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Things to do in Ottawa
Every festival, concert, market and family event happening in Ottawa and across the National Capital Region, collected from official municipal calendars and refreshed daily.
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Steve Hackett: Best of Genesis & Solo Gems Tour
**Français à suivre / French to follow ** MUST BE 19+ TO ATTEND. Doors open at 6:30PM. The show is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM. Hard Rock LIVE is located within Hard Rock Casino Ottawa. Must be 19+ to attend. Valid photo ID required. A second piece of photo ID may be requested.…
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour Starring Cash Cab's, Adam Growe
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of comedy at this special fundraiser supporting Ronald McDonald House Ottawa, featuring a lineup of some of Canada’s most accomplished comedians. Headlined by Adam Growe and joined by acclaimed performers including Rick Currie, Don Kelly, Jim McNall…
The Warning - Everything's Falling World Tour
This is an ALL AGES event Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour
Net Capacity/Capacité net: 930 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. NOTE: Tous les prix incluent la TVH (13 %) et les frais d'établissement, dont un…
Mothers Day Flower Fun Run
Walk or run 1K (for kids under 12) or 5K past hundreds of thousands of blooming tulip beds and the Rideau Canal / Dows Lake and raise funds for the Canadian Tulip Legacy.
Master Piano Recital Series
Discover exceptional classical piano performances with the Master Piano Recital Series, produced and directed by Roland Graham. Showcasing accomplished pianists with a special focus on young and emerging artists, the series offers audiences an opportunity to experience remarkable…
Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine
Get sticky at Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine! They're making it even better with more Ribs, more BBQ, more Poutine, a Kid Zone and more Live Music.
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter - World Comedy Tour
**Français à suivre / French to follow ** MUST BE 19+ TO ATTEND. Doors open at 7:00PM. The show is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM. Hard Rock LIVE is located within Hard Rock Casino Ottawa. Must be 19+ to attend. Valid photo ID required. A second piece of photo ID may be requested.…
Agnes Obel
This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM
Kanata Ribfest
Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick off the barbecue season!
Carly Rae Jepsen: Day and Night Tour
This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM
Monster Spectacular
For complete presale listings please visit the applicable event page on canadiantirecentre.com. Net Capacity: 12,700
International tourism and Culture Expo
The International Tourism and Culture Expo is a global platform that brings together tourism professionals, businesses, cultural organizations, and travelers to promote international destinations, celebrate cultural diversity, and create business opportunities. The event features…
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
This free multi-day summer festival on the Rideau River—the largest event of its kind in North America—features racing, family fun, local food vendors and more. Each June, you can watch exciting races at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival for free! The fundraising festiv…
Navan Fair
Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair: animals, tractor display, demolition derby, music, food and more!
Evangeline
Net Capacity: 2035 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. NOTA : Tous les prix incluent la TVH (13 %) et les frais d'établissement, dont une partie es…
Evangeline
Net Capacity: 2035 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. NOTA : Tous les prix incluent la TVH (13 %) et les frais d'établissement, dont une partie es…
Evangeline
Net Capacity: 2035 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. NOTA : Tous les prix incluent la TVH (13 %) et les frais d'établissement, dont une partie es…
IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa
Experience the excitement of IRONMAN Canada–Ottawa, a high-energy endurance event set against the iconic backdrop of Parliament Hill. Athletes take on a challenging course through the capital while spectators line the streets, creating an electric atmosphere filled with cheering…
Capital Fair
Featuring a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and much more!
Ottawa Fall Home Show
Discover the latest in home decor, design, landscaping, and more.
Maple Leaf March
La Marche Maple Leaf March® is a world-class, non-competitive, not-for-profit international walking festival held annually in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Its mission is to promote walking as a fitness activity; foster international understanding and friendships; and showcase some…
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What is happening in Ottawa this weekend?
The Ottawa weekend page lists every festival, market, concert and family event running Friday through Sunday in Ottawa, ON, taken from the official municipal calendar and refreshed daily.
Are there free events in Ottawa?
Yes. Filter any Ottawa listing by Free to see events with no admission charge - usually outdoor concerts, community festivals, library programs and farmers markets.
Where does this Ottawa event information come from?
Events are collected automatically from official municipal and regional calendars, then de-duplicated and categorised. Every listing links back to the page it came from, so the organiser is always one click away.
How current are the Ottawa listings?
Ingestion runs daily, and each event page shows when it was last checked. A cancelled event keeps its page with the cancellation marked rather than vanishing, so a link you already have will tell you it is off.