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Ottawa Jazz Festival – Made in Canada
Just 4 weeks to go until the 45th Celebration of the Ottawa Jazz Festival! For 45 years, the Ottawa Jazz Festival has been a big part of...
May 26, 20251 min read
Celebrate Indigenous Culture this June with the Summer Solstice Festival
City-Wide Indigenous Celebrations Culminate at Wesley Clover Parks June 21–22 Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, ON – May 15, 2025 –...
May 15, 20253 min read
Le Show Must Grow On: Ottawa Fringe Returns Bold, Bilingual, and Bursting with Originality
Ottawa Fringe Festival "Le Show Must Grow On" will take place June 12 - 22, 2025. Ottawa - Something quirky is taking root in the heart...
May 15, 20253 min read
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company Named Official Beer Partner for 2025 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company named official beer partner for 2025 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. May 14, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) — Run Ottawa...
May 14, 20253 min read
CityFolk Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup Featuring Morrissey, The Pogues, Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls, and More
Ottawa, ON – May 13, 2025 – CityFolk Festival has announced its 2025 lineup, set to take place from September 10 to 14 at Lansdowne Park...
May 13, 20251 min read
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 12, 20253 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 8, 20252 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 8, 20253 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 7, 20251 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 7, 20252 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 6, 20253 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 6, 20251 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 6, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 29, 20251 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 28, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 22, 20251 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 22, 20254 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 17, 20251 min read
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