Arts & Culture
Events
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SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean. 45 minutes, all ages and dance levels welcome. Held Mondays at the NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Te Tangi a Te Tūī | Maori cirque theatre work
Azrieli Studio, NAC 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA 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, […]
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Macbeth (Robert Lepage)
Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Centretown, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaRobert 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 […]
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Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Parc Omega 399, route 323 North, Montebello, Quebec, CanadaExperience 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 […]
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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, participate in the One Million Hearts screening initiative, and take a self-guided tour of the Cardiac Research Complex. This is a free public event within […]
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Diefenbunker Doors Open Ottawa Tour
Carp, Diefenbunker Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Carp, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAs part of Doors Open Ottawa, the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum offers free 30-minute Highlights Tours of Canada's most significant surviving Cold War artifact, a four-storey underground facility built to serve as the central communications headquarters during a nuclear emergency. Tours cover key areas including the Blast Tunnel, the War Cabinet Room, and the Prime […]
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Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Various venues across OttawaDoors 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 normally closed to the public or charge admission, including embassies, breweries, churches, heritage buildings, and government sites. Notable 2026 participants include the Diefenbunker Cold War […]
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2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCanada's highest distinction in the performing arts is celebrated at a gala evening at the NAC's Southam Hall, honouring the 2026 GGPAA laureates including set and costume designer Susan Benson, […]
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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 Birkett, the baronial castle has served as the Japanese Embassy, the Boy Scouts headquarters, and the Heritage Canada Foundation offices across its 130-year history. Registration […]
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Expo Mexico Mujer 2026
The Glebe · Horticulture Building at Lansdowne 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaExpo 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 City of Ottawa's official Lansdowne Park event calendar for June 7. It brings together vendors, performers, and community members to highlight Mexican heritage and showcase […]
