Events
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Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin & Stravinsky’s The Firebird
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaConductor Alexander Shelley leads his final season with the NAC Orchestra in a stunning double-bill pairing Gershwin's jazz-infused piano concerto with Stravinsky's cinematic ballet score The Firebird. Celebrated pianist Helene Grimaud joins the orchestra alongside emerging musicians from the NACO Mentorship Program, making this a landmark evening of orchestral music in Ottawa. Tickets are available […]
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Canadian Track & Field Championships Presented by Bell
2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 8N4 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCanada's premier outdoor athletics championship brings together elite U20, Open, Para, and Combined Events athletes to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa for five days of national competition. The event is a major milestone on the Canadian athletic calendar and serves as a trials event for athletes pursuing international selection. Spectator tickets are sold […]
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Ottawa Jazz Festival
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival opens on June 18 with 11 days of world-class jazz, soul, blues, and experimental music across multiple outdoor and indoor stages in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The 2026 lineup features headline acts including St. Vincent with the NAC Orchestra, Wyclef Jean, Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, WILLOW, […]
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival kicks off under the theme "Fringe Out Loud," presenting 50+ companies and over 300 performances across multiple venues through June 28. Every show is selected by lottery and no production is curated or juried, giving artists from all backgrounds full creative freedom to take risks and push boundaries. A Fringe […]
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Growth Hack Ottawa Business Networking
70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's popular monthly small business networking night brings together over 100 local entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners for an evening of connections and growth at Collab Space. Vendors can showcase their business with a table available to non-members for $99, and general networking tickets are available separately at a lower price point. Food is provided […]
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Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa, ON K1V Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaNorth America's largest dragon boat festival returns to Mooney's Bay on the Rideau River with three days of racing, community, food, and entertainment for participants and spectators alike. Teams of 20 paddlers guided by a drummer and steersperson race 500m heats on Saturday June 20, with the top teams advancing to 100m, 200m, and 500m […]
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Gloucester Night Market
FeaturedGloucester · Earl Armstrong Arena 2020 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA lively Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly (May-October). Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Jessi Cruickshank DJ’s: Evening Club – A Dance Party
Centretown · The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCanadian television personality Jessi Cruickshank trades the mic for the decks and brings her DJ dance party Evening Club to Ottawa's Bronson Centre with special guest DJ Xav Trudeau. Promoted by MODO-LIVE, this is a full-energy 19+ dance party featuring nostalgic hits and high-energy dance floor programming rather than a traditional comedy performance. Advance tickets […]
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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 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. the ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience As night falls, the trees of […]
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 20-21, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families, beginners, or anyone introducing a […]
