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Gatineau Comedy Festival
A humour festival featuring comedians such as Laurent Paquin, Les Grandes crues, Patrick Groulx, Mehdi Bousaidan and more. The presentations are in…
613flea
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa.
Rugby Canada vs Spanish Rugby Union
International rugby comes to Ottawa as Canada’s Senior Men’s 15s team gets set to take on Spain. This will mark the first time Canada has played a…
Crippled
“Crippled:” that's what the guys in Tony’s small community of Shale Harbour, Newfoundland used to call him growing up. The name stuck. Years later…
Moneka Arabic Jazz
Rooted in jazz and blues, Moneka Arabic Jazz draws from bandleader Ahmed Moneka’s Afro-Iraqi heritage and his recent experiences in Toronto’s own…
5k Foam Fest
A one-of-a-kind fun run that includes a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam. A festival atmosphere offering activities for all ages.
Ottawa Maker Festival
Meet local makers, innovators, and creatives at this event highlighting their new exciting projects and ideas.
H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest
North America’s largest one-day outdoor beach volleyball tournament, with more than 25,000 players and spectators and a wide variety of entertainment…
Stewart Park Festival
Three days of free music by the water held in the beautiful Stewart Park located in downtown heritage Perth.
RBC Bluesfest
Each July, Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest presents hundreds of musical acts in all genres to some 300,000 fans. Don’t miss this event, which Billboard Magazine has ranked as one of the world’s top-10 outdoor music festivals!
Music and Beyond
Experience a unique blend of classical music and other disciplines, such as drama, poetry and even science, during Ottawa’s Music and Beyond festival.
Wendover Western Festival
A rural festival with music, crafts and more! Everyone is invited to join the fun for a wonderful week!
Ottawa Lebanese Festival
For 32 years, the festival has celebrated the rich diversity of the Ottawa Lebanese community with marvellous food, Middle Eastern entertainment and…
VILDA´
VILDÁ is an original blend of indigenous Sámi yoiks, grooving rhythms and improvisation. Inspiration has been sought from Sámi people's strong…
Carivibe Ottawa Caribbean Carnival
Ottawa’s biggest Caribbean beach bash welcoming thousands of people of all ages will enjoy non-stop entertainment, music, and plenty of Caribbean…
Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
Ottawa Chinatown becomes a melting pot of cultural foods from local favourites to out-of-town vendors, together with loads of street pedlars that will…
Capital Ukrainian Festival
Experience the life, joy and heritage of Ukrainian art and culture … vibrant music, delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, stunning artwork, handmade crafts, informative displays … along the scenic banks of the Rideau Canal in the heart of Ottawa.
