Festivals
Events
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Capital Pride Parade
FeaturedVarious streets, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Capital Pride Parade celebrates Ottawa's 2SLGBTQIA+ community with colourful floats and spirited performances through the downtown core. A Grand Marshal and Honoured Group lead the festivities along the parade route. The free public event is one of the city's most vibrant annual celebrations. NAC staff and the Burning Brass Band are among the local […]
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Ottawa International Animation Festival
Featured67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Ottawa International Animation Festival marks its 50th anniversary with five days of screenings, talks and parties. Highlights include short film competitions, hands-on animation workshops, Animation Exposé and artist talks, […]
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Ottawa 200 Block Party
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCelebrate Ottawa's 200th birthday at a free, all-ages block party with live music and hands-on fun. The full day of programming includes cultural programming, interactive art installations, community-led activities and local food and beverage vendors. It runs from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Marion Dewa…
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Nuit Blanche Ottawa
Featured55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa turns into an open-air gallery overnight at Nuit Blanche Ottawa, a free festival of art, light and performance. Highlights include the eVenti Verticali: CUBO dance performances at 7:20, 9:20 and 11:20 PM, the Prismatica prism labyrinth, the Impulse light-up seesaw and Monuments portraits proj…
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Metcalfe Fair – 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Featured2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCelebrate 170 years of rural tradition at the Metcalfe Fair with livestock shows, midway rides, and a demolition derby. Highlights include a Power Wheels Derby and Direct Bore Demolition Derby on October 1, a Heavy Horse Pull on October 2, and a Classic Car and Hot Rod Show on October 4. Gates open …
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Capital Music Week (CxMW)
Multiple locations across Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCapital Music Week fills Ottawa with concerts, showcases, and industry events across theatres, cafes, and music venues. Highlights include a Bif Naked opening night with a DJ and drag show […]
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Right to Food Day Block Party
366 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1G8 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy food, music, and storytelling at the 5th Annual Right to Food Day Block Party in Parkdale Park. The event celebrates Ottawa's diverse food traditions and the right to good food for all, with cultural performances and a community celebration. Organizers tie the theme to the city's bicentennial,…
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Ottawa International Writers Festival
Featured395 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Ottawa International Writers Festival returns for four days of author talks spanning politics, poetry, science, music and thrillers. The festival celebrates the full diversity of the written word and […]
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Day of the Dead Festival
55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCanada's largest Day of the Dead celebration marks its 10th anniversary in the ByWard Market with music, art and Mexican food. Highlights include folk dancing, an artisan market, food tasting […]
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Day of the Dead Festival
55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCanada's largest Day of the Dead Festival marks its 10th anniversary in the ByWard Market with music, art and Mexican food. Highlights include live music, folk dancing, an artisan market, […]
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