-spotlight-on-emilia- Join us for a fun, walk-about wine & food tasting where we aim to transport you straight to this incredible region for the night. Think of it as a food voyage through Emilia-Romagna—complete with i... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfooddrinksmusicfamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-small-fish https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-small-fish Small Fish is a living room dance routine gone nuclear. Glenys Marshall (beautiful libra woman) and Maggie May Harder (little boy running around with scissors) have combined their skills of sketch, improv, stand-up and music to create a show like mama used to make... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-thursday-june-18 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-2026-ottawa-jazz-festival-thursday-june-18 ## Thursday, June 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Wyclef Jean** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Main Stage (Confederation Park) #### 6:30 pm — [BLAKDENIM](https://progra... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaljazzoutdoorconcert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-home-sic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-home-sic The multi-award wining team behind Generic Male returns with a spectacular fusion of movement, illusion, and dynamic physicality that is both breathtaking and hilarious. HOME[sic] unpacks the fragile, shifting nature of home. Twins in the womb debate the existence... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-onwards https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-onwards ONWARDS, hurtling through the chaotic balancing act of life vs robots. Dark comedic storytelling + virtuoso singing by opera busker anarchist Bremner. Comic, angry, stupid songs, sung with 100% human artifice. A concert or a therapy session or a situationist revol... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-schedule-of-loss https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-schedule-of-loss In February 2023, an apartment building in Ottawa was destroyed by fire. In a matter of hours, Claire Biddiscombe lost her home and most of her worldly possessions. In this interactive show, brought to life through a variety of storytelling techniques, she explore... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-disarranged-marriage https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-disarranged-marriage Rory has found himself the perfect fiancée – Serenade, who ran away five years ago against her parents’ wishes. He gets to enjoy book club with Mrs. Shan, his almost in-law, & does not have to deal with a pesky woman. Or so he thought… Serenade returns – new degre... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-the-etymology-of-love https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-the-etymology-of-love What is love? Is it romance, or something deeper? Love is the invisible thread connecting us across race, country, distance, time—even death. It appears in unexpected places—in strangers who become kin, in lifelong friendships, in deep bonds between souls. Through... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fringetheatrefestivalculturaldowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-ottawa-fringe-festival-2026 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-18-ottawa-fringe-festival-2026 The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival — 11 days, 62 shows across 10 venues including Arts Court, the Ottawa Art Gallery, La Nouvelle Scène, and Knox Church. Open-access festival where 100% of ticket revenue goes to the artists. Festival passes from $65 + $5 Fringe Pin; half-price tickets available day-of at the box office. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalculturaltheatredowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-queer-italian-voices-italian-canadi https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-queer-italian-voices-italian-canadi Join us for an evening with Liana Cusmano, Italian‑Canadian poet, spoken‑word artist, writer, filmmaker, and arts educator, as they take the stage for a special in‑person reading celebrating LGBTQ+... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodfamily2slgbtq https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-books-and-biscotti https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-17-italian-week-ottawa-2026-books-and-biscotti The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers, Bread By Us and Accenti Magazine, in collaboration with Italian Week Ottawa, invite you to an evening of poetry and prose followed by refreshments and n... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-16-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-16-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass In this masterclass, Chef Cristian Lepore will teach and guide participants through the process of making gnocchi [pronounced nyohkkee], the classic Italian potato dumplings known for their light, ... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-15-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-15-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass This special evening features a thoughtfully and masterfully curated four-course menu by Chef Cristian Lepore that celebrates the richness of Italian cuisine, with a focus on high-quality, Italian,... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfooddrinks https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-little-italy-pizza-crawl https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-little-italy-pizza-crawl Italian Week Ottawa is excited to partner with four prominent and local “pizzerie” for this guided Pizza Crawl through the neighbourhood. Eat your way through Little Italy while exploring the rich ... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-feast-of-st-anthony-mass-and-proces https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-feast-of-st-anthony-mass-and-proces This annual celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony takes place on the second Sunday in June and features an outdoor Mass on the steps of St. Anthony’s Church, followed by a traditional procession ... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-bike-race-ottawa-presents-preston-s https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-14-italian-week-ottawa-2026-bike-race-ottawa-presents-preston-s Get ready for an exciting, heart-pumping day of cycling action at Bike Race Ottawa! On Sunday, June 14, Preston Street will transform into a dynamic racecourse featuring events for all ages and ski... Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalsportsfamilycommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-italian-week-ottawa-2026-discoteca-90s-italian-dance-party https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-italian-week-ottawa-2026-discoteca-90s-italian-dance-party 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, dancing, and music: Italian style. It’s time to rifle through Nonna’s close... Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivalfoodmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-pique-20-5-year-anniversary https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-13-pique-20-5-year-anniversary Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-12-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-12-italian-week-ottawa-2026-meet-me-in-little-italy-masterclass Join us for a hands-on Italian cocktail-making experience with mixologists Erica and Hailey Martin of Bevi Bar Co. The dynamic sister duo will guide participants through the creation of three summe... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) italian-weekitalianculturalfestivaldrinks https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-11-festival-franco-ontarien https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-11-festival-franco-ontarien The Festival Franco-Ontarien celebrates its 50th anniversary with three days of francophone music, street art, food, and family-friendly activities at Major's Hill Park. