Seasonal - Summer
Events
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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
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2 events,
The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Vancouver Bandits in a Canadian Elite Basketball League regular season game at the Arena at TD Place. The BlackJacks are Ottawa's professional basketball franchise competing […] |
2 events,
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The Prime Rib Big Band performs a full evening of classic big band swing and jazz at Irene's Pub, one of Ottawa's most beloved and longest-running live music venues in […] |
2 events,
The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Winnipeg Sea Bears in another Canadian Elite Basketball League home game at the Arena at TD Place, just two days after the Vancouver Bandits matchup. […] |
5 events,
The 10th annual Capital Ribfest takes over the RA Centre grounds with North America's top rib pitmasters, live music all weekend, a new Great Canadian Backyard Smoke Off Competition, a Kids Fun Zone, a Market Village, a Bevvy Bar and Beer Gardens, and a wide variety of food vendors. Admission to the festival is free, […] 
The Kiwanis Club of Manotick presents the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days, a beloved community street festival in the historic riverside village of Manotick. This signature Kiwanis project brings families together through service and celebration, coinciding with Ottawa's 200th anniversary in 2026. Specific programming and hours are available at the Manotick Village website; the […]
CA$10
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A benefit concert supporting students, featuring live music at the Barley Mow in Westboro with a 7:30 PM start and tickets listed as going fast on Eventbrite. The event is […]
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Nature Nocturne returns to the Canadian Museum of Nature for its first event of the 2026-27 season, themed around Wild Colour in partnership with the museum's new special exhibition of […] |
8 events,
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute opens its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2026, celebrating the institution's 50th anniversary. Visitors can learn about heart health, participate in the One Million Hearts screening initiative, and take a self-guided tour of the Cardiac Research Complex. This is a free public event within […]
Free
Doors Open Ottawa returns for its 24th anniversary with the theme Doors to the Past: Bytown's Bicentennial Journey, giving free access to 90-plus historic and modern Ottawa buildings that are normally closed to the public or charge admission, including embassies, breweries, churches, heritage buildings, and government sites. Notable 2026 participants include the Diefenbunker Cold War […]
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As part of Doors Open Ottawa, the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum offers free 30-minute Highlights Tours of Canada's most significant surviving Cold War artifact, a four-storey underground facility built to […]
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The 2nd Annual Street Food Showdown in Westboro Village invites attendees to sample, vote, and compete for the title of neighbourhood street food champion while also supporting the Westboro Region […]
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A special intimate outdoor yard show hosted by Graventown featuring Ron Hawkins performing in a private backyard setting in Nepean, with limited capacity meaning it will sell out quickly. Ron […] |
13 events,
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The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, and more, all sourced within 100 km of Ottawa. The outdoor season from May through October runs from 9 AM to 3 PM in Aberdeen […]
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Canada's biggest annual paintball event brings 140+ players together for a full D-Day military simulation across large outdoor terrain at Commando Action Centre. The Sunday game features a 9:30 AM […]
CA$49.99
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Expo Mexico Mujer returns to Lansdowne Park for a full day of programming celebrating Mexican culture, cuisine, fashion design, and women's entrepreneurship in Ottawa. The event is listed on the […]
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Step inside the 1896 Gothic Revival mansion known as Birkett's Castle, now the Residence of the Hungarian Ambassador and open to the public on Sunday only. Built by architect Thomas Birkett, the baronial castle has served as the Japanese Embassy, the Boy Scouts headquarters, and the Heritage Canada Foundation offices across its 130-year history. Registration […]
Free
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Step back in time at this Hintonburg retro market dedicated to vinyl records, VHS tapes, CDs, video games, DVDs, and other classic physical media formats. Vendors sell rare and nostalgic […]
Free
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Championship finals of Ottawa's Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament bring together competitors in Men's, Women's, Mixed Doubles, and the new Junior Doubles divisions at the Lynwood Tennis Club. The free outdoor festival atmosphere includes a DJ, authentic African food, and free tennis lessons for spectators of all ages. Admission is completely free and all are […]
Free
