Events for May 2, 2026
Empowering Women in the Music Industry Conference (6th Edition)
Axé WorldFest conference with panels, workshops, mentorship, showcases, and networking across Ottawa venues, anchored at 1 Elgin Street. Good fit for creative-industry networking. Empowering Women in the Music Industry (EWIMI) […]
Ottawa Clay Festival
Presented by the Ottawa Guild of Potters. Features spring pottery sale with 30+ local potters, annual juried exhibition, live pottery demonstrations, pottery throwdown, and kids' clay area. Free admission. All […]
Ottawa PoutineFest – 10th Anniversary
10th anniversary edition of Ottawa's signature poutine festival. 100+ poutine varieties. Live music, Kids Zone, Bevvy Garden, exotic poutine competition, and NEW Ontario Buttertart Festival on-site. Free admission; food and […]
THE INVISIBLE – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Film noir musical by Catalyst Theatre based on real female WWII operatives. Genre-busting multilingual production blending spy fiction, graphic novel aesthetics, and original music. Ages 13+. Running through May 9. […]
Alone in the Dark – Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
This immersive guided paranormal investigation invites participants to explore a series of historic buildings after dark, including a church, schoolhouse, train station and family home. Led by experienced hosts, the […]
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 […]
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 […]
Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market
Fabric Market including all things sewing related. Saturday May 2 2026, 9:30 am-3 pm at Fisher Park Community Centre. 250 Holland Ave, Ottawa. Best prices for all sewing stuff, Free […]
613 flea market
Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. […]
Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small scale ice sculptures, including safety practices, proper tool […]
Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Calgary Wild FC
Ottawa’s professional women’s soccer team (Ottawa Rapid FC) NSL home opener vs. Calgary Wild FC. Ottawa Rapid FC kicked off 2026 with a friendly match last month on April 17 […]
Lowest of the Low performing Shakespeare My Butt
Canadian alt-rock veterans Lowest of the Low live performing Shakespeare My Butt to celebrate its 35th Anniversary. 19+ show.
The OBGMs, The Effens, BANEZEAN
Toronto punk trio The OBGMs headline with The Effens and BANEZEAN in support. 19+ with photo ID. Presented with support of Ontario Creates and Beyond The Pale.
Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour (with April Wine)
Canadian classic rock legends Triumph headline with April Wine as support. Large arena show. Parking available on-site. Box office opens 2 hours before event.