Events

23 Jul

Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa

July 23, 2026

$15.00 - $45.00

La Pambelé is a salsa brava orchestra redefining Colombia’s tropical and alternative music landscape by revisiting the sonic traditions of 1970s salsa brava while infusing them with… Read more…

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24 Jul

Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St, Mississippi Mills

July 24, 2026

$20+fees

Set outside beautiful Almonte Old Town Hall on the Mississippi River, enjoy a summer evening of while tasting local craft beers and spirits and listening to tunes… Read more…

24 Jul

Maitland Tower, 1243 County Rd 2, Maitland

July 24, 2026 To August 7, 2026

$39

The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival continues with Macbeth at the Tower directed by James Wallis. Read more…

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25 Jul

Skate & Play, 1101 Baxter Road #1, Ottawa

July 25, 2026

$17.31 & up

An unforgettable Caribbean Festival taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, featuring the very best in Tropical Cuisine, Tropical Drinks & Tropical Ice Cream. Read more…

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25 Jul

Bridge Street, 170 Bridge Street, Carleton Place

July 25, 2026

613-257-8049

Free

Get ready for Downtown Carleton Place’s iconic street market festival, where community vibes, creativity, and summer fun collide! Stroll along Bridge Street from Mill St to Lake… Read more…

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25 Jul

Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Ottawa

July 25, 2026

Free

Tamil Fest Kondattam is a vibrant celebration that brings together all communities to experience Tamil culture through live music, dance, sports, food and cultural displays. Read more…

25 Jul

Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa

July 25, 2026

Free

VegOttawa Association is thrilled to announce that VegOttawa Fest is returning in 2026 and will take place at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday July… Read more…

27 Jul

Madahoki Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa

July 27, 2026 To August 14, 2026

$475

Looking for an unforgettable and meaningful summer experience for your child? Join us at Mādahòkì Farm’s Summer Camp for a week of fun, learning, and connection to… Read more…

28 Jul

Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa

July 28, 2026

$19.00

Queer Filipinx Kimmortal’s artistry is defined by its subversive energy and grounded vulnerability, navigating between singing and rapping over layered hip-hop beats. Read more…

28 Jul

Southam Hall, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa

July 28, 2026 To August 2, 2026

$83 & up

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. Read more…

29 Jul

Rideau Canal, Ottawa

July 29, 2026 To August 15, 2026

$199 - $398

Welcome to our fourth annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking! This is an unforgettable, immersive night-time kayaking experience that takes you on a mesmerizing paddle down the historic Rideau Canal… Read more…

29 Jul

Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau

July 29, 2026 To August 15, 2026

$8.50 - $41

Experience the 29th edition of Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, a spectacular celebration of fire, culture, and creativity! Taking place every Wednesday and Saturday from July… Read more…

Highland Games
31 Jul

34 Fair St, Maxville

July 31, 2026 To August 1, 2026

$30

Since the first Games were held in 1948, the people of Glengarry have extended close to a million welcomes to visitors who come to see what is… Read more…

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06 Aug

Navan Fair, 1279 Colonial Road, Navan

August 6, 2026 To August 9, 2026

$5 to $17

Let Navan Fair be your family’s summer tradition! Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair.… Read more…

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07 Aug

Sparks Street, Ottawa

August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026

Free

The annual Ottawa International Buskerfest will play host to the biggest lineup of international street performers! World-class performers from all over the world will grace and amazing… Read more…

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07 Aug

Complexe Whissell, 530 Rue Charles Auguste Montreuil, Saint-André-Avellin, Québec

August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026

14th edition will gather more than 100 vendors in a 3-day textile market, along with 4 days of creative textile workshops, a food court, free activities for… Read more…

07 Aug

Main St, Winchester

August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026

Free

See what South Dundas Glengarry has to offer at Dairyfest’s street festival on Winchester Main Street featuring vendors, a mechanical bull, street beer gardens, and music throughout… Read more…

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08 Aug

Andrew Haydon Park, 3169 Carling Avenue, Ottawa

August 8, 2026

$42.99 to $67.99

Water Lantern Festival allows you to Light The Water in a way you’ll never forget. Read more…

08 Aug

Ottawa River Queen, Port de plaisance Jacques-Cartier - Marina de Hull, 160 Rue Laurier, Gatineau

August 8, 2026

8884503991

$57.84 - $81.76

Party on a Boat & See Your City Like Never Before This is Ottawa’s most in-demand fireworks experience — a high-energy boat party during the Casino Lac-Leamy… Read more…

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13 Aug

1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa

August 13, 2026 To August 23, 2026

Free

The Ottawa Greek Festival is an annual event that features live Greek music, traditional Greek dances, excellent Greek Cuisine, cooking demonstrations, Greek language lessons, craft and cultural… Read more…

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13 Aug

Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds, 92 Main Street West, Vankleek Hill

August 13, 2026 To August 16, 2026

$20 to $25

The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is proud to host the 181st edition of the Vankleek Hill Fair – one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the province.… Read more…

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13 Aug

Russell Agricultural Society, 1076 Concession St, Russell

August 13, 2026 To August 16, 2026

$6 to $16

The Russell Fair is a wonderful 4-day event that celebrates its community’s agricultural heritage while providing a diverse array of family entertainment. Read more…

Summer Festivals in Ottawa
14 Aug

Albion Road and Rideau Road, Ottawa

August 14, 2026 To August 23, 2026

Experience the Ottawa Valley’s Largest Midway. Read more…

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14 Aug

National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa

August 14, 2026 To September 19, 2026

World-class Chefs, innovative cuisine, a spectacular setting, reconnecting with friends, and the beauty of a summer evening by the Rideau Canal… The Chef’s Table is a farm-to-table… Read more…