The Pride Night Market returns to Parkdale Public Market to celebrate the creativity and vibrancy of Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The free outdoor evening market showcases local queer and trans vendors, performers, and small businesses. It runs from 5 to 9…
The Monster Trucks All Out Tour returns to Carp with a high energy show featuring iconic Canadian monster trucks. The event includes an electrifying robot battle and high flying stunt performances. It takes place outdoors at the Carp Road grounds.…
Nostalgia Music Festival fills LeBreton Flats with tribute band performances celebrating the hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Acts pay homage to artists like Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, KISS, and Rush across multiple stages. The outdoor festival includes…
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.…
