Ottawa Events Calendar

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-05-17 08:30 - 13:00 UTC | North Gower Farmers’ Market
Come purchase vegetables, honey, meat, sauces, cheese, and other goods from local producers in rural Ottawa. The market was founded in 1994 by local residents Carolyn Seabrook and Andrew Harkness. Carolyn sold Andrew on the idea of a farmers’ market in her family’s vacant barn, and together they launched the project.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Farmers’ Market, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
Support your local farmers’ market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals and more. As a producer-only market, all vendors make, bake and grow everything within 100 kilometers of Ottawa. Enjoy live music and special programming while you shop.

Spring Up Market
2025-05-17 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the beauty of spring with creative workshops, hands-on planting activities, and kid-friendly fun. Join Cherrish Art for a spring-themed art session and plant seedlings with Just Food Ottawa. Explore nature through interactive activities with the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library.

613Flea
2025-05-17 10:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Don’t miss the ever-changing 613flea marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds at Lansdowne Park. The 613flea marketplace is always on a Saturday (and always free to attend) but the dates change each month.

Desi Dhamaka - A Celebration of the South Asian Arts & Culture
2025-05-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Desi Dhamaka – A Celebration of the South Asian Arts & Culture, 1 Elgin St
Desi Dhamaka – A Celebration of South Asian Arts & Culture
Saturday, May 17 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre
Free Event – Everyone Welcome!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant rhythms, colourful traditions, and joyful connection at South Asian Celebration Day!
Experience the rich cultural tapestry of South Asia through live artistic performances representing India, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan – including a special performance by JUNO Award-winning band Autorickshaw. Enjoy the captivating energy of a live DJ, get a beautiful henna design, and bring the little ones for a family craft activity filled with creativity and fun.
Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or exploring something new, this free event is open to everyone. Come celebrate with us!
This event is proudly supported by Aroha Fine Arts and Radio Huns.

Rhiannon Giddens
2025-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue is Giddens’ much-anticipated return to her North Carolina roots and the old-time music tradition that launched her career. 2x GRAMMY, MacArthur “Genius”, and Pulitzer Prize winner Giddens has pulled together a remarkable band that represents an incredible array of talent and American musical traditions to celebrate her new album What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, a fiddle-and-banjo record made in collaboration with Justin Robinson. Joining them on stage will be celebrated multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell, bassist Jason Sypher, guitarist Amelia Powell, and bones player and rapper Demeanor.
What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow features a mix of North Carolinian instrumentals and traditional songs. Thompson was one of the last musicians of his era and his community to carry on the southern Black string band tradition. Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue pay homage to that legacy and shepard it into a new era.
Giddens’ new album, What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow is out April 2025.
Rhiannon Giddens has pledged to donate $1 per ticket to a charitable cause of her choice.

Nia Nadurata
2025-05-17 20:00 - 23:00
Nia Nadurata is heading across Ontario with a series of live performances presented by Modo Live and Programme.
Do not miss this rising star live on stage with special guests.

May Show Festival
2025-05-18
Celebrate arts, crafts, music, dance, and delicious food at the May Show Festival. This lively event brings together fantastic vendors and entertainment for all to enjoy. Explore, shop, and soak in the festive vibes. Admission is free.

Orleans Blooms
2025-05-18
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Orleans Blooms. Shop a variety of premium garden plants, get expert gardening tips, and explore stunning artwork from local artists. Kids can enjoy a fun, hands-on educational corner. Rain or shine, everyone is welcome to this vibrant garden event. Entry is free.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-18 | 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.

Ottawa BlackJacks Professional Basketball Club
2025-05-18 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
Catch professional basketball action and family-friendly entertainment in Canada’s capital! Don’t miss the fast breaks, big dunks and impressive blocks inside the Arena at TD Place at Lansdowne.
As members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks play against teams from across the country from May to August. Sports fans can count on high-quality action on the court thanks to CEBL players who come from NBA G-League clubs, other Division 1 FIBA leagues around the world, top NCAA programs, the Canadian national program, and from U SPORTS.

