Ottawa Events Calendar

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 UTC | 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, 2025-07-29 19:30 - 22:30 | 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.

Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour
2025-07-29 19:30 - 23:00 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, K2V 1A5
Since her 2008 Capitol Records debut with One of the Boys, Katy Perry has achieved 115 billion cumulative streams and worldwide sales exceeding 70 million adjusted albums and 143 million tracks. As Capitol Records’ best-selling female artist, she is one of only 12 artists in history to surpass 100 million certified units with solo single releases.
In 2015, Katy became the first Capitol Records artist to earn 10 million RIAA-certified units for a single. She also made history as the first artist to achieve three RIAA Diamond singles with Firework, Dark Horse, and Roar. Her Diamond-certified collection has since expanded to include California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg), E.T., and both the single and album Teenage Dream. This accomplishment brings her total to seven Diamond-certified titles—six singles and one album.

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Scarborough Shooting Stars
2025-07-29 19:30 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Scarborough Shooting Stars
BlackJacks return for the 2025 CEBL Season, taking on Scarborough Shooting Stars

Black history in Ottawa Streets
2025-07-30 | 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.

City Hall Salsa
2025-07-30 | City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1, City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1
Join the summer Latin dance event, free of charge at Ottawa City Hall on Wednesdays in July and August. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, everyone is warmly welcome!

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2025-07-30 | 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.

Beòlach
2025-07-30 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Almost 25 years ago, six dynamic solo performers came together for a late-night session during Celtic Colours. That session was the spark that lit Beòlach.
During the next decade, Beòlach continued to grow artistically through their innovative and exciting arrangements of traditional Cape Breton, Scottish, and Irish tunes for fiddle, bagpipes, piano and guitar. Their knowledge of and passion for this traditional music show in their energy onstage. The natural, easy wit and banter they exchange reflect lifelong friendships, a shared sense of fun, and years of experience as professional musicians.
With this being Beòlach’s 25th anniversary as a band, you can look forward to hearing new music that will be released later in the year!

Kaleidoscope Kayaking
2025-07-30
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.

Akoustik at St. Charles
2025-07-30
Akoustik at St. Charles is a free outdoor live music event in Vanier. Enjoy performances by local artists in a relaxed open-air setting at the St. Charles Market. A celebration of community and culture, open to all.

Canadian Track & Field Championships Presented by Bell
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-03
Attend the 2025 Canadian Outdoor Track & Field Championships to experience thrilling athletic performances as Canada’s top athletes compete for a spot in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Organized by Athletics Canada, this event will showcase U20, Open, and Para Athletics categories.
With the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club at the helm, you can expect an unforgettable atmosphere. Feel the excitement as driven athletes push their limits. This is a must-see event for all sports fans and a key moment in Canada’s athletics calendar.
