Qikiqtait
2025-09-26 - 2027-09-06 | 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4
Discover Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the leadership of the Sanikiluarmiut of Sanikiluaq. Through research, education, environmental stewardship, and the harvesting of eider down — the warmest feather in the world — this exhibition highlights their innovation and resilience. Developed by the Arctic Eider Society with the Canadian Museum of Nature, it celebrates the community’s enduring connection to the land, sea, and each other.

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA
2025-12-12 - 2026-10-25 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA showcases the work of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie, featuring paintings, sculpture, and video. Her work explores memory, dislocation, and the passage of time, often drawing on natural and human-made materials. Safdie combines these elements in unexpected ways, creating symbolic and transformative meanings. Earth – terra – remains a central and enduring material throughout her practice.

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-12-12 17:00 UTC | Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance, 100 Tallwood Drive - Gallery 112
Drag the Archive is a collaborative practicum project by Carleton University students in partnership with the City of Ottawa Equity Team and the City of Ottawa Archives. Through photography, the exhibition showcases the life and work of drag performer Paul ”Peaches Latour” Fournier and queer rights activist, editor, news reporter and diplomat Philip Hannan. The project celebrates drag performance and queer gender expression in Ottawa and beyond. Through carefully curated selections of archival records, students bring forward a powerful visual narrative that highlights local histories while connecting them to broader traditions of queer gender expression.

Parkdale Public Market
2026-05-04 - 2026-10-31
Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment to delicious treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of this historic milestone as we commemorate a century of community and tradition at Parkdale Market. This is a free outdoor event.

Weekend Bikedays
2026-05-09 - 2026-10-12 | Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau, Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Weekend Bikedays (previously Sunday Bikedays) creates additional space and time for people to enjoy environmentally friendly outdoor recreation in Canada’s capital. During the warm months, people can safely exercise during select periods on Saturdays and Sundays (as well as select weekdays) on scenic roadways along the Ottawa River, the Rideau Canal and in Gatineau Park.
Full details on locations schedules are listed on the National Capital Commission website.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2026-05-10 - 2026-10-25
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

Cumberland Farmers' Market
2026-06-06 - 2026-10-10 | 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland, K4C 1P6, 1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland, K4C 1P6
Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture-raised meats, local chicken and mushrooms, maple syrup, honey, berries, garlic, and more.

The Grand Parade Westboro
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Grand Parade Westboro, 20 Clearly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 19, 2026!
📅 Date: September 19, 2026
📍 Location: 20 Cleary Ave, Ottawa, ON
🕙 Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.
🚶 Walk starts at 11:00 a.m.
🍽️ BBQ lunch and mingling!
You can register, donate, create a team, or volunteer here:
https://thegrandparade.org/register/ottawawestboro
The event supports Unitarian House’s programs for seniors and is a family-friendly community fundraising walk.
Unitarian House of Ottawa is a charitable not-for-profit organization located along the Kichi Zībī Mīkan and Ottawa River, providing affordable retirement housing, quality care, and support for older adults.
Together, residents, staff, volunteers, and families create a vibrant community where people can live with dignity, wellbeing, and connection.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-09-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-26 11:00 - 16:00 and 4 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.

