Bytowne Oysterfest

Ottawa’s most beloved outdoor oyster party is back at Beyond The Pale Brewing Co., featuring premium fresh-shucked oysters, craft beer, a DJ, dancing, and a shucking contest in a lively all-day outdoor setting. The Whalesbone has upgraded the 2026 edition…

Bud Light Escapade Music Festival

Ottawa’s largest EDM festival returns for its 16th anniversary with a 70-plus artist lineup headlined by Tiesto, Skrillex, Illenium, GRiZ, FISHER, and SLANDER across multiple stages over three full days at RA Centre Grounds. The festival spans house, techno, bass,…

Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival

A free evening outdoor festival at Parkdale Market featuring over 65 vegan small businesses selling ready-to-eat food, baked treats, ice cream, art, flowers, and self-care products in a welcoming accessible market setting. Live DJs curated by Homo Phono provide the…

RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies

The RCMP hosts four free family-friendly Canadian Sunset Ceremonies at their Ottawa stables on June 25, 26, 27, and 28, each starting at 7:00 PM with the world-famous Musical Ride performing thrilling cavalry drills choreographed to music. Each show features…

Ottawa Jazz Festival

The 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival closes its final week at Confederation Park with headline acts including St. Vincent with the NAC Orchestra on June 27 and a closing day lineup on June 28 featuring Ibrahim Maalouf, Alanna Sterling, and Steve…

Light at Night Kayaking

Paddle downtown Ottawa’s Rideau Canal at dusk in a glowing LED kayak for one of the city’s most romantic and visually stunning evening experiences. The 2.5-hour, 5.5-kilometre guided tour launches from Patterson Creek, winding past Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier,…

Elgin Street Market

Ottawa’s only Centretown farmers’ market returns every Sunday at Boushey Square with fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan crafts from local vendors. Shoppers can browse dozens of stalls including farms, specialty food makers, and artisans in a relaxed…

Nepean Night Market

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Ottawa’s beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Nepean. Stroll through rows of local artisans and makers, grab food from one of the trucks,…

Nepean Night Market

Nepean-Night-Market

Ottawa’s beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Nepean. Stroll through rows of local artisans and makers, grab food from one of the trucks,…