Orchidophilia 2026 – 42nd Annual Orchid Show

42nd annual show by Ottawa Orchid Society. Hundreds of blooming orchids on display, vendors selling orchids, free workshops, Ikebana and photography displays. Free parking in Lots 8 & 9. Tripod photographers welcome.
The Ottawa Orchid Show is back! Come for more spectacular orchid displays and thousands of orchids for purchase!

Advanced Entry Tickets are Back!
Exclusive Advanced Entry Tickets for $16.24. Limit of 100 tickets available on Eventbrite only, so reserve your tickets early!

An opportunity to browse and purchase orchids in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in the Vendors’ area one hour before the Show opens to the public.

This ticket allows access to the Vendors’ area between 11 am and 12 noon before the Show opens to the general public, on Saturday only, and does not include early access to the Display area. Displays can be viewed after 12 noon.

WORKSHOPS – Free workshops are available at various times. Be sure to check the day/times and come to learn more about how to grow orchids. (Detailed schedule will be uploaded when finalized.)
Basic Phalaenopsis Care
Repotting Orchids
Other topics

Show dates

Saturday, May 2, 2026: noon – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tripods allowed for photographers
from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. only.