Ottawa Events Calendar

Wanderlust: Improvised Tales of Travel, Love & Longing
2026-04-11
Wanderlust is a fully improvised theatre experience following two friends on an unpredictable road trip across Canada. Guided by audience suggestions, each performance creates a new journey filled with unexpected destinations, memorable characters, and evolving relationships. Through physical theatre, vocal creativity, and spontaneous storytelling, the ensemble transforms the stage into highways, towns, and landscapes across the country.

Ottawa Record Fair
2026-04-11
Join music enthusiasts at Ottawa Record Fair for a day of crate-digging and rare vinyl finds. Early bird access begins at 10 a.m., giving collectors the first chance to explore an extensive selection of records. General admission doors open at 11 a.m.

Travel and Vacation Show
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9J2, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9J2
Learn all about exciting vacation destinations.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2026-04-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

United Promotions Presents: Live Championship Boxing
2026-04-11 18:30 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
United Championship Boxing presents an evening of professional boxing at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa. The event features a lineup of professional fighters including established contenders and emerging talent. Audiences can experience the excitement of live boxing in an energetic arena setting as athletes compete across multiple bouts.

New Orford String Quartet: Dedications
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00
The acclaimed New Orford String Quartet returns to Ottawa for an evening of chamber music featuring works by renowned composers including Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn, and Leoš Janáček. The program explores musical dedications and artistic influences while also highlighting a contemporary work by Canadian composer Cecilia Livingston. The performance offers audiences an engaging exploration of classical string quartet repertoire.

National Tartan Day
2026-04-12
Celebrate National Tartan Day on Parliament Hill with lively music and dance! Enjoy a free noon-hour show featuring the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, talented dancers, and special guests. Don your tartan and join the fun at this vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage!

Jazz Night Out
2026-04-14 | , Ottawa, K1N 5T2, , Ottawa, K1N 5T2
Jazz Night Out is an evening of live music supporting Ottawa’s vibrant jazz community. The event features a concert performance by the legendary gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama, celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder and his iconic album Songs in the Key of Life. Presented at Carleton Dominion‑Chalmers Centre, the evening combines powerful music with support for local arts programming.

Powwow Life-Drawing
2026-04-14 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Come join the NAC for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable for intermediate to advanced artists. Bring your favourite materials along to participate. Some supplies will be offered to those that do not have any on hand.

Founders Dinner Ottawa
2026-04-14 18:00 - 21:00
Founders Dinner in Ottawa – Tuesday, April 14th
Connect with Founders Who Get It
Join us for real conversations and real growth.
This evening is designed to bring together a curated group of founders to share real stories, connect meaningfully, and discuss what’s happening in our businesses and industries right now. We’ll kick things off with a seated dinner and flow into an open discussion around growth, challenges, and opportunity.
Who It’s For
​✅ Company founders, exited founders, VCs and similar
​✅ Actively building or scaling something ambitious
​✅ Down to skip the small talk and have real conversations
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We’re curating a diverse room across industries, stages, and experiences — apply and tell us why you should be in the room.
To apply to join us, sign up here – https://www.graemebarlow.com/foundersdinners

Y Embassy Chef Showcase
2026-04-15 18:00 - 21:00
The Y Embassy Chef Showcase brings together chefs representing international embassies in Canada’s capital for a unique culinary experience. Guests can explore a variety of global dishes and beverages while celebrating cultural diversity and culinary creativity. Proceeds from the event support community programs in the National Capital Region.

Canada Film Day Screening
2026-04-15 20:00 - 23:00 | 1020 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, K1Y 2X9, 1020 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, K1Y 2X9
In celebration of Canada Film Day, this screening features BlackBerry, a film that explores the rise of one of Canada’s most influential tech companies. The story offers a compelling look at innovation, ambition and the impact of a homegrown success on the global stage.

