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Ottawa Events 2026
Your guide to live events and things to do in Ottawa, ON, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Ottawa throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Ottawa events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Ottawa Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Ottawa
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.390 Upcoming Confirmed Events
- May1220267:30 PMTueBASKETBALLOttawa Blackjacks vs. Calgary SurgeTD Place Arena • 24000 seatsTD Place Arena
K1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $33Avg. price ~ $11217 tickets remaining!Select Seats - May1320267:00 PMWedSOCCEROttawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FCTD Place StadiumK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $26Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 89Select Seats
- May1320267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYStable PricesMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $149Avg. price ~ $1724 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1420267:30 PMThuTHEATREStable PricesVoice of DesertBabs Asper Theatre at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin St Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin St Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $77Avg. price ~ $892 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1420267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $266Avg. price ~ $35523 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520267:30 PMFriCOMEDYStable PricesSteve HofstetterBronson Centre TheatreK1R 6H5, 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, ON, CAK1R 6H5, 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $99Avg. price ~ $994 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $310Avg. price ~ $391Tickets Available: 59Select Seats
- May1520268:00 PMFriLos Desperados - Canada's Premiere Tribute to The EaglesHarold Shenkman HallK1E 0A1, 245 Centrum Boulevard Ottawa, ON, CAK1E 0A1, 245 Centrum Boulevard Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $73Avg. price ~ $7414 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKJoan BluteauCasino du Lac-LeamyJ8Y 6W3, 1 Casino Boulevard Gatineau, QC, CAJ8Y 6W3, 1 Casino Boulevard Gatineau, QC, CAFrom $53Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Available: 255Select Seats
- May1620261:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $214Avg. price ~ $31438 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620267:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKThe FrayHard Rock Hotel & Casino - OttawaK1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road South Gloucester, ON, CAK1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road South Gloucester, ON, CAFrom $61Avg. price ~ $10034 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $206Avg. price ~ $30542 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1720261:00 PMSunSOCCERAtletico Ottawa vs. HFX Wanderers FCTD Place StadiumK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $56Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 189Select Seats
- May1720261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $252Avg. price ~ $373Tickets Available: 75Select Seats
- May1720267:30 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYMoulin Rouge - The MusicalSoutham Hall at National Arts Centre • 2065 seatsSoutham Hall at National Arts CentreK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1P 5W1, 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $205Avg. price ~ $31936 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1820261:00 PMMonFrontier LeagueBest ValueOttawa Titans vs. New York BouldersOttawa StadiumK1K 4P5, 302 Coventry Rd Ottawa, ON, CAK1K 4P5, 302 Coventry Rd Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $23Avg. price ~ $3522 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1820267:00 PMMonBASKETBALLBest ValueOttawa Blackjacks vs. Niagara River LionsTD Place Arena • 24000 seatsTD Place ArenaK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $25Avg. price ~ $11813 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May20202611:00 AMWedFrontier LeagueOttawa Titans vs. New York BouldersOttawa StadiumK1K 4P5, 302 Coventry Rd Ottawa, ON, CAK1K 4P5, 302 Coventry Rd Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $32Avg. price ~ $3820 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May21202611:00 AMThuFrontier LeagueOttawa Titans vs. New York BouldersOttawa StadiumK1K 4P5, 302 Coventry Rd Ottawa, ON, CAK1K 4P5, 302 Coventry Rd Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $32Avg. price ~ $3522 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May2120267:30 PMThuBASKETBALLBest ValueOttawa Blackjacks vs. Brampton Honey BadgersTD Place Arena • 24000 seatsTD Place ArenaK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAK1S 3W7, 1015 Bank Street Ottawa, ON, CAFrom $25Avg. price ~ $11123 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Events by Show & Venue
Browse Ottawa events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Ottawa. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Explore More Events
Explore upcoming events, concerts, shows, sports, and more across Ottawa.
Sports Events
Explore major games, matchups, and sporting events in Ottawa. From league games to special events, find what’s coming up across the city.
Live Music Events
Find concerts, tours, and live performances in Ottawa. From global artists to local shows, see what’s happening across venues.
Theatre Events
Browse theatre productions and live stage performances in Ottawa. Discover touring shows, resident productions, and more.
Comedy Events
Comedy in Ottawa doesn’t really slow down — from stand-up tours to late-night sets. See what’s playing this week or coming up soon.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Ottawa venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Algonquin College Commons Theatre
Nepean, ON
9 Upcoming Events
Azrieli Studio at National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON
1 Upcoming Events
Babs Asper Theatre at National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON
9 Upcoming Events
Brockville Arts Centre
Brockville, ON
10 Upcoming Events
Bronson Centre Theatre
Ottawa, ON
10 Upcoming Events
Calabogie Motorsports Park
Calabogie, ON
2 Upcoming Events
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa, ON
12 Upcoming Events
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Gatineau, QC
25 Upcoming Events
Complexe Sportif La Peche
Sainte-cecile-de-masham, QC
1 Upcoming Events
Confederation Park
Ottawa, ON
1 Upcoming Events
EY Centre
Ottawa, ON
4 Upcoming Events
Fahrenheit Bar and Grill
Massena, NY
1 Upcoming Events
Festival d'humour de Gatineau
Gatineau, QC
2 Upcoming Events
Fourth Stage at National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON
1 Upcoming Events
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Ottawa
Gloucester, ON
28 Upcoming Events
Harold Shenkman Hall
Ottawa, ON
1 Upcoming Events
History - Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
13 Upcoming Events
Lebreton Flats
Ottawa, ON
10 Upcoming Events
North Grenville Municipal Centre
Kemptville, ON
1 Upcoming Events
Ottawa Stadium
Ottawa, ