Catch Canadian band The Box live at the Bronson Centre as part of the Deux Voix, Une Capitale series. Led by founding member Jean-Marc Pisapia, the…
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Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
May 2026, dates to be announcedCelebrate spring at Tulipfest, a vibrant floral festival featuring nearly half a million blooming tulips throughout the farm’s scenic grounds. Wander… -
Doors Open Ottawa
During this early June event, you can visit more than 100 significant buildings across Ottawa—including many that normally charge admission or are… -
Pique
A forward-thinking, artist-driven event series like no other, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore, experiment and connect… -
Ottawa 200 Celebration: The Guess Who at Ottawa Bluesfest 2026
Save the date! Canadian rock giants The Guess Who and special guests to headline Ottawa 200 celebrations at Ottawa Bluesfest July 19, 2026. -
Ottawa Bluesfest
Every summer, some 300,000 music fans gather to see more than 200 acts on multiple stages. No wonder Billboard Magazine has ranked this event among… -
Free live music and fun at Ottawa Bluesfest
Celebrate Ottawa 200 with a free afternoon of live music and family-friendly fun, presented by Ottawa Tourism, the City of Ottawa, and Ottawa… -
Requiems: Jim Logan, a career survey
Explore the largest survey of acclaimed Indigenous artist Jim Logan’s work to date in Requiems, a major exhibition spanning more than four decades of… -
A Night of Inuit Excellence
Circumpolar Inuit musicians and artists converge on Ottawa for a rare evening of traditional and contemporary performances. Featuring katajjaq (throat… -
Capital Pride
During the third week of August every year, you can join in diverse celebrations of Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ+ community in parks, streets, clubs and other… -
The Corn Maze Festival
Celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary at the Ottawa 200 Corn Maze Festival at Saunders Farm. This special edition immersive corn maze transforms… -
Nuit Blanche Ottawa
Nuit Blanche Ottawa is a free, all-night contemporary art festival returning this fall, transforming public spaces into immersive, illuminated, and… -
Ottawa International Animation Festival
North America's oldest and largest animation festival presents films as well as industry talks and exhibits throughout Ottawa in September each year… -
200+ Culture to the Core
Presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery in collaboration with local artists, cultural partners, and the City of Ottawa, 200+ Culture to the Core is a city… -
Daniel Lanois - Deux Voix, Une Capitale
Experience an evening with renowned Canadian producer and musician Daniel Lanois at the Bronson Centre as part of the Deux Voix, Une Capitale series… -
Winterlude
Winter 2027, dates to be announcedExperience the best the Canadian winter has to offer at Winterlude, a highlight of the season in Ottawa-Gatineau. With three weekends full of… -
Cultivating Community: Agriculture Rooted in Ottawa’s History
Discover the rich agricultural heritage of Ottawa through stories of resilience, innovation, and connection. Cultivating Community explores how…
