Madahoki Summer Camp
Madahoki Farm’s Summer Camp offers a week of hands on learning and outdoor fun for kids at the Indigenous owned farm on West Hunt Club Road. The session beginning July 27 is part of a program that runs through August…
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho bring a vibrant blend of Brazilian choro, samba, and forró to the NAC’s Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. Tio Chorinho, Canada’s first choro ensemble and 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award winners,…
Kaleidoscope Kayaking – Fireworks Show
Kaleidoscope Kayaking is a nighttime paddling experience down the Rideau Canal, timed to coincide with a fireworks display for a mesmerizing on-water view. Now in its fourth year, the tour runs from July 29 through August 15. Tickets range from…
Sechile Sedare
Sechile Sedare, a Dene sibling duo of songwriters, brings contemporary roots music to the NAC’s Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. The group blends storytelling with heartfelt songwriting rooted in their Northwest Territories heritage. Admission is free…
Akoustik
Akoustik is a free summer concert series presented by the Vanier BIA at St. Charles Market, featuring a different folk, soul, indie, or acoustic artist each week. Evenings run from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesdays through September, with a…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2026 Shakespeare in the Park Tour
A Company of Fools tours Ottawa parks with an outdoor staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream set against a Greek island backdrop inspired by 70s disco. The comedy follows four young lovers, a feuding fairy king and queen, and a…
Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market
The Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market sets up at Head Street Square with local vendors, handmade goods, and seasonal treats. Admission is free and the market runs monthly through September 12, with the next date on July 25. It…
Ottawa Tamil Fest
Ottawa Tamil Fest, also called Tamil Fest Kondattam, brings live music, dance, sports, food, and cultural displays to Clarke Fields Park. The free festival celebrates Tamil culture and welcomes all communities to take part. It runs for the day on…
Miguel de Armas
Miguel de Armas performs live aboard a boat as part of the NAC’s Music on the Canal series, floating along the Rideau Canal from near the NAC to Lansdowne Park and back. The Cuban pianist blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with contemporary…
Night Waves
Night Waves turns Calypso Waterpark in Limoges into an evening destination with a drone light show lighting up the sky over the park. The event runs from July 24 through August 7 as a nighttime add on to the waterpark’s…