Upcoming events in Ottawa
From weekend plans to monthly highlights, here’s what’s happening across the city right now. Browse by timeframe or explore events based on your vibe.
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This weekend
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🔥Featured events in Ottawa
⚡Upcoming events in Ottawa this weekend
Latin American Film Festival Ottawa 2026 (Final screening)
29th edition of the LAFF presented by GRULA (Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries) in collaboration with Saint Paul University. Films…
CanGames Tabletop Game Convention
Canada's longest-running volunteer-led gaming convention, held annually on the Victoria Day long weekend since 1977. 300+ games across 8 time slots including…
Gloucester Night Market
Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly…
Alone in the Dark – Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
This immersive guided paranormal investigation invites participants to explore a series of historic buildings after dark, including a church, schoolhouse, train station…
K-Man and the 45s + Joystick + Goat + Chapter 33
K-Man & The 45s are a Rock 'n' Roll Ska band from Montreal. Supporting acts include Joystick, Goat, and Chapter 33. At…
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.…
🗓️Upcoming events in Ottawa this month
Ottawa Clay Festival
Presented by the Ottawa Guild of Potters. Features spring pottery sale with 30+ local potters, annual juried exhibition, live pottery demonstrations, pottery…
Ottawa PoutineFest – 10th Anniversary
10th anniversary edition of Ottawa's signature poutine festival. 100+ poutine varieties. Live music, Kids Zone, Bevvy Garden, exotic poutine competition, and NEW…
Chamberfest Concert Series – Le Consort Laurentien x Lagrime
Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this…
Axé WorldFest Artist Showcase – Day 2
Artist Showcase Day 2 - Empowering Women in the Music Industry Global music showcase presented by Axé WorldFest with the NAC. Day…
Leith Ross – I Can See the Future Tour
Acclaimed indie folk singer-songwriter Leith Ross performing live. Special guest Wyatt C. Louis. All ages, licensed venue. Known for emotionally resonant lyrics…
THE INVISIBLE – Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Film noir musical by Catalyst Theatre based on real female WWII operatives. Genre-busting multilingual production blending spy fiction, graphic novel aesthetics, and…
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🆓Free events
Andrea Lindsay Show – D’or et d’argent
Francophone pop artist Andrea Lindsay performs her show D'or et d'argent. Part of NAC's Popular Music and Variety programming. Tickets via NAC.…
Latin American Film Festival Ottawa 2026 (Final screening)
29th edition of the LAFF presented by GRULA (Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries) in collaboration with Saint Paul University. Films…
CanGames Tabletop Game Convention
Canada's longest-running volunteer-led gaming convention, held annually on the Victoria Day long weekend since 1977. 300+ games across 8 time slots including…
🎋Festivals
Latin American Film Festival Ottawa 2026 (Final screening)
29th edition of the LAFF presented by GRULA (Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries) in collaboration with Saint Paul University. Films…
Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine
Four-day outdoor food festival featuring top ribbers, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, and a wide range of poutine — classic, gourmet, and extreme.…
👨👩👧Family-friendly events
CanGames Tabletop Game Convention
Canada's longest-running volunteer-led gaming convention, held annually on the Victoria Day long weekend since 1977. 300+ games across 8 time slots including…
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.…
Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small…
🌃Nightlife
Andrea Lindsay Show – D’or et d’argent
Francophone pop artist Andrea Lindsay performs her show D'or et d'argent. Part of NAC's Popular Music and Variety programming. Tickets via NAC.…
Alone in the Dark – Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
This immersive guided paranormal investigation invites participants to explore a series of historic buildings after dark, including a church, schoolhouse, train station…
K-Man and the 45s + Joystick + Goat + Chapter 33
K-Man & The 45s are a Rock 'n' Roll Ska band from Montreal. Supporting acts include Joystick, Goat, and Chapter 33. At…
💕Date ideas
👩🦰Singles events
🕴️Networking
🛍️Markets
Gloucester Night Market
Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro (Opening Weekend)
Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts,…
Main Street Farmers’ Market
Weekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh…
🎻Live entertainment
Andrea Lindsay Show – D’or et d’argent
Francophone pop artist Andrea Lindsay performs her show D'or et d'argent. Part of NAC's Popular Music and Variety programming. Tickets via NAC.…
K-Man and the 45s + Joystick + Goat + Chapter 33
K-Man & The 45s are a Rock 'n' Roll Ska band from Montreal. Supporting acts include Joystick, Goat, and Chapter 33. At…
La Vida Loca with the NAC Orchestra
High-energy Latin pops concert with the NAC Orchestra. Greatest hits of '90s–'00s Latin pop — Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin,…
Latin American Film Festival Ottawa 2026 (Final screening)
29th edition of the LAFF presented by GRULA (Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries) in collaboration with Saint Paul University. Films…
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish
A Kwantlen First Nations family theatre production by playwright Joseph A. Dandurand, presented by Axis Theatre. The tale of an ogress spirit…
😋Food & drink events
Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine
Four-day outdoor food festival featuring top ribbers, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, and a wide range of poutine — classic, gourmet, and extreme.…
613 flea market
Monthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen…
🤺Workshops & classes
Anyone Can Sculpt Ice: Ottawa’s Hands-On Ice Sculpting Workshop
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small…
Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
Free weekly drop-in fitness workshop led by Amanda Fox integrating powwow dance traditions into a full-body workout. Held Mondays at the NAC.…
Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Free weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led…
🏖️Seasonal
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro (Opening Weekend)
Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts,…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
Year-round outdoor market (May–October season). 85–150+ local vendors within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, prepared…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Outdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts,…
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