Ottawa Events Guide

With the listings and directories in our Events Guide, there really is no excuse for sitting at home with nothing to do.

Upcoming Events

These listings are courtesy of OttawaEvents.org

General Listings

BarBuzz Nightlife
A good listing of entertainment at bars and nightclubs in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Betidings
A new-ish user-driven local events listing "created as a way for friends to discover and share events". Check out specific lists for local food, running, arts, and business.
Canada's Capital Calendar of Events
A thorough listing of upcoming events at major venues in Ottawa. Compiled by the National Capital Commission.
CBC Ottawa Public Service Announcements
A free listing of public service announcements and local events.
Frugal Fun Ottawa
"...lists free and frugal events and activities happening in the National Capital Region"
Ottawa Concerts Guide
A listing of upcoming music concerts in Ottawa.
Ottawa Date Ideas
Blog with suggestions for things to do and places to go on a date.
OttawaEvents.org
A calendar of upcoming entertainment and community events in our city. Event co-ordinators can post their events for free.
OttawaFocus.com
Ottawa's restaurants, events and entertainment guide
Ottawa Meetups
Get-togethers for people with a common interest in hobbies, activities, politics, etc.
OttawaPlus.ca
A comprehensive guide aimed at both residents and visitors.
OttawaStart Community News
Our free news & event listing service, featuring Ottawa entertainment events, community events, and other activities.
OttawaTonite
Covering Ottawa's arts, entertainment and food scene
OttawaSeniors.com
A comprehensive events calendar, aimed at senior citizens.
Ottawa Venues
For event planners - a listing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other special event venues in the city.
Rideau Canal Water Events
A good list of events and activities taking place in communities near the Rideau Canal.
Where Ottawa
Shopping, dining, entertainment, and more.

Arts & Entertainment (misc)

DC Presentations (event production/promotion)
>Dial 6-1-3_ (music blog)
Ocus Pocus Ottawa Music Calendar (Mostly classical music)
Ottawa Comedy Resource - What's On
Ottawa Jazz, Blues, and Swing Guide
PunkOttawa.com
XPress: Visual Arts • Stage • Film • Music (listings updated every Thursday)
For more arts & entertainment links, please visit our Entertainment Guide

Event Planning & Services

As You Like It - Event Management
Beyond Events
Capital Connection (event planning)
Coverall Event Coordination
Cummings Mitchell (trade show suppliers)
Event Design
Forest Events
LiveEventRegistration.ca
Mastermind Events
Meeting Professionals International
Ottawa Special Events
Say Something Communications
Summit Entertainment
STARFISH creative events & inspiration
See also: Ottawa Wedding Guide: Wedding Planners ... many of Ottawa's wedding planners do much more than just weddings!

Annual Events

January

Add your annual event to this list (free!): click here.

February

February: Winterlude

March

March: Irish Week
March: Ottawa Valley Farm Show
March: Ottawa Home Show
March: The Wedding Show at Lansdowne Park
March: Ottawa Improv Festival
March: St. Patrick's Day Parade

April

May

May: Bon Appetit Ottawa
Sample food and drink from over sixty restaurants, hoteliers and caterers, along with and dozens of wineries and breweries.
May: National Capital Race Weekend
May: Great Glebe Garage Sale
Each year for nearly two decades, thousands of people have flocked to the Glebe for the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale.