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With over 30 shows coming to a Small Hall in YOUR community this month, you don't want to miss your chance to be a part of these intimate events with some of the most talented musicians from across Canada. Many shows are already sold-out or have very few tickets remaining, so don't delay! The festival has released a VERY limited number of additional tickets for The White Buffalo, Ashley MacIsaac, and Reuben and The Dark at Almonte Old Town Hall. Click here to buy tickets. F

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival has announced that the 2027 edition will take place June 18-20 on the Rideau River in the beautiful setting of Mooney’s Bay Park. The 2027 edition is a Dragon Boat Canada Race Series Event and promises to be one of the most exciting summer events in Ottawa and a premier dragon boat festival on the North American dragon boat calendar. Registration opens October 1, 12PM EST! Teams include up to 30 members competing in community,

Originally shared on OttawaFireTruckPull.com TEAMS RAISE MORE THAN $44,000 FOR EPILEPSY OTTAWA AND OTTAWA FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION Crowds gather for the first pull of the evening at the 2026 Ottawa Fire Truck Pull in support of Epilepsy Ottawa and the Ottawa First Responders Foundation. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 – Mass Electric emerged as the ultimate champion of the 2026 Ottawa Fire Truck Pull , capturing the Best of the Best title following an e

This article was originally published by the ByWard Market District Authority. On Saturday, September 26, Nuit Blanche Ottawa returns for an overnight celebration of art, culture and creativity — and the ByWard Market is proud to be at the heart of it. From 7 PM on Saturday, September 26, to 7 AM on Sunday, September 27, the ByWard Market district will welcome artists, creative installations, performances and visitors for a night that invites everyone to experience Ottawa fro

This article was originally published by the City of Ottawa. OC Transpo is offering a Free Transit Weekend on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27. Explore the entire city with unlimited transit services – including on all buses, trains and Para Transpo. Transit will be free on buses, O‑Train Lines 1, 2 and 4, and Para Transpo all weekend. Residents and visitors can ride free to the many major events happening across the city, including the Ottawa Block Party and N

The Day of the Dead Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, bringing a decade of Mexican culture, art and traditions to Ottawa. This is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone. Everyone is invited because we all have someone we love whom we want to honour and remember and Día de los Muertos offers a beautiful Mexican way to do so. From October 3 to November 3, 2026, visitors can experience special exhibitions at Ottawa's ByWard Market, including: Indoor Exhibitions a

There’s nothing quite like spending a beautiful fall day wandering the farm, and that time of the year is almost here! Pumpkinfest begins September 26, and Saunders Farm has so many activities for you to enjoy. How to have the perfect day at Pumpkinfest: Arrive Early & Check-in Plan to arrive early to enjoy the entire day at the farm! Once you check-in, grab your map and head out to explore, or grab a coffee in The Farmshop to fuel your day ☕️ Start with the Classics There’s

We hope you will join us as we Celebrate Together on September 26, 2026! Come enjoy a full day of cultural programming featuring some of the Ottawa 200 artist and creator grants recipients; live entertainment, including a live performance of the new Ottawa Anthem Heart of This Place (Adawe c’est ma ville); local food and drinks and activities for all ages! The full schedule can be found at ottawa200blockparty.ca. Adding to the festivities, the entire downtown district will be

Harvest: A Feast of Fall returns for its fifth year on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Ottawa Art Gallery. One of Ottawa’s premier culinary fundraising events, Harvest brings together some of the region’s most celebrated chefs, restaurants, local producers and artisanal beverage partners for an evening showcasing the flavours of the fall harvest. Proceeds from the event support Youturn Youth Support Services and its programs helping young people overcome barriers, build

Announcing: teknosauna presented by the Embassy of Finland as part of Pique #21 Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Daly Ave. Experience Finnish sauna culture with a twist. Sweat, cold plunge, then hit the dance floor with DJ Hulluella, a Sámi DJ, artist and producer from Finnish Arctic Circle known for her radiating high-energy performances. Hulluella's eclectic selection honours music on a planetary scale, weaving percussive bass club, breaks, and techno seam

