Ottawa Events Calendar

Ventanas
2025-08-13 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas deliver a vibrant performance blending fiery flamenco, Sephardic, Greek, Turkish, and Balkan traditions, performing music in over 20 different languages. Their dynamic mix of dance, rich instrumentation, and diverse vocals creates a captivating journey through cultures and time. Audiences experience an unforgettable fusion of rhythm, melody, and movement.

Experience Fireworks over the River
2025-08-13, 2025-08-16 | 67 Tapadero Avenue, Stittsville, K2V 0C9, 67 Tapadero Avenue, Stittsville, K2V 0C9
Witness a dazzling display of fireworks from the front row! Sail side-by-side on luxurious twin yachts for a truly unforgettable fireworks extravaganza.
Immerse yourself in the magic as music sets the mood, drinks are served and the city shimmers with twilight’s enchanting glow. Don’t miss this spectacular experience!

Parliament Hill Yoga
2025-08-13 | 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0A4, 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0A4
Ottawa’s iconic summer lunchtime activity returns. Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of Parliament Hill. Expect movement, breath, and community — all under the open sky. Free.

Love You Wrong Time
2025-08-13 - 2025-08-16 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Love You Wrong Time delivers a hilarious, no-holds-barred song cycle featuring two friends looking for love while contending with the fetishization of Asian women. Using music, true stories, bar games, and stand up, Maddie Bautista and Deanna H. Choi’s inventive, interactive show serves as a battle cry in the wake of mass violence against Asian femmes, creating a space for rage, grief, tenderness and ruthless comedy. It’s a good time, with teeth.

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-08-13 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau K1A 0M8, Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau K1A 0M8
Come experience the 28th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, a spectacular celebration of fire, art, and creativity! Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday from July 30 to August 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec, this event offers much more than just fireworks. Watch stunning pyro-musical displays over the Ottawa River, set to thrilling musical scores, and enjoy an incredible selection of culinary experiences, immersive art installations, and extraordinary performances.
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Odyssey Theatre: The Girl With No Hands
2025-08-13 20:00 - 2025-08-24 22:15 | Odyssey Theatre: The Girl With No Hands, 25 Range Rd, Ottawa, ON K1N 8J4
Escape to an imaginative world under the stars where an unlikely heroine fights to rewrite her fate. On the lush banks of the Rideau River in beautiful Strathcona Park, Odyssey’s 39th season presents the world premiere of The Girl With No Hands — a darkly comic fantasy where dreams awaken new realities.
The Girl With No Hands runs from August 3-24, 2025 in Strathcona Park. Performances are Tuesdays – Sundays at 8pm, with pay-what-you-wish Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Dueling Pianos Cruise
2025-08-14 | 206-B Dallaire, Rockland, K4K 1K7, 206-B Dallaire, Rockland, K4K 1K7
Set sail on the Ottawa River Queen for a night of music and landmarks with Dueling Pianos Ottawa. Enjoy high-energy hits, audience requests, and hilarious moments from Tyler Kealey, Dave Kalil, and Todd Huckabone as you cruise past Parliament Hill and more. Drinks available at the full-service bar.

High tea on the veranda
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-15 | 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6R4
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.

Ottawa Greek Festival
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
This annual festival showcases live Greek music, traditional dances, excellent Greek cuisine, language lessons, and demonstrations of all sorts!

Masters Indigenous Games
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) offers Indigenous adults (20+) the chance to compete in various sports.
It’s a platform for lifelong physical activity and community engagement. Thousands of Indigenous athletes from around the world will come together to celebrate wellness and showcase their diverse cultures and traditions.
Besides sports, MIG features a Cultural Village, open to the public, with Indigenous artists, performers, storytellers and vendors.
This event fosters dialogue, promotes understanding and celebrates the power of sport and culture.

Russell Agricultural Fair
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
Agricultural heritage on display, accompanied by fantastic entertainment.

RBC Ottawa International CSI5* CSI2*
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17 | 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1, 401 & 411 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, K2H 8T1
Experience four days of world-class equestrian sport, featuring the thrilling $340,000 USD 5* RBC Grand Prix on Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. Watch top riders and horses compete for the championship title at the pinnacle of show jumping. Enjoy family-friendly activities, local vendors, and free admission for kids 12 and under — a perfect outing for all ages!

