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Ottawa Nightlife
Discover the best nightlife in Ottawa, including concerts, bars, clubs, comedy shows, live music, DJs, cocktail lounges, late-night eats, and after-dark events happening across the city.
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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…
Nightlife
Asian Club Night
Asian Club Night brings an Asian nightlife inspired party to HuBar in the ByWard Market with DJs spinning K-Pop, EDM, hip-hop, R&B,…
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Drunken Cinema: Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Drunken Cinema screens Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle at the ByTowne for a late night of rowdy, interactive movie watching. The film follows…
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Frisque Femme Productions presents The Original Burlesque Bingo
The Original Burlesque Bingo turns bingo night into a playful striptease game show where performers take it off as you play. Frisque…
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Explore Ottawa nightlife guides
Ottawa Nightlife: The Complete Guide to Clubs, Bars, Live Music, Late Night Spots, Events & Things to Do at Night
Ottawa nightlife covers more ground than most people expect, from candlelit speakeasies and craft cocktail rooms to arcade bars, rooftop patios, and adults-only museum parties. This guide covers 16 of the best bars and late-night spots in the city, verified for 2026.
Pubs Ottawa: The Best Pubs, Bars, and Taverns Worth Your Night Out
From the oldest operating tavern to cellar speakeasies, punk dive bars, and classic cocktail lounges that have been doing it right since before it was fashionable…
Best Bars in Ottawa: 16 Spots Worth Going Out For
A handful of world-class bars in Ottawa have opened or earned international recognition. Live music venues, tiki bars, speakeasies, neighbourhood pubs are…
Date night spots in Ottawa
Best Dessert Cafes in Ottawa You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner
From affogatos and jiggly cheesecakes to Italian pastries and rotating donut flavors, including vegan & gluten-free.
Upcoming date night events in Ottawa
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Upcoming major nightlife Ottawa shows and events
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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…
Nightlife
Asian Club Night
Asian Club Night brings an Asian nightlife inspired party to HuBar in the ByWard Market with DJs spinning K-Pop, EDM, hip-hop, R&B,…
Nightlife
Drunken Cinema: Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Drunken Cinema screens Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle at the ByTowne for a late night of rowdy, interactive movie watching. The film follows…
Nightlife
Frisque Femme Productions presents The Original Burlesque Bingo
The Original Burlesque Bingo turns bingo night into a playful striptease game show where performers take it off as you play. Frisque…
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