Our handpicked roundup of the best concerts, festivals, family outings and free things to do - fresh every week. Pick an event below and make some memories.
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Oct 3 - Nov 2, 2026
I'm often asked what makes an event truly special, and for me, it's about being there. This week, I've got some art-focused picks that really deliver when you show up in person. Fr...
Read itPhoto: Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA · promotional image via cirquedusoleil.com
Oct 2 - Oct 4, 2026
Well, fall is definitely here, and it looks like Friday will be a bit wet with light rain before clear skies take over f...
Photo: The Festival of Small Halls · via on.fgtix.com
Sep 26 - Oct 20, 2026
Who says you need to break the bank to have an amazing time in Ottawa-Gatineau? This upcoming lineup of events proves th...
Photo: Les Journées de la culture à la Galerie Montcalm · via calendrier.gatineau.cloud
Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026
It feels like fall has really settled in this week, with crisp air and mostly clear skies for Friday before some clouds...
Photo: Ottawa Cat Show 2026 · via eventbrite.ca
Sep 25 - Sep 29, 2026
This weekend, Ottawa turns 200, and the city is throwing a serious party. We're talking block parties, all-night art, an...
Sep 22 - Oct 13, 2026
From the cozy corners of local stages to the grand spectacle of orchestral performances, Ottawa-Gatineau is buzzing with...
Photo: David Suzuki’s Playlist with the NAC Orchestra, in association with Why Not Theatre · via ottawatourism.ca
Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026
Hello Ottawa-Gatineau! Get ready for an exciting weekend, September 18-20, 2026, as the capital region truly comes alive...
Photo: Salsa Street Seats - Ottawa's Calle del Sabor - Curated by SalsaRehab · via eventbrite.ca
Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026
Hey Ottawa-Gatineau! Ready to dive into a weekend packed with excitement? From vibrant cultural festivals to a major int...
Photo: Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy · via ticketmaster.ca
Sep 4 - Sep 6, 2026
Hey Ottawa-Gatineau! Ready for another fantastic weekend in the capital region? We're diving headfirst into September wi...
Photo: Titanique, la parodie musicale avec des chansons de Céline Dion · via ticketmaster.ca
Aug 28 - Aug 30, 2026
Capital Pride | Starting Friday, August 28 (all weekend, Parade Sunday, August 30 at 1:00 PM) | Various locations | Most...
Photo: Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC · via ticketmaster.ca