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Veg Fest Returns to Ottawa After Hiatus — Free Entry for All!
VegOttawa Fest 2025 will be Ottawa’s biggest veg-focused event since 2019, and admission is free! May 12, 2025 – On Saturday, July 5,...
May 123 min read
DJ Questlove Holds Court at Ottawa Jazz Festival’s OLG Series
Ottawa (May 8, 2025) – What better way to celebrate the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s 45th anniversary (June 20–29) than with the incomparable...
May 82 min read
Ottawa Chamberfest welcomes Cate Proctor as Executive Director
Ottawa Chamberfest is delighted to announce the appointment of  Cate Proctor as its new Executive Director  – effective May 5, 2025. A...
May 83 min read
HOPE Volleyball: Your SummerFest Concert Lineup is HERE!
Get ready to rock with us at Mooney’s Bay Beach for another INCREDIBLE summer bash! We are so far beyond excited to announce our HOPE...
May 71 min read
Unveiling Italian Week 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Cuisine, and Community!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Italian culture! Italian Week returns, bringing 11 days of unforgettable...
May 72 min read
National Gallery Of Canada officially unveils a donation by Mexico of a major artwork by renowned Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Listen to the World, Volute 2 , 2023. Polished cast aluminium, 300 cm. Gift from Mexico to the people of Canada,...
May 63 min read
Ottawa StoryTellers Presents: Transformations Ottawa – Exploring LGBTQ2S+ Stories
Ottawa, ON – Ottawa StoryTellers is proud to present Transformations Ottawa: Exploring LGBTQ2S+ Stories , a powerful evening of...
May 61 min read
Katzenkino and Studio Kixta Partner to Spotlight the Power of Animated Shorts at Ottawa Children’s Festival
The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse , with the help of Cultural Affairs Embamex , is proud to present Studio Kixta and...
May 62 min read
Registration is OPEN for HOPE Volleyball SummerFest 2025!
Summer vibes are finally on the horizon because we have a couple of exciting announcements to make. At long last, registration is...
May 52 min read
Free OC Transpo service this weekend + events to attend!
Did you know that OC Transpo launched 100+ routes on April 27th, the biggest transformation of bus service in the city’s history?! To...
Apr 291 min read
Ottawa Chamberfest announces 2025 festival lineup
Ottawa, ON – Chamberfest  is back this summer with a bold celebration of chamber music magic – Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 27 ! From...
Apr 282 min read
Ottawa Jazz Festival 2025: Roots Tickets Now Available & More New Programming Announced!
Ottawa (April 23, 2025) – Tickets are now on sale for Hip Hop legends, The Roots, performing June 22 at the Ottawa Jazz Festival . On...
Apr 232 min read
Just announced: Chamberfest 2025!
Chamberfest is back in 2025! From July 18 to July 27, watch as world-renowned artists, rising stars, and trailblazing Canadian legends...
Apr 221 min read
Celebrate Canadian Heroes at the Colourful Canadian Tulip Festival
The Canadian Tulip Festival takes place May 9 – 19 at Commissioners Park & Surrounding Areas The Canadian Tulip Festival is more than a...
Apr 224 min read
Hip Hop icons The Roots are coming to the 45th edition of the Ottawa Jazz Festival!
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 23, 2025 "They are not merely the world’s best hip hop band—but one of the great musical outfits of...
Apr 171 min read
Capital Music Week event tickets are now available!
Capital Music Week (CxMW) is a multi-day event designed to position Ottawa as a top music destination while offering professional...
Apr 171 min read
Branar Theatre’s Story of a Day Brings the Magic and Music of Ireland to the Ottawa Children’s Festival
Ottawa Children's Festival de la jeunesse takes place May 8 - 13, 2025. Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse is...
Apr 92 min read
Start Blooming with Ottawa’s Spring Festivals
Canadian Tulip Festival 2024 Springtime in Ottawa is here, so grab your rain boots and get ready to explore Canada’s capital in full...
Apr 33 min read
More Exciting Lineup Announcements for the 2025 Ottawa Jazz Festival’s 45th Anniversary
The Ottawa Jazz Festival continues to build anticipation for its milestone 45th anniversary with another round of inspiring artist...
Apr 32 min read
All you Need to Know for 13th Annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Ottawa Grassroots Festival Cultivating Creativity and Celebrating Community April 24 - 27, 2025  OTTAWA, ON – April 1, 2025 – The...
Apr 12 min read
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