Ottawa event guides

Monthly Events in Ottawa 2026

Looking for what is happening in Ottawa by month? Start here. These monthly guides collect festivals, markets, food events, concerts, cultural picks, family activities, free things to do, and ticketed events across the city.

Month by month

Pick a month and plan what to do.

We will keep adding monthly event guides as Ottawa's 2026 calendar fills up. June is live now, and the other month pages are ready for upcoming event listings.

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January Events

Winter festivals, skating season, indoor markets, family activities, and cozy things to do in Ottawa.

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February Events

Winterlude season, date-night ideas, family events, markets, performances, and free winter picks.

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March Events

March Break activities, early spring markets, concerts, sports, family outings, and culture around the city.

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April Events

Spring markets, food events, arts programming, live music, community events, and things to do as Ottawa warms up.

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May Events

Tulips, patios, race weekend energy, markets, outdoor festivals, and the start of Ottawa event season.

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June Events

Festivals, markets, food events, music, culture, free things to do, Dragon Boat, Jazz Fest, Fringe, and more.

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July Events

Canada Day season, summer festivals, outdoor concerts, markets, food events, family fun, and free city picks.

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August Events

Late-summer festivals, outdoor movies, markets, concerts, food events, family activities, and weekend plans.

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September Events

Fall fairs, back-to-routine events, culture, food festivals, music, markets, and family-friendly weekends.

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October Events

Fall colours, Halloween events, harvest markets, concerts, culture, food events, and seasonal things to do.

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November Events

Holiday markets, concerts, craft fairs, indoor festivals, family events, and early winter activities.

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December Events

Christmas markets, holiday lights, winter festivals, family activities, concerts, and year-end things to do.

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How to use it

Check the month, then check the city.

Use the monthly pages to quickly find seasonal festivals, family outings, food events, live music, culture, markets, and free picks without digging through a long calendar.

Find your monthJump to the guide for the month you are planning.
Scan the highlightsLook for free events, food picks, music, culture, family activities, and ticketed options.
Check back oftenOttawa events change quickly, so each monthly guide can grow as new details are announced.
Send us tipsIf you know a festival, market, concert, or local event, submit it for review.
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