Ongoing

Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey

This exhibition traces Impressionist painter Helen McNicoll's career through more than 80 paintings, sketches and works on paper. It also features work by her close painting companion Dorothea Sharp and […]

Wild Colour

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 […]

CA$17

The Cottage

Ottawa Little Theatre stages The Cottage, a drawing-room farce where a secret weekend rendezvous is crashed by unexpected guests. The play by Sandy Rustin mixes screwball comedy and bedroom farce […]

Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop

Craft your own pair of beaded moccasins in a three evening workshop led by Colleen Nolan at the NAC. Participants bead the vamp on October 6, make the moccasin on […]

CA$200

Neige sur Abidjan (Autofiction between here and Africa)

A young theatre student travels from Montreal to Côte d'Ivoire to find his father in the autofiction play Neige sur Abidjan. Guided by a griot character, he discovers his family heritage, with family photographs and letter excerpts projected on stage. Performances are October 8 at 8 PM, October 9 at 8 PM with a talkback, […]

From $39

John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50

John Cleese celebrates 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a screening and live Q&A at the NAC. The evening features a screening of the film followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese, who shares behind-the-scenes stories. Performances are October 9 and 10 at 7:30 PM, run about 2 […]

From $76.25

Annual Thanksgiving Market

Shop 200+ local vendors and artisans at an indoor Thanksgiving market inside a tropical greenhouse. Visitors can browse handcrafted items, gifts, and seasonal products, and enjoy free face-painting, a free Little Ray's Rescue interactive experience, a cafe, and outdoor food vendors. The market runs 9 AM to 4 PM on October 10 and 11 with […]

Free

BON Chat: Between Two Worlds

Join a free pre-show conversation at the NAC about migration, identity, and belonging, inspired by Neige sur Abidjan. Mani Soleymanlou, Artistic Director of French Theatre, facilitates as community members share […]

Free

Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators

Cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they host the Nashville Predators on home ice at Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa Tourism says fans can expect food vendors, restaurants, bars, and the […]

From $56.35

summersets

Kalle Mattson and Andrew Sowka bring the folk duo summersets to the NAC Fourth Stage for an intimate night. Their sound draws on the storytelling of John Prine and the […]

CA$20

Footloose 80’s Dance Party

Dance the night away at Footloose, an 80s dance party marking the Ottawa launch of Dirty Dancing Ottawa. Club SAW is a roughly 300-capacity venue inside Arts Court that programs indie concerts, DJ sets, experimental theatre, film, and comedy. The early event runs 8 PM to midnight, and tickets are $24.99. The listing does not […]

CA$24.99