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Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens, this exhibition explores how animals, plants and minerals use colour to communicate, attract mates, and survive. Museum admission […]
CA$17
Ottawa's award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city's haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the Bytown Museum, and Ottawa's most infamous haunted high school. The 75-minute tour departs from the ticket office at 46 1/2 Sparks Street, steps from Parliament Hill, and runs in all weather […]
CA$24.99
Wonder World is an interactive family experience at the Canadian Museum of History built for curious kids and the grown ups exploring with them. It features Kids Celebrate! from the Canadian Children's Museum along with creative art activities. The exhibit runs through November 29, so it is still open during this week. It suits families […] 
Get lost in a 3-acre corn maze, ride a wagon through the woods, and meet farm animals at The Log Farm's fall season. The farm also has a kids' barn with imaginative play spaces and a sensory corn table, three hay play structures, a walking trail, a pumpkin patch, and tours of the original 1854 […]
CA$1 – CA$15.46
FrightFest at Saunders Farm is a nighttime Halloween festival with seven immersive haunted attractions, scare zones and live shows. Guests can explore spine-tingling scare zones and enjoy thrills beyond the haunts, along with Saunders Cider and farm-fresh bites. Tickets are sold online through the Saunders Farm ticketing site. The festival runs through October 31, so […] 
PumpkinFest at Saunders Farm is a daytime harvest celebration with Ottawa-grown pumpkins, hedge mazes and family fall fun. Guests can pick pumpkins, wander the hedge mazes, ride a hayride and see just-spooky-enough daytime haunts. Live shows, jumbo jumpers and farm-fresh treats round out the visit, and tickets are sold online through Saunders Farm. The event […] 
FrightFest at Saunders Farm is a nighttime Halloween festival with seven immersive haunted attractions and scare zones. Spine-tingling scare zones, live shows and extra thrills beyond the haunts are all part of the night. Saunders Cider and farm-fresh bites are available on site, and tickets are sold online through Saunders Farm. The season ends on […] 
Ottawa's long-running Halloween tradition returns to Saunders Farm with hayrides, hedge mazes and haunted attractions. Attractions include Circus Macabre, Barn of Terror, the Haunted Hayride, The Coven Walk and The Cemetery, plus ziplines, escape rooms, the Witch Mountain Slide and a pumpkin patch. …
From $ plus fees25
Jaymes White brings his sold-out Victorian séance home to Ottawa inside a historic ward rarely open to the public. Since 2015 the séance has drawn more than 25,000 participants, and it is billed as a soul-shaking psychological experience. Tickets are sold through the organizer's website and are expected to sell out quickly. The experience is […] 
The Elmvale Ward Seance is an authentic Victorian seance held inside a historic Ottawa ward that is rarely open to the public. Host Jaymes White has run sold-out seances since 2015, with more than 25,000 participants over a decade. Tickets are sold through the Jaymes White website and are known to sell out fast. The […] 
A one-person drama follows telecom magnate Ted Rogers and his son's battle for control of the family business. Adapted by Michael Healey, it also follows Matthew Boswell's efforts to block a Shaw Communications acquisition. The Globe and Mail called it a dizzying one-man showcase. Performances are Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 […] 
Poppy Drop projects thousands of poppies, each representing a fallen Canadian veteran, onto the Senate of Canada Building every evening. The projection runs nightly from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern time. Its final night is Remembrance Day, November 11. It is a quiet, reflective way to mark Veterans' Week in the heart of downtown. […] |
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Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the NAC Orchestra bring Stravinsky to life in two one-act ballets at Southam Hall. The program pairs Alexei Ratmansky's The Fairy's Kiss with a newly commissioned Firebird by Houston Thomas. The performance runs about 1 hour 55 minutes with intermission, and tickets range from $33 to $115. A free pre-show […]
CA$33 – CA$115
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Evil Dead: The Musical is a horror comedy where five college students unleash demons at a cabin, all set to wild musical numbers. The show includes a Splatter Zone in the first five rows, where audience members get covered in fake blood. Tickets range from $30.99 to $60.99, with free parking and wheelchair access at […]
CA$30.99 – CA$60.99
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet performs Stravinsky Stories at the NAC, two one-act ballets set to Stravinsky with the NAC Orchestra. The program pairs The Fairy's Kiss by Alexei Ratmansky with a newly commissioned Firebird by Houston Thomas. Remaining shows are Friday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 PM, running about 1 hour 55 minutes […]
CA$33 – CA$115
The Log Farm invites families to come out to the farm in costume for a Halloween party with non-scary wagon rides. The wagon rides are designed to be gentle rather than frightening, making it a soft Halloween outing. Tickets are listed at $13.77 plus fees. The party runs from October 29 to November 1 at […]
$ plus fees13.77
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Toddlers' Halloween Hunt invites little ones in costume to find hidden Halloween surprises inside the Diefenbunker's underground bunker. The 100,000-square-foot bunker is decorated for the occasion, with treats, crafts, themed activities and photo opportunities. The hunt runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday at the museum on Carp Road. It […]
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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 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 […]
From $29
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Nature Nocturne turns the Canadian Museum of Nature into an after-hours party with a Black and White Ball theme. Expect themed activities, multiple dance floors, games and colourful photo spots […]
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The Embassy of Mexico presents its first traditional Day of the Dead altar at the NAC with an evening of culture and remembrance. The evening includes a guided tour of […]
Free
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Toronto cover band Dwayne Gretzky brings its annual Halloween show to Ottawa for the first time at History Ottawa. Fans can expect a full setlist of Dwayne classics plus a […]
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Dwayne Gretzky plays a Halloween show at History Ottawa on Rideau Street on Friday night. The show starts at 7 PM at the downtown venue. The venue is listed as […]
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Two-time Latin Grammy nominated Afro-Andean Funk brings its Todo Migra Tour to the NAC's Babs Asper Theatre. Led by Peruvian vocalist Araceli Poma and bassist Matt Geraghty, the band blends […]
From $34
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Comedian Philippe Bond brings Rebondir, his fourth one-man show full of new stories and reflections, to Shenkman Arts Centre. The show takes its theme from the idea that whatever doesn't […]
CA$48.75
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Ballet Mexicain de Montreal stages The Cabaret of Death, a free Día de Muertos cabaret show on the NAC's Fourth Stage. The multidisciplinary show fuses dance, live music, poetry, drag, […]
Free
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Nature Nocturne's Black and White Ball turns the Canadian Museum of Nature into an adults-only Halloween night of elegance and contrast. The evening is part of the museum's after-hours series […]
About $42
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Canada's largest Day of the Dead celebration marks its 10th anniversary in the ByWard Market with music, art and Mexican food. Highlights include folk dancing, an artisan market, food tasting workshops, a procession with large characters and an Altar Exhibition of ofrendas. The festival is free to attend. It is a family-friendly event that welcomes […]
Free
Latin Sparks Festival presents Noche de Muertos, an elevated Latin Halloween party at the Ottawa Art Gallery inspired by Día de los Muertos. Expect a Latin DJ and dancing, live performances, cocktails and a Mexican trick-or-treat snack bar. Día de los Muertos face painting is included with admission, and tickets are sold through Tickit. Guests […] 
À poils is an immersive French-language family show from France where furry stage techs invite kids to help build a concert. Three burly stage technicians recruit the audience before revealing gentle, colourful creatures and a lively concert space. Shows are at 11 AM and 3 PM in the Azrieli Studio, running about 40 minutes, with […]
CA$15
Canada's largest Day of the Dead Festival marks its 10th anniversary in the ByWard Market with music, art and Mexican food. Highlights include live music, folk dancing, an artisan market, food tasting workshops, a procession with large characters and an altar exhibition. The festival starts at noon and is free to attend. It is a […]
Free
Escape Manor's 8th annual Haunted Manor Halloween Party fills a fully decorated Manor Lounge with games, dancing and a video DJ. A costume contest awards $1000 in prizes for best solo, couple and group costumes, and a free photo booth is on site. Tickets are $6.66, and guests with an escape room, darts or dinner […]
CA$6.66
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Weekly, outdoor producer-only market with 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more, all within 100 km of Ottawa. Live market music […]
Free entry
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Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, […]
Free to enter
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Rideau HALLoween: Under the Big Top brings a circus theme to Rideau Hall for free family trick-or-treating on Halloween morning. Halloween activities run from 10 a.m. to noon in the […]
Free
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The Irish Descendants perform a tribute to Stan Rogers at the NAC, celebrating one of Canada's most enduring songwriters. The show features Rowan Sherlock, Jeff Kinsman, Madeline Carter and Con […]
From $45
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The Irish Descendants perform a tribute to Stan Rogers at the NAC, celebrating one of Canada's most enduring songwriters. The show features Rowan Sherlock, Jeff Kinsman, Madeline Carter and Con […]
From $45
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Halloween Disco Night takes over The Prescott with six hours of nonstop music from three DJs and a costume-ready dance floor. DJ Denys, DJ Evgeny Fiesta and DJ Lopaev cover […]
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Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas leads a Latin American Heritage Month celebration on the NAC's Fourth Stage. He is joined by vocalists Samantha Christ François of Haiti, Claudia Salguero of […]
CA$35
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The 15FirstDates Halloween Singles Party at Speakeasy Ottawa offers a night of drinks, conversation, connections and dancing. Costumes are encouraged but optional. The party starts at 10:30 PM at 55 […]
Free – CA$25
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Rock band The Wrecks headline a Sunday night show at the Bronson Centre with Worry Club and Kid Sistr on the bill. The lineup brings three indie rock acts to […] |
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Les lundis des tout-petits is a free French story time with Luana for little ones at the National Arts Centre. The session is listed under the NAC's free Francophone workshop […]
Free
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SoulRhythms is a free Afro-Caribbean dance class at the NAC that travels through the rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean. The Cultural Arts Studio leads an energizing 45-minute group class blending traditional and modern folklore-based movement, facilitated by Suzan Richards. The class starts at 7 PM in Peter A. Herrndorf Place, and no tickets are […]
Free
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Toddler Tuesdays is a free morning of singing, dancing, games and story time at the NAC for kids aged 18 months to 5 years. Instructor Jesse Kahat leads a fully […]
Free
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A two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with […]
Free
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Ukrainian singer and bandura virtuoso Maryna Krut brings her folk-meets-modern sound to Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans. The bandura is a Ukrainian string instrument that looks like a cross between […] |
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John Storgårds leads his first program as NAC Orchestra Music Director with Beethoven, Dvořák and Élisabeth Pion's debut. Honens competition winner Élisabeth Pion plays Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, alongside Dvořák's Symphony No. 3, Ives and Jean Coulthard. Concerts start at 8 PM on Wednesday and Thursday and run about two hours with an intermission. […]
From $33
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Shenkman Arts Centre marks Remembrance Day with an intimate afternoon concert of 1930s to 1950s big band music. The 16-piece Grey Jazz Big Band, formed three decades ago at the […] 
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Craft your own dreamcatcher with Bougie Birch at the NAC, guided by Indigenous artist and educator Ashley Clark. The hands-on session explores Indigenous artistry and the resilience of Indigenous communities, […]
CA$45
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Paolo Fresu brings Improvvisi, a jazz concert, to the National Arts Centre on Wednesday evening. The show is listed under the NAC's Popular Music and Variety jazz programming. It starts […] |
11 events,
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Outstanding in their Fields is Ottawa's only Canadian wine Taste and Buy event, with wines from BC, Nova Scotia and every Ontario region. Guests get a tasting glass and shopping bag, chat with winemakers and can now buy bottles on the spot or order delivery. One ticket covers the full tasting experience with no tokens […] 
Alice Ronfard revisits Aeschylus's L'Orestie at the NAC, an epic three-part tragedy about justice with about thirty performers. The trilogy follows Agamemnon, Clytemnestra and Orestes through revenge to a trial under Athena, with a large chorus and three live musicians. Shows run Thursday and Friday at 7 PM and Saturday at 3 PM, lasting about […]
CA$33 – CA$67
The Diefenbunker marks Veterans' Week by inviting visitors to explore Cold War stories and learn why we remember. The museum was an active military base for 32 years throughout the Cold War. The museum will be open on Remembrance Day, November 11. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Saskatchewan songwriter Zachary Lucky brings his warm baritone and folk, country and roots storytelling to the NAC Fourth Stage. The grandson of country pioneer Smilin' Johnnie Lucky, he has drawn […]
CA$20
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The Orléans Cork and Fork Festival is a cozy, upscale celebration of local food, wine and craft beverages with live music. Expect wine tastings, local craft spirits, gourmet food and chef-led cooking demos, plus add-ons like a culinary challenge and workshops. Choose from three sessions across Friday and Saturday, and use code AFTERNOONUNCORKED for 50% […] 
The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival returns for OCan26, screening a lineup of Canadian films at the ByTowne Cinema and Mayfair Theatre. Opening night is Friday at 7 PM at the ByTowne, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at the Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street, and a Saturday 9 PM screening at the ByTowne. Single tickets are […]
CA$12.50 – CA$75
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Chicago comedian Matteo Lane brings his We Gotta Catch Up Tour and new material to the NAC's Southam Hall. Named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch, he blends stand-up […]
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The Ottawa 67's host the Windsor Spitfires in OHL junior hockey action at The Arena at TD Place on Friday night. Puck drop is listed for 7 PM at Lansdowne. […]
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Canadian singer-songwriter Ben Dunnill brings his gravel-and-silk voice and old-school soul to the NAC Fourth Stage. Known for jazz reinventions of hits like Many Men and Gangsta's Paradise, he also […]
CA$20
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The Manotick Artisan Fair brings local makers together for a weekend of handmade shopping at St. Mark High School. The fair runs Saturday from 10 AM and wraps up Sunday at 5 PM, so Sunday is the last chance to browse. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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The annual Metcalfe Farmers' Christmas Market brings more than 80 local producers and artisans together for early holiday shopping. Vendors set up both indoors and outdoors across two locations, Parkway […]
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Homenaje a la Canción Criolla celebrates Peruvian music and culture with an evening of criollo song at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre. The event is listed on the Ottawa Festival Network […]
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Streetheart celebrates 50 years of Canadian rock at Hard Rock Live Ottawa, joined by fellow Canadian rockers Harlequin and Helix. Expect an evening of iconic songs from one of Canada's […]
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The Ottawa Senators host the Utah Mammoth in NHL regular season action at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night. Puck drop is listed for 7 PM. Resale tickets were listed […]
From $59
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Roch Voisine pays tribute to Gordon Lightfoot in The Lightfoot Sessions, an intimate acoustic concert at the NAC's Southam Hall. Expect Lightfoot classics like Sundown and If You Could Read […]
From $56
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The RCMP Annual Veterans' Week Memorial Service honours RCMP members who dedicated their lives to protecting communities across Canada. The ceremony is organized by the RCMP Veterans Ottawa Division with […]
Free
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A commemorative ceremony at Beechwood honours soldiers who fell in battle and celebrates the lasting friendship between Canada and France. The ceremony takes place at the Amicitia France Canada Monument […]
Free
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The Lakeside Players Ottawa stage Ben Crocker's fresh twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre. The Sunday matinee runs about three hours. Doors open […]
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NAC Orchestra string players and Music Director John Storgårds, on violin, play an intimate Sunday concert at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. The program spans three centuries, from Purcell's Chacony to Stravinsky's […]
From $39
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JUNO-winning East Coast trio The East Pointers bring their dancefloor-shaking blend of folk, pop and dance music to the NAC. The show follows their newest album Schoonertown, a homecoming record […]
From $41
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Original Queensrÿche voice Geoff Tate performs Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety for The Final Chapter tour at Algonquin Commons Theatre. The concept album show is billed as an evening of […] |
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Mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska and guitarist Sean Shibe trace the many lives of Orlando in a genre-defying Chamberfest concert. Songs by Dowland, Schubert, Pauline Viardot, Thomas Adès, Laurie Anderson and Bob […]
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The Ottawa Senators host the Washington Capitals in NHL regular season action at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday night. Puck drop is listed for 7 PM. Resale tickets were listed […]
From $39
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Canadian songwriter Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen share songs and stories of the road in concert at the National Arts Centre. Special guest Pat Moore joins the evening of blues, […] |
10 events,
A Stratford Festival comedy-drama where 1609 scholars translating the Bible for King James collide with modern-day theatre makers. Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman's witty script explores clashing egos, family, faith and male loneliness, directed by Nina Lee Aquino. This week's shows include a Wednesday preview, Thursday opening night and Saturday matinee, running about 2 hours 45 minutes with […]
From $33
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Canada's National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial honours those who served in war, conflict and peace. Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, it includes a 21-gun salute, […]
Free
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Beechwood Cemetery's National Military Cemetery holds its annual Remembrance Day service, a quieter alternative to the downtown ceremony. The service includes vigils, poetry, a children's choir and two minutes of […]
Free
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Nature after 5 offers free Thursday evening admission to the Canadian Museum of Nature, with dinosaur fossils, Arctic ecosystems and more. Visitors can explore galleries featuring Canadian wildlife, minerals and […]
Free
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Sketchy Thursdays invites you into the Ottawa Art Gallery studio to learn new drawing and art techniques in a relaxed evening session. The program changes often and has featured surprise […]
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Whose Line Is It Anyway star Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci bring their improv-under-hypnosis hit HYPROV to the NAC. Twenty audience volunteers are hypnotized on stage, and the most […]
From $34
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Canadian jazz artist Gentiane MG plays a Thursday night concert at the National Arts Centre. The show is part of the NAC's Popular Music and Variety jazz programming. It starts […]
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That's Rich! Comedy at Pour Boy is a weekly pay what you can stand up night featuring local comics from seasoned pros to first timers. A new lineup takes the […]
Pay what you can
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The European Union Film Festival returns to Ottawa with independent cinema from across Europe at the Ottawa Art Gallery's Alma Duncan Salon. Opening weekend screens an Irish film on Friday at 6 PM and a French film on Saturday at 6 PM. Presented by the Canadian Film Institute since 1984, the festival also streams online […] 
Homes for the Holidays is a three day tour of Ottawa area homes dressed in seasonal decor by local designers and florists, raising funds for Hospice Care Ottawa. A Pop-Up Shop at Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, features more than 15 vendors. A Sip and Shop Social runs Friday from […] 
Vancouver's Out Innerspace stages Rhino, a surreal Lynchian dance work where a skeleton, rhino and matador fight to stay relevant. Seven performers move through a tragicomic dreamscape shaped by cinematic lighting and percussive physicality. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, running about 75 minutes with no intermission, plus a post-show artist chat on […]
CA$33 – CA$69
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The Gipsy Kings bring their signature blend of flamenco, Latin and Cuban rhythms, reggae and jazz guitar to Hard Rock Live Ottawa. The tour is billed as Gipsy Kings featuring […]
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Paint watercolour poppies in a reflective remembrance workshop led by Ottawa School of Art instructor Yulia Lisitsyna at Wallack's on Bank Street. You will learn watercolour glazing and layered washes […]
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Country provocateur Wheeler Walker Jr. brings Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour to HISTORY in downtown Ottawa. Special guest Channing Wilson joins the bill. The show is listed from 7 PM […]
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Los Angeles blues-rock trio The Record Company celebrates 10 years of Give It Back To You with a Friday night show at the Bronson Centre. The band was formed in […]
From $45
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Foutue fin de semaine is a fast paced French language comedy about two strangers forced to share a dream Caribbean getaway after a booking mix-up. The play is presented at […]
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Francophone singer-songwriter Kelly Bado brings her pop and soul sound to the National Arts Centre on Friday night. The concert is part of the NAC's Popular Music and Variety series. […]
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Ladies Night at The Show Ottawa offers free admission and a welcome gift for ladies who arrive before 11 PM at this ByWard Market club. The night is a recurring […]
Free for ladies before PM11
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Shop more than 275 local vendors and artisans inside the lush, plant filled greenhouses at Robert Plante for a festive holiday market. Expect handmade gifts, seasonal decor, specialty foods and unique holiday finds. The tropical greenhouse setting creates a cozy browsing atmosphere. It is a strong early start to Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses. […]
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Ottawa hosts the 2026 Northern Super League Final, a winner take all women's pro soccer championship for the Diana B. Matheson Cup at TD Place. The top two NSL clubs […]
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Harvest Harmonies pairs soulful live music from Rebecca Noelle and her band with a specially curated autumn inspired dinner at Marshes Golf Club. The evening is presented in partnership with […]
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Learn to pull your first espresso shot and steam silky milk in a hands-on 1.5 hour home barista workshop for complete beginners. The class covers espresso machine basics, milk steaming, […]
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Learn basic woodworking skills while building your own keepsake box in this three hour Saturday workshop at the Ottawa Tool Library. The class is hands-on from start to finish, so […]
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November Repair Café is a free community drop-in at the University of Ottawa where volunteers help fix broken household items. The session runs Saturday morning starting at 10 AM at […]
Free
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A March Family Christmas is a Little Women-inspired holiday fundraiser for Ottawa School of Theatre at Shenkman Arts Centre. Drop in for Marmee's Food Drive, Meg's Bake Sale, Jo's Card […]
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Singer-songwriter Matt Hansen brings The Orchid Tour to the Bronson Centre on Saturday night. The Ottawa stop sits between tour dates in Montreal and Toronto. The show starts at 7 […]
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Comedian Jordan Angus brings his headlining stand up set to Domaine Perrault winery, fresh off a sold out show at the Port Theatre. The evening runs about two and a […]
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Amsterdam comedian Rogier Bak returns to Ottawa with Bak To The Future, a new hour of high energy stand up tackling big questions about modern life. Bak has toured Europe, […]
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Celebrated American author Joyce Carol Oates takes the NAC stage for an evening with the writer behind them, Blonde and We Were the Mulvaneys. Oates is a National Book Award […]
From $45
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Canadian pop-rock favourites Barenaked Ladies play Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, their first Ottawa show since 2022. The Scarborough-formed band is known for its witty alt-pop rock catalogue. The […]
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Asian Club Night brings an Asian nightlife inspired party to HuBar in the ByWard Market with DJs spinning K-Pop, EDM, hip-hop, R&B, Top 40 and club anthems. Organizers bill it […] |
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SONDER is an interactive video art exhibition by Ottawa artist Rich Loen, premiering at Salon Des Bananes on Carling Avenue. The work explores the idea of sonder, the realization that every person you pass has a life as vivid and complex as your own. The exhibition runs from November 16 to December 4. Event details […]
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SoulRhythms is a free Monday evening dance workshop at the National Arts Centre, open to anyone who wants to move. The session is part of the NAC's free activities program […]
Free
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12 events,
Trees of Hope fills the halls of the Fairmont Château Laurier with beautifully decorated Christmas trees to kick off the holiday season for a good cause. Visitors can tour the trees in person or virtually and vote for their favourite. Proceeds support the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The display runs from November 17 into […] 
Warren Miller's 77th ski and snowboard film, Days Off, screens at the ByTowne Cinema to kick off winter. Host Katie Burrell follows top athletes on their days off, with no agenda and plenty of big mountain footage. Screenings are listed at 7 PM with tickets at $20. Event details can change, so verify with the […]
CA$20
The Ottawa Jazz Orchestra marks John Coltrane's centennial with three nights of big band tribute on the NAC Fourth Stage. The 19 musician program features Africa/Brass and a full big band reimagining of A Love Supreme. Shows run about two hours with an intermission, and tickets are $45 through Ticketmaster as final sale. Event details […]
CA$45
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The NAC Orchestra performs Steve Hackman's Brahms X Radiohead, a symphonic fusion of OK Computer and Brahms's First Symphony. The piece features full orchestra and three solo vocalists, with conductor […]
From $33
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13 events,
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eSAX brings hundreds of Ottawa entrepreneurs, small business owners and community leaders together for an evening tradeshow and networking event at Lansdowne. Expect exhibitor booths, facilitated networking and live jazz […]
From $39
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Rising stars of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio perform beloved arias and ensembles by Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and more at the NAC. The program includes favourites from La traviata, […]
From $33
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11 events,
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Monthly small business trade show and networking event. 30+ local vendors in a trade-show-style setup. Open to entrepreneurs and business owners. Food provided. Hosted by comedian Matthew Champ. Event details […]
CA$12.5
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13 events,
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Drag icons BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring their festive holiday spectacular to Hard Rock Live Ottawa. The show blends comedy, storytelling, music, dance and over the top costumes. It is […]
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Studio Space Ottawa takes over Brigid's Well Pub for a night of paint-filled darts and hands-on art with resident artists. Activities include pottery, live model drawing, printmaking and collage. Tickets […]
CA$30
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Dominican-born, Quebec-raised singer-songwriter Maritza performs ¿Quién eres?, a musical journey about resilience sung in Spanish and French. Expect folk, soul, indie and Latin influences with string-led organic arrangements. Tickets are […]
CA$28
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Drunken Cinema screens Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle at the ByTowne for a late night of rowdy, interactive movie watching. The film follows the three Angels as they chase a high-octane […]
CA$20
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Magic of Lights is a two kilometre drive-through trail of sparkling LED holiday displays you enjoy from the warmth of your car. It opens November 21 and runs into early January. The drive-through format makes it an easy outing for families with young kids. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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The Original Burlesque Bingo turns bingo night into a playful striptease game show where performers take it off as you play. Frisque Femme Productions hosts the show at Hard Rock […]
