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Things to do in Ottawa this week
A full week of things to do in Ottawa starting Nov 9, 2026. Experience Many Faces of Orlando: Ema Nikolovska and Sean Shibe Tuesday at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, while National Arts Centre has shows running back to back. If you're after something funny, there's HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis Nov 12. Also worth catching: That's Rich! Comedy at Pour Boy, Nov 12. Scroll down for the full list. (Updated November 7)
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Concerts & Live music
Many Faces of Orlando: Ema Nikolovska and Sean Shibe
Mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska and guitarist Sean Shibe trace the many lives of Orlando in a genre-defying Chamberfest concert. Songs by Dowland, Schubert,…
Sports
Ottawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals
The Ottawa Senators host the Washington Capitals in NHL regular season action at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday night. Puck drop is…
Featured
Concerts & Live music
Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen In Concert
Canadian songwriter Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen share songs and stories of the road in concert at the National Arts Centre. Special…
Theatre
The King James Bible Play
A Stratford Festival comedy-drama where 1609 scholars translating the Bible for King James collide with modern-day theatre makers. Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman's witty script…
Arts & Culture
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Canada's National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial honours those who served in war, conflict and peace. Hosted by the…
Arts & Culture
National Military Cemetery’s Annual Remembrance Day Service
Beechwood Cemetery's National Military Cemetery holds its annual Remembrance Day service, a quieter alternative to the downtown ceremony. The service includes vigils,…
Family
Nature after 5
Nature after 5 offers free Thursday evening admission to the Canadian Museum of Nature, with dinosaur fossils, Arctic ecosystems and more. Visitors…
Workshops & Classes
Sketchy Thursdays Jeudis Croquis
Sketchy Thursdays invites you into the Ottawa Art Gallery studio to learn new drawing and art techniques in a relaxed evening session.…
Concerts & Live music
Gentiane MG
Canadian jazz artist Gentiane MG plays a Thursday night concert at the National Arts Centre. The show is part of the NAC's…
Featured
Comedy
HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis
Whose Line Is It Anyway star Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci bring their improv-under-hypnosis hit HYPROV to the NAC. Twenty audience…
Comedy
That’s Rich! Comedy at Pour Boy
That's Rich! Comedy at Pour Boy is a weekly pay what you can stand up night featuring local comics from seasoned pros…
Festivals
European Union Film Festival
The European Union Film Festival returns to Ottawa with independent cinema from across Europe at the Ottawa Art Gallery's Alma Duncan Salon.…
Concerts & Live music
Gipsy Kings
The Gipsy Kings bring their signature blend of flamenco, Latin and Cuban rhythms, reggae and jazz guitar to Hard Rock Live Ottawa.…
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Seasonal
Homes for the Holidays Les Maisons des Fetes 2026
Homes for the Holidays is a three day tour of Ottawa area homes dressed in seasonal decor by local designers and florists,…
Workshops & Classes
Flanders’ Poppies Watercolour Workshop with Yulia Lisitsyna
Paint watercolour poppies in a reflective remembrance workshop led by Ottawa School of Art instructor Yulia Lisitsyna at Wallack's on Bank Street.…
Concerts & Live music
Wheeler Walker Jr. Pullin’ Out: The Farewell Tour with Channing Wilson
Country provocateur Wheeler Walker Jr. brings Pullin' Out: The Farewell Tour to HISTORY in downtown Ottawa. Special guest Channing Wilson joins the…
Concerts & Live music
The Record Company: Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour
Los Angeles blues-rock trio The Record Company celebrates 10 years of Give It Back To You with a Friday night show at…
Theatre
Foutue Fin de Semaine
Foutue fin de semaine is a fast paced French language comedy about two strangers forced to share a dream Caribbean getaway after…
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Arts & Culture
Rhino
Vancouver's Out Innerspace stages Rhino, a surreal Lynchian dance work where a skeleton, rhino and matador fight to stay relevant. Seven performers…
Concerts & Live music
Kelly Bado
Francophone singer-songwriter Kelly Bado brings her pop and soul sound to the National Arts Centre on Friday night. The concert is part…
Nightlife
Ladies Night at the Show
Ladies Night at The Show Ottawa offers free admission and a welcome gift for ladies who arrive before 11 PM at this…
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Arts & Culture
SONDER Video Art Exhibition
SONDER is an interactive video art exhibition by Ottawa artist Rich Loen, premiering at Salon Des Bananes on Carling Avenue. The work…
Workshops & Classes
SoulRhythms
SoulRhythms is a free Monday evening dance workshop at the National Arts Centre, open to anyone who wants to move. The session…
Seasonal
Trees of Hope for CHEO
Trees of Hope fills the halls of the Fairmont Château Laurier with beautifully decorated Christmas trees to kick off the holiday season…
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Frequently asked questions
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.