Supersonic Hearts Band at Manor Lounge
2026-04-16 | 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Live music experts, wedding enthusiasts and party starters—Supersonic Hearts Band is a premium 3 to 14-piece band specializing in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events and private functions. They infuse every event with energy and fun and pride themselves on filling dance floors.

Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
2026-04-16 | 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, experience the National Gallery of Canada with music and an artful atmosphere. Take part in free art-making activities and themed tours, and finish the evening with seasonal snacks and refreshments, available for purchase.
Admission is free!
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO.

Rob Anderson: Are You Afraid of the '90s?
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-17
Comedian and bestselling author Rob Anderson presents Are You Afraid of the ‘90s?, a comedic exploration of the decade’s television, films, music, and pop culture. Through storytelling, original songs, and multimedia presentations, the show revisits iconic moments from the 1990s while examining how popular media shaped a generation.

Ottawa Rock N' Gem Show
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Calling all rock and nature enthusiasts; discover unique treasures at the Rock N’ Gem Show full of crystals, fossils, gemstones, and more! Invite friends to explore the show and hand-pick your exclusive jewelry and mineral finds.

Originals Spring Craft Sale
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Visit over 155 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers with innovative displays and contemporary designs at this handmade marketplace. Plus, attend this in-person event to meet and learn from Canada’s makers and creatives from across country.

Judy Nakagawa – Complicated Heart exhibition at City Hall Art Gallery
2026-04-16 - 2026-08-02
This exhibition features sculptural works by Canadian artist Judy Nakagawa. Through delicate materials and expansive forms, the sculptures explore themes of memory, resilience, and cultural heritage. Inspired by the artist’s Japanese Canadian background and her interest in movement and space, the works invite viewers to reflect on the relationship between fragility and endurance.

Materia Symphony: Inspired by Final Fantasy VII
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18
A spectacular orchestral concert celebrates the beloved Final Fantasy VII with a performance of Materia Symphony, an original symphonic work inspired by the iconic game. Presented by the Orchestre de jeux vidéo, the concert brings together a full orchestra and choir to perform newly reorchestrated music that captures the epic scale and emotion of the legendary game franchise.

Fashion for Futures
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa K2P 2R1 Canada, Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa K2P 2R1 Canada
For the first time, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa will bring the Ottawa community to the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Rotunda for a night of networking & slow, sustainable fashion with Fashion for Futures Ottawa on Friday, April 17th. It’s slow fashion, with a fast fashion feel!
This one-of-a-kind Fashion Show will feature some of Ottawa’s most fashionable celebrities from diverse communities, with business, political, influencer, and media backgrounds, for a thrifted fashion show powered by BBBSO’s Social Enterprise, Thrive Select Thrift! All proceeds will be going towards providing life-changing support for youth in our community.
All funds raised from the Fashion for Futures Ottawa will go directly to creating mentorship matches in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes Tour
2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:30 | 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa (Kanata), K2V 1A5
Laugh out loud with Nate Bargatze live on his BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR. Known as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” Bargatze brings his sharp wit, clever storytelling, and unforgettable stage presence for a night of nonstop laughs. A must-see show from the Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian who keeps audiences roaring across the globe.

Anyone can sculpt ice
2026-04-18
Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small scale ice sculptures, including safety practices, proper tool handling, and foundational artistic methods.
Led in an indoor setting, this interactive workshop offers insight into the craftsmanship behind ice art and provides participants with the opportunity to shape their own creation while learning about this distinctive winter tradition.

FitPalooza
2026-04-18 | 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 4R3, 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 4R3
Get ready to sweat, smile, and move at FitPalooza—the high-energy fitness party at Collège La Cité! Join top trainers for energizing workouts, dance fitness, yoga, mini massages, wellness tips, and more. All fitness levels welcome! Stay inspired, stay active, and have a blast!

Bytown Antique & Vintage Show
2026-04-18 | 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2
Explore antiques, collectibles, nostalgia, vintage finds, art, jewelry & more. Don’t miss this golden anniversary of amazing discoveries!
