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Free Events in Ottawa

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Free events are one of the best ways to experience Ottawa without spending a dime. From outdoor summer concert series and neighborhood street festivals to museum free days, public art walks, holiday tree lightings, and community-run showcases, there is almost always something happening nearby that welcomes everyone at no cost. This page focuses on no-cost listings pulled directly from the Ticketmaster API so you can plan ahead with confidence. Many free shows still require a reserved ticket to manage capacity, so grab yours early when available and arrive a little ahead of start time.

🏒 Sports

Tonight

2026 Ottawa 67's Playoffs: Round 2, Game 3

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 9°

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Tomorrow

Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 5°

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🏒 Sports

2026 Ottawa 67's Playoffs: Round 2, Game 4

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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😂 Comedy

This Weekend

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Friday, April 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🏒 Sports

This Weekend

Ottawa Charge vs. New York Sirens

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 2:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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🏒 Sports

This Weekend

2026 Ottawa 67's Playoffs: Round 2, Game 6

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 1°

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🎵 Concerts

This Weekend

Celtic Woman: A New Era

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 1°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

The Price Is Right Live - On Stage

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 1°

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🎵 Concerts

Arm's Length: There's A Whole World North American Tour 2026

📍 The Bronson

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 1°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

The Price Is Right Live - On Stage

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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🎵 Concerts

Old Dominion - How Good Is That World Tour

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM❄️ 4°

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😂 Comedy

Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 • 8:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

The Brokes: The Strokes Experience

📍 The 27 Club

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 5°

Free

🏒 Sports

Ottawa Charge vs. Toronto Sceptres

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 5°

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🏒 Sports

Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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✨ Other

Stars on Ice Pre-Show Stargazer Pass 12:30PM

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026 • 4:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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✨ Other

Stars on Ice - Canada

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026 • 4:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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🎵 Concerts

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Julie Boulianne Sings Berlioz, Schubert's 9th

📍 National Arts Centre

📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • 8:00 PM⛅ 9°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Calgary Wild FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM🌧️ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 8:00 PM🌧️ 3°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 1°

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🎵 Concerts

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Mozart, Korngold & Bryan Cheng

📍 National Arts Centre

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 • 8:00 PM☀️ 2°

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🎵 Concerts

Deux Voix, Une Capitale - the Box

📍 The Bronson

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Food Sort Challenge After Party

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 3°

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😂 Comedy

Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 • 8:00 PM❄️ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Katie Tupper

📍 Club SAW

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Dwayne Gretzky

📍 The Bronson

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 8:00 PM⛅ 4°

Free

🎵 Concerts

Strung Out, Belvedere, MAJORS

📍 Overflow Brewing Co.

📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 5°

Free

🏒 Sports

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Calgary Surge

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 7°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 7°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 8°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 8°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 9°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 5°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

The Fray - Summer of Light Tour

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 4°

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🏒 Sports

Atlético Ottawa vs. Halifax Wanderers FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 3°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Niagara River Lions

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 1°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

LA LA LAND In Concert

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 1:00 PM☀️ 3°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 1:00 PM☀️ 3°

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🏒 Sports

Monster Spectacular

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 2:00 PM☀️ 3°

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Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Montreal Alliance

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 3°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

LA LA LAND In Concert

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 3°

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🏒 Sports

Atlético Ottawa vs. Forge FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026 • 2:00 PM❄️ 4°

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😂 Comedy

Chris Tucker Live!

