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  • Voices from the South Festival

    136 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 9A8, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The 5th edition of Voices from the South Festival celebrates the music, culture and flavours of the Global South at University Square. The lineup spans jazz, folk, flamenco, mariachi, Afro […]

  • The Capital Fair

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    4899 Albion Rd S, Gloucester, ON K1X 1A3, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Capital Fair returns for its 51st year at a new Gloucester location, celebrating Ottawa's agricultural fair tradition alongside the city's 200th anniversary. The Gloucester Agricultural Society has hosted the […]

  • Yowfest

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    70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Yowfest is a two day multicultural music festival celebrating Ottawa's bilingual identity at The Urban Centre in Nepean. Day one spotlights Anglophone and international artists while day two turns to Francophone Canadian performers, with acts including Jay Critch, XAV and Gretch'N. The festival runs from 4 PM to 11 PM on August 21 and 22, […]

  • North Lanark Highland Games

    195 Water Street, Almonte, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The North Lanark Highland Games celebrate Scottish culture and heritage at the Almonte Fairgrounds for its 41st annual edition. The one day event features twenty pipe bands, roughly a hundred […]

  • Queenswood Heights Music Festival

    Under the Rideau Street Bridge, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Queenswood Heights Music Festival brings live local music, an artisan market, and family activities to the Orléans neighbourhood for a day. Visitors can browse community exhibits, food vendors, and […]

  • Ottawa African Festival

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    Britannia, Beach, 2805 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Ottawa African Festival brings a celebration of African and African Canadian artistry to Britannia Beach for its latest edition. The event features live performances, music, and dance as part of a national touring showcase. It creates opportunities for cultural exchange and community connection along the shoreline. The outdoor festival is held at Britannia Beach […]

  • Capital Pride Parade

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    Various streets, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The 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

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    67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The 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, […]

  • Ottawa 200 Block Party

    110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate 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

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    55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Ottawa 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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