Ottawa Events Calendar

SoulRhythms
2025-03-18 | SoulRhythms, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance.
From traditional to modern Afro-Caribbean folklore-based movement, the Cultural Arts Studio will lead you through an energizing 45-minute group class designed for all levels.
These weekly soul-inspiring and energizing sessions will connect your mind, body, spirit (and hips) to the infectious celebratory rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean.
This event is recommended for ages seven and up.

Vierge
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-30 | Vierge
Vierge, written by Rachel Mutombo and directed by Dian Marie Bridge, is a GCTC co-production with Black Theatre Workshop that delves into the lives of four Congolese-Canadian girls navigating faith, culture, and adolescence. Sixteen-year-old Divine’s only friend is Jesus until her family joins a new church, revealing complexities in the world around her. With heart and humour, this compelling story explores the pressures of Christianity, virginity, and societal norms as Divine, Bien-Aimée, Grace, and Sarah confront secrets, cultural expectations, and life-changing decisions. As they journey from girls to women, their friendships are tested—will they stand together or be pulled apart? Presented in English, Vierge runs Tuesday to Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Magic at the Manor
2025-03-19 | Magic at the Manor, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Get ready to experience an intimate and interactive 90 minute magic and mentalism show with feats you never thought were possible; you don’t just watch the show – you become a part of it!
This presentation will highlight moments that are unexplainable and simply unbelievable! Michael presents mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals and devious deceptions blended with non-stop audience participation (don’t worry, nothing embarrassing) and plenty of laughs.
By the end of the show, you’ll be left questioning if it was fate, destiny, luck or coincidence…

Mozart, Hewitt & Beethoven's Fifth
2025-03-19 20:00 - 2025-03-20 22:00 UTC | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Experience the miraculous chemistry that happens when two great musical minds fuse into one, as guest pianist Angela Hewitt interprets Mozart on Southam Hall’s stage.
Montreal-based composer Keiko Devaux loves playing with electroacoustic sounds then translating them into emotional and genre-blurring music, resulting in beautiful and otherworldly effects.
Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the evening’s performance.

Our concert opens with Devaux’s Listening Underwater, which was written especially for the NAC Orchestra and had its world premiere in Southam Hall in May 2023. This magical work, inspired by the communications of whales and other sea life, transports us to an organic underwater environment that is both familiar and mysterious.
Ottawa-born guest pianist Angela Hewitt performs Mozart like no one else, capturing the emotion Mozart put into this timeless work. Do not be surprised if your fellow audience members demand that Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 be played over and over.
The Orchestra will also take on Beethoven’s super-charged Fifth Symphony, a piece that is best experienced live. As one of the most recognized works in music history, it truly has “no predecessor, no successor in composition” (Christoph Eshenbach, conductor). You will walk away covered in goosebumps, more than two centuries after its first performance in 1808.
On March 20, arrive Early for a FREE Pre-Concert Woodwind Performance!
Start your evening with a delightful pre-concert performance featuring young OrKidstra musicians from 7:15pm-7:45pm in the NAC’s Le Salon.

Learn more in the program notes ›

Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
2025-03-20 | Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks to the sound of music by a local DJ. Visitors will also have an opportunity to participate in free art-making activities and themed tours.
Admission is free!
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO.

U SPORTS Men's Hockey Championship
2025-03-20 00:00 - 2025-03-23 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO | SCHEDULE
2025 BioSteel U SPORTS Hockey Championship
For the first time in history, the University Cup Men’s Hockey Championship will be played in Ottawa at The Arena at TD Place! The championship, co-hosted with the University of Ottawa, takes place on March 20–23, 2025.

