Experience the joy and excitement of 100 years of Parkdale Market at our grand opening celebration! Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment  … Read more

This immersive experience, inspired by Jean Giono’s beloved story and adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Quebec animator Frédéric Back, takes visitors through a multimedia journey that showcases how one  … Read more

Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked  … Read more

Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more. Savor  … Read more

This solo exhibition highlights Skawennati’s innovative artistic journey, exploring Indigenous identities and futures through digital media and storytelling. Rooted in Haudenosaunee storytelling, her work blends technology, avatars, and immersive visuals  … Read more

Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Rhythm Around the World is a vibrant production by The Iron Cabaret that celebrates global cultural heritage through dance, music and storytelling. Featuring Ottawa-based dancers, aerialists, pole dancers and burlesque  … Read more

After years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton returns home to Connecticut with his fiancée, only to discover that his family and childhood home are far from what he remembers. The  … Read more

Step back in time to the year 1740, in Quebec with Marguerite: le feu. Witness the historic trial of Marguerite Duplessis, an Indigenous woman declaring her freedom from slavery. This  … Read more

Celebrate francophone culture through concerts, street art and entertainment at this annual outdoor event in Canada’s capital.During one weekend each year, French speakers and Francophiles gather in downtown Ottawa for  … Read more

The Fringe Festival is a celebration of the arts and an opportunity for local, national and international artists to showcase their original work.

This exhibition explores the complex emotions experienced by diasporic communities living away from their homeland. Artist Abdourahman captures the “second chase,” a haunting longing for home and ancestral connection. Admission  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Celebrate Le Cordon Bleu’s global legacy with an elegant evening of cocktails, canapés, and culture, featuring creations by world-renowned chefs, alumni, and special guests.

Celebrate the vibrant essence of Cuban culture over two unforgettable days in the heart of Canada’s capital. Enjoy an exciting lineup of live salsa bands from Montreal and Toronto, engaging  … Read more

Join fellow sports fans and catch professional baseball games from May to September in Canada’s capital at Ottawa Stadium, just east of downtown. The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club plays in  … Read more

Get ready to groove, connect and celebrate community spirit as local musicians turn our porches into stages for a day filled with incredible live music! From folk to jazz, rock to  … Read more

Experience the magic of Cirque de Paris, an all-new one-ring spectacle blending thrills, humor, and elegance. Presented by Anouchka Bouglione, this dazzling show features Europe’s top circus artists, including BMX  … Read more