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Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar. Enter a specific date range, keywords or location, or simply browse to find festivals, museum exhibitions, professional sports events and much more.
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Bug Day Ottawa
Discover the amazing world of insects at Bug Day! Activities will include insect expeditions, insect cuisine, cockroach races, crafts, demos by expert…
BeechFest
Grab your friends and family and join this annual street party. From St-Charles Street to Marier Avenue, the street will be activated with live music…
Latin Sparks Festival
Don’t just watch as Ottawa turns into a night in Havana - be there! Join the thousands at Latin Sparks Festival for a night entrenched in Latin Culture.
DiscoLab
DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s - 1980s. Take it to the next level by dressing up in…
Ottawa REDBLACKS
Join the roaring crowds at TD Place Stadium at Lansdowne as Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team battles for a chance at the Grey Cup.
Savour the Field
Join in for a delightful one-day celebration of thr local agri-food community! In partnership with @kyancuisine, there will be fresh salads, homemade…
Urban Art Collective Saturday Themed Markets
Saturday Themed Markets dates are below: July 6 - Maker Market 1 July 20 - Comic & Geek Night Market August 3 - Antique & Vintage Market 1 August 17 -…
Festival of Flavours
Excellent Events Presents Festival Of Flavours, a favourite "foodies" event, in Vankleek Hill. Come enjoy food and artisanal crafts from local…
Ottawa ComicCon
A celebration of pop culture and entertainment featuring celebrities, personalities, fans and exhibitors from the worlds of comic books, sci-fi…
Riverside Festival
This three-day electronic music festival is back and bigger than ever with its largest stage and epic lineup. Do not miss your chance to get tickets…
AutoEdge Car Show
You’re invited to the AutoEdge Car Show! Stay tuned for exciting announcements on prizes, food trucks, DJs, vendors and more.
Afrofestival Ottawa
A free festival giving African-Canadian artists a chance to showcase their talents in music, comedy, fashion design, spoken word, drumming, dance, and…
Veeze - The Worst Tour
MODO-LIVE x Rapseason presents: Veeze, The Worst Tour Ever with special guest, Star Bandz!
Almonte Fair
The North Lanark Agricultural Society (NLAS) is thrilled to have you join in for this beloved annual tradition that has been a part of the community…
Beechwood’s Annual Historical Tour
The Beechwood Cemetery presents the Annual Historical Tour as a living library. Learn firsthand about incredible people and how they shaped history…
Aero Gatineau-Ottawa
Don’t miss this annual air show featuring awe-inspiring aerobatic displays, historically rich military aircraft and new aerospace technologies.
Ganesh Mahotsav
Ganesh Mahotsav is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Started by Lokmanya Tilak in 1894, this festival has gained prominence across the…
