Things to do in Ottawa this week
A full week of things to do in Ottawa starting Sep 28, 2026. Experience Metcalfe Fair - 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition Thursday-Sunday 4 PM at Metcalfe Fairgrounds. If you're after something musical, there's Symphony in Your Neighbourhood Sep 29. Also worth catching: Gogol Bordello, Sep 30. Scroll down for the full list. (Updated September 26)
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Beaded Orange Shirt Pin Workshop
Bead your own Orange Shirt pin with Stephanie Peltier while learning about Indigenous art forms. The workshop explores the significance of the…
Symphony in Your Neighbourhood
The NAC Orchestra plays an accessible hour of classics and pop favourites in a relaxed neighbourhood concert. Conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier leads works…
Women, Truth & Reconciliation
Rose LeMay and Tanya Talaga join a panel asking what meaningful reconciliation looks like and what role women play. The conversation covers…
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello headlines a live show at History Ottawa on Wednesday, September 30. Supporting acts are That Handsome Devil and Pons. The…
Metcalfe Fair – 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Celebrate 170 years of rural tradition at the Metcalfe Fair with livestock shows, midway rides, and a demolition derby. Highlights include a…
Symphony in Your Neighbourhood – Shenkman Arts Centre
The NAC Orchestra brings a friendly one hour concert to Orleans that welcomes first-time orchestra goers. Conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier leads a program…
Rheostatics
Canadian rock veterans Rheostatics bring their Great Lakes Suite show, with film visuals, to the NAC's Babs Asper Theatre. The band has…
Derek Seguin
Catch Montreal comedian Derek Seguin live at Yuk Yuk's Ottawa for three nights of uncensored stand-up. Seguin has appeared at the invitation-only…
Capital Music Week (CxMW)
Capital Music Week fills Ottawa with concerts, showcases, and industry events across theatres, cafes, and music venues. Highlights include a Bif Naked…
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Hear chilling tales of ghostly encounters on a 75 minute haunted tour of Ottawa's Bytown Museum. The tour covers ghost stories shared…
DCBC Oktoberfest 2026
Raise a stein at Dominion City Brewing's Oktoberfest under festival tents on the shores of Dow's Lake. The organizer describes it as…
REDBLACKS vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a CFL game at TD Place. The game recognizes Indigenous culture, with…
k.d. lang: has always been – An Evening Celebrating a Musical Legacy
A star-studded NAC tribute night honours Canadian music icon k.d. lang with Jann Arden, Michael Bublé, and more. Other performers include Allison…
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling.…
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Metric with Broken Social Scene & Stars
Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars bring the All the Feelings Tour to Ottawa for a night of Canadian indie music. The…
Lights Camera Laughs
Ottawa comedians perform filmed ten-minute sets at Yuk Yuk's in a dinner and show experience. The sets are recorded with professional multi-camera…
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…
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What is happening in Ottawa this week?
Ottawa has events running throughout the week including gallery openings, live music, networking events, markets, pop-ups, and community gatherings. This page is updated every Monday with a full breakdown of what’s on from Monday through Sunday.
What is on in Ottawa on weeknights this week?
Ottawa weeknights typically feature live music at venues on Elgin Street and ByWard Market, trivia nights, networking events, theatre performances at the NAC, and local pop-ups. This guide lists weeknight events updated every Monday.
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What are some free things to do in Ottawa this week?
Free things to do in Ottawa this week include drop-in events at local libraries, free museum admission days, outdoor markets, and community events across neighbourhoods like Hintonburg, Glebe, and ByWard Market. The free section of this guide is updated weekly.