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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.
Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.
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Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the… -
Ottawa Black Film Festival
Experience powerful stories at the Ottawa Black Film Festival (OBFF)! Celebrating Black voices in cinema, OBFF showcases must-see films from around… -
Mehdi Cayenne
A free spirit of the international Francophonie, Mehdi Cayenne pulls us into an irresistible whirlwind of feel-good new songs that radiate charm. His… -
Dueling Pianos with Jeff Rogers & Mellow Dee
Enjoy an evening of Dueling Pianos featuring Jeff Rogers and Mellow Dee. Seating is allocated based on group size and availability, with larger tables… -
Chamberfest Concert Series
Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this season’s… -
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa… -
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, experience the National Gallery of Canada with music and an artful atmosphere. Take part in free art-making… -
Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how… -
Liver Canada Comedy Night
Enjoy an evening of comedy with nationally touring performer Patrick Haye. Known for his storytelling and observational humour, Patrick has appeared… -
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood. Founded in… -
Nature Nocturne
Dance until midnight while DJs fill the castle with awesome sound! Meet artists throughout the galleries. Discover four floors of world-class museum… -
Paint your Own Chocolate
Looking for a fun (and yummy) Easter activity? Come and paint your own chocolate! Personalize an award-winning 70% dark chocolate egg filled with… -
Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown
Strip Cheese IV: The Meltdown reunites established and emerging voices in Ottawa’s burlesque community for a high-energy showcase of performance art… -
bol, brown boy, bol
Bol, Brown Boy, Bol is a cheeky and heartfelt solo performance exploring one artist’s journey to reclaim his voice and cultural inheritance through… -
BSA Annual Fashion Show
The BSA Annual Fashion Show presents 26 Noir: Legacy – The Future Is Black, a bold celebration of Black excellence, creativity, and cultural influence… -
Visages
In Visages, director Alexia Bürger explores identity and perception through the story of a Polish man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Vladimir… -
Ottawa Black Bears
Cheer on the Ottawa Black Bears, the city's Canadian professional box lacrosse team that competes in the National Lacrosse League.
