Ottawa Events Calendar

Ottawa Carleton Choristers' Spring Concert
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Please join The Ottawa Carleton Choristers, directed by Laurie Hamilton, for their spring concert, “Harmony Across Borders”! Admission by donation–cash only please.

Madrigal!
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30
Pierre Massie and his award-winning a cappella choir, The Stairwell Carollers, invite you to an evening of choral works spanning from the 16th century to today. This spring concert features sacred and secular pieces performed in multiple languages including German, Latin, Spanish, French, English, and Swedish. Gather your friends and enjoy a rich musical experience that celebrates the beauty of vocal harmony.

Jazz Night Oat featuring Angela Verbrugge
2025-06-07 19:30 - 22:00
Canadian jazz vocalist and songwriter Angela Verbrugge brings her witty, swinging originals to Night Oat’s jazz series this June. Hailed as “both hip and a hoot,” she’ll be joined by NYC pianist Ray Gallon and UK-Canadian bassist Duncan Hopkins for an international trio performance. With a voice praised for its charm and style, Angela’s award-winning music and global touring experience promise an unforgettable night of jazz.

SHE GROOVES Ottawa
2025-06-07 20:00 - 23:59
SHE GROOVES Ottawa invites women to a high-energy, uplifting dance event where they can celebrate confidence, self-expression, and strength in a supportive, non-judgmental, and sober space. This vibrant gathering creates an environment for women to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships both on and off the dance floor. Join us to groove, network, and be part of an empowering sisterhood.

Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show
2025-06-08 | 110 Place d’Orleans Drive, Ottawa, K1C 2L9, 110 Place d'Orleans Drive, Ottawa, K1C 2L9
Join the community for a fun-filled day at the Orleans Comic Book and Novelty Show, a free event for all ages. Explore 100+ vendor tables featuring comics, collectibles, and unique novelties. Patrons are encouraged to attend in cosplay – dress up and join in the fun. Enjoy the Ghostbusters and LEGO displays, plenty of family-friendly activities, and opportunities to shop.

Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
2025-06-08
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Mario Kart Tournament
2025-06-08 | 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, K1N6E2, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, K1N6E2
Join A Company of Fools for a high-speed, high-fun Mario Kart Tournament at the Mayfair Theatre — all in support of a great cause. Compete on the big screen for the title of Ottawa’s top virtual kart racer. Expect fast-paced action, big laughs, and a chance to support local theatre in a uniquely playful way.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Ottawa Titans
2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada
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 the Eastern Conference of the Frontier League, which includes 15 teams from Ontario, Québec, and the U.S. northeast. The team’s mascot, Cappy, is a family favourite. During non-game days and the off-season, the 10,000-seat RCGT Park stadium is also used to host concerts, festivals and other events.
The venue is conveniently located along Ottawa’s main highway, and parking is available. The stadium is also easily accessible by public transportation via the light rail O-Train Confederation Line, which stops at the VIA Rail station just a short walk from the stadium.

Ottawa Innovation Week
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13
Innovation Week is not just a series of events. It’s your opportunity to be part of something bigger.
Whether you’re a founder, leader, policymaker, artist, investor, student, or citizen—we’ve got something for you.

Breakthroughs in boardrooms and breweries, classrooms and concert halls, fields and foundries.
Startup and scaleups taking on the world.
Dreams, demos and disruptors by the dozen.
Art activated with AI, analytics and ambition.
Tinkering, testing, trailblazing and tours.
Robotics, rockets, research, and rock.
Day or night. Street to stage. Lab to lounge. Mainstreet to tech.

It’s all here for you. Be a part of it.
REGISTER HERE

Webinar: Decoding Development: An Overview of Local Land Development
2025-06-09 12:00 - 12:30
It’s construction season. Look anywhere and you’ll see cranes dotting the landscape and construction crews busy at work.
Ever wonder what’s involved in land development?
OBJ and Nelligan Law invite local entrepreneurs and business leaders to a live webinar to help you understand ‒ and possibly profit ‒ the land development process.
Led by Elizabeth Bratton, an Associate Lawyer specializing in municipal law and real estate development, this online session will provide a high-level overview of the planning process in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.
Learn about the factors determining development possibilities, the stages involved in obtaining approvals, and the mechanisms for navigating potential roadblocks.
Gain insights into the upper and lower-tier municipality structure, common challenges encountered during development, and the crucial role of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal in resolving denials or delays.
This webinar is designed for business professionals seeking a clearer understanding of Ottawa’s land development landscape. Gain valuable knowledge on how the city’s planning regulations shape growth and opportunities.
REGISTER HERE

Songs from the Shed
2025-06-10 - 2025-10-14, 2025-06-12 - 2025-10-16 | Sparks Street, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1P 5B7, Sparks Street, from Elgin Street to Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1P 5B7
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, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawa’s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.

Threads of Fate - James McGowan Ensemble & Kingdom Theatre
2025-06-10 19:30 - 21:15 | Threads of Fate – James McGowan Ensemble & Kingdom Theatre, Azrieli Studio, NAC, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
This show combines the internationally acclaimed, award-winning troupe of performers in KingDom Theatre with the jazz-classical fusion James McGowan Ensemble (JME). The JME has released two extended concept albums that have received positive reviews and airplay from all over the world. This non-verbal show is recommended for adults (youth ages 10+ are particularly welcome to join).
Step into Threads of Fate, an original physical theatre performance where the path twists and turns with every decision you make as in a labyrinth. It’s the intricate web of choices, desires, and fears that shape our lives. With every step, we are pulled deeper, questioning our choices yet trying to resist being oppressively controlled. Guided by the ensemble of actors, you will traverse this labyrinth—one not built of walls, but of thoughts and emotions in a community. McGowan’s original music composed and adapted for this production amplifies the emotional depth of the experience.
”The work is at times theatrical in its parts, sometimes classical, sometimes jazz-inspired, but undoubtedly a grand and beautiful artistic creation” (Paris Move). At times heart-felt, playful, chaotic, epic, or intimate, the unique jazz-classical fusion, twelve-piece ensemble adds a powerful voice to the creation. Each audience member will create their own unique path within, shaped by a shared collective experience.

Powwow Workout
2025-06-11 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. The Pow Wow Workout is 45-minute high-intensity exercise program that will incorporate powwow dance steps from different styles of powwow dance and the sounds of contemporary and traditional powwow music into a simple, follow-along workout. Amanda Fox will introduce Pow Wow’s history and cultural context throughout the program and respond to questions throughout the session.

Full Moon Yoga
2025-06-11
Open to all levels: free public yoga classes on the lawn under the moonlight. Grab your mat, water bottle, and your yoga buddies!

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-06-11 | W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5, W.E.P., 111, Albert Street,, Ottawa, K1P 1A5
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of resilience, culture, and community.

Rhythms Around the World
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-14
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 artists, each act draws on the performers’ roots to spotlight the beauty of cultural traditions from around the world. This immersive show blends entertainment and education, transforming the stage into a dazzling journey across continents and histories.

37 Postcards
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-28 | 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, K1N 7M7, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, K1N 7M7
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 house is tilted at an odd angle, the dog has become uncontrollable, his supposedly deceased grandmother is alive and well, and his elderly aunt innocently makes a living performing phone sex. Amidst these peculiarities, Avery must find a way to navigate his eccentric family’s antics.
Described by the Miami Herald as “a master of the hilarious zinger… able to infuse even the most raucous comedy with poignant truths,” McKeever delivers a riotous yet heartfelt exploration of family and identity.

Atlético Ottawa vs York United - Canadian Championship
2025-06-11 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Atlético Ottawa vs York United in the Canadian Championship Quarter Final 1st Leg.

Full Moon Yoga
2025-06-11 21:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Join Sofiya for a grounding and revitalizing Yang and Yin Yoga class, blending gentle dynamic movement with deep, meditative stillness. This all-levels session blends breath-led, heart-opening Vinyasa to awaken and energize the body, and restorative Yin practice designed to soften connective tissue, release tension, and calm the nervous system. Rooted in traditional yoga and informed by modern movement, this class is an invitation to reconnect, rebalance, and return to yourself—perfect for students seeking both strength and surrender. This class offers accessible options and a welcoming space for all levels of experience.

Orléans Farmers' Market
2025-06-12 | PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Explore 35+ local vendors in Orléans every Thursday from May to October. Browse the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. This producer-only market ensures that everything is made within 100 kilometers of Ottawa, providing a truly local shopping experience.

Marguerite: le feu
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-13 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
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 groundbreaking French-language performance ignites the fire within every Marguerite—past and present—fighting for justice. Experience the flames of regeneration and rediscovered memory in a multidisciplinary production inspired by the indomitable spirit of those who strive for recognition.

Festival franco-ontarien
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-14 | , Ottawa, , Ottawa
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 the Festival franco-ontarien’s varied programming. This family-friendly event features francophone performers from Ontario, elsewhere in Canada, and beyond!

Ottawa Fringe Festival
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-22
The Fringe Festival is a celebration of the arts and an opportunity for local, national and international artists to showcase their original work.

Sarah-Mecca Abdourahman – Memories We Carry, Stories We Heal exhibition
2025-06-12 - 2025-09-07
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 is free, with special events including the June 12 opening and a guided artist tour on July 20.

Cirque de Paris
2025-06-12 19:00 - 2025-06-22 20:30
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 riders, aerialists, acrobats, and clowns. Enjoy a 90-minute extravaganza with interactive activities for the whole family.

Le Cordon Bleu's 130th Anniversary Soirée
2025-06-13 | 453 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4, 453 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4
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.

Fiesta Cubana Fest
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14
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 dance workshops, Cuban literature, handcrafted cocktails, traditional cuisine and non-stop dancing. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to experience the rich rhythms, flavours and stories of Cuba. The celebration takes place June 13 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and June 14 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Horticulture Building in Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and free for children under 16.

Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5