2025 BioSteel U SPORTS Hockey Championship Schedule

Date
Time (EST)
Game
Match Up

Thu, Mar 20
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
QF#1
#4 TMU vs. #5 Mount Royal

Thu, Mar 20
7:00 PM – 10:00 pm
QF#2
#1 UNB vs. #8 Ottawa

Fri, Mar 21
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
QF#3
#3 Concordia vs. #6 Moncton

Fri, Mar 21
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
QF#4
#2 Saskatchewan vs. #7 Queen’s

Sat, Mar 22
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SF#1
TBD

Sat, Mar 22
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SF#2
TBD

Sun, Mar 23
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bronze
TBD

Sun, Mar 23
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gold
TBD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
PARKING – Please note, parking at TD Place is limited. There is NO pre-paid parking for this event.<!–Check out available parking spots to pre-purchase for this event. There are no in and out privileges with pre-purchased parking.–> Please plan to use alternative modes of transportation to get to TD Place including free OC Transpo 3 hours before and after the event, simply show your event ticket to any OC operator. You can also find alternate parking in the area here.
TICKETS: Now you can manage all your events and tickets in our TD Place + Lansdowne App. Download the App here.
PAYMENTS: TD Place is a cashless venue.
BAGS: No bags will be permitted into The Arena for this event.
ENTRANCE: Gate 2 (Main Gate) & Gate 1 (Accessibility). Gates open 1 hour before each game starts.
LEARN MORE
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
THE ARENA GUIDE
PLAN YOUR TRIP
For any questions, please email the Box Office at boxoffice@tdplace.ca.

Ottawa Home and Garden Show
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-23 | Ottawa Home and Garden Show, 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.

USports Men's Hockey Championship
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-23 | USports Men’s Hockey Championship, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1S 3W7
For the first time in history, the University Cup men’s hockey championship will be held in Ottawa at The Arena at TD Place. Co-hosted with the University of Ottawa, the championship will take place from March 20–23, 2025, offering fans an exciting opportunity to witness top-tier university hockey in Canada’s capital.

Ottawa Senators
2025-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa Senators face off at home.
Schedule can be found here:
https://www.nhl.com/senators/schedule
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.

Magic at the Manor
2025-03-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Manor Lounge, 292-A Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1M3, Canada
Get ready to experience an intimate and interactive 90 minute magic and mentalism show with feats you never thought were possible; you don’t just watch the show – you become a part of it!

Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
2025-03-21 | Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park, 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.

Jelly Roll
2025-03-21 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Jelly Roll: The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour
2025-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Jelly Roll: The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Acclaimed Grammy-nominated and platinum-certified singer-songwriter Jelly Roll has announced his debut international headlining tour in Canada, The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 12-city tour stops in Ottawa with special guests Josh Ross, Savannah Dexter, and Brabo Gator. The tour celebrates his album Beautifully Broken, which debuted October 11 at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #3 on the Billboard Canadian Album Chart. It also spent two weeks as the top Canadian country album.
The album features Jelly Roll’s current radio single, Liar, and the platinum-certified international hit I Am Not Okay, which topped Country radio charts in the US and spent two weeks at #1 in Canada. Jelly Roll recently earned two Grammy nominations for the 2025 awards, including Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for I Am Not Okay.

In The Black: Ottawa Stand-Up Comedy
2025-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | In The Black: Ottawa Stand-Up Comedy, 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa, K1E 0A1
Laugh out loud at In The Black: Ottawa Stand-Up Comedy! This one-night-only showcase celebrates Black joy and fresh comedic voices from across Canada. Hosted by Ottawa’s own Dawn Xanklin, it’s a must-see night of humor, culture, and connection.

Devon Cole - The Two Shades Blonder Tour
2025-03-21 19:00 - 23:00
Join Devon Cole for an unforgettable evening of music as she takes the stage with her unique blend of earworm pop and feminist empowerment. Known for her viral remix of Blurred Lines and her powerful anthem for Love is Blind star Deepti Vempati, Devon’s rise to fame has been nothing short of spectacular.
Her 2021 alt-pop project, Party For One, quickly gained millions of streams and widespread acclaim. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter’s debut single, W.I.T.C.H (“Woman in Total Control of Herself”), showcased her clinical approach to songwriting and drew inspiration from deep dives into witchcraft history and classic pop culture. The track earned 300,000 pre-saves and quadrupled her fanbase.
Don’t miss the chance to experience Devon Cole’s captivating performance, where catchy pop tunes meet meaningful social messages. With her raw talent and lyrical prowess, she is a true force in the music scene—always understanding the assignment.

Jelly Roll - Beautifully Broken Tour
2025-03-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: South of Here Tour
2025-03-22 | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: South of Here Tour, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats confirm a series of brand-new tour dates for the second and third leg of their first arena tour.
The tour celebrates Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, out now.
The smash single “Heartless” from the album hit #1 at Mediabase Triple A and Billboard Adult Alternative charts, marking the band’s 7th #1 single to date.

