The Ottawa Festival Summit
Wed, Nov 19
|Council Chambers, Ottawa City Hall
A shared vision where festivals are not just permitted — they are championed.
Time & Location
Nov 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Canada
About the event
A gathering to reaffirm Ottawa’s identity as Canada’s Festival Capital — a city where celebration is part of the cultural identity. Together, event producers, city leaders, and community partners commit to strengthening our collaboration, fostering mutual understanding, and unlocking the full potential of festivals to build economic vitality, cultural richness, and community belonging. This Summit marks a shared vision: a thriving, inclusive, and vibrant Ottawa, where festivals are not just permitted — they are championed.
This event is invitation-only, invitations to OFN members will be sent out the week of Oct 20th.