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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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Eau The Music, Unsociably High, Sociably High

8:30 PMEST Club SAW

Eau The Music (album release show, Ottawa dream pop) with special guest sets by Unsociably High & Sociably High Unsociably High 8:30pm Eau the Music 9:15pm Sociably High 10:30pm all ages admitted / 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW Centre…

CAD 23.66 Family Family

Women Sport Now Conference

All day Horticulture Building at Lansdowne

Women’s Sport Now is the Northern Super League’s first conference bringing together the people shaping the conversation and business of women’s sport. Taking place the day before the NSL Final, the event brings athletes, executives, sport and business leaders, media, creators, co…

Business

Gipsy Kings

All day Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino

Experience the distinctive sound of the Gipsy Kings, blending traditional flamenco with Latin and Cuban influences, Arabic music, reggae and jazz guitar. Rooted in their flamenco heritage, the group’s signature sound is driven by Tonino Baliardo’s virtuosic guitar playing and Nic…

Concerts

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

7:00 PMEST Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

**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.…

Community

K-Pop Infinity

7:00 PMEST The Arena at TD Place

Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event. You don't need to do a thing. We'll issue a refund to the [original method of payment](https://help.ticketmaster.com/hc/en-us/articles/9614074869009) used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the…

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Ottawa Open Armwrestling Championships

All day Tailgators

Experience the excitement of competitive arm wrestling at the 2026 Ottawa Open Armwrestling Championships, bringing athletes together for a weekend of competition in Ottawa. The tournament features right and left arm competitions across Youth, Novice, Grand Masters and Open divis…

Kids Kids

Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror

All day Arts Court - Atelier

Gather around the campfire for Bonfire: Improvised Tales of Terror, an immersive horror experience where every story unfolds in the moment. Inspired by ghost stories, eerie encounters and unsettling twists, this improvised performance weaves unexpected connections and chilling po…

Community

Maestro: Competitive Improv Comedy

All day Arts Court

Ten improvisational comedians compete in a fast-paced live competition presented by Westboro Improv Theatre. Performers create scenes and games inspired by audience suggestions while facing elimination rounds throughout the evening. With the audience helping decide the outcome, o…

Theatre

Fetch Local Markets

All day Various locations

Celebrate local love (and pups!) at Fetch Local Markets, a monthly dog-friendly event featuring 30+ local makers, great vibes, and free entry. From May to October, explore unique finds and community fun — leashes encouraged!

Markets

Northern Super League Final

All day 1015 Bank Street

Canada’s biggest celebration of professional women’s soccer is coming to Ottawa! On November 14, the top two clubs in the Northern Super League (NSL) will face off at TD Place Stadium in a winner-take-all championship match for the Diana B. Matheson Cup. Beyond the action on the…

Festivals

Barenaked Ladies

7:00 PMEST Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

**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.…

Nightlife

Nataly Aukar Live

7:00 PMEST Algonquin Commons Theatre

About this event: Nataly Aukar is a Lebanese born stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. She has toured internationally, performed at major comedy festivals including Netflix Is A Joke, and has been featured on Don't Tell Comedy. Known for her intelligent, deeply pe…

Arts

Sam Roberts Band: Chemical City 20th Anniversary Tour

7:00 PMEST History Ottawa

Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm This is an ALL AGES Event Front Of The Line® Amex Reserved Tickets purchase must be charged in full to an American Express Card. Subject to availability and to event and ticketing agent terms, conditions and fees. Please note: All American Express Cards are e…

Concerts Family

UK Calling

7:30 PMEST The 27 Club

GENERAL ADMISSION - LEGAL AGE 19+UK Calling make their Ottawa debut for a night of bold, unmistakably British sounds from iconic tracks to deep cuts most bands won't even attempt. No costumes. No backing tracks. No tired '80s nostalgia act. Just the music that mattered --- loud,…

CAD 31.37 Concerts

Lansdowne Farmers' Market

All day 1000 Exhibition Way

Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors from within 100 kilometres of the city of Ottawa. The market is a great place to buy the freshest local products the season has to…

Markets Outdoor

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

All day Barrio Ottawa

Experience the energy of Latin dance every Sunday evening at Barrio del Sabor. Presented by Salsa Rehab, this free community event begins with a beginner-friendly dance lesson followed by a lively social dance featuring Latin rhythms and a welcoming atmosphere for all skill level…

Workshops

Ottawa Dog Film Festival

All day Mayfair Theatre

Bring your dog to the cinema. Three movie, three dates, three shelters supported. All money raised goes to help dogs. Early bird, festival passes and family packages available.

Movies

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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.