613flea
2025-03-22 | 613flea, PO. Box 8235, Station T, Ottawa, K1G 3H7
The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. The free to attend event features an exciting (and ever-changing!) lineup of over 140 vendors who offer eclectic goods, hand made treasures, vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds. Makers and bakers, artists and artisans, antiques and vintage clothing, records and comics, plus great food too! 613flea is open one Saturday each month except January and December.

Great Bowls of Fire
2025-03-22 | Great Bowls of Fire
Select a beautiful hand-crafted pottery bowl, then choose your favourite soup and breads from some of Ottawa’s best restaurants and bakeries for a delicious take-home meal.

Spring Harmony - Where Eastern and Western Music Meet
2025-03-22 | Spring Harmony – Where Eastern and Western Music Meet, 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa, K1E 0A1
Experience a vibrant evening of live music, dance, and art celebrating cultural exchange and unity! Enjoy stunning photography, painting, and craft exhibits, plus performances that bring diverse stories to life. Presented in English, French, and Farsi. Join the celebration!

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Stanley’s invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the heritage sugarshack to learn how Maple Syrup is made or hop on a tractor-drawn ride to see parts of the sugarbush not accessible on foot. Make sure you bring your appetite — visit the Pancake House for breakfast and have a Maple Taffy for dessert then visit the Farm Shop to take home some of that liquid gold for yourself!
From the young to the young at heart, there is something for everyone at Stanley’s!

Tales from the Village
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Tales from the Village, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6
Step back in time and explore a 1920s and 1930s village with a museum interpreter as your host. As you step inside each heritage building on the tour, actors from Vintage Stock Theatre will bring local tall tales and folk stories to life.
A perfect way to spend a cozy winter day with friends and family! Light refreshments will be served.
Ages 14 and up. Cost: $23.35 + tax (per person). Advance registration is required.

Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Geeked Out: Ottawa’s Toy and Collectible Sale, 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!

Caribbean Costume-Making Workshop and Parade
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Caribbean Costume-Making Workshop and Parade, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Create a dazzling Caribbean-inspired costume with feathers, jewels, and vibrant accessories at the Canadian Children’s Museum! Then, join a lively parade filled with music and joy. A hands-on, fun-filled experience for all ages! English: 10 a.m. | French: 11 a.m. | Parade: 11:45 a.m. Included with admission.

Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection
2025-03-22 - 2025-07-06
Celebrate 40 years of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program at Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection. Explore 40 stunning reproductions featuring a variety of media, styles, and subjects.
Free admission. Wheelchair accessible. Open during O-Train Line 1 operation hours.
Image: Katherine Takpannie, Pushing Through (from the series Our Women and Girls are Sacred), 2016, digital print on paper, 68 x 97 cm, 2018-0053.

Ottawa Film Office 2025 Career Fair
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada
The Ottawa Film Office is delighted to announce that the 2025 Film, Television, and Animation Career Fair is taking place Saturday, March 22 at Jean Pigott Place at Ottawa City Hall from 9 AM to 1 PM! Attend and meet local production companies, animation studios, and other industry professionals to learn about current and future job opportunities and what they look for in new hires. You’ll also be able to chat with post-secondary institutions, associations, unions and guilds about the industry programs, resources, and training they offer.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can be involved in this fast-paced and exciting industry! This free event is geared to anyone interested in exploring a career in film and television, including:

Secondary and post-secondary students, recent grads;
Current crew members looking for new opportunities;
Professionals working in a different industry and interested in transitioning to an exciting new career in Ottawa’s growing film and television industry.

REGISTER NOW

Geeked Out: Ottawa's Toy and Collectible Sale
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada
You can expect to find 120 vendor booths FILLED with toys, collectibles, anime, video games, comic books, Lego, and geek inspired art from local artisans and makers!

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2025-03-22 19:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2025-03-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa stop on the South of Here Tour

Simon Leblanc
2025-03-22 20:00 - 21:30 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Simon Leblanc is more eager than ever to hit the road in search of landscapes and laughing faces.
Simon is back on tour with his fourth show, PrÃ©sent. He can’t wait to see you!
See you all soon…
16 and over

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