festivals

Yes, there are fireworks in Ottawa for Victoria Day 2019! The “official” fireworks are by the Canadian Tulip Festival, who will be setting them off over Dow’s Lake at 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 19.

Photo from 2017 via Bluesfest Facebook page. This year’s RBC Bluesfest runs from July 4-14 and, being the 25th anniversary of the festival, it’s likely we can expect to see a blockbuster lineup. Some announcements were already made earlier. Organizers confirmed Backstreet Boys will be performing this year, as well as Eric Church, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, and Colter Wall. ...

CityFolk 2018 festival organizers today announced the initial line-up for their 2018 program, in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Confirmed acts to date include David Byrne Hozier; Nick Murphy (Chet Faker) Janis Ian Belle and Sebastian Kaleo The Decemberists Michael McDonald Tedeschi Trucks Band Steve Earle & The Dukes Lindi Ortega Allan Rayman Trampled By Turtles Tune-Yards Whitehorse Andy Shauf Colter Wall Flint Eastwood Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Humble Pie Whitney Rose William Prince Ben Caplan Terra Lightfoot Chris Smither Skydiggers MonkeyJunk Mt. ...

_ (Via RBC Ottawa Bluesfest) _ RBC Bluesfest organizers announced the addition of ‘fest favourites, ** Blue Rodeo ** . Since the festival’s inception, Blue Rodeo has repeatedly charmed, thrilled, and outright rocked RBC Bluesfest audiences. They’ll be appearing on July 12 . ...

_ (press release) _ The Canadian Tulip Festival officially launched its 66 th edition with “A World of Tulips” theme today at the EY Centre with host Landscape Ontario. In the midst of blooming tulips and spring gardens, Henry Storgaard, Chairman, together with the Festival’s new Board of Directors, and local dignitaries, partners and sponsors unveiled plans for 2018. ...

The ** Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival ** returns June 21 to 24 for its 25 th Anniversary. Highlighting this milestone are free concerts from ** Sam Roberts Band ** (21 st ), ** Broken Social Scene ** (22 ...

The ** TD Ottawa Jazz Festival ** , taking place from June 21 – July 1, 2018 is proud to continue its tradition of acclaimed excellence and present a diverse and vibrant lineup in its 38 th ...

Come visit us and take a step back into medieval times! The ** Osgoode Medieval Festival ** celebrates its tenth anniversary in high fashion, promising a little bit of fun for everyone! Come and witness daring sword fights, mesmerizing dancing, birds of prey demonstrations and much more! ...

** SUMMER SOLSTICE Indigenous Festival & Competition Pow Wow ** ** June 20 – 25, 2017 ** ** 3 VENUES – 5 DAYS ** * ** National Arts Centre Tuesday June 20 ** * ** Major's Hill Park Wednesday June 21 ** * ** Vincent Massey Park, FRIDAY- Sunday June 23-25 ** Experience and celebrate the diverse Indigenous cultures of the National Capital Region and celebrate National Aboriginal Day with 5 days of cultural workshops, indigenous performances, an International Competition Pow Wow, community celebrations, and unlimited free family fun. ...

Here are some photos of this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival, which runs until May 22 at four locations . Tulip Festival pics