Jimmy Carr 2026 Laughs Funny Tour
2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Jimmy Carr 2026 Laughs Funny Tour, The Arena at TD Place - 1015 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7
Outback Presents and Chambers Touring are proud to announce that global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is returning to Canada with his biggest national tour ever. The brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, will hit an unprecedented 31 cities across the country, a first for an international comedian. The tour will play coast to coast kicking off in Victoria on September 16, 2026 with 5 additional British-Columbia stops including Abbotsford for the first time on September 17, Vancouver on September 18, Kelowna on September 19, for the first time in Kamloops on September 20 and Prince George on September 21. Tickets go on-sale Friday, December 5 at 10 AM at jimmycarr.com.
Known worldwide for his lightning-quick wit, dark one-liners and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy Carr remains one of the most successful and best-selling comedians on the planet. A master of razor-sharp humour, he has toured to over 40 countries, sold millions of tickets, and continues to be one of the most streamed stand-ups of the last decade. His most recent tour, Terribly Funny 2.0, surpassed one million tickets worldwide and saw him perform 293 shows across 145 cities in a single year—cementing his reputation as one of the hardest-working acts in comedy.
Following his sold-out 2023 tour, Jimmy Carr returns to Canada with his fifth and most ambitious Canadian tour yet, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Alongside time-honoured cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg, this tour will bring Jimmy to new markets he has never performed in before, expanding his Canadian footprint further than ever.
“A comedy hero for our times.”
The Guardian
“Jimmy Carr is a world-class comedian.”
The Independent
A dominant force in UK television, Jimmy has fronted some of the country’s biggest comedy institutions, including Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, as well as Comedy Central’s Roast Battle UK and Your Face or Mine. He is a staple on QI and A League of Their Own, has performed at The Royal Variety Performance three times, and was a judge on all series of BBC1 entertainment series I Can See Your Voice. Most recently, Jimmy hosted the first UK series of Last One Laughing, which has been a viral hit for Amazon and is in production on series 2. His latest series, Jimmy Carr’s Am I The A**hole?, is currently airing weekly on Comedy Central and Paramount+.
In North America, Jimmy is one of the most recognizable UK comedy voices. He became the first British comedian to sign a Netflix stand-up deal, releasing four hit specials—Funny Business, Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits, His Dark Material on HBO, and Natural Born Killer. The latter debuted in 2024, reaching the Top 10 in 29 countries and earning 2.3 million viewing hours in its first week. He also created the Netflix panel show The Fix and has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Jimmy is also a bestselling author whose memoir Before & Laughter was praised for its honesty, insight, and humour, following his earlier book The Naked Jape.

Nature Nocturne - Black and White Ball
2026-10-30 20:00 - 2026-10-31 00:00 | Nature Nocturne – Black and White Ball, 240 McLeod Street
Enter a night where dark meets light and elegance reigns at Nature Nocturne – Black and White Ball, where nature meets nightlife!
This season, experience Ottawa’s coolest night out at the museum in full colour!
Step into the museum for a unique night awash in colour, curiosity, and pure fun. Every nocturne has its own colourful palette, with different themed activities and multiple dancefloors to spark your imagination.
Whether you prefer dancing the night away, challenging friends in games, or capturing colourful photos, there is an activity for everyone. Every space invites you to laugh, move, explore, and dive into a kaleidoscope of unforgettable moments.
Don’t miss Ottawa’s most vibrant after-hours experience at the museum. Purchase your tickets early because each event sells out fast.

Benedict Sheehan’s ‘Ukrainian War Requiem’ — The National Tour
2026-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Benedict Sheehan’s ‘Ukrainian War Requiem’ — The National Tour, Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8
The Axios Men’s Ensemble from Edmonton, who have recently secured a historic Juno award, winning for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) for the recording of their Ukrainian War Requiem, has announced a national tour of nine Canadian cities this November.
Composed by two-time Grammy-Nominated Benedict Sheehan, this monumental choral work spans 12 impactful movements that seamlessly blend modern musical styles with ancient chants and traditional Ukrainian motifs. The choral tribute serves as a powerful musical reverence for those affected by the war, offering solace and strength to the living and the grieving, and ultimately providing a solemn space for remembrance and prayer through a skillful and heartfelt tribute to Ukraine and her people.
Conducted by Maestro Michael Zaugg, the choir will feature over 50 performers from Axios Men’s Ensemble and Pro Coro Canada, including acclaimed international soloists from North America, Europe, and Ukraine.
More than music, the Ukrainian War Requiem is a sombre journey through grief and loss, acting as a fervent reminder of the enduring grace of the human spirit. Secure your seats to join us for an evening of sacred reflection and hope.
Tickets are $45 for general admission through the link, $50 at the door, and $30 for students 18 and under.
As well, the Axios Men’s Ensemble offers the option to Pay it Forward: Send a Ukrainian newcomer to the performance for $45.

Nature Nocturne - Lux Borealis
2027-02-05 20:00 - 2027-02-06 00:00 | Nature Nocturne – Lux Borealis, 240 McLeod Street
Let iridescent light guide your winter night at Nature Nocturne – Lux Borealis, where nature meets nightlife!
This season, experience Ottawa’s coolest night out at the museum in full colour!
Step into the museum for a unique night awash in colour, curiosity, and pure fun. Every nocturne has its own colourful palette, with different themed activities and multiple dancefloors to spark your imagination.
Whether you prefer dancing the night away, challenging friends in games, or capturing colourful photos, there is an activity for everyone. Every space invites you to laugh, move, explore, and dive into a kaleidoscope of unforgettable moments.
Don’t miss Ottawa’s most vibrant after-hours experience at the museum. Purchase your tickets early because each event sells out fast.
