David Foggia
2025-07-19 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Get ready for a night of sharp, offbeat humour at Cultures Comedy Club. Headliner David Foggia brings his acclaimed and anxious take on everyday absurdities to the stage, joined by a lineup of professional comedians.

Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
2025-07-20
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more!

Fanaticcon
2025-07-20
Fanaticcon is Ottawa’s ultimate fan experience, perfect for all pop culture enthusiasts! This convention showcases the best in vintage toys, comics, retro games, unique art, costuming, exclusive show items, entertainment, special guests, and much more.
With over 140 exhibitor spaces featuring comics, toys, games, and countless other treasures, Fanaticcon is a must-attend event for fans of all ages. Don’t miss out on this expanded unique pop culture celebration!

Marché du Square
2025-07-20
Come to Terrasse du Square and meet Outaouais artisans: florists and artists, jewelers, gourmet food producers, potters, candle makers and much more.
This is a place that brings everyone together. Where food and drinks are shared and memories are created.

Zumba on the Hill
2025-07-20
Zumba classes at the Parliament Hill! Come and party on Canada’s Parliament Hill!

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-07-20 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 RedBlacks
2025-07-20 19:00 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

Great Gable - 'Small Fry' Album Tour
2025-07-20 19:00 - 23:00
Western Australian rock band Great Gable returns to their roots with Small Fry, a deeply personal album inspired by their home state. Recorded in Perth for the first time since 2018, the album marks their debut at Blackbird Studios with producer Dave Parkin. Lead singer Alex Whiteman, guitarist Matt Preen, bassist Christopher Bye, and drummer Madi Hanley have crafted a record that captures the essence of Western Australia while showcasing their evolving sound.
Alex reflects, “A lot of the album draws from my experiences growing up in WA. Those memories bring a mix of emotions, nostalgia, and sentimentality, which make the music feel authentic and special to me.”
From the first notes of Best Friend to the closing moments of Asleep, the authenticity of Small Fry is unmistakable. Following their 2023 EP Read The Room, Alex wrote much of the album solo at home between tours, later sharing his demos with the band and Dave. “Dave did a great job of preserving the original vibe of the demos while improving the overall sound quality,” Alex adds.
Small Fry offers listeners a genuine glimpse into the band’s journey and their connection to the place they call home.

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2025-07-20 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
It’s Sunday night under the lights and the Tiger-Cats are coming to town. Kick off your night with $10 + HST happy hour drinks and a live band at Gate 1, and then stick around after the final whistle for Fans on the Field.
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Commissionaires Ottawa Open
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-27
The Commissionaires Ottawa Open is an annual PGA TOUR Canada tournament held at Eagle Creek.

Ottawa BlackJacks
2025-07-21 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
The Ottawa BlackJacks are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Ottawa. They compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
2025-07-21 19:30 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Brampton Honey Badgers

Strathcona Summer Faerie Picnics
2025-07-22
Cirquonscient returns to Strathcona Park with free evening Faerie Pop-up picnics featuring circus arts and aerial acrobatics. Settle in with a blanket or stop by as whimsical performers enchant audiences in a riverside setting. Enjoy a playful summer evening with some of Ottawa’s top circus and aerial artists.

Wood Terrace Series
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-23 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Spend your sunsets under the stars as inspirational artists share their musical visions of culture, identity and tradition. Access the NAC terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge and take in the best free beats offered in Ottawa this summer.
Outdoor concerts every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Limited seating available. Please bring a chair to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment.

Songs from the Shed
2025-07-22 - 2025-11-25, 2025-07-24 - 2025-11-27 | 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.

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-07-23 | 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.

Summer Sounds concert series at Andrew Haydon Park
2025-07-23
Enjoy free summer concerts by the Nepean Concert Band at Andrew Haydon Park every second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair and friends for an evening of music in the park.

Welcome Wednesdays
2025-07-23 | 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1
This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., explore animal barns, exhibitions, and the Demonstration Kitchen. Each visit features hands-on activities and new demonstrations for all ages.

Akoustik at St. Charles
2025-07-23
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St. Charles Market. A celebration of community and culture, open to all.

Requiem for Radio: Full Quiet Flutter (RFR: FQF)
2025-07-23 - 2025-07-26 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Requiem for Radio: Full Quiet Flutter (RFR: FQF) is a 60-minute live performance for human bodies, electrons, and radio waves. Architecture, technology, history, and the human body come together in this near-supernatural conjuring of the spirits of the demolished Radio Canada International (RCI) shortwave towers. Structured with thirteen movements for the thirteen radio towers, the performance follows the format of a traditional requiem, but for the RCI shortwave site that was once located near the border of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia from where it transmitted shortwave radio around the world from 1944 to 2012.
The performers on stage interact with an elaborate set of invented and modified electronic instruments that use sensors, custom circuits, and wireless technology to play the ghosts of the radio towers with radio waves.

ByWard Night Market
2025-07-24 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
The ByWard Night Market is back and better than ever! Shop a curated selection of handmade goods from local artisans, enjoy delicious food from diverse vendors, and immerse yourself in a lively, vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect evening to eat, shop, and take in the sights of the ByWard Market.
Don’t miss the fun—come out and experience it all!

Music on the Canal
2025-07-24 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Celebrate summer with Music on the Canal, the NAC’s floating concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays in July. Featuring artists such as Miguel de Armas and DYSTOH perform live as the boat glides between the National Arts Centre and Dow’s Lake, filling the Rideau Canal with joyful sound.

Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
2025-07-24 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet continue their “They Want What You’ve Got” tour this year, following their stunning headline performance at the Manchester Folk Expo. That 2024 performance captivated the audience with their unique blend of musical styles and infectious energy.
Ríoghnach Connolly, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, leads Honeyfeet with her eclectic taste for musical adventure. Together, they drive a broad terrain of musical textures, from esoteric protest songs to foot-tapping and floor-thumping dance rhythms. Known for her deadpan wit and broad, smiling on-stage banter, Connolly delights in sharing her multicultural voyage of discovery, pushing aside life’s banality in favor of mischievous energy and creative joy.

High tea on the veranda
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-25 | 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.

Oniro
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-28 | 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.

Movies in the Park - Twisters
2025-07-24 20:45 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada

Capital Pop-Up Cinema
2025-07-25
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all!

Almonte Craft Beer Fest
2025-07-25
Enjoy cold craft brews, delicious eats, and live music along the Mississippi River at the Almonte Craft Beer Fest. Back by popular demand, this outdoor summer event features nine local alcohol producers and food vendors like The Almonte Butcher Shop and Hummingbird Chocolate. Kick back to the sounds of Silver Creek outside the scenic Old Town Hall.

Night Waves
2025-07-25 | 2015 Calypso Street, Limoges, K0A 2M0, 2015 Calypso Street, Limoges, K0A 2M0
Calypso launches its first-ever Night Waves event — an unforgettable evening at the wave pool. Dance to live DJ sets, float under the stars, join the foam party, and catch a spectacular drone light show over the water. Food, drinks, and glowing waves keep the energy going all night long. Ages 21+.
