Ottawa Events Calendar

Side By Side Weekend
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27
Side By Side Weekend is a communal festival with shows curated in collaboration with some of the best indie bookers around, featuring the finest local and regional independent musical talent.

Carivibe - Reach The Beach Weekend
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27
Celebrate Caribbean culture at Carivibe Reach the Beach Weekend in the heart of the capital. Head to the beach Saturday for food, drinks, and nonstop vibes, then keep the party going at the legendary Bam Bam Block Party. Cap off the weekend in style with the Carnival En Blanc day party on Sunday.

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
2025-07-25 19:30 - 23:59 UTC | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
Ottawa’s inaugural professional women’s soccer team, competing in the Northern Super League (NSL) take on Halifax Tides FC

Yoga at the Gallery
2025-07-26 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1A 0G8, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1A 0G8
Start your weekend with Pure Flow yoga on the patio at Tavern at the Gallery. Join Brittany Bryden every Saturday morning this summer for an energizing outdoor class surrounded by art and nature.

Fetch Local Markets
2025-07-26
Celebrate local love (and pups!) at Fetch Local Markets, a monthly dog-friendly event featuring 30+ local makers, great vibes, and free entry. From May to October, explore unique finds and community fun — leashes encouraged!

Capital Pop-Up Cinema
2025-07-26
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all!

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-07-26 | 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.

Cumberland Farmers' Market
2025-07-26 | 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.

Ottawa Tamil Fest - Kondattam
2025-07-26
Tamil Fest Kondattam is a vibrant celebration that brings together all communities to experience Tamil culture through live music, dance, sports, food and cultural displays. All are welcome at this free event featuring performances, games for all ages, traditional cuisine and activities for children and seniors — culminating in an energetic evening of music and dance that highlights community, unity and cultural pride.

Music on the Canal
2025-07-26 | 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.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day
2025-07-26
Celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day with a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and cuisine. This free, family-friendly event highlights the richness of Canada’s diversity and shared community spirit.

Summer Volley & Salsa
2025-07-26
Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring your swimsuit, water, and sunscreen. Free event.

Indigenous Walking Tours
2025-07-26
Explore downtown Ottawa through an Indigenous lens during these guided walking tours led by artist and educator Jaime Morse. Learn how monuments, art, and landscapes reflect the presence and histories of Indigenous Peoples in the city. Tours are offered in English and French, and designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.

Mud Girl Run
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27
Enter into this uniting and empowering experience called MUDGIRL. A 5km walk/run with 17+ obstacles that’s achievable by all.
You’ll face mud, obstacles and inflatables in an amazing atmosphere surrounded by women of all ages and all fitness levels.
your friends, family or even your colleagues and be a part of the strong #PinkArmy community.

Beekeeping Experience
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27 | 501 Mac Callum’s Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, 501 Mac Callum's Lane, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary, honey house, hives, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert beekeeper, this hands-on experience includes opening a hive, spotting the queen, and witnessing the intricate life of bees up close. A unique outing perfect for small groups, team building, or a day trip to scenic Vankleek Hill.

See the Bees
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27 | 538 River Road, Ottawa, K1V 1E9, 538 River Road, Ottawa, K1V 1E9
Get the buzz on bees during this hands-on weekend experience, running from May 17 to August 17. Watch beekeepers at work, learn how hives function, and if you’re feeling brave, suit up and hold a frame of bees. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-07-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-07-26 08:30 - 13:00 | 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
2025-07-26 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.

Ottawa BlackJacks
2025-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 | 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. Saskatchewan Rattlers
2025-07-26 14:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Saskatchewan Rattlers
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Saskatchewan Rattlers

Live from the Booth
2025-07-26 18:00 - 2025-11-29 20:00
This summer, Sparks Street pulses with the energy of Ottawa’s electronic music scene through Live from the Booth, a free outdoor concert series presented by the Downtown BIA and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC). Every Saturday evening, local DJs and electronic artists transform the pedestrian mall into a vibrant dance floor, offering music enthusiasts an energetic start to their weekends.

Marché du Square
2025-07-27
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.

Ottawa Valley Live Steamers and Model Engineers
2025-07-27 | 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa, K4C 1E6
The Ottawa Valley Live Steamers and Model Engineers return to Cumberland Heritage Village Museum on select Sundays from May to September. Explore the evolution of rail travel and enjoy interactive demonstrations of large-scale model locomotives—always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Zumba on the Hill
2025-07-27
Zumba classes at the Parliament Hill! Come and party on Canada’s Parliament Hill!

Queer History of Ottawa Tours
2025-07-27 - 2025-08-17 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
Explore Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ past on a lively walking tour led by local drag king and public historian Morgan Mercury. Discover stories of queer resilience, activism, and joy while visiting historic sites that have shaped the city’s vibrant community.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-07-27 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!

Wood Terrace Series
2025-07-29 - 2025-07-30 | 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
2025-07-29 - 2025-12-02 | 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.

Katy Perry
2025-07-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
KATY PERRY
THE LIFETIMES TOUR
With special guest Rebecca Black
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 27 with AMEX Presale
General Onsale Begins Friday, November 29 at 10 a.m. Local at KatyPerry.com
Today, multi-platinum global superstar Katy Perry announced a run of Canada dates on her 2025 ‘The Lifetimes Tour.’ Produced by Live Nation, the Canada leg kicks off on Tuesday, July 22 in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena with additional stops in Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, August 5 in Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena. The tour supports Katy’s seventh studio album, 143, which was released September 20, 2024 via Capitol Records.
The Canada dates will follow sold-out dates in Mexico, Australia, and several in South America, with more to be announced.
AMEX PRESALE: American Express is providing Card Members access to Amex Presale Tickets™ for shows in Canada, available for purchase starting Wednesday, November 27 at 10am local time before the general public on-sale, while supplies last. Terms apply. This is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access across the arts, theater, sports and music through Amex Experiences™.
TICKETS: Tickets for the Canada dates will be available starting with Amex Presale Tickets™ (details above) beginning Wednesday, November 27. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, November 29 at 10am local time at KatyPerry.com.
‘THE LIFETIMES TOUR’ 2025 CANADIAN DATES:
Tue Jul 22 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu Jul 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Sat Jul 26 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
Tue Jul 29 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
Wed Jul 30 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
Fri Aug 01 – Québec City, QC – Centre Videotron
Tue Aug 05 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
About Katy Perry
Since Katy Perry’s Capitol Records debut in 2008 with One of the Boys, she has racked up a cumulative 115 billion streams alongside worldwide sales of over 70 million adjusted albums and 143 million tracks. The biggest-selling female artist in Capitol history, Katy is one of only twelve artists in history to have surpassed 100 million certified units with their solo single releases – and the first-ever Capitol Records recording artist to achieve the elite status of having 10 million RIAA-certified units for a single in 2015. She was also the first artist in RIAA history to earn three RIAA Diamond singles – for “Firework,” “Dark Horse” and “Roar.” Since then, she’s added a few more to her collection with “California Gurls” (feat. Snoop Dogg), “E.T”, and both “Teenage Dream” the SINGLE AND ALBUM going DIAMOND. Katy now has six singles and one album for a total of SEVEN Diamond-certified titles.
