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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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Akoustik at St. Charles
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St… -
Parkdale Night Market
The Night Market welcomes new producers and growers offering unique products, creating an opportunity to connect with the community into the evening… -
Parliament Hill Yoga
Ottawa’s iconic summer lunchtime activity returns. Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of… -
Tosca - Opera in concert
Semi-staged production presented in Italian with English subtitles.Set in early 19th-century Rome, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca intertwines art, politics… -
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks while taking in music and… -
Urban Art Collective Hintonburg Night Market
Stroll through the Hintonburg Night Market to pickup local eats, treats and all things handmade. Sit back, relax, eat and be entertained by local… -
ByWard Night Market
The ByWard Night Market is back and better than ever! Shop a curated selection of handmade goods from local artisans, enjoy delicious food from… -
Cinq à sept: A ByWard Concert Series
In collaboration with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the ByWard Market District Authority is thrilled to present musicians touring… -
Lansdowne Park Movie Nights
Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in the South Court every Thursday at sunset. Bring your own chair or grab a seat onsite. In case of rain, movies move… -
Orléans Farmers' Market
Explore 35+ local vendors in Orléans every Thursday from May to October. Browse the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared… -
High tea on the veranda
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the… -
WOW Festival
The WOW Festival is a dynamic day showcasing a fully integrated healthcare system that equally prioritizes mental, physical, and substance use health… -
City Sounds Live
City Sounds Live brings free, family-friendly concerts to neighbourhoods across Ottawa, showcasing diverse local emerging artists in partnership with… -
Capital Pop-Up Cinema
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all! -
Indigenous Walking Tours
Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during these guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. Learn how monuments, art… -
Dief the Chief: October '62
Experience Dief the Chief: October ’62, a captivating theatrical journey 75 feet underground at the Diefenbunker. Follow Canada’s 13th Prime Minister… -
Zones Théâtrales
Zones Théâtrales is a biennial event whose mandate is to provide a showcase and meeting point for professional theatre from Francophone communities…