Vankleek Hill Fair
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17
The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society presents the 178th Vankleek Hill Fair – “Blue Jeans & Country Scenes”.

Oniro
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-18 | 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0, 399, route 323 North, Montebello, J0V 1L0
Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset.

Lansdowne Park Movie Nights
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-28
Enjoy free outdoor movie nights in the South Court every Thursday at sunset. Bring your own chair or grab a seat onsite. In case of rain, movies move inside the Aberdeen Pavilion. For updates or rescheduling due to extreme weather, check the event’s Facebook page.

Cinq à sept: A ByWard Concert Series
2025-08-14 - 2025-09-18 | 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3, 55 ByWard Market, Ottawa, K1N 9C3
In collaboration with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the ByWard Market District Authority is thrilled to present musicians touring through the National Capital Region and local musicians at this free concert series! Enjoy an array of musical acts every Thursday night beside the iconic ByWard clock. This is an accessible, free outdoor event.

Dief the Chief: October '62
2025-08-15 | 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0
Experience Dief the Chief: October ’62, a captivating theatrical journey 75 feet underground at the Diefenbunker. Follow Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, as he navigates the tense Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing the personal and political challenges faced during history’s closest brush with nuclear war. This unique blend of storytelling and history, performed by Pierre Brault and Peter Haworth, offers an immersive perspective on a defining moment in Canadian and global relations.

Capital Fair
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-24 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Featuring a demolition derby, a petting zoo, stunt dogs, and much more!

Greater North American TheatreSports Assembly
2025-08-15 19:00 - 2025-08-16 21:30 | Greater North American TheatreSports Assembly, 60 Waller St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Wayward Improv is proud to host the Greater North American TheatreSports Assembly (GNATA)!
Featuring guests from:
– Oakville Improv Theatre (Oakville, ON, CAN)
– MOPCO (Schenectady, NY, USA)
– Contemporary Theatre Company (Wakefield, RI, USA)
Join us at LabO Theatre for two amazing nights of improv with some of our favorite ITI formats: Maestro and TheatreSports (plus a special performance of Space Cowboy)!

Pride Night Market
2025-08-16
The Pride Night Market returns for its third year, celebrating the creativity and vibrancy of Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This free outdoor event showcases local queer and trans vendors, performers, and small businesses in a joyful evening of connection and community.

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-08-16 | 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores.
On Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the first three weeks of August, the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy (formerly known as the Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light) presents four hours of special entertainment at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec. Enjoy pyromusical shows of international calibre, open flame culinary experiences, experiential paths, artistic creations and much more. The fireworks are launched from a platform in the majestic Ottawa River, directly below the museum.

Salvadoran Festival of La Pupusa
2025-08-16
Celebrate the independence of El Salvador with Salvadoran and Latin American gastronomy, art, culture, and sport. Family-friendly.

Summer Volley & Salsa
2025-08-16
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.

Kaleidoscope Kayaking
2025-08-16
Experience the third annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking — a magical nighttime paddle on the Rideau Canal, with LED-lit folding kayaks and stunning views of the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy fireworks. This two-hour guided tour offers an unforgettable way to enjoy Ottawa’s waterway and spectacular fireworks display.

Queered Fringe Remount
2025-08-16 | 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6, 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6
Capital Pride and Ottawa Fringe join forces to present a curated evening of queer theatre. Featuring standout performances from the 2025 Ottawa Fringe Festival, each show was selected by a local Queer Jury. Celebrate the bold, diverse voices shaping the intersection of queerness and the performing arts.

See the Bees
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17 | 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 Garlic Festival
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17
Celebrating 35 years of bringing agriculture and community together, the Carp Garlic Festival returns with two days of garlic-themed food, live music, and family-friendly fun. One of the region’s best-loved harvest festivals.

Capital Pride
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-24 | 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6, 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6
During the third week of August every year, you can join in diverse celebrations of Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQ+ community in parks, streets, clubs and other sites across the city.
Highlights of Capital Pride include sporting events, a Rainbow Party, a family picnic and the always-popular Pride Parade. Choose from a dozen signature events and more than 50 community events—many of them free!
On Festival Weekend, the intersection of Bank Street and Somerset Street West, the centre of Ottawa’s Gay Village, becomes an entertainment hub with live music, a community fair and a beer garden.
