Festivals
Events
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Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market
LeBreton Flats Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCelebration featuring K-pop dancers, musicians, and street food chefs specializing in trendy Asian dishes. Brings together people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, transforming Somerset Street West into a vibrant two-day outdoor celebration of culture, cuisine, and community in the heart of Ottawa's Chinatown. The market features street food spanning traditional Chinese dishes, dumplings, BBQ skewers, bubble tea, and fusion desserts alongside live performances including lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, […]
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Glengarry Renaissance Festival
The Glengarry Renaissance Festival is an annual two-day immersive festival transporting attendees to a medieval Scottish village of the 1500s, held in Maxville approximately one hour from Ottawa. The festival features live jousting with knights on horseback, falconry demonstrations, sword demonstrations, bardic entertainment, stage shows, interactive Renaissance characters, and vendors selling period-appropriate goods and food […]
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Capital Ribfest 10th Anniversary
Alta Vista · RA Centre 2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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, […]
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Dickinson Days
Dickinson St, Manotick, Ottawa, ON K4M Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Festival Franco-Ontarien 50th Anniversary
The Festival Franco-Ontarien marks its 50th anniversary with three days of outdoor Francophone concerts, street art, food, and community programming at Major's Hill Park steps from Parliament Hill. The 2026 […]
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Italian Week Ottawa
FeaturedItalian Week Ottawa is an 11-day celebration of Italian culture, cuisine, art, music, and heritage along Ottawa's Corso Italia (Preston Street), running June 11 to 21 with over 15 events for all ages. Programming includes masterclasses, film screenings, comedy shows, dance performances, and sporting events throughout Little Italy, with the Grand Finale Weekend from June […]
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City of Om Movement and Wellness Festival
Canada's largest movement and wellness festival brings three immersive days of yoga, fitness, Pilates, workshops, a 5K run, and family programming to the RA Centre across nine dedicated venue spaces. The Vendor Village features over 40 lifestyle brands and healthy food vendors, while the Wellness Space offers massage, acupuncture, and recovery modalities between sessions. Tickets […]
