Ottawa Events Calendar

Men Without Hats
2025-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Men Without Hats is bringing full energy to the stage! With Ivan Doroschuk (vocals), Sahara Doroschuk – Sloan (keyboards & vocals), Sho Murray (guitar), and Adrian White (drums), this lineup delivers fun, dancing, and unforgettable hits. Get ready to sing, move, and enjoy a night full of smiles and music.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-11-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

A Fun Ottawa Night Out That Isn’t a Bar — Bubble Tea + Line Dancing
2025-11-19 18:00 - 22:00 | A Fun Ottawa Night Out That Isn’t a Bar — Bubble Tea + Line Dancing, 1167 Bank St (KungFu Tea), K1S 3X7
If you’re tired of the typical bar or club scene, this event gives you a refreshing alternative: non-alcoholic bubble tea, beginner dance vibes, and a social format built for real connection.
🔹 Why It’s the Perfect Alternative:
🧋 Non-bar, non-club environment
💃 Fun activity = no awkward small talk
🎶 Energetic music without loud chaos
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Meet people in their 20s–30s who want meaningful connections
✨ Great for groups, couples, and solo attendees

The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
YWCA CANADA PRESENTS
The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence
Reception Sponsored by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, Travel Sponsored by Uber
Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It disproportionately affects women, girls and gender diverse people, impacting over half of Canada’s population and costing lives.
Canada is at a critical turning point in how it responds to gender-based violence. The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence brings together activists, advocates and experts to examine pressing policy gaps and cultural shifts that can reduce and prevent gender-based violence. This timely event will highlight lived experience, evidence-based solutions and the need for coordinated, cross-sector action.
Join us in Ottawa for this urgent discussion, part of YWCA Canada’s annual Rose Campaign and just ahead of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. Connect with fellow advocates, policymakers, and engaged Canadians as we work toward a future free from violence.
Featuring
Keri Lewis, Executive Director, Interval House of Ottawa
Samira Mohyeddin, Founder and Managing Editor, On The Line Media
Yamikani Msosa, Gender Justice Organizer
Aline Nizigama, CEO, YWCA Canada
More speakers to be announced soon
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:30 p.m. ET Doors Open
7 p.m. ET The Walrus Talks
Join us for a catered reception following the event to continue the conversation.
Can’t make it in person? Register for the livestream and watch online.
Tickets
General Admission: $20
Student/Senior: $12
Livestream: Free with registration

Museum’s Tree-Lighting
2025-11-20 - 2026-01-11 | 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Marvel at the dazzling red and green lights illuminating the Museum of History’s Plaza. Standing at an astonishing 14 metres high, this Christmas tree is sure to catch your eye.

Kazdoura
2025-11-21 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Founded by Syrian singer Leen Hamo and Lebanese jazz musician John Abou Chacra, their paths crossed at a Toronto fundraiser following the 2020 Beirut explosion — a moment that sparked a powerful musical connection. Born from resilience, cultural connection and shared passion for Arabic music, this project, with its vibrant energy, nostalgia and innovative approach, takes audiences on a journey through the rich musical traditions of the Middle East and North Africa, reimagined with a modern twist, blended with global influences such as Soul, funk and dream pop.

SPAO Open House
2025-11-21 | 77 Pamilla St, Ottawa, K1S 3K7, 77 Pamilla St, Ottawa, K1S 3K7
Discover the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa Centre. Join in celebrating the community with an exhibition reception, live music, the launch of the SPAO annual publication, and a holiday sale featuring limited edition art prints—perfect for the gift-giving season.

All of My Favourite Things Artisan Market Series
2025-11-21 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
Explore a vibrant selection of local artisans, crafters, and creators showcasing their talents! Browse the outdoor tents along William Street, between George and York Streets.

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-22 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Live music is featured at the Hard Rock Cafe every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30 PM. Guests can also enjoy live performances at Council Oak every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:00 PM.

Les Belles Soeurs
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23
Experience Les Belles Soeurs, a bold and humorous portrayal of 15 Québécois women navigating life, frustration, and camaraderie. When Germaine Lauzon wins a million stamps, a stamping party turns into a lively, audacious exploration of dreams, power, and rivalry. Performed in English, this two-hour production (including intermission) offers a theatrical glimpse into human desire and resilience.

Ottawa Christmas Market
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a festive atmosphere!
Each year on weekends and select additional days leading up to Christmas, the Ottawa Christmas Market takes over the outdoor plaza at Lansdowne in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood. The family-friendly and free event features seasonal food and drink (including alcoholic options), local goods at vendor cabins, glittering displays, and live performances.

