Ottawa Events Calendar

Marché du Square
2025-08-17
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.

Zumba on the Hill
2025-08-17
Zumba classes at the Parliament Hill! Come and party on Canada’s Parliament Hill!

Barrhaven Classic Car Show
2025-08-17
Show off your classic custom and rods at the Barrhaven Classic Car Show for just $10 per car, with dash plaques for the first 120 cars.
Enjoy live music, food, vendors, a 50/50 draw, and complete a car quiz for a chance to win a prize!

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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!

ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-22 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Back by popular demand, this summer storytelling workshop welcomes both new and returning participants. Over the course of a week, attendees will explore tools and techniques for crafting and performing stories for the stage under the guidance of celebrated storyteller Mary Ellen. The workshop is a chance to build confidence, connect with others, and share meaningful stories in a supportive group setting.

Wood Terrace Series
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-20 | 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.

Ottawa's Best Networking Golf Tournament
2025-08-19 10:30 - 19:30 | GreyHawk Golf Club, 4999 Boundary Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K0A3H0, Canada
The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated annual golf tournament. This long-running event typically sells out, attracting business and community leaders to network with colleagues, meet new prospects and enjoy a day outdoors.
The tournament will take place at the stunning GreyHawk Golf Club, spanning two 18-hole courses and bring together 240+ golfers. Don’t miss this fun-filled day on the greens!

Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament 2025
2025-08-19 10:30 - 19:30 | GreyHawk Golf Club, 4999 Boundary Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 3H0 Canada, GreyHawk Golf Club, 4999 Boundary Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 3H0 Canada
The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated annual golf tournament. This long-running event typically sells out, attracting business and community leaders to network with colleagues, meet new prospects and enjoy a day outdoors.
The tournament will take place at the stunning GreyHawk Golf Club, spanning two 18-hole courses and bring together 240+ golfers. Don’t miss this fun-filled day on the greens!
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Summer Sounds concert series at Andrew Haydon Park
2025-08-20
Enjoy free summer concerts by the Nepean Concert Band at Andrew Haydon Park every second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair and friends for an evening of music in the park.

Welcome Wednesdays
2025-08-20 | 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1, 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1
This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., explore animal barns, exhibitions, and the Demonstration Kitchen. Each visit features hands-on activities and new demonstrations for all ages.

Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet
2025-08-20 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Aviva Chernick and her band reinterpret traditional Judeo-Spanish folk music with emotional depth and intimacy. Their performance features Ladino, Hebrew, Yiddish, and English vocals, accompanied by rich instrumentation including guitar, oud, keys, bass, Persian hand percussion, and harmonious vocals, creating a powerful fusion of cultures and sounds.

Parliament Hill Yoga
2025-08-20 | 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.

Dief the Chief: October '62
2025-08-20, 2025-08-22 | 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.

Nostalgia Music Festival
2025-08-20 - 2025-08-24 | 1777 Aspenview Way, Orleans, K1C 6S5, 1777 Aspenview Way, Orleans, K1C 6S5
Reconnect with the classic rock songs of your youth at this five day event featuring concerts by the best tribute bands on the planet.
Each summer, the Nostalgia Music Festival presents some of your favourite tunes from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s at Lebreton Flats near downtown Ottawa. Enjoy quality outdoor concerts in an environment customized to provide the best music festival experience possible. All festival-goers have access to a wide variety of quality food and drink vendors, as well as the benefit of large-format screens that provide superior concert visibility from any vantage point. Or opt for the special VIP Section which features a cabaret style seating area with comfortable chairs and tables, plus exclusive bar service and private washrooms.

Five Alarm
2025-08-20 - 2025-09-06 | 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, K1N 7M7, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, K1N 7M7
At the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili Cook-Off in Killaloe, Ontario, Ava Rose is determined to break her 16-year losing streak. With the help of a new assistant, Ava takes on her childhood friend-turned-rival in a heated competition. As she searches for the missing ingredients of her late father’s legendary Five Alarm Chili recipe, Ava uncovers more than just culinary secrets—she begins to unravel the mysteries of her own past.
Described by the London Free Press as “a laugh-out-loud journey” and hailed by the Port Stanley News as “an intriguing and delightfully funny romp that keeps you guessing,” this heartwarming comedy promises a perfect blend of humour, heart, and spice.

Partage Beechwood
2025-08-20 17:30 - 22:00 | 261 Montreal Road, Ottawa, K1L 7C8, 261 Montreal Road, Ottawa, K1L 7C8
Partage Beechwood is hosted under the stars and amongst the trees and souls of historic Beechwood Cemetery, this twilight gathering combines community spirit, beautiful surroundings, and culinary magic.

