The Ottawa Festival Network advances a dynamic industry through research, advocacy and education. We create an effective networking environment for festivals, special events and fairs in Canada’s Capital Region. A not-for-profit service organization, we work cooperatively with members and partners towards a vibrant, inspired and prosperous festival capital.

Latest Festival News

CityFolk celebrates 25 years in style

Sep 16, 2018   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

Hydro Ottawa powers fun for eighteenth year at Special Needs Day at the Capital Fair

Aug 16, 2018   |   Feature Stories   Festival News

Theatre Wakefield announces the launch of the sixth annual TaDa performance arts festival!

Aug 14, 2018   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

Searching for a fantastic family affair? Get ready for a thrill at these upcoming fairs!

Aug 13, 2018   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

ART, ART AND MORE ART in VANIER

Jul 25, 2018   |   Announcements and updates   Festival News

RSVP 613: July 23-29

Jul 24, 2018   |   Feature Stories   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

Ontario Festival of Small Halls

Sep 13, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018

Carp Fair

Sep 20, 2018 - Sep 23, 2018

Living Statues on Sparks Street

Sep 21, 2018 - Sep 23, 2018

Haunting Season and Frightfest

Sep 22, 2018 - Oct 31, 2018

Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF)

Sep 26, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018

Broadway for Bruyère School of Rock the Musical

Sep 27, 2018

Folk Music Ontario Conference

Sep 27, 2018 - Sep 29, 2018

Ottawa Geek Market

Sep 28, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018

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Latest Industry News

Ottawa Festival Network and Ottawa Tourism announce new partnership

Jun 28, 2018   |   Industry News   Ottawa Festivals News

Not Vanilla: Ottawa Tourism spices things up in Toronto Ice cream promotion melts stereotypes

Jun 27, 2018   |   Industry News   Tourism Industry

Arts Futures Series

Jun 22, 2018   |   Industry Events   Industry News

Have a say in the future of culture in Ottawa, June 20

Jun 15, 2018   |   Announcements and updates   Arts, culture and heritage   Festival News   Industry Events   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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