One World Bazaar
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23 | 6110 Mitch Owens Road, Manotick Station, K4M 0E2, 6110 Mitch Owens Road, Manotick Station, K4M 0E2
Visit a vintage barn a half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa in Manotick Station to shop for treasures created by artisans from around the world.
One World Bazaar is open for seven weekends in the fall and online all year. Drop by in person and you’ll discover a heritage barn packed with beautiful handmade goods from all over the planet—everything from clothing and jewellery to dishes, home décor and furniture. It’s a kaleidoscope of colours and textures, with racks of colourful silk scarves, shelves laden with vibrant pottery, and hidden corners filled with large wooden animals and stone garden sculptures.
To ensure economic sustainability for their producers, the owners of this family-run enterprise work directly with artisans when possible, develop strong relationships with them, and pay a fair, living wage that allows the crafters to support their families.

LUMINAIRE
2025-11-21 - 2025-12-31 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
Enjoy an evening lights show at the ByWard Market (at George and William St) at 5:30 and 7:00pm.

Magic of Lights
2025-11-21 - 2026-01-03 | 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1, 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1
Experience the dazzling Magic of Lights drive-through display this winter. Lined with two kilometers of sparkling LED light displays, this event is great for the whole family to safely enjoy from the comfort of your car.

Winter Count: Embracing the Cold
2025-11-21 - 2026-03-22 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
Explore Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, an exhibition highlighting winter’s influence across cultures and artistic traditions. Featuring over 150 works, it presents Indigenous, Canadian, and European perspectives. Visitors can discover how painters from Canada and Europe capture the effects of light on snow, revealing a shared visual language shaped by the season.

Tree Lighting Ceremony at the ByWard Market
2025-11-21 16:00 - 20:00 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
The ByWard Market welcomes you to George Street Plaza from 4 to 8 p.m. for a festive evening featuring a dazzling Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., a mesmerizing light show, lively brass band performances, and a giveaway of warm, freshly-made BeaverTails.
The event is free and open to everyone!

Tree Lighting in Orléans Town Centre
2025-11-21 17:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Orléans Town Centre’s 3rd Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21. Enjoy festive performances by School of Rock, browse unique vendors at the Night Market, and delight in complimentary treats — hot chocolate for the first 300 attendees and cookies from Stuffed Cookies by Kat for the first 500. Kids can take part in hands-on crafts, and guests are encouraged to support local families through donations to the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre. The evening culminates with the lighting of the iconic community tree at 6:30 p.m., creating a joyful celebration of music, treats, shopping, and togetherness.

Savio Joseph Wonderstruck Tour
2025-11-21 19:00 - 23:00
Step into Wonderstruck, a one-man theatrical experience where magic, mystery, and audience interaction turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Starring Savio Joseph, Canada’s Got Talent finalist, the show features sleight of hand, impossible predictions, and mind-bending illusions that leave audiences amazed. This unforgettable performance invites visitors to become part of the magic for a night of wonder and surprise.

BIF NAKED - Award-Winning Documentary Film, Concert and Q & A
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:45
Bif Naked is featured in a special documentary screening followed by a live acoustic performance and Q&A session. The film explores her career, resilience, and influence on Canadian music. Guests will experience her music up close and hear insights directly from the artist. This event celebrates Bif Naked’s enduring impact and creative achievements.

The Outlaw and The Son. A Western Noir told by Stoney Martins
2025-11-21 20:00 - 2025-11-22 21:15 | The Outlaw and The Son. A Western Noir told by Stoney Martins, Atelier Theatre, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E2
Join us on November 21 & 22 at the Atelier Theatre for The Outlaw and the Son (OATS)—a powerful fusion of live rock music and live theatre that explores the joys, struggles, and humanity of fatherhood.
Created by Ottawa singer-songwriter Tony Martins and guitarist Chris William Martin, this intimate two-man show tells the fictional story of a mysterious cowboy torn between distance and reconciliation with his son. With original music, haunting guitar soundscapes, and evocative staging, OATS is a one-of-a-kind performance that speaks to the bond between parent and child.

ADAAWE Indigenous Holiday Market
2025-11-22
Join the ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub for a festive celebration! Discover unique products and gifts from over 20 local Indigenous vendors, perfect for your holiday shopping. Warm up with complimentary bannock and tea, traditional favorites that will get you in the holiday spirit. Try your luck with exciting giveaways and soak in the festive ambiance filled with good cheer. This is more than just a market – it’s a gathering of community, culture, and celebration.

St. Pat's Artisan & Craft Show
2025-11-22
Exhibition/sale with more than 125 local artisans. Shop for items such as jewellery, baby items, candles, photographs, paintings, books, and more.

St. Pat's Artisan & Craft Show
2025-11-22
Exhibition/sale with more than 100 local artisans. Shop for items such as jewellery, baby items, candles, photographs, paintings, books, and more.