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A daytime indoor dance party at EXIT Lounge & Skate bringing good music, great people, and a festive vibe for six hours of non-stop dancing. Doors open at 11:45 AM […]
CA$27.96
Trailer Park Boys' Randy brings his Cheeseburger Picnic comedy show live to Ottawa at the Overflow Brewing Company for a fan-driven late-night experience. The show features Randy from the iconic […]
CA$38.5
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The Ottawa Titans host the Brockton Rox at Ottawa Stadium for a three-game Frontier League home series in what has been a record-breaking attendance season for the club. The 10,000-seat stadium offers assigned seating, concession food, live in-game entertainment, and the fan-favourite mascot Cappy for a full family ballpark experience. The stadium is accessible via […]
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The Men's Volleyball Nations League returns to Ottawa for five days of elite international competition featuring Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and the USA at The Arena at TD Place. Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists France and bronze medalists USA join world number 2 Italy in what Volleyball Canada calls one of the strongest pools […] |
6 events,
The Festival Franco-Ontarien marks its 50th anniversary with three days of outdoor Francophone concerts, street art, food, and community programming at Major's Hill Park steps from Parliament Hill. The 2026 lineup features Bleu Jeans Bleu on June 11, Jupiter and Okwess plus LGS on June 12, and Jay Scott on June 13, alongside free family […]
CA$14 – CA$30
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Italian Week Ottawa is an 11-day celebration of Italian culture, cuisine, art, music, and heritage along Ottawa's Corso Italia (Preston Street), running June 11 to 21 with over 15 events for all ages. Programming includes masterclasses, film screenings, comedy shows, dance performances, and sporting events throughout Little Italy, with the Grand Finale Weekend from June […]
Free (some events ticketed)
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Ottawa folk-rock duo Satellite Birdhouse, a 2026 Capital Music Awards Group of the Year nominee, performs a free 40-minute outdoor lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concert series. Stacy DuBois and Troy Huizinga bring story-driven, harmonically rich songs inspired by Joni Mitchell and the Indigo Girls to one of Ottawa's […]
Free
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6 events,
Canada's largest movement and wellness festival brings three immersive days of yoga, fitness, Pilates, workshops, a 5K run, and family programming to the RA Centre across nine dedicated venue spaces. The Vendor Village features over 40 lifestyle brands and healthy food vendors, while the Wellness Space offers massage, acupuncture, and recovery modalities between sessions. Tickets […]
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Illscarlett marks the 20th anniversary of their debut album EPdemic with a hometown concert at the Bronson Centre, supported by Zoo Legacy and The Divetones in an all-ages licensed show presented by Spectrasonic and Live 88.5. The Ottawa ska-rock band built their reputation in the mid-2000s with EPdemic and this anniversary show is a celebration […]
CA$37
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5 events,
More than 150 artists fill Central Park in the Glebe over two days with original paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewellery, and textiles in a willow-lined creekside setting that is beautiful in both sunshine and rain. Visitors browse original works, enjoy food vendors, catch live entertainment, and relax in the park with free admission and no […]
Free
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6 events,
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The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, […]
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The 52nd edition of Ottawa's longest-running bike race closes Preston Street in Little Italy and transforms Corso Italia into a criterium racecourse with events for juniors, masters, and elite cyclists […]
Free (spectators)
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A lively Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly (May-October). Event details can change, so […] |
3 events,
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Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 20-21, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families, beginners, or anyone introducing a friend to fishing. Check local Ottawa-area waterbodies and provincial parks for access points. Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join […] |
4 events,
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The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, and more, all sourced within 100 km of Ottawa. The outdoor season from May through October runs from 9 AM to 3 PM in Aberdeen […] |
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1 event, |
1 event, |
2 events,
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Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 27 - July 5, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families, beginners, or anyone introducing a friend to fishing. Check local Ottawa-area waterbodies and provincial parks for access points. Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your […] |
3 events,
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The Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, […] |