This is one of Ottawa’s busiest weeks of June, with major festivals opening, national championship sports arriving in the city, and a mix of free and ticketed events happening across multiple neighbourhoods. Whether you’re searching for Ottawa June 2026 events today, planning ahead with the Ottawa events calendar, or deciding which Ottawa events 2026 are worth your time this week, this guide has you covered.
Top things and events in Ottawa this week in June 2026
These are the standout highlights from this week’s Ottawa June 2026 events lineup.
1. Ottawa Jazz Festival
The 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival opens June 18 with world-class jazz, soul, blues, and experimental music across downtown venues. The 2026 lineup includes St. Vincent with the NAC Orchestra, Wyclef Jean, Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, WILLOW, BADBADNOTGOOD, and dozens more artists. Outdoor stages at Confederation Park are free each evening.
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⚽ Where: Confederation Park and NAC, Downtown, Elgin Street at Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Thursday June 18 to Sunday June 28 | 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
💵 Cost: Free to Ticketed
2. Ottawa Fringe Festival
More than 50 companies and over 300 performances take over Arts Court and surrounding venues. Every production is selected by lottery, creating one of Ottawa’s most anticipated theatre events.
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⚽ Where: Arts Court, Sandy Hill, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Thursday June 18 to Sunday June 28
💵 Cost: $14 per show plus Fringe Pin
3. Canadian Track & Field Championships Presented by Bell
Canada’s premier outdoor athletics championship brings together elite U20, Open, Para, and Combined Events athletes for five days of competition.
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⚽ Where: Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Riverside Park, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Wednesday June 17 to Sunday June 21 | All Day
💵 Cost: Ticketed
4. Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
North America’s largest dragon boat festival returns to Mooney’s Bay with racing, food vendors, entertainment, and family activities.
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⚽ Where: Mooney’s Bay Park, Riverside, Mooney’s Bay Park, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Friday June 19 to Sunday June 21 | All Day
💵 Cost: Free for Spectators
5. ABRA Cadabra – A Tribute to ABBA
This internationally known tribute show delivers live music, costumes, dancers, and crowd favourites including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, and Fernando.
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⚽ Where: Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Nepean, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Monday June 15 | 7:30 PM
💵 Cost: $64.75 to $69.75
All things to do in Ottawa this week (June 15 to 19, 2026)
1. ABRA Cadabra – A Tribute to ABBA
A high-energy family-friendly concert featuring many of ABBA’s biggest hits.
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⚽ Where: Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, Nepean, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Monday | 7:30 PM
💵 Cost: $64.75 to $69.75
2. Parliament Pilates
Free outdoor Pilates returns to Parliament Hill with sessions designed for all experience levels.
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⚽ Where: Parliament Hill, Downtown, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Tuesday
💵 Cost: Free
3. Comedy in Kanata
A local stand-up comedy show celebrating five years of laughs with headliner Bobby Knauff.
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⚽ Where: Ron Maslin Playhouse, Kanata, 1 Ron Maslin Way, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Tuesday | 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
💵 Cost: Ticketed
4. Sherri Harding: Storyland Album Launch
Ottawa soul singer Sherri Harding celebrates the release of her latest album with a 12-piece band.
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⚽ Where: National Arts Centre, Downtown, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Tuesday | 7:30 PM
💵 Cost: Ticketed
5. An Evening with Sandra Shamas
One of Canada’s most recognized comedians performs a one-night engagement in Nepean.
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⚽ Where: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Nepean, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Tuesday | 7:30 PM
💵 Cost: From $78
6. Canadian Track & Field Championships Presented by Bell
Five days of national-level competition featuring Canada’s top athletes.
Good to Know
⚽ Where: Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Riverside Park, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Wednesday to Sunday
💵 Cost: Ticketed
7. Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin / Stravinsky’s The Firebird
Alexander Shelley and pianist Hélène Grimaud headline a major orchestral performance at Southam Hall.
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⚽ Where: Southam Hall, Downtown, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Wednesday and Thursday | 8:00 PM
💵 Cost: Ticketed
Halfway through the week, Ottawa’s largest festivals begin, making the remaining events especially strong options for anyone building a weekend itinerary.
8. Got Land?
An Indigenous comedy showcase featuring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis comedians.
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⚽ Where: Fourth Stage, Downtown, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Wednesday | 8:00 PM
💵 Cost: Ticketed
9. Danielle Allard: Jukebox Lunch Concert
A free lunchtime performance blending jazz, folk, blues, and pop.
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⚽ Where: Peter A. Herrndorf Place, Downtown, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Thursday | 12:10 PM
💵 Cost: Free
10. Ottawa Jazz Festival
The city’s biggest music festival launches its 2026 edition.
Good to Know
⚽ Where: Confederation Park, Downtown, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Thursday
💵 Cost: Free to Ticketed
11. Ottawa Fringe Festival
More than 300 performances begin across multiple Ottawa venues.
Good to Know
⚽ Where: Arts Court, Sandy Hill, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Thursday
💵 Cost: $14 plus Fringe Pin
12. Growth Hack Ottawa Business Networking
A monthly gathering for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and local business owners.
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⚽ Where: Collab Space, Nepean, 70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Thursday | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
💵 Cost: Ticketed
13. Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Three days of racing, entertainment, food, and community activities begin Friday.
Good to Know
⚽ Where: Mooney’s Bay Park, Riverside, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Friday
💵 Cost: Free
14. Jessi Cruickshank DJ’s: Evening Club
A nostalgic dance party hosted by Canadian television personality Jessi Cruickshank.
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⚽ Where: The Bronson, Centretown, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Friday | 7:00 PM
💵 Cost: From $40.21
15. Daniela Andrade – Oda Tour
The Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter performs an intimate concert at The 27 Club.
Good to Know
⚽ Where: The 27 Club, ByWard Market, 27 York Street, Ottawa, ON
📣 When: Friday | 7:00 PM
💵 Cost: Ticketed
Before finalizing your plans, check out the free Ottawa experiences that locals choose even when paid options are available.
Plan your Ottawa June 2026 week right
If you’re looking for free Ottawa June 2026 events, Parliament Pilates, Danielle Allard’s Jukebox Lunch Concert, portions of the Ottawa Jazz Festival, and the Dragon Boat Festival are strong choices.
For ticketed Ottawa June 2026 events, the week offers major concerts, comedy shows, orchestral performances, and festival programming across the city.
The Ottawa events calendar becomes especially busy starting June 18 when both the Ottawa Jazz Festival and Ottawa Fringe Festival officially begin. This guide is updated as new events are announced and verified throughout the season.
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