
Things to do in Ottawa
235 upcoming events. Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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235 upcoming events



Dart Trees, Just Fine, Sun Dried Flies, B•L•U•S•H
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:30 PM
Rainbow Bistro
From CA$20.67


Varsity Basketball: Algonquin Wolves vs. Centennial Colts
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre











Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Just announced in Ottawa
Added to the listings in the past week

Amos The Transparent - Rockin' Around The Xmas Tree
Sat, Dec 19 · 8:30 PM
Club SAW
From CA$32.40


The Legendary Life of Tom Petty featuring Clayton Bellamy
Fri, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

Roger Waters Presents LEGACY - A Pink Floyd Show
Sat, Apr 24 · 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
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Ottawa at a glance
Looking for something to do in Ottawa? 235 events are coming up, including 13 this weekend.
Busiest venues on the calendar: History Ottawa, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and The Bronson.
On price, the lowest published fare is CA$13, and the median sits near CA$32.
The busiest category is concerts, with 142 dates; after that come sports (43) and comedy (20).
Coming up soon: Tyler Braden - Days Of Gold Tour (October 30).
About Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2021, Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Ottawa events: FAQ
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend?
There are 13 events in Ottawa this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Ottawa this weekend page.
Which venues in Ottawa have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: History Ottawa (30), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa (27), The Bronson (26), The Arena at TD Place (25) and Algonquin Commons Theatre (22).
What kind of events are on in Ottawa?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (142), Sports (43), Comedy (20), Plays & Musicals (13) and Other Events (7).
How much do tickets for events in Ottawa cost?
Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at CA$13; a typical ticket costs around CA$32.
Where can I buy tickets for events in Ottawa?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.