From June to September 2026, Ottawa will be bustling with diverse festivals offering a fun-filled staycation in Canada’s capital city.
Ottawa Jazz Festival
Highlights include the Fringe Festival and Festival Franco-Ontarien in June, featuring arts and Franco-Ontarian culture, respectively. July brings the eclectic RBC Blues Fest, alongside cultural celebrations such as the Ottawa Lebanese Festival and Carivibe.
August and September heat up with the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival and wrap up with the nostalgic Nostalgia Music Festival, as well as various summer carnivals and agricultural fairs.
2026 Summer Festivals in Ottawa – June 15 to September 20, 2026
Mooney's Bay Park, Riverside Drive, Ottawa
June 19, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Free
Established in 1994, The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is North America’s largest dragon boat festival. The Festival, currently boasts 200 teams in competitive, corporate and community ... »
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Confederation Park, Elgin St, Ottawa
June 19, 2026 To June 28, 2026
613-241-2633
Free & Ticketed Events
Join us in Ottawa for an extraordinary experience of thrilling performances and vibrant programming. Set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Ottawa in Confederation Park, the Festival ... »
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Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa
June 20, 2026 To June 21, 2026
$0
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival with FREE family-friendly fun, live performances, and interactive cultural experiences. Experience the International Competition Pow Wow ... »
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Mooney's Bay Beach Park, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
July 11, 2026
$30 & up
The HOPE Volleyball SummerFest in Ottawa is the world's largest one-day volleyball tournament, attracting over 25,000 players and spectators to Mooney's Bay Beach. This flagship event combines recreational ... »
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St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 750 Ridgewood Ave, Ottawa
July 15, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Celebrating 30+ years in the region, the Ottawa Lebanese Festival brings the rich diversity of the Ottawa-Lebanese community with five days of marvellous food, Middle Eastern entertainment and ... »
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Pembroke Waterfront Park, Alexander St, Pembroke
July 17, 2026 To July 18, 2026
(613) 732-8844 ext. 1
Free event
The Pembroke Multicultural Festival is a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, bringing together communities to honour the rich traditions, flavours, and artistry from around the world. Happening ... »
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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 29 ... »
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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 kids, demonstrations ... »
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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. Truck Pull, Education Day (... »
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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 ... »
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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. There ... »
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Parc La Baie, 988 Rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau
September 2, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$54.99 to $64.99
Traditionally held during the Labor Day weekend, the FMG – Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, is the largest summer event in the Outaouais. Recognized for its diverse artistic ... »
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Spencerville Fairgrounds, 22 Ryan Street, Spencerville
September 10, 2026 To September 13, 2026
6136583333
For 171 years, the Spencerville Agricultural Society has proudly connected rural traditions with modern community life, celebrating the best of Canadian agriculture, heritage, and heart. We are passionate ... »
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Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$87 & up
The Riverside Festival is now considered the largest electronic music festival in Quebec having welcomed more than 40,000 festival-goers in its last 10 editions. Riverside is also one of ... »
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Almonte Community Centre and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Almonte
September 12, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Come out to the Friendly Town of Almonte for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 28th Annual Fibrefest. Local guilds will demonstrate spinning, knitting, weaving, rug-hooking, lacemaking, ... »
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Festival Grounds at RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
September 17, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$99 & up
Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk is a celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages. Lineup: September 16: Alabama Shakes, ... »
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Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport, Rue Arthur-Fecteau, Gatineau
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
$19.95 to $59.95
3 days of Thrills in the Skies of Ottawa-Gatineau! The Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will host the largest air show ever seen in the region! This year’s lineup promises ... »
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