Events
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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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Satellite Birdhouse Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Ottawa folk-rock duo Satellite Birdhouse, a 2026 Capital Music Awards Group of the Year nominee, performs a free 40-minute outdoor lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concert series. Stacy DuBois and Troy Huizinga bring story-driven, harmonically rich songs inspired by Joni Mitchell and the Indigo Girls to one of Ottawa's […]
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Free Thursday Evening Admission
FeaturedExplore four floors of world-class natural history at the Canadian Museum of Nature for free during Thursday evening hours, including the new Wild Colour special exhibition running through January 10, 2027. Wild Colour dives into the role of colour in nature through 200 specimens, audio stories, and colour-saturated gallery zones. The museum is at 240 […]
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Ottawa Jail Paranormal Investigation
Step inside one of Ontario's most haunted buildings for a 3.5-hour ghost hunting experience at the historic Carleton County Jail, built in 1833 and the site of executions, suicides, and murders over nearly 170 years. Participants receive a full briefing on the jail's haunted history and paranormal investigation equipment before venturing inside in the dark […]
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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 […]
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Qillaniq
Qillaniq is billed as the world's largest exhibition of contemporary Indigenous circumpolar Arctic art. The show highlights work from artists across the Arctic region with a focus on shimmering light […]
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Illscarlett: Celebrating 20 Years of EPdemic
Illscarlett marks the 20th anniversary of their debut album EPdemic with a hometown concert at the Bronson Centre, supported by Zoo Legacy and The Divetones in an all-ages licensed show presented by Spectrasonic and Live 88.5. The Ottawa ska-rock band built their reputation in the mid-2000s with EPdemic and this anniversary show is a celebration […]
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Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp
Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson blends stand-up comedy and live music into a summer camp-themed show at Southam Hall that promises nostalgia, laughs, and live band energy all in one night. With over 10 million social media followers and praised by WIRED as the funniest person on the internet, Johnson performs Friday at 7 PM […]
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Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience 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 […]
