Ottawa Events Calendar

Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
2026-03-15
Many similiar shows operate in Southern Ontario but the Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show is the only major show of its kind in Eastern Ontario.
More than 50 top dealers exhibit on over 100 tables packed with interesting, hard to find memorabilia. Dealers include Ed Locke, former appraiser from the Antique Roadshow, Ken Aubrey filmed with his store on Canadian Pickers, and Doug Stroud filmed on Pawnathon Canada.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-03-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 11:00 - 16:00 UTC and 5 more dates | 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.

Laura Frost Book Signing - Seeking Sasha
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Laura Frost Book Signing – Seeking Sasha, 2121 Carling Ave #23, Ottawa, ON K2A 1S3, Canada
Meet and greet North Bay author Laura Frost as she signs her debut novel, Seeking Sasha.

Music of the Night: The Concert Tour
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Music of the Night: The Concert Tour, Algonquin Commons Theatre
OTTAWA/NEPEAN: Sunday, March 15, 2:00pm, Algonquin Commons Theatre
Music Of The Night: The Concert Tour
A Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber
This nationally celebrated concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest songs, finally comes to Algonquin Commons Theatre on March 15th at 2pm.
Experience the magic of his musicals like never before! Featuring a live band and an incredible cast of powerful singers, this unforgettable show brings to life Webber’s most iconic theatrical music – including selections from The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Boulevard, and more!
Further information/video/and tickets at
www.musicofthenight.live or via Charles W Stockey Center for the Arts Box Office
Pricing: from $45.50 – $57 ++
WARNING: This production includes the use of haze, fog and some flashing lights.
FULL TOUR SCHEDULE:
Hamilton – March 6, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre
Niagara Falls – March 7, Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Brantford — March 10, Sanderson Centre
Milton — March 11, FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
Barrie — March 12, Georgian Theatre
Brampton — March 13, The Rose Theatre
Parry Sound — March 14, Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
Ottawa — March 15, Algonquin Commons Theatre
Cornwall — March 18, Aultsville Theatre
Brockville — March 19 Brockville Arts Centre
Lindsay — March 20, FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay
Belleville — March 21, Empire Theatre
Guelph — March 22, River Run Centre
Chatham — March 24, Kiwanis Theatre
London — March 25, Centennial Hall
Mississauga — March 27, Living Arts Centre
Pickering — March 28, Pickering Casino Resort
Halifax – March 31, Casino Nova Scotia
Saint John – April 2, Imperial Theatre
Fredericton – April 3, Fredericton Playhouse
Moncton – April 4, Casino New/Nouveau Brunswick

March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-22 | 30 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1A 0G9, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1A 0G9
Families are invited to explore hands-on crafts and interactive activities during March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum. Programming focuses on currency, counterfeiting, and how to spot the difference between real and fake banknotes.All activities, along with general admission to the museum, are offered free of charge. This engaging experience blends creativity and learning in a family-friendly environment.

Supersonic Hearts Band at Manor Lounge
2026-03-19 | 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Live music experts, wedding enthusiasts and party starters—Supersonic Hearts Band is a premium 3 to 14-piece band specializing in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events and private functions. They infuse every event with energy and fun and pride themselves on filling dance floors.

Ottawa Home and Garden Show
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-22 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
A vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.

Genna G at the NAC: Album Launch Party
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Genna G at the NAC: Album Launch Party, 1 Elgin Street
Ottawa-based actor and musician Genna Giampaolo is proud to announce her first single “I Wanna Fly” will be released March 8, 2026 in honour of International Women’s Day. In anticipation of her debut jazz album Genna With A G on March 20, Genna will celebrate with an album launch party on March 19 at Fourth Stage at the NAC in Ottawa.
Genna G and her jazz trio will pull from their many talents in jazz and musical theatre to celebrate the launch of the debut studio album Genna With A G, performed live for the first time at Fourth Stage at the NAC ahead of its official release. Genna will share a sneak peek of this vulnerable collection of her original songs (as well as a few favourite covers) brought to life by talented collaborators: Nic Code, Mike Mopas and Quinn Beneteau.

Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
2026-03-20, 2026-03-27 | Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, Chelsea, J9B 1R5, Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, Chelsea, J9B 1R5
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how animals survive winter!
By moonlight, an experienced guide will show you one of four selected trails this winter.
Your starting location will be sent to you in the confirmation email sent after registration.

March Break Character Meet-ups at Tanger Ottawa
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-21 | 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5
Families are invited to meet beloved children’s characters during this special interactive event. Guests can step into the world of PAW Patrol and encounter heroic pups Marshall and Skye, or explore the colourful setting inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse.Attendance is free, with limited capacity per session. On-site registration is required, and entry is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a designated time slot.

Ottawa Black Film Festival
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-24
Experience powerful stories at the Ottawa Black Film Festival (OBFF)! Celebrating Black voices in cinema, OBFF showcases must-see films from around the world while sparking meaningful conversations. Discover, connect, and be inspired at this celebration of culture, creativity, and storytelling!

VERSeFest
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-30
This year’s festival, as part of their ongoing rebuilding year, will feature a wide range of award-winning performers in English and French.
A mix of readings and performances will allow participants and poets to gather once more under the roofs of some iconic Ottawa establishments. Read on for full location details.
At this year’s festival, poets and performers will have copies of their books, chapbooks and CDs on hand to sell. Please support them directly!

Footloose : The musical
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-29 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Greely Players present Footloose, the high-energy musical inspired by the iconic film, live at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa. Featuring a talented local cast, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable songs, this production brings the spirit of the 1980s to the stage. Audiences can expect an entertaining evening celebrating music, dance, and youthful rebellion.

Laugh For The Cure
2026-03-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Laugh For The Cure, 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1
Get ready for a night of laughter and surprises at The Westin Ottawa, where five local business and community leaders (the Joes) will step out of their comfort zones and take the stage to deliver their own five-minute stand-up routines! With the help of professional comedian coaches (the Pros), these fearless individuals will use humor to entertain and connect with the audience.
But the fun doesn’t stop there.
After the Pros and Joes bring the laughs, the night will culminate with a performance by headliner Rory Gardiner. Known for his dynamic, no-stress approach and high-energy comedic keynotes, Rory blends humor with insight to inspire organizations to embrace agility and turn discomfort into opportunity. Audiences will leave both entertained and equipped with actionable strategies for shifting perspectives and navigating change.

bol, brown boy, bol
2026-03-26 19:00 - 2026-03-27 20:30 | bol, brown boy, bol, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 5K7
bol, brown boy, bol is a cheeky, heartfelt solo show about Nawaaz’s journey of reclaiming his voice and cultural inheritance through learning tabla, a northern Indian percussion instrument.
Twenty years of being a “coconut” has caught up to Nawaaz, who’s crashed into a dual crisis of identity and faith. Divine intervention sends him a musical Guru, who guides him on a journey towards self-acceptance and love. Directed by Tiffany Wu, bol, brown boy, bol offers a rich musical landscape merging Indian classical music with 90s Bollywood nostalgia, grunge, rap, and hip hop. Weaving storytelling with the rhythms of tabla, creator and performer Nawaaz speaks up about the impact of Canadian racism on his identity and shares his story of finding his way back to himself.

Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
A two-day sale with 120 booths of toys, artisans, video games, trading cards, and entertainment. Check out the gaming zone with arcade machines, racing simulator, virtual reality, game tournaments, and more!

Ottawa Wedding Show
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Plan the wedding of your dreams with this event that allows you to connect with vendors, photographers, planners, and more! Gather new inspiration for your décor, hairstyle, or ideal wedding cake through samples and presentations. Come ready to learn, meet new friendly faces, and have a blast while you plan your perfect day!
