Wild Colour
2026-05-15 09:30 - 2027-01-10 16:00 UTC | Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 is required and can be purchased online for a 10% discount; the museum is open Monday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is suitable for all ages, especially curious families, and runs until January 10, 2027. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Intertwined - A concurrent exhibition
2026-06-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 21:00 | Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2, 2026, bringing together artists to explore humanity’s increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their works. The show features multiple artists working across a range of disciplines and takes up space across the OAG’s five-floor programming venue at 10 Daly Avenue. Admission is free and no booking is required to attend during regular gallery hours. The OAG’s exhibition program is one of the most active free arts destinations in Ottawa, presenting more than 20 exhibitions and 90 artists annually. This is a strong drop-in option for anyone looking for a free, quiet, and meaningful cultural experience during the first week of June.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
2026-06-08 20:00 - 2026-11-27 21:15 | 46 1/2 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 with a maximum of 16 guests per guide. Adults pay $32.99 and youth 14 and under pay $24.99; a $5 Monday through Wednesday discount applies making weeknights the best value. Tours are suitable for all ages, dog-friendly, and one of the most consistently reviewed visitor experiences in the city. Booking in advance is recommended as popular summer evening slots sell out.
Are Tickets Refundable?
Change of plans? No problem. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If something comes up, please contact official website as soon as possible so the spot could be offered to another guest.
Is This Tour Accessible?
This tour makes use of sidewalks, street crossings and other city infrastructure. While most areas are fully accessible, occasionally they run into construction or other unpredictable situations where the route needs to be altered. For that reason, it is recommended that this tour be considered accessible with assistance.
What’s Included in the Ticket Price?
The price you see is your final cost before taxes. It includes a service fee that covers secure payment processing, platform maintenance, and your full booking experience. Nothing added at checkout.
Is This Tour Dog-Friendly?
Yes, except from January to March. It is advised to keep your dog on a leash throughout and be mindful of other guests. Their dog-friendly tours in Ottawa are: The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa, Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate, Tales From the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery, and Hidden Ottawa.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Ottawa Jazz Festival
2026-06-18 12:00 - 2026-06-28 00:00 | 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 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, BADBADNOTGOOD, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, and dozens more. Outdoor stages at Confederation Park are free to access each evening while ticketed performances at the NAC’s Fourth Stage and Azrieli Studio require advance purchase. Festival hours run from noon to midnight daily except for Monday June 22 and Tuesday June 23 when there is no programming. Late-night jamming continues each night at Grill 41 in the Lord Elgin Hotel as part of the Late Night Jamming Series. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Ottawa Fringe Festival
2026-06-18 17:00 - 2026-06-28 23:00 | 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 Pin ($5 or $15 for a legacy lifetime pin) is required for all audience members, and individual show tickets are $14 each, with 100% going directly to the artists. Performances run daily Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM, and on weekends from 1:00 PM; venues span Arts Court and multiple surrounding Ottawa locations. This is Ottawa’s largest theatre festival and one of the most accessible and affordable ways to experience live performance in the city. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Jessi Cruickshank DJ's: Evening Club - A Dance Party
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Centretown · The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Canadian 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 start at $40.21 through Ticketweb.ca; doors open at 6:00 PM and valid 19+ ID is required for entry. The Bronson Centre is a well-known midsize music and performance venue in Centretown with easy access via OC Transpo and street parking on surrounding roads. This is a late-night adult event for anyone looking for a fun and nostalgic dance night in Ottawa. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
