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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)

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 […]

CA$24.99

Akoustik

Akoustik is a free summer concert series presented by the Vanier BIA at St. Charles Market, featuring a different folk, soul, indie, or acoustic artist each week. Evenings run from […]

Free

Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market

The Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market sets up at Head Street Square with local vendors, handmade goods, and seasonal treats. Admission is free and the market runs monthly through […]

Free

Ottawa Miniature Gallery

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The Ottawa Miniature Gallery brings a mobile showcase of small scale art to the NAC's Atrium O'Brien for a Pride themed exhibition. The show features miniature works created by 2SLGBTQIA+ […]

Ottawa GreekFest

Ottawa GreekFest celebrates over 50 years of Greek hospitality with souvlaki, gyro, lamb on a spit and live Greek music. The free admission festival features traditional Greek dancing, the Zorba […]

Free

Geek Hoard Haul

Geek Hoard Haul packs more than 100 vendors selling comics, video games, trading cards, Pokemon and toys into the Sensplex in Kanata. The one day market includes a cosplay contest, games, activities and special guest appearances for fans of all ages. It runs from 10 AM to 5 PM on August 15, with free entry […]

Free

Bistrofest 2026

Bistrofest brings free local live music to the patio of the Hog's Back Grill & Bistro overlooking Hog's Back Park. The August 15 show features Baby Richman as part of […]

Free

Live from the Booth

Live from the Booth turns Sparks Street into a free outdoor DJ party every Saturday night through the summer. The weekly series showcases Ottawa's electronic music scene with local DJs […]

Free

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa hosts free live music every Friday and Saturday night, with high energy rock bands and soulful acoustic sets taking the stage. Shows run from 9:30 PM to 11 PM inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Gloucester, with performances on both August 15 and August 21 this week. Guests can […]

Free