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