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Capital Ribfest 10th Anniversary
The 10th annual Capital Ribfest takes over the RA Centre grounds with North America's top rib pitmasters, live music all weekend, a…
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Dickinson Days
The Kiwanis Club of Manotick presents the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days, a beloved community street festival in the historic riverside…
Concerts & Live music
JINJER Duel North America 2026
Ukrainian heavy metal powerhouse JINJER brings their Duel North America 2026 tour to the Bronson Centre Theatre with support from Entheos in…
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Ottawa Nightlife: The Complete Guide to Clubs, Bars, Live Music, Late Night Spots, Events & Things to Do at Night
June 3, 2026
Ottawa nightlife covers more ground than most people expect, from candlelit speakeasies and craft cocktail rooms to arcade bars, rooftop patios, and adults-only museum parties. This guide covers 16 of the best bars and late-night spots in the city, verified for 2026.
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May 19, 2026
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Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic (Trailer Park Boys) Ottawa ON
Trailer Park Boys' Randy brings his Cheeseburger Picnic comedy show live to Ottawa at the Overflow Brewing Company for a fan-driven late-night…
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Les lundis des tout-petits
Free French storytelling for toddlers with Luana at the NAC — a beloved Monday morning ritual for Ottawa families. Luana guides young…
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Hidden Ottawa City Tour
Ottawa's funniest and most surprising walking tour — discover the bizarre, hidden side of Canada's capital with a $5 Monday discount per…
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Ottawa Nightlife: The Complete Guide to Clubs, Bars, Live Music, Late Night Spots, Events & Things to Do at Night
June 3, 2026
Ottawa nightlife covers more ground than most people expect, from candlelit speakeasies and craft cocktail rooms to arcade bars, rooftop patios, and adults-only museum parties. This guide covers 16 of the best bars and late-night spots in the city, verified for 2026.
Pubs Ottawa: The Best Pubs, Bars, and Taverns Worth Your Night Out
June 1, 2026
From the oldest operating tavern to cellar speakeasies, punk dive bars, and classic cocktail lounges that have been doing it right since before it was fashionable…
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A handful of world-class bars in Ottawa have opened or earned international recognition. Live music venues, tiki bars, speakeasies, neighbourhood pubs are…
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May 25, 2026
The best girls night restaurants in Ottawa with a room worth showing up for and enough energy that the evening builds on its own.
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