Metcalfe Plaza is downtown Ottawa’s summer hangout, transformed by the Downtown BIA into a hub of live music, art and culture. The plaza hosts live performances, DJ sets, fitness classes, pop up markets and weekend activities throughout the season. It…
The Indian Food Festival of Ottawa is the city’s biggest celebration of Indian food, culture and entertainment at Clarke Fields Park. Free entry gets visitors authentic regional Indian flavours and street foods, non-stop live performances, cultural showcases and family friendly…
Dance at Zibi invites beginners to take their first steps in Argentine tango with instructors from Siempre Tango Ottawa. The free outdoor lesson covers the embrace and basic improvised movement, plus a few secrets of tango subculture for newcomers. It…
Songs from the Shed turns lunchtime on Sparks Street into a free concert with local singer-songwriters performing outdoors. The series runs every Tuesday and Thursday through the summer, with this week’s shows falling on August 18 and 20. Each set…
La Famille Leblanc brings Acadian and Celtic roots music to the NAC’s Wood Terrace for a free open air concert overlooking the Rideau Canal. This family of musicians plays 19th century Acadian tunes on concertina, whistle, fiddle and piano, tracing…
Faerie Picnics brings some of Ottawa’s premiere circus and aerial artists to Strathcona Park for a whimsical outdoor performance. Graceful faeries and magical creatures perform aerial acrobatics, juggling, poi and playful surprises in a riverside park setting. The show runs…
Bistrofest brings free local live music to the patio of the Hog’s Back Grill & Bistro overlooking Hog’s Back Park. The August 15 show features Baby Richman as part of an eight date series spotlighting 24 local bands this summer.…
Live from the Booth turns Sparks Street into a free outdoor DJ party every Saturday night through the summer. The weekly series showcases Ottawa’s electronic music scene with local DJs spinning sets in the heart of downtown. This week’s date…
Roxanne Goodman brings her jazz, gospel, blues and pop influenced voice to the Rideau Canal as part of the NAC’s free Music on the Canal series. A seasoned composer and Carleton University music instructor, she is known for vibrant, uplifting…
The Ottawa Kosher BBQ Cook-off & Festival is Canada’s premier kosher barbecue competition and family celebration. Competing teams grill championship kosher barbecue while guests enjoy live music, a Kids and Family Zone, and kosher food vendors. The festival runs from…