Queers & Beers
2025-08-21
Queers & Beers returns to Lowertown Brewery for a casual community gathering in the heart of the ByWard Market. Enjoy craft brews in a welcoming space — indoors or outdoors, weather permitting — designed for queer and trans pub lovers to connect, chat, and feel at ease. All genders and sexualities are welcome at this open event, which encourages meaningful conversation, new friendships, and comfort above all.

Big Dyke Weekend
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-23
Maggie May Harder presents the BIG DYKE WEEKEND at Art House, a multi-day celebration of Pride 2025 dedicated to not-cis-man queer communities. Highlights include a low-stimulus craft and social night, an inclusive dance party for trans and gender diverse people, and a dinosaur-themed dance party encouraging creative and playful expression. The venue offers gender-neutral washrooms and one wheelchair accessible washroom; however, there is no wheelchair ramp, and entry involves stairs. A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available. This event takes place on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People.

Metcalfe Plaza
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-23
From August 14 to September 20, the Downtown BIA, in collaboration with Aire Commune and AMASHOWZA, is turning this central space into a high-energy hub of art, music, and culture. Think DJs under the stars, live performances, sweat-worthy fitness classes, buzzing markets, and epic weekend vibes. Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing drinks with friends, or just soaking in the atmosphere, Metcalfe Plaza is where the party’s at.

Oniro
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-25 | 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
2025-08-21 - 2025-09-04
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
2025-08-21 - 2025-09-25 | 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.

Emily Rose Michaud and Marie Drolet – Illuminated Seasons exhibit
2025-08-21 - 2025-11-02
Illuminated Seasons invites audiences to reflect on the natural beauty woven into the urban fabric of Ottawa and Gatineau. Through their “ecological reflections,” the exhibition celebrates the quiet wonder of rivers, forests, and marshes that shape our everyday surroundings. Artists Marie Drolet and Emily Rose Michaud explore local plant life not as distant subjects, but as living collaborators in both art and life. Their work is rooted in personal connection to the Outaouais region, where memory and landscape intertwine. Free.

Saunders Square Dance
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa, K0A 3P0, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa, K0A 3P0
The Saunders Square Dance is a lively evening of music, movement, and celebration under the pavilion at Saunders Farm. Presented by Saunders Cider, the event features live music, a professional caller, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together. Open to dancers of all levels, it offers the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, family, or the community while learning traditional square dance steps in a fun and spirited setting.

Capital Pride Pageant
2025-08-21 20:00 - 23:00 | 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6, 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6
Local drag talent competes for the crowns of Mr., Mx., and Ms. Capital Pride 2025 at the National Arts Centre. Hosted by Cyril Cinder and judged by Kiki Coe, Hercusleaze, and Grand Marshal Miss Patience Plush. The 2024 Royal Court returns for unforgettable step-down performances.

Indian Food Festival of Ottawa
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24
The biggest celebration of Indian cuisine is making its grand return to Ottawa! Enjoy the sizzling sounds (and tastes) of street food, live music, and community coming together to celebrate the rich and diverse flavours of India. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a curious first-timer, this is your chance to taste, dance, and celebrate like never before.

Gaiafest
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24
GAIAFEST returns for 2025 with a weekend dedicated to connection, movement, breath, and music. The festival offers yoga, meditation, workshops, guided movement, acro, breathwork, sports, art, nature, and a diverse musical lineup. Set in the beautiful Gatineau hills, GAIAFEST invites attendees to deepen their connection to the land, community, ancestral roots, and themselves.

Public Archaeological Digs
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24
This Archaeology Month, take part in public archaeological digs. Help recover artifacts at Leamy Lake Park and learn more about the pre-contact (before the arrival of Europeans) history of the region.

Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour
2025-08-22 19:00 - 22:33 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Singer, songwriter, and dancer Tate McRae has amassed over 11.3 billion career streams and multiple #1 Top 40 hits. She has received numerous accolades, including Artist of the Year at the 2024 JUNO Awards, three MTV VMA nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, multiple People’s Choice Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards. She was also featured on Variety’s 2022 Power of Young Hollywood list, Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list for four consecutive years, and Forbes’ 2021 30 Under 30 list, where she was the youngest musician on the list.
Tate’s #1 RIAA certified 4x Platinum single “you broke me first” has garnered over 2.3 billion streams since its release in 2020. She has collaborated with various artists, including Regard & Troye Sivan on their #1 dance hit “You,” Khalid on “working,” Tiësto on “10:35,” and Jeremy Zucker on her viral single “that way”.