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Superheaven

📍 The Bronson

📅 Monday, May 25, 2026 • 6:30 PM⛅ 5°

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🎵 Concerts

Fit for a King

📍 The Bronson

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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National Arts Centre Orchestra: Carneiro, Mendelssohn & Goodyear

📍 National Arts Centre

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • 8:00 PM☀️ 7°

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😂 Comedy

Ron White

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM❄️ 8°

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😂 Comedy

Ron White

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 9°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa REDBLACKS VS. Montreal Alouettes (Pre-Season Game)

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 9°

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Ottawa REDBLACKS Full Season Tickets

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 9°

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🎵 Concerts

Matthew Good & I Mother Earth

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Vancouver Bandits

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

June 3 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM☀️ 2°

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🎵 Concerts

June 4 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 • 6:00 PM❄️ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 1°

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🎵 Concerts

JINJER Duel North America 2026

📍 The Bronson

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 0°

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June 5 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 0°

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🎵 Concerts

Family Man, Neon Ghosthouse

📍 The 27 Club

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 0°

Free

🏒 Sports

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Edmonton Elks

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Atlético Ottawa vs. FC Supra

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 4°

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🏒 Sports

Volleyball Nations League - Day 1

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 4:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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🏒 Sports

2026 Volleyball Nations League - Full Package

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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🏒 Sports

Volleyball Nations League - Day 2

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 4:00 PM☀️ 6°

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🏒 Sports

Volleyball Nations League - Day 3

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 • 4:00 PM❄️ 7°

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🎵 Concerts

Illscarlett - Celebrating 20 Years of Epdemic

📍 The Bronson

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 7°

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😂 Comedy

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 7°

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🏒 Sports

Volleyball Nations League - Day 4

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 4:00 PM⛅ 8°

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😂 Comedy

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 5:00 PM⛅ 8°

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🎵 Concerts

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 8°

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🏒 Sports

PBR: Canada Cup Series

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 8°

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😂 Comedy

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 8:30 PM⛅ 8°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Volleyball Nations League - Day 5

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026 • 11:00 AM🌧️ 9°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Tim Hicks - Going Somewhere Tour

📍 The Bronson

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 9°

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Just Announced

Sherri Harding - Storyland Album Launch

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 4°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 6:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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Just Announced

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin

📍 National Arts Centre

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 8:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM☀️ 1°

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Just Announced

Daniela Andrade - Oda Tour

📍 The 27 Club

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 1°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM❄️ 0°

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Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Toronto Argonauts

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM❄️ 0°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM❄️ 0°

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Just Announced

Bailey Zimmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 0°

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😂 Comedy

Just Announced

Michael Blaustein

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 0°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. AFC Toronto

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM⛅ 1°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM⛅ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa Blackjacks vs. Saskatoon Mamba

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Scarborough Shooting Stars

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Shelley Conducts Mahler???s ???Resurrection???

📍 National Arts Centre

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • 8:00 PM❄️ 4°

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Just Announced

Meghan Patrick - Golden Child Tour

📍 The Bronson

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 5°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Bud Light Escapade Music Festival

📍 RA Centre

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026 • 3:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Stuff You Should Know Live

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Bud Light Escapade Music Festival

📍 RA Centre

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM☀️ 7°

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😂 Comedy

Just Announced

Daniel Tosh - My First Farewell Tour

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 7°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Chicago

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 7°

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Just Announced

Bud Light Escapade Music Festival

📍 RA Centre

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 • 1:00 PM❄️ 8°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Niagara River Lions

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 • 1:00 PM❄️ 8°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

54.40 w/ special guest Sass Jordan

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Friday, July 3, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 2°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 3:00 PM❄️ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Calgary Wild FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026 • 2:00 PM⛅ 0°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Montreal Alliance

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 • 5:00 PM⛅ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 • 5:00 PM⛅ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026 • 5:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026 • 5:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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🎭 Arts & Theatre

Just Announced

Canada's Circus Spectacular - Circus Rocks

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 3:00 PM☀️ 6°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 6°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Monster Madness

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 6°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 6°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Brampton Honey Badgers

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026 • 4:00 PM❄️ 7°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026 • 5:00 PM❄️ 7°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026 • 5:00 PM❄️ 7°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Coheed and Cambria

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 9°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 5°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 5°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026 • 5:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026 • 5:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026 • 5:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026 • 5:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 3°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 5:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 5:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 Lebreton Flats

📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 1°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Ottawa Bluesfest

📍 LeBreton Flats Park

📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM☀️ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 1°

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🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Scarborough Shooting Stars

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 2°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Trooper

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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🎵 Concerts

Just Announced

Souls of Mischief

📍 Overflow Brewing Co.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 5°

Free

🏒 Sports

Just Announced

Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026 • 2:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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😂 Comedy

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Weird Al Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 6°

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📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 8°

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📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 9°

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Mamma Mia! (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 5°

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📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 4°

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Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Montreal Alouettes

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 4°

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Magic Men - Canada Tour 2026

📍 The Bronson

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 4°

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Mamma Mia! (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 • 1:00 PM⛅ 4°

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Mamma Mia! (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 4°

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Mamma Mia! (Touring)

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026 • 1:00 PM🌧️ 3°

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📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 3°

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Killswitch Engage

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 0°

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Daniel Caesar - Son Of Spergy Tour

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 0°

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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 • 8:00 PM☀️ 2°

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📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 • 8:00 PM☀️ 2°

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Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 • 8:00 PM☀️ 2°

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Atlético Ottawa vs. Halifax Wanderers FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 1:00 PM❄️ 3°

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Honeymoon Suite

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 3°

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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. AFC Toronto

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM⛅ 4°

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Max McNown - The Summer Vacation Tour

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 6°

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Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 8°

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August 14 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 • 6:00 PM🌧️ 9°

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📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM☀️ 5°

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📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM❄️ 4°

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Deep Purple with Special Guest Kansas

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • 6:45 PM☀️ 1°

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Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 1°

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Rock of the 80's

📍 The Bronson

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 1°

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The Wallflowers

📍 History Ottawa

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 0°

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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • 2:30 PM🌧️ 6°

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The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

📍 The Arena at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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August 27 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM☀️ 7°

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Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour

📍 Canadian Tire Centre

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 7°

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August 28 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM❄️ 8°

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Atlético Ottawa vs. Inter Toronto FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 8°

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August 29 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 9°

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Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. BC Lions

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026 • 4:00 PM⛅ 0°

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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026 • 12:00 PM🌧️ 1°

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KALEO - Way Down We Go Tour

📍 History Ottawa

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 4°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 5°

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Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 6°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 6°

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Sun Kil Moon with Special Guests

📍 The Bronson

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 • 8:00 PM☀️ 6°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 4:00 PM❄️ 7°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 7:30 PM❄️ 7°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 • 1:00 PM⛅ 8°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 • 4:30 PM⛅ 8°

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The Pretty Reckless - Dear God Tour

📍 History Ottawa

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 8°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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Tinariwen

📍 The Bronson

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • 8:00 PM❄️ 4°

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September 17 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM⛅ 3°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM⛅ 3°

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UB40

📍 History Ottawa

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Happiest Days Of Our Lives

📍 Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 2°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 2°

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📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM☀️ 1°

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September 19 - The Chef's Table / Chef à l’affiche

📍 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM☀️ 1°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 7:30 PM☀️ 1°

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Atlético Ottawa vs. FC Supra

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM❄️ 0°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM❄️ 0°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 4:30 PM❄️ 0°

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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Calgary Wild FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 0°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 3°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM❄️ 4°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 • 7:30 PM⛅ 5°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 12:30 PM🌧️ 6°

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Ottawa REDBLACKS vs. Calgary Stampeders

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 3:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 4:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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Sabaton: Legends on Tour

📍 History Ottawa

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM🌧️ 6°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 7:30 PM🌧️ 6°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM☀️ 7°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 4:30 PM☀️ 7°

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Daniel Lanois - Deux Voix Une Capitale

📍 The Bronson

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM☀️ 7°

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Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

📍 The Stadium at TD Place

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

📍 St. Laurent Shopping Centre

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM🌧️ 5°

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