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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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FMX World Tour
The FMX World Tour brings elite freestyle motocross athletes together for a high-adrenaline competition showcasing some of the sport’s most daring… -
Great Bowls of Fire
Select a beautiful hand-crafted pottery bowl, then choose your favourite soup and breads from some of Ottawa’s best restaurants and bakeries for a… -
Bach: St. John Passion
The Ottawa Bach Choir presents Bach’s dramatic Johannes-Passion (St. John Passion), BWV 245, a masterpiece that first captivated audiences in 1724… -
Anyone can sculpt ice
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving… -
Oniro
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by… -
East Coast Experience
Get ready for one of Ottawa’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day concerts. East Coast Experience takes over the Bronson Centre for a high-energy night of… -
Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak… -
St Patrick's Ceili (dance)
Get your dancing shoes ready for St. Patrick’s Ceili! Celebrate with live Irish music and lively dances (called for all skill levels). -
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors… -
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Guests enjoy a playful animated… -
Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive bar crawl through Ottawa’s vibrant ByWard Market district. Participants visit multiple popular venues… -
Iran Banoo — Nowruz Celebration
Iran Banoo celebrates the artistry, creativity, and resilience of Iranian women while marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Featuring approximately 25… -
Music Of The Night: The Concert Tour
Experience the magic of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest hits in a concert celebration touring Canada from Victoria to Halifax. With a live band and… -
Camera and the City
Drawing from the National Gallery of Canada’s rich collection, Camera and the City showcases photographers who reveal the many facets of urban life… -
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… -
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You'll find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals… -
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
Many similiar shows operate in Southern Ontario but the Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show is the only major show of its kind in Eastern Ontario…