Presented by Godzspeed, Capital Music Week is back October 2–10 with 100+ artists taking over 25 venues across Ottawa. More than 100 artists across 25 venues will take over Ottawa this fall as Capital Music Week (CxMW) returns for its second year October 2–10, headlined by JUNO Award-nominated artists Bif Naked and Tyler Shaw, with multi-platinum Ottawa artist Jamie Fine serving as 2026 Ambassador. From Southam Hall and major concert venues to neighbourhood cafés, public spac

Presented by The Ottawa Children's Festival de la jeunesse We have some exciting news to share! This November, we're launching a special new chapter for the Ottawa Children's Festival de la Jeunesse: Black Bird Festival of the Arts for Young People, presented by the Ottawa Children's Festival. From November 12-15, 2026, we'll transform the Canadian War Museum into a vibrant gathering place for children, families, and world-class artists from Canada and around the globe. This

Make a short film – in 60 days! Are you a new, emerging or professional filmmaker ready for a challenge? Digi60's annual 60-Day Challenge invites filmmakers to write, shoot and complete an original short film in just 60 days. It's an opportunity to create, collaborate, and connect with other filmmakers – and get your work on screen. The 2026 Challenge begins at our Kick-Off on Sunday, September 27, 2026, where we will reveal the Catch (theme). You will then have 60 days — unt

This article was originally published by the City of Ottawa. Get your flags and your sparkles ready – the Capital Pride Street Festival and Parade return this weekend, bringing vibrant celebrations and some temporary traffic impacts downtown. The following road closures will be in effect during the street festival from 6 pm on Friday, August 28, to 2 am on Sunday, August 30: Bank Street, between Slater Street and Gladstone Avenue The following road closures will be in effect

Free, food-first cultural festival launches the Diaspora Cultural Collective and brings together diasporic talent from Ottawa, Montreal and beyond OTTAWA, ON — August 21, 2026 — The Tortaboyz Block Party Cookout returns for its sixth year on Saturday, August 29, transforming the Adult High School parking lot at 301 Preston Street into an 11-hour celebration of food, music and diaspora culture. Running from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., the free event marks a return home to Little Italy

NextFest 2026 winning festival celebrates hip-hop culture with a free, bilingual, all-ages block party on September 5 OTTAWA, ON — August 13, 2026 — BlokJam, Ottawa's newest hip-hop block party, will take over ByWard Market Square on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for a free, all-ages day of programming celebrating all four pillars of hip-hop culture: DJing, rap, dance and graffiti. Delivered entirely bilingually, the one-day festival is the result of months of work by a team o

Saturday, September 26, 2026 Arts Court (10 Daly Ave.) Pique returns with its most ambitious edition yet—and for the first time ever, admission is free. Transforming Arts Court into a vibrant playground of adventurous music, immersive art, performance, and unexpected encounters, Pique #21 brings together boundary-pushing artists from across disciplines, genres, and geographies. Featuring artists from across Canada and beyond, this season's programming spans genre-defying elec

The 29th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy came to a close Saturday night in an explosion of light and emotion, bringing together 39,786 festivalgoers on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History. From July 29th to August 15th, visitors from near and far experienced unforgettable evenings to the rhythm of exceptional pyromusical shows, new gastronomic experiences and unique cultural performances. A high-calibre international lineup Once again this year, Les

It’s back! After last year’s success, CPAWS is excited to bring you the second edition of the Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival! The event will be moving over to the Bronson Centre Theatre this year in hopes we can grow the community even more. On November 15th, make sure to join CPAWS for some more incredible Canadian films, special guest talks and sweet prizes from sponsors. The event will have an exciting new lineup of Canadian films this year showcasing the beauty of our lands

Broncs and ’Tonks is inviting residents across Ottawa and the surrounding area to nominate someone who deserves to be recognized as a true hometown hero. Inspired by Dean Brody and The Reklaws’ Hometown Heroes tour, the campaign will celebrate the everyday people who make a meaningful difference in their communities through kindness, courage, leadership, service or generosity. Nominees may include first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, volunteers, coaches, parents, c