Events for June 7, 2026
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
This exhibition traces Impressionist painter Helen McNicoll's career through more than 80 paintings, sketches and works on paper. It also features work by her close painting companion Dorothea Sharp and […]
Wild Colour
Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum […]
Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
Frame of Mind is the 9th exhibition in the Creative Space program, a partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and the Ottawa Art Gallery celebrating its 10th year […]
Intertwined – A concurrent exhibition
Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2, 2026, bringing together artists to explore humanity's increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their […]
Te Tangi a Te Tūī | Maori cirque theatre work
A stunning Maori cirque theatre work performed in Te Reo Maori, telling the allegorical story of Aotahi and her son Piri as they navigate powerful supernatural beings representing the colonial forces that displaced their people. The production is a collaboration between Te Rehia Theatre and The Dust Palace circus company, combining aerial acrobatics, physical theatre, […]
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 new Great Canadian Backyard Smoke Off Competition, a Kids Fun Zone, a Market Village, a Bevvy Bar and Beer Gardens, and a wide variety of food vendors. Admission to the festival is free, […]
Dickinson Days
The Kiwanis Club of Manotick presents the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days, a beloved community street festival in the historic riverside village of Manotick. This signature Kiwanis project brings […]
Macbeth (Robert Lepage)
Robert Lepage reimagines Shakespeare's Macbeth by transplanting the medieval Scottish tragedy into the world of 1990s Quebec biker gangs, with Cawdor Castle becoming a rural motel and Birnam Wood a cannabis field, while leaving the original story of murderous ambition and paranoia intact. Presented in French by NAC French Theatre, this Francophone production is performed […]
Doors Open: University of Ottawa Heart Institute
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute opens its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2026, celebrating the institution's 50th anniversary. Visitors can learn about heart health, […]
Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Doors Open Ottawa returns for its 24th anniversary with the theme Doors to the Past: Bytown's Bicentennial Journey, giving free access to 90-plus historic and modern Ottawa buildings that are […]
House of Kink Presents: Risque Rodeo
House of Kink presents an adults-only themed dance party at the 27 Club with a kinky cowboy-couture dress code, DJ sets, and live performers on stage, running from 10 PM […]
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, and more, all sourced within 100 km of Ottawa. The outdoor season from May through October runs from 9 AM to 3 PM in Aberdeen […]
Tippmann Challenge D-Day 2026
Canada's biggest annual paintball event brings 140+ players together for a full D-Day military simulation across large outdoor terrain at Commando Action Centre. The Sunday game features a 9:30 AM player briefing with continuous play from 10:30 AM until approximately 5:30 PM; camping and parking are free on site. Players must complete an online waiver […]
Doors Open Ottawa – Birkett Castle Tour
Step inside the 1896 Gothic Revival mansion known as Birkett's Castle, now the Residence of the Hungarian Ambassador and open to the public on Sunday only. Built by architect Thomas […]
Expo Mexico Mujer 2026
Expo Mexico Mujer returns to Lansdowne Park for a full day of programming celebrating Mexican culture, cuisine, fashion design, and women's entrepreneurship in Ottawa. The event is listed on the […]
Summer Indigenous Art Market 2026
The NAC Indigenous Theatre hosts the annual Summer Indigenous Art Market in the Gail and David O'Brien Atrium at the National Arts Centre, bringing together Metis, Inuit, and First Nations makers to sell and showcase their work directly to the Ottawa community. Vendors offer jewelry, beadwork, paintings, sculptures, moccasins, leatherwork, clothing, and more, with a […]
PLAY IT AGAIN! Retro Media Market
Step back in time at this Hintonburg retro market dedicated to vinyl records, VHS tapes, CDs, video games, DVDs, and other classic physical media formats. Vendors sell rare and nostalgic finds for collectors and casual browsers, creating a lively community gathering for fans of retro pop culture. The event runs from 11 AM to 5 […]
4th Annual Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament Finals Day
Championship finals of Ottawa's Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament bring together competitors in Men's, Women's, Mixed Doubles, and the new Junior Doubles divisions at the Lynwood Tennis Club. The free […]
EKA Day Party
A daytime indoor dance party at EXIT Lounge & Skate bringing good music, great people, and a festive vibe for six hours of non-stop dancing. Doors open at 11:45 AM and the party runs noon to 6 PM on Sunday, June 7, with free parking available on site. This event is restricted to ages 18 […]
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 experience. The show features Randy from the iconic […]