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicculturalfestivalfamilyfrancophone https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-shawarma-fest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-07-shawarma-fest Ottawa is about to hit the world stage 🌍🔥 — June 7, 2026, from 11AM to 7PM on York Street Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-saravah-brazilian-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-saravah-brazilian-festival Immerse yourself in the lively music, arts, dance, food, culture and heritage of Brazil with Saravah! Join Saravah Brazilian Festival in celebrating diverse identities, championing Brazilian artist... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamilyoutdoormusicfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-open-doors-heritage-tours https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-06-open-doors-heritage-tours Step back in time and explore the rich history of the ByWard Market District! Join our Market Ambassadors for guided tours of heritage landmark sites throughout the District and learn about its fas... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeoutdoorculturaldowntowncommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-orleans-craft-beer-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-orleans-craft-beer-festival Craft beer, great food, live music, and good times with friends at a lively outdoor festival. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivaloutdoormusicfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-capital-ribfest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-06-05-capital-ribfest WE GOT THE MEAT! See you at Capital Ribfest 10th Anniversary, June 5-7 at RA Centre Ottawa. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfoodindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-30-glengarry-renaissance-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-30-glengarry-renaissance-festival A family-friendly medieval and renaissance festival featuring live music, stage shows, interactive characters, and renaissance-themed vendors in Maxville. Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familyoutdoorculturalfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-28-ottawa-dressage-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-28-ottawa-dressage-festival Canada's largest dressage show! Watch Team Canada riders compete, as well as tomorrow's future stars Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivaloutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-28-ottawa-improv-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-28-ottawa-improv-festival Prepare to laugh and have fun as you witness hilarious comedy created on the spot! Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-27-ottawa-ribfest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-27-ottawa-ribfest Ottawa Ribfest returns to Sparks Street with BBQ, live entertainment, free entry, and a lively downtown festival atmosphere. Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) foodfestivalbarbecuefreedowntown https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-24-geek-hoard-haul https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-24-geek-hoard-haul Geek Hoard Haul: 100+ vendors, family fun, and geeky finds! May 24, 2026, Sensplex Kanata. Free entr Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreefamily https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-22-night-at-the-gallery https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-22-night-at-the-gallery Join us for an imaginative circus interpretation of works of art, where art comes to life. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-22-ottawa-circus-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-22-ottawa-circus-festival The Ottawa Circus Festival is a multi-day contemporary circus festival with performances, workshops, and competition events in downtown Ottawa. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalcircusperformancedowntownarts https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-17-may-show-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-17-may-show-festival The May Show Festival brings together arts, crafts, music, dance, food, vendors, and entertainment for a free spring celebration in Vankleek Hill. Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefestivalartscraftsspring https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-ottawa-polish-fest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-16-ottawa-polish-fest Witamy! The Ottawa Polish Fest is back for 2026 in the ByWard Market District. Hosted by the Polish Heritage Foundation of Canada, this free, community-wide celebration will take over York Street W... Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeoutdoormusicfoodculturalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-15-th3rd-fridays-by-moov-ottawa-dance https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-15-th3rd-fridays-by-moov-ottawa-dance It's about to go down! You know how it is with Th3rd Fridays by Moov Ottawa Dance: high-energy dance battles, fierce performers, and a crowd that moves with the beat. This summer, from 6 to 9 p.m.,... Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreeoutdoormusiccommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-15-barrhaven-ribfest-and-poutine https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-15-barrhaven-ribfest-and-poutine Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine brings ribs, BBQ, poutine, a Kid Zone, and live music to Clarke Fields Park over the long weekend. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) foodfestivalfamilybarbecueoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-11-trio-ink-1-schumann-and-brahms https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-11-trio-ink-1-schumann-and-brahms Trio INK returns with violist Kyle Ambrust in Schumann, Brahms gems Mon, 11 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-10-bougebouge-outaouais-festival-and-world-cultures https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-10-bougebouge-outaouais-festival-and-world-cultures A family-friendly multisport festival in Gatineau with 1 km, 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km events, plus performances, activity zones, and cultural programming. Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalsportsfamilyrunninggatineau https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-a-midsummer-nights-bouquet https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-09-a-midsummer-nights-bouquet Get ready for the best-smelling event of the year, a Company of Fools Flower Arrangement Workshop! Sat, 09 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-the-legend-hamid-el-kasri-concert https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-the-legend-hamid-el-kasri-concert Don't miss the concert of the international legend of Gnawa music Hamid El Kasri Fri, 08 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-best-fest-ottawa https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-08-best-fest-ottawa Best Fest Ottawa is a food and drink event at Lansdowne featuring a wide range of local vendors, cuisines, beer, wine, and cocktails. Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) fooddrinkfestivallansdowneindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-cranium-conference-showcase https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-07-cranium-conference-showcase Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026. Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-brad-mehldau https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-06-brad-mehldau May 6, 2026: Brad Mehldau live at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, Ottawa Jazz Festival Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusicindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-singles-mingle-fest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-singles-mingle-fest Ottawa's biggest singles mixer: games, music, comedy & real connections in one fun afternoon! Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusicfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-03-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta Celebrate Mexican heritage and history—it’s a fiesta like no other! Sun, 03 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-02-the-wilding https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-02-the-wilding A women+ led music and makers festival. Powered by women, open to all. Sat, 02 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-02-film-screening-saying-goodbye-preparing-for-death https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-02-film-screening-saying-goodbye-preparing-for-death A powerful event to explore life’s final chapter—find clarity, connection, and peace together. Sat, 02 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-death-over-drafts https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-death-over-drafts Whether you're looking to connect, reflect, or enjoy some thought-provoking chats, all are welcome. Fri, 01 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-le-consort-laurentien-x-lagrime https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-05-01-le-consort-laurentien-x-lagrime Maximilien Brisson showcases the expressive Baroque trombone with tenor. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-empowering-women-in-the-music-industry-artist-showcase-day-1 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-empowering-women-in-the-music-industry-artist-showcase-day-1 undefined Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalmusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-ottawa-international-writers-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-30-ottawa-international-writers-festival Celebrating the power of the imagination to build and renew community. Join the conversation! Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalcommunity https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-28-29th-edition-of-the-latin-american-film-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-28-29th-edition-of-the-latin-american-film-festival Come and enjoy the best of Latin American cinema at our festival! Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfilm https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-orleans-poutinefest https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-orleans-poutinefest Orléans PoutineFest marks the kickoff to spring in Orléans with more than 75 kinds of poutine at Centrum Plaza. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) foodfestivalfamilypoutineoutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-european-union-short-film-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-european-union-short-film-festival The European Union Short Film Festival brings short dramas, experimental works, animation, and more from over 20 EU Member States to Arts Court Theatre. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) filmfestivalfreeculturalindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-irish-film-festival-ottawa-26 https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-04-24-irish-film-festival-ottawa-26 Festival of award-winning contemporary Irish films with six screenings spanning drama, comedy, mystery, thriller, historical, and sports biography. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) filmfestivalirishcinemaindoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-28-ottawa-black-film-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-03-28-ottawa-black-film-festival 6th edition showcasing unique voices in cinema and amplifying Black stories. Features online and in-theater screenings at Library and Archives Canada. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) filmculturaldiversityfestivalBlack history https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-12-igloofest-gatineau https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-12-igloofest-gatineau The world's coldest music festival returns to Gatineau with headliners Steve Aoki, Kaskade, and BUNT. during Winterlude weekend. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) musicfestivaloutdoorwinterwinterlude https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-04-undercurrents-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-02-04-undercurrents-festival Ottawa's innovative contemporary theatre festival showcasing thought-provoking works from local and national artists over 11 days. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) theatreartsfestivalindoorcultural https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-30-snowflake-kingdom https://www.613today.ca/events/2026-01-30-snowflake-kingdom Gatineau's winter wonderland featuring tube slides, snow mazes, obstacle courses, live performances, and family fun at Jacques-Cartier Park. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freefamilyoutdoorwinterfestival https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-12-01-hard-rock-cafe-ottawa-live-performances https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-12-01-hard-rock-cafe-ottawa-live-performances Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) festivalfreemusic https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-31-day-of-the-dead-festival https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-31-day-of-the-dead-festival Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of the Dead. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) culturalfamilyfestivalmexicanartmusicfood https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-18-jojos-pumpkin-party https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-18-jojos-pumpkin-party Annual pumpkin party with 400 pumpkins, pizza, ice cream, costumes, and bouncy castles! Pumpkins provided by Foster Family Farm. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familyfestivalfoodhalloweenkids https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-15-arohafest-diwali-dhamaka https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-10-15-arohafest-diwali-dhamaka Free pop-up performances showcasing classical Indian dances (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam) at the National Arts Centre, celebrating Diwali - the vibrant festival of lights. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) freeculturaldancefamilyindian-culturediwalifestivaloutdoor https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-20-frightfest-saunders-farm https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-20-frightfest-saunders-farm Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pounding thrills. 33rd year of spine-tingling nighttime scares! Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) halloweenhauntedfestivaladultoutdoorentertainment https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-20-pumpkinfest-proulx-farm https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-20-pumpkinfest-proulx-farm 31st annual PumpkinFest transforms the farm into a giant Halloween playground! Face painting, mazes, petting farm, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, and more. Just minutes from Orleans. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familyfestivalfallpumpkinoutdoorkidsfarm https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-20-pumpkinfest-saunders-farm https://www.613today.ca/events/2025-09-20-pumpkinfest-saunders-farm Ottawa's favourite fall family destination featuring pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, mazes, live shows, wagon rides, and autumn activities. Weekends from Sept 20 - Nov 1. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT 613today.ca@gmail.com (613today) familyfestivalfallhalloweenkidsoutdoor