Ottawa Events Calendar

Brad Paisley: Truck Still Working Tour
2025-12-13 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Brad Paisley brings his heartfelt country sound to Ottawa for a night of songs that connect and performances that resonate. Expect an evening filled with storytelling, emotion and crowd favourites.

Brad Paisley: Truck Still Working Tour
2025-12-13 19:30 - 23:00 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5

Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
2025-12-14
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Series.

October 5, 2025: Machines & Myths
December 14, 2025: Christmas with the OSO
March 29, 2026: A Day at the Farm
May 2-3, 2026: Haydn’s The Creation

Ottawa 67's
2025-12-14, 2025-12-19 - 2025-12-20 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.
Founded in 1967, Canada’s Centennial year, the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) always provide competitive and fun action on the ice. Players aged 16 to 21 compete to wow crowds of loyal fans—and, perhaps, to impress recruiters from the professional National Hockey League (NHL). In fact, the team has produced more than 100 NHL draft picks, so you might see future stars! As you cheer on the team, keep an eye out for Riley the Raccoon, their adorable masked mascot.
Concession stands at TD Place serve a variety of affordable food options, or you could have a meal or treat at one of the nearby restaurants before or after the game. You can even get to TD Place Arena by cycling or walking along scenic paths from downtown in spring and fall, or by skating along the Rideau Canal in winter. Your ticket stub also gives you free transportation on OC Transpo to and from the game.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-12-14 | PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
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 offer directly from the people who produce them, meet friends, have lunch and enjoy musicians, buskers and special events.
Open all year round at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Farmers’ Market takes place outside the Aberdeen Pavilion during the warmer months and inside the historic building in the winter. In the weeks before Christmas, the market is usually open on Saturdays.

NAC Orchestra FanFair
2025-12-14 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Enjoy the NAC Orchestra’s beloved holiday tradition! This festive concert includes favourite classics — it’s fun for everyone! Admission to this event is free.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-12-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 11:00 - 16:00 | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major – Watch Party (Ottawa)
2025-12-14 11:30 - 17:00
Join ThirdSite for a free community watch party for the Counter-Strike (CS2) StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Finals on Sunday, December 14th, hosted at The Observatory at Algonquin College. Enjoy the finals streamed live from Budapest on a large projector, with food and drinks available for purchase. This event also features a CS-themed trivia with prizes from event sponsors.

Holiday High Tea
2025-12-14 15:00 - 18:00
Enjoy a festive afternoon tea experience in our grand hall, upstairs at allsaints. The traditional menu includes scones, sandwiches, sweet treats, and single-origin teas.

Holiday Dreams – A Spectacular Holiday Show!
2025-12-15 18:00 - 2025-12-16 20:00 | 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1V8, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1V8
Holiday Dreams is a high-energy holiday spectacular blending cutting-edge technology with world-class performances. Audiences will be amazed by holograms, projection mapping, lasers, and award-winning acts from international TV, including acrobats, aerialists, and contortionists. This modern show combines artistry, humour, and visual magic for a thrilling family experience.

Mountains on Stage
2025-12-16
Mountains on Stage is a film festival that aims to bring the mountains into cities with a selection of the world’s best films related to mountain sports such as skiing, mountaineering, climbing and paragliding.

OrKidstra Holiday Concert
2025-12-16
Bring a friend and celebrate the sounds of the season at the annual OrKidstra Holiday Concerts!
Enjoy a wonderful mix of classical, jazz, pop, holiday favourites, and music from around the world. These family-friendly performances have become an Ottawa holiday tradition and are sure to delight all ages!

December 10: OrKidstra Vanier Hub Holiday Concert at Ottawa Technical Secondary School
December 16: OrKidstra Centre Hub Holiday Concert at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

FREE – Donations to support OrKidstra’s mission to empower kids and build community through music are welcome.

Handel’s Messiah with the NAC Orchestra
2025-12-17 - 2025-12-18 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Experience the festive magic of Handel’s Messiah, a beloved holiday classic that brings joy to many each season.

Sisters Matsumoto
2025-12-17 19:30 - 2025-12-20 19:30
In postwar California, three sisters navigate identity, loss, and the enduring shadow of their father’s legacy.

Ottawa Senators
2025-12-18 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) play against rivals like the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, among other Canadian and American teams. The Sens, as they are colloquially known, are supported by their Sens Army fans and by their friendly hairy mascot, Spartacat, who roams the stands giving high fives. The Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre in the west-end suburb of Kanata, which you can reach easily by car or on game-day express buses. Inside the arena, you can fuel up for the game with food and drinks from a wide range of vendors, or dine at one of several on-site restaurants and bars.

Stanley’s Holiday Stroll
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-20 | 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the paths, you’ll find space to warm up by a fire before you continue along more than 2km of trails.

Paco Dvoi Altfolk Trio with Lloyd Smiley: Strung Together
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Paco Dvoi Altfolk Trio with Lloyd Smiley: Strung Together, 750 Gladstone Avenue
Uplifting acoustic show at Night Oat, 750 Gladstone Avenue. Paco Dvoi Altfolk Trio features Paco on vocals and acoustic guitar, Bob Muller on standup bass, and Julia Ostertag on violin. They perform lyrical songs that delve into existential mystery, hope, and mortality. Lloyd Smiley opens the night with his signature ”Cottage Rawk” style, exploring themes of love, loss, reflection, and reconciliation. $15 cover added to your bill.

Oriental Legend Dance Drama
2025-12-18 19:30 - 2025-12-20 21:30 | Oriental Legend Dance Drama, 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8
From December 18–20, 2025, the acclaimed dance drama Oriental Legend makes its Canadian debut at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, minutes from downtown Ottawa. Presented by the China Arts and Entertainment Group and performed by the renowned Beijing Dance Drama & Opera Theatre, this limited three-day run brings a dazzling blend of dance, storytelling, and cultural artistry to the National Capital Region.
Set along the ancient Silk Road, Oriental Legend follows an epic tale of courage, unity, and friendship brought to life through breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes, and immersive music. After over 110 sold-out performances in China and more than 600 million online views, this holiday production arrives as a must-see experience for audiences of all ages.

Jana Salameh in a Christmas soirée
2025-12-19 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
For this Christmas concert, Jana invites you into a warm and intimate evening of music — a space where nostalgia meets imagination. Joined by a band of exceptional musicians, she reinterprets holiday classics and hidden gems in Arabic, French, and English. With oriental instrumentation, jazz-infused arrangements, and gentle winter moods, the performance offers a unique fusion, and a Christmas soirée at the Azrieli Studio filled with light, warmth, and nostalgia.

613Holiday Night Market
2025-12-19 | PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7, PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7
Proving once again that holiday shopping can actually be fun!
The 613Holiday Night Market offers an indoor shopping experience filled with festive cheer. Explore over 140 vendors featuring unique gifts, delicious food, and seasonal treats.
Admission is free, and the venue is accessible for all. Plus, friendly dogs are welcome, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.
Come and enjoy the holiday spirit in a warm and vibrant setting!

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-20 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:00 PM.

Vintage Village of Lights
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21 | 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6
Make memories to treasure at the Vintage Village of Lights. Enjoy a postcard-perfect 1920s and 30s heritage village charmingly decorated for the holidays. Explore festive vignettes and light displays, visit with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies, take in seasonal heritage demonstrations, and more. Fun for family and friends of all ages.

Ottawa Christmas Market
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a festive atmosphere!
Each year on weekends and select additional days leading up to Christmas, the Ottawa Christmas Market takes over the outdoor plaza at Lansdowne in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood. The family-friendly and free event features seasonal food and drink (including alcoholic options), local goods at vendor cabins, glittering displays, and live performances.

Oniro
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-23 | 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0, 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset.
