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Latest Festival News

The Resilient Scots are Celebrating “Scottawa” in January – Virtually!

Dec 14, 2020   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

#GetFestive Holiday Events in Ottawa

Dec 1, 2020   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

RBC Bluesfest and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany spread Holiday Cheer with music from the National Capital Region

Dec 1, 2020   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

Ottawa festival harvests local talent for virtual concert series

Oct 13, 2020   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

On Demand Virtual Festivals

Oct 10, 2020   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

Canada’s first amphibious festival sells out within hours

Sep 15, 2020   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

In the Media

Information Update – Health Canada reminds Canadians of the limitations of fentanyl test strips being used to check street drugs before consumption

Jun 27, 2018   |  

Information Update – Drug Use During Festival Season

Jun 27, 2018   |  

Capital Pride focuses weeklong 2018 event on community, growth

Jun 21, 2018   |  

2018 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival: From June 21 to July 1 the sounds of summer are hitting the streets of Ottawa

Jun 1, 2018   |   CBC Ottawa

Music and Beyond’s 2018 festival brings Shakespeare, string quartets, puppetry and more to Ottawa

Jun 1, 2018   |   Ottawa Citizen

The Tulip Festival has begun, and here’s where to take them in

May 15, 2018   |   CBC News

The Capital Ukrainian Festival Returns Bigger and Better than Ever

May 11, 2018   |   soundcheckentertainment.ca

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Upcoming Events

Ottawa StoryTellers Signature Series 2020-2021

Oct 22, 2020 - May 27, 2021

Magic of Lights Ottawa

Nov 13, 2020 - Jan 9, 2021

A Country Christmas at Saunders Farm

Nov 28, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021

Christmas Lights Across Canada

Nov 30, 2020 - Jan 7, 2021

OttScot Festival

Dec 31, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021

Chamberfest Concert Series Part Two Winter/Spring

Jan 16, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Virtual Winterlude

Feb 5, 2021 - Feb 21, 2021

TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Fest

Feb 18, 2021 - Feb 20, 2021

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Latest Industry News

OFN’s FestConnect Better Together Industry Holiday Party

Nov 27, 2020   |   Industry Events   Industry News

Summer Solstice Indigenous (Virtual) Marketplace Re-Opens Summer Solstice Festival’s Support of Indigenous Artisans

Nov 17, 2020   |   Arts, culture and heritage   Festival and Event Industry   Industry News

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‘Day of Visibility’ for the Live Event Community shines a light on industry facing dark times

Sep 17, 2020   |   Arts, culture and heritage   Festival and Event Industry   Industry News

Ottawa Chamberfest Music Festival

Roman Borys announces plans to step down as Artistic Director of Ottawa Chamberfest

Jun 19, 2020   |   Festival and Event Industry   Industry News

In the Media

Ottawa music strategy a sound plan for economic growth, backers say

Apr 11, 2018   |   OBJ

Are you asking too much of your volunteers?

Jan 9, 2018   |   InitLive blog

The New Rules of Event Safety: Five Experts Weigh in

Jan 9, 2018   |   Event Marketer

Canada Dance Festival suspended due to funding shortfall

Dec 13, 2017   |   Ottawa Citizen

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