Nepean Night Market
2025-05-18
Soak up the good vibes at Nepean Night Market! Every Sunday from 5–9 p.m., enjoy amazing local vendors, delicious food trucks and fantastic live music. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, and pups—dogs are always welcome, and treats are on hand. Glow sticks for the kids, fun for all!

Queen Victoria Birthday Celebrations
2025-05-18 | 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0
Join in the celebration as the 1860s Village celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday. Sing “God Save the Queen,” hear historical patriotic speeches, see grand military manoeuvres’, lace up for the 1860s athletic games, watch the Village’s “Queen” in action (a hand-pumped fire engine), and enjoy a piece of birthday cake.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-05-18 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 BlackJacks
2025-05-18 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-21 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. Niagara River Lions
2025-05-18 15:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Niagara River Lions
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Niagara River Lions

Tulips @ Tanger
2025-05-19 12:00 - 16:00
Enjoy live music, fun games, face painting and beautiful potted tulips for sale!

NACO Tour - Send-Off Concert, Ottawa
2025-05-20 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Enjoy a free send-off concert with the National Arts Centre Orchestra before their tour to Japan and Korea. Experience a preview of the exciting repertoire that will be featured internationally. Registration is required, with tickets available starting May 1.

Ottawa Titans Baseball Club
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-25 | 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4P5
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.

Capital Music Week
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-25
Capital Music Week (CxMW) is Ottawa’s premier music industry event, featuring concerts, workshops, and professional development activities, to bring local artists, entrepreneurs, and fans together. Organized by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), CxMW aims to boost Ottawa’s music scene, enhance economic growth, and elevate the city’s reputation as a top music destination.

Ottawa Titans
2025-05-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada

NACO Tour - Send-Off Concert, Ottawa
2025-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Tour event
FREE – Registration required – Tickets available starting May 1st
No passport required! Join the National Arts Centre Orchestra for a special send-off concert in Ottawa before they embark on their tour to Japan and Korea.
This free (but ticketed) event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Orchestra and experience a preview of the exciting repertoire they’ll be performing on their international journey.
7:00 PM – Onstage Talk
Hosted by Paul Wells in Southam Hall, this conversation will feature conductor Alexander Shelley and Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the tour, the music, and the artists who will bring Canadian culture to the world stage.
8:00 PM – Concert
The concert will begin with a performance of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 5 and 6, followed by Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Dark Nights, Bright Stars, Vast Universe. This evocative work, commissioned by the NAC, explores the beauty and mystery of the cosmos through powerful, emotional soundscapes. The evening will conclude with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a dramatic and deeply moving piece, featuring piano prodigy Olga Scheps.
Be part of this unforgettable evening as we celebrate Canadian artistry, and join us to wish the NAC Orchestra and Alexander Shelley a warm bon voyage!

Powwow Workout
2025-05-21 | 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.

The Prom
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-25 | , Ottawa, K2G 5K7, , Ottawa, K2G 5K7
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know it’s time to shine the spotlight on the issue—and themselves.
The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance traditional, but when one student wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town faces a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens, resulting in love that brings them all together.
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humour and heart of a classic musical comedy, with a message that resonates now more than ever.

Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala
2025-05-21 05:30 - 22:30 | NCC River House, 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pwky, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2K7, Canada
The watershed’s best party is back! This year’s Riverkeeper Gala will be held on May 21st, 2025. This is the National Capital Region’s premier fundraising event to support a clean and healthy river.
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Join the party and enjoy all the highlights, including excellent networking opportunities, special musical performances, fine cuisine, premium beverages, spectacular auction items and a killer dance floor.

