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Events & Festivals in Ottawa Region
Gatineau, Almonte, Nepean, Perth and Ottawa offer festivals and events year round. From Celtic performers & jazz to tulips & chamber music, the nation’s capital has some world renowned events. Celebrate Canada in the Capital as well as many other events, fairs and festivals big and small.
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Ottawa Fringe Festival - June 18 - 28, 2026
Ottawa Fringe is a theatre festival; unjuried, uncurated, and unlike anything else. Every show is chosen by lottery, giving artists from all backgrounds a chance to take bold, creative risks. From theatre to comedy, dance to the unexpected, anything can happen, and it often does. Rooted in community, Fringe celebrates honest, original performance in all its forms.
National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams, nurturing the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada.
Ottawa Jazz Festival -June 19 - 28, 2026
Ottawa Jazz Festival celebrates our 46th anniversary this year! From June 19-28, join us for jazz, blues, soul, and experimental music in Confederation Park and nearby venues. Free and ticketed shows across the festival ensure an unforgettable all-ages summer experience for all music lovers!
Russell Fair - August 13-16, 2026
THe BEST, affordable family fun in Eastern Ontario! The Russell Fair offers something for all ages. Robertson’s Midway experience, live music, Agricultural Education, wagon rides, petting zoo, children’s entertainment, craft beer, local artisans and of course lots of fun fair food!
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival - June 20 - 21, 2026
Experience an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators & community members to celebrate the richness of Canada’s Indigenous cultures. This family-oriented festival attracts over 40,000 visitors a year. Enjoy celebrations & unlimited FREE family fun.
Ottawa Fringe Festival - June 18 - 28, 2026
Ottawa Fringe is a theatre festival; unjuried, uncurated, and unlike anything else. Every show is chosen by lottery, giving artists from all backgrounds a chance to take bold, creative risks. From theatre to comedy, dance to the unexpected, anything can happen, and it often does. Rooted in community, Fringe celebrates honest, original performance in all its forms.
National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams, nurturing the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada.
Ottawa Jazz Festival -June 19 - 28, 2026
Ottawa Jazz Festival celebrates our 46th anniversary this year! From June 19-28, join us for jazz, blues, soul, and experimental music in Confederation Park and nearby venues. Free and ticketed shows across the festival ensure an unforgettable all-ages summer experience for all music lovers!
Russell Fair - August 13-16, 2026
THe BEST, affordable family fun in Eastern Ontario! The Russell Fair offers something for all ages. Robertson’s Midway experience, live music, Agricultural Education, wagon rides, petting zoo, children’s entertainment, craft beer, local artisans and of course lots of fun fair food!
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival - June 20 - 21, 2026
Experience an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators & community members to celebrate the richness of Canada’s Indigenous cultures. This family-oriented festival attracts over 40,000 visitors a year. Enjoy celebrations & unlimited FREE family fun.