• Parliament Pilates

    Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill Area Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Free outdoor mat Pilates sessions return to Parliament Hill this summer, offering a welcoming fitness class against one of Canada's most iconic backdrops. Classes are designed to be accessible to […]

    Free
  • Toddler Tuesdays – NAC

    Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Free weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.

  • Comedy in Kanata

    1 Ron Maslin Way, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A7 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Kanata's homegrown stand-up comedy show celebrates five years of local laughs with headliner Bobby Knauff performing at the Ron Maslin Playhouse. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show runs […]

  • Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin & Stravinsky’s The Firebird

    NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Conductor 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 […]

  • Canadian Track & Field Championships Presented by Bell

    2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 8N4 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Canada'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 […]

  • Ottawa Jazz Festival

    1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The 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 […]

    Free - Ticketed
  • Metcalfe Plaza

    Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Metcalfe Plaza is downtown Ottawa's summer hangout, transformed by the Downtown BIA into a hub of live music, art and culture. The plaza hosts live performances, DJ sets, fitness classes, […]

  • Ottawa Fringe Festival

    2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    CA$5 – CA$14
  • Growth Hack Ottawa Business Networking

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

    Ottawa'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 […]

  • Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

    Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa, ON K1V Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    North 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 […]

    Free (spectators)