OBJ’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies: Workshop and Awards Cocktail
2025-05-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa K1Y 2C5, Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa K1Y 2C5
Exclusive Event: Learn from Startup Veteran Adam Miron & Celebrate Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies!
Join the Ottawa Business Journal and presenting sponsor GGFL LLP, along with supporting sponsors Nelligan Law and TD Bank, for an exclusive two-part event. Start with a live interview and audience Q&A with Adam Miron, co-founder of the billion-dollar company HEXO Corp. Then, celebrate Ottawa’s 20 Fastest Growing Companies of 2025 at a special Awards Cocktail.
🚀 Workshop with Adam Miron (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
Adam Miron has built, scaled, and exited successful companies. In this session, he’ll share candid insights on:

Navigating inflection points: Selling your business, raising funds, or steering through a downturn.
Building strong relationships: Balancing staff, family, and personal growth as a leader.
Leveraging advisory boards: How to build and use them effectively for strategic growth.
Finding growth in tough times: Discovering new opportunities during slowdowns.
Building to sell: What it takes to create a high-value company that attracts buyers.

🏆 Awards Cocktail & Networking (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
Celebrate success and connect with Ottawa’s top business leaders during an evening of networking and celebration, featuring:

Networking with top executives: Connect with leaders from Ottawa’s fastest-growing companies.
Appetizers and a complimentary drink: Enjoy a selection of delicious food and beverages by My Catering Group.
Awards presentation: Celebrate success stories from high-growth businesses, including the top company that achieved an astounding 982.78% growth.
Bonus: Free parking!

Secure your spot today—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
REGISTER NOW

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
2025-05-21 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

Dylan Gossett - The Back 40 Tour
2025-05-21 20:00 - 23:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Dylan Gossett is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Gossett began writing and recording music during his early teen years using Garage Band on his mother’s computer. Throughout high school, college at Texas A&M, and a job at Formula 1 Racing, music remained Gossett’s true passion. Inspired to finally release music by a new generation of singer- songwriters he saw emerging online, Dylan began posting videos of his songs in April 2023 — immediately, his music struck a chord with a global audience.
Gossett released his first single “To Be Free” (entirely self-written, recorded, produced, and mixed in his bedroom) in June 2023. Shortly thereafter, he teased a snippet of what would become his next song and breakout viral hit “Coal.” The video instantly took off, gaining over one million views within the first week. He quickly got back into his bedroom and created the song from scratch before releasing it in July 2023. Since its release, “Coal” has garnered over 400 million global streams, received Platinum Certifications in the United States, Australia, Canada and Ireland, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and the Official Singles Chart Top 100 in the U.K., reached the Top Five on the Country Radio Chart in Australia, and climbed the Spotify U.S. Top 200. The New York Times called “Coal” “one of the year’s best country songs,” and Billboard declared, “‘Coal’ and ‘To Be Free’ position Gossett as a formidable, heart- on-his-sleeve singer-songwriter with immense potential.”
In October 2023, Gossett released his highly anticipated debut EP No Better Time (also self- written, recorded, produced, and mixed in his bedroom) via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. The EP received a slew of critical acclaim from The New York Times, Billboard, Grammy.com, Atwood Magazine, MusicRow, Holler, Country Central, and more. He then followed it up with his widely praised 2024 EP, Songs In The Gravel, which he wrote and self-produced, while also teaming up with notable producers Eddie Spear and Ian Fitchuk on a few tracks.
On the touring front, this fall Gossett embarked on his headlining The Back 40 Tour. Last spring, his first-ever headline (and international) tour, dubbed the No Better Time Tour, sold-out immediately upon on-sale. Gossett has supported Noah Kahan in arenas across Australia, and Morgan Wallen at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, as well as opened for Wyatt Flores and Brent Cobb on their fall 2023 tours. This year, Gossett’s festival trek includes debuts at SXSW, CMA Fest, Hangout Music Festival, Tortuga Music Festival, Two Step Inn Festival, and more.

Support Artist: Tanner Usrey
