Ottawa Events Calendar

Capital Pride Pageant
2025-08-21 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | 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.

Dief the Chief: October '62
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.

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”.

Tate McRae
2025-08-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour
Fri Aug 22, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available starting Fri Nov 22nd @ 11am

About Tate McRae:
Singer, songwriter, and dancer triple threat Tate McRae has garnered over 11.3 billion career streams and multiple #1 Top 40 hits. She’s received countless accolades including Artist Of The Year at the 2024 JUNO Awards, nominations for three MTV VMAs, two Billboard Music Awards, multiple People’s Choice Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards among others. She’s been featured on Variety’s 2022 Power of Young Hollywood list, Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list for four consecutive years along with 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 amassed over 2.3 billion streams since its release in 2020. She’s collaborated with various artists including Regard & Troye Sivan on their #1 dance hit “You,” along with Khalid on their track “working,” Tiësto’s “10:35” and Jeremy Zucker on her viral single “that way.” Her 2022 debut album, i used to think i could fly landed at #1 on Spotify’s Global Top Albums Debut Chart and charted in the Top 10 in multiple countries upon its release. Featuring her certified Platinum single “she’s all i wanna be,” the stunning album received praise from the likes of Billboard who said “…Tate McRae steps into stardom on her long-awaited debut album” while GRAMMY.com stated, “…each track shows McRae is ready to be one of her generation’s most raw-and-real superstars.”
Last year, the Calgary native released her highly anticipated sophomore album THINK LATER, catapulting Tate into pop stardom. It debuted at #4 on Billboard’s album chart and has garnered over 3.7 billion streams worldwide. Steeped in pop appeal and infectious toplines, the album features her certified 3x Platinum single “greedy” which earned the star #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, Global Excl. US chart, Spotify’s Global chart, and hit #1 at Top 40 radio. The Los Angeles Times stated that she’s “…poised for pop stardom” while Vogue declared she’s “Taking Over the World.”
Her versatility as a performer has captivated audiences around the world. Whether she’s delivering a powerful vocal performance or executing high-energy choreography, Tate brings a unique blend of artistry and authenticity to every stage.

Ottawa RedBlacks
2025-08-22 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team home game

North Lanark Highland Games
2025-08-23
The North Lanark Highland Games is a one day event celebrating the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley.
The annual games will be held in the picturesque town of Almonte, Ontario.
The Games offer twenty pipe bands, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combining to present what is recognized as one of the Ottawa Valley’s premier summer events.

Driven Ottawa Aftermarket Car Show
2025-08-23 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Visit the Driven Ottawa Aftermarket Car Show to celebrate Canadian car culture! Featuring over 300 vehicles and displays.

Summer Volley & Salsa
2025-08-23
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
2025-08-23
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.

Stittsville Sweet Corn Festival
2025-08-23
Get ready to go crazy with corn at the festival that’s perfect for corn lovers! This event is about everything Corn! There are many booths dedicated to Corn: Corn Relish, Popcorn, Corn-dogs, Corn Decor, Corn Bread, Corn Salsa and more Corn!

Shake The Room: Breaking and Hip Hop battles
2025-08-23 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Breakers of all ages take the stage in a high-energy showdown featuring 2 vs 2 Breaking, 1 vs 1 Kids Breaking, and 1 vs 1 Hip Hop battles. Winners walk away with cash prizes and plaques, but the top 2 vs 2 Breaking duo earns a spot at the international finals in France this November. Expect fierce moves, bold styles, and a celebration of street dance culture. Ticketed event.

Connecting Seniors: Cultural Exhibition and Festival
2025-08-23
This one-day festival celebrates the creativity and contributions of ethno-cultural seniors through performances and culinary arts. It promotes healthy aging by showcasing cultural expression in vibrant and engaging ways. Organized by a network of over 30 grassroots cultural groups under the Social Planning Council of Ottawa, the event is supported by the City of Ottawa’s Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund. Free.

Savour the Field at Les Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm
2025-08-23 | 1341 Rollin Road, Saint-Pascal Baylon, K0A 3N0, 1341 Rollin Road, Saint-Pascal Baylon, K0A 3N0
Escape the city and experience the charm of rural life with Au cœur du champ, a farm-to-table culinary journey set in the scenic Eastern Ontario countryside. The farm offers a variety of activities alongside food from Café Euphie d’ici, including apple, pear, and rhubarb picking, live music by Martin Lacelle with drummer accompaniment, a boutique featuring 20 fruit wines, and a small market showcasing local products. Children can enjoy face painting and a mini petting zoo, while all visitors can take wagon rides to the fields or participate in a tree identification game in the farm’s wooded area, suitable for all ages and presented in collaboration with Boisés Est.

Under The Stars
2025-08-23
Enjoy music each Saturday in August in the Club SAW courtyard. All ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink. Severe weather location inside Club SAW.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-08-23 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
2025-08-23 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
2025-08-23 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.

Flow Through Time
2025-08-23 09:30 - 11:00
Celebrate local heritage with a morning of yoga led by Ellen Bertrand, founder of Yoga Kāla and member of the Bytown Museum’s Board of Directors. This all-levels class offers a unique opportunity to stretch and unwind in one of Ottawa’s most historic settings. Weather permitting, the session takes place outdoors with views of the Ottawa River and Rideau Canal; otherwise, it moves inside the museum’s storied stone walls. Proceeds support the Bytown Museum’s preservation and programming initiatives. Ticketed event.

Monster Trucks All Out
2025-08-23 09:30 - 18:15
The Monster Trucks All Out Tour returns bigger than ever to Carp, Ontario. Experience thrilling nonstop action as iconic Canadian monster trucks compete in an electrifying robot battle and high-flying show.

Atlético Ottawa
2025-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) soccer team takes on an opponent on the home pitch at TD Place Stadium.

Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC
2025-08-23 19:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Atlético Ottawa vs Cavalry FC
Atlético Ottawa takes on Cavalry FC in CPL action.

Marché du Square
2025-08-24
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
2025-08-24
Zumba classes at the Parliament Hill! Come and party on Canada’s Parliament Hill!

Capital Pride Parade
2025-08-24 | 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6, 403 Bank Street, Ottawa, K2P 1Y6
Celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the annual Pride Parade in downtown Ottawa. Colourful floats, spirited performances and joyful energy fill the streets for one of the city’s most vibrant events. A Grand Marshal and Honoured Group lead the festivities.

Sound & Sauna
2025-08-24 | 1140 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, K1Y4H4, 1140 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, K1Y4H4
Step into an evening designed to refresh body and mind. Move through the Nordic circuit — sauna, steam, cold plunge, and rest — before sipping a cold-pressed juice from Capital Cold Press. Then, let Serenity Sound Healing guide you through a meditation and restorative sound bath, surrounded by the resonant tones of crystal bowls and chimes. A chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and find stillness in a serene spa setting.

Latin American Festival & Fair
2025-08-24
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of Latin America at the Latin American Festival & Fair! Enjoy lively music, authentic food, and a festive street parade at Lansdowne Park while celebrating the richness of Latin American culture.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-08-24 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!
