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The magic of the Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy returns tomorrow!
Gatineau, July 29, 2025 – One day before the opening of the 28th edition of the Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, the event unveils its...
Jul 28, 20254 min read


Introducing NW¿WHERE Music Festival at Raven's Knoll
FEATURING GANJA WHITE NIGHT, GIGANTIC NGHTMRE, BOOGIE T, INZO, & MORE PHASE ONE LINEUP DROPPED SEPTEMBER 12–14, 2025 TICKETS ON SALE NOW...
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Celebrating 45 Years of Ottawa Jazz Festival: A Symphony of Community and Innovation
Photo credits: Michael Carroccetto This year, the Ottawa Jazz Festival proudly marked its 45th anniversary, celebrating decades of...
Jul 8, 20253 min read


From Bach to Poe: Music and Beyond Celebrates 15 Years of Cross-Disciplinary Art
Ottawa’s concert halls, churches and heritage sites have come alive with music, poetry and performance as the Music and Beyond Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary. Running from July 4 to 17, the festival presents a wide-ranging program that moves between classical music, jazz, literature and family events.
Jul 8, 20253 min read


The Ottawa Lebanese Festival Celebrating 35 Years In Ottawa!
Live it. Love it. Lebanese Style! The Ottawa Lebanese Festival, presented by Gabriel Pizza, celebrates 35 years on the grounds of the St....
Jul 4, 20253 min read


Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy unveil this year’s themes and a spectacular musical opening night
Gatineau, July 4, 2025 – The countdown is on for the 28th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy , set to ignite the skies from...
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Canada Day 2025 in Ottawa: Your ultimate guide!
Canada Day is just around the corner, and there are countless events taking place in the National Capital Region. From downtown fun to...
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Ottawa Jazz Festival: OLG Stage Ignites in 2025
OLG Stage Ignites at the 2025 Ottawa Jazz Festival: A Story of Global Groove and Homegrown Fire Ten days. Nineteen acts. One...
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Ottawa Jazz Festival Turns 45 in Just One Week - Join the Celebration!
Ottawa (June 13, 2025) – Festival-goers will recall being wrapped in the magic of warm summer evenings as Confederation Park glows in...
Jun 13, 20254 min read


Dive into Summer! Swimming starts at Dow’s Lake
Photo credit: National Capital Commission National Capital Region — The NCC is pleased to announce that swimming is now permitted at the...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Introducing the Ô Canada! station
Let your Canadian pride shine! On Canada Day, you are invited to record a short video to express what makes you proud to be Canadian....
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Ottawa Children’s Festival de la Jeunesse 2025: A Magical 40th Anniversary Celebration
Ottawa, ON – June 11, 2025 – Last month, from May 8–13, the Ottawa Children’s Festival proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary with six...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Fifty Years of Franco-Ontarien Festival
This year marks the festival’s 50th edition, a milestone that reflects the strength and continuity of Franco-Ontarian identity.
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Fringe 2025 Is Back and Bolder Than Ever
Join us June 12–22 for Ottawa Fringe Festival 2025, featuring 58 shows and nearly 375 live performances across nine downtown venues. Discover bold theatre, comedy, dance, and immersive experiences. Enjoy free community events daily, bilingual-friendly shows with captions, family programming, drag karaoke, silent disco, and more. All tickets are just $14, with 100% of box office revenue going directly to the artists.
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Saunders Farm’s Friday the 13th Sale is lurking around the corner!
Get ready to run: Saunders Farm’s Friday the 13th Sale is coming up on June 13th at 6am ! It's the only Friday the 13th this year......
Jun 8, 20251 min read


Celebrating 45 years with 45+ FREE Shows!
Free Homegrown Series Begins June 12, 2025 45th Edition of Ottawa Jazz Begins in Just 2 Weeks on June 20 For 45 years, the Ottawa Jazz...
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Upcoming road closures in Little Italy for the annual Italian Festival
The fun and celebration of Italian culture returns as the Ottawa Italian Festival takes over Little Italy between Friday, June 6 and...
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Latin Sparks Presale Drops June 7!
Things are starting to heat up… it’s that time of year again. Presale tickets for Latin Sparks Festival 2025 officially drop on June 7th...
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns!
Every summer, something spectacular happens & a powerful tradition continues… The mighty dragon boats make their annual pilgrimage from...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


City of OM: A Celebration of Wellness, Community, and Movement
City of OM isn’t just a yoga festival; it’s Ottawa’s largest outdoor wellness event.
And there are still full festival passes left!
Hosted at Lansdowne, the festival welcomes all people to come and celebrate community and movement.
May 29, 20252 min read
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