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Sip whisky inside a decommissioned Cold War fallout shelter at the Diefenbunker's festive 1950s themed fundraiser. Guests enjoy whisky tastings, themed cocktails, treats and a silent auction in the underground […]
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Canadian pianist Chloé Dumoulin performs Metamorphoses, a solo recital about musical transformation, in the Master Piano Recital Series. The series, directed by Roland Graham, spotlights accomplished and emerging pianists. Tickets […]
CA$45
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Twenty-five musicians of the FILMharmonique Orchestra perform newly arranged music from the hit indie game UNDERTALE, synced with gameplay on a big screen. The concert travels through the Ruins, Snowdin, […]
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Sámi joiker Hildá Länsman and Finnish producer Tuomas Norvio fuse ancient luohti singing with modern electronic soundscapes on the NAC Fourth Stage. Their improvised live sets move between the tundra […]
CA$20
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The 8th annual HoliYay Craft Market fills the NAC's Atrium O'Brien with handmade goods from local artists, makers and creators. It is a festive one-day chance to shop unique holiday […]
Free
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The Ottawa Chamber Orchestra opens its 2026 to 2027 season with Echoes of Old Europe, a Sunday afternoon concert at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. Founded in 1992, the OCO is a […]
CA$25
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The Ottawa Senators host the Calgary Flames in an all-Canadian NHL matchup at Canadian Tire Centre. It is Calgary's only visit to Ottawa this season. Puck drop is set for […] |
11 events,
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Make your own beaded earrings in a hands-on workshop led by artist Stephanie Peltier, presented by NAC Indigenous Theatre. The session is part of the NAC's Indigenous arts workshop series. […]
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Learn to boil, crack and cook lobster like a pro in School of Fish's hands-on Lobster 101 class on Bank Street. The two hour evening session covers everything you need […]
CA$192
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11 events,
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Writer Derek McCormack and artist Micah Lexier sit down for a free talk on art, text and creative collaboration at the NAC. The evening is presented by the Ottawa Public […]
Free
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Folk and chamber duo sheila&lucile welcome the season with When Winter Comes, a cozy concert at the National Arts Centre. Harpist Sharlene Wallace joins as special guest. The show starts at 7:30 PM as part of the NAC's community programming. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens dance Fernand Nault's beloved Nutcracker with live music from the NAC Orchestra, a holiday tradition since 1964. Follow Clara and her Prince to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets with dazzling sets and costumes. The show runs about two hours with intermission, with tickets from $33 to $139. […]
CA$33 – CA$139
More than 100 exhibitors fill the Canadian Museum of History for its annual Christmas Market across the river in Gatineau. Shop Christmas decorations, woodcraft, glass, artisanal spirits, handcrafted jewelry, fashion accessories and festive treats. Admission is free. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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The Comeback is a funny, heartfelt play about a Métis writer and his settler wife whose surprise pregnancy brings their families and old tensions together. Written by real-life couple Trish Cooper and Sam Vint, it is a co-production with Edmonton's Citadel Theatre. Previews start November 26, opening night is November 27, and the November 28 […]
CA$33 – CA$72
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Atikamekw singer-songwriter Laura Niquay performs Nir Wactenama at the NAC as part of the Sicard Artist Series. Her music is listed as Indigenous folk. The concert starts at 8 PM. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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Alight at Night lights up a 19th-century village with more than a million lights for an all-ages holiday outing. Visitors can enjoy activity stations, visit St. Nicolas and catch a sound and light show. It runs from November 27 into early January. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
16 events,
Vintage Village of Lights turns a 1920s and 30s heritage village into a postcard-perfect holiday scene. Stroll festive vignettes and light displays through the historic buildings. The first weekend runs November 28 to 30. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
The Parkdale Holiday Market returns as a seasonal stop for winter decorations and holiday tree shopping. Browse festive finds and pick out seasonal décor for home. It runs from November 28 to December 23. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Canadian rock legends April Wine celebrate more than five decades of hits at Hard Rock Live Ottawa. Andy Curran joins the bill. The show starts at 7 PM. Event details […]
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Folk storyteller Lennie Gallant and his band bring The Innkeeper's Christmas, a show of original holiday songs, stories and on-screen visuals, to the NAC. Gallant is the 2026 Canadian Folk […]
CA$56
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