Downtown Ottawa
Events
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Elgin Street Market
211-A Waverley Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0V7 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's only Centretown farmers' market returns every Sunday at Boushey Square with fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan crafts from local vendors. Shoppers can browse dozens of stalls […]
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Light at Night Kayaking
Paddle downtown Ottawa's Rideau Canal at dusk in a glowing LED kayak for one of the city's most romantic and visually stunning evening experiences. The 2.5-hour, 5.5-kilometre guided tour launches from Patterson Creek, winding past Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, and the Rideau Canal Locks as the city skyline lights up around you. All experience […]
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Ottawa Jazz Festival
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival closes its final week at Confederation Park with headline acts including St. Vincent with the NAC Orchestra on June 27 and a closing day lineup on June 28 featuring Ibrahim Maalouf, Alanna Sterling, and Steve Berndt. This year the festival introduced a redesigned musical campus, a new Confederation Park stage, […]
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's biggest theatre festival wraps its 29th edition with 62 productions across 10 downtown venues through June 28, covering stand-up comedy, gothic horror, dance, musical theatre, immersive magic, and bilingual […]
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Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
A free, family-friendly drop-in fitness session led by Indigenous instructor Amanda Fox that incorporates Powwow-style movement and dance into an accessible workout format open to all ages and fitness levels. The session takes place in the Peter A. Herrndorf Place at the National Arts Centre, one of Ottawa's most prominent cultural venues on Elgin Street. […]
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Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFlávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho bring a vibrant blend of Brazilian choro, samba, and forró to the NAC's Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. Tio Chorinho, Canada's first choro ensemble and 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award winners, join Flávia's soulful vocals and dance-forward stage presence for a high energy evening. Admission is […]
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LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival
3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLOL Ottawa Comedy Festival brings three nights of stand up comedy to venues across the city, featuring some of the funniest voices in Canada and beyond. The festival runs from intimate club sets to bigger showcase performances through July 25. Ticket prices vary by venue and show. This event suits comedy fans looking for a […]
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Chamberfest 2026 – Signature Series
Featured355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLarge-scale collaborations between world-renowned chamber musicians as part of Ottawa Chamberfest's summer festival. The Signature Series is sponsored by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo. Event details can change, so verify […]
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#OttFestLive After Five
Free monthly festival pop-up series across downtown Street Seats locations. July's lineup includes the Ottawa International Busker Festival at Somerset & Cambridge, Capital Pride at Bank & Waverley, and Indian Food Festival Ottawa at Bank & MacLaren. No ticket required. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Sechile Sedare
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSechile Sedare, a Dene sibling duo of songwriters, brings contemporary roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. The group blends storytelling with heartfelt songwriting rooted in their Northwest Territories heritage. Admission is free but space is limited to 400 guests on a first come, first served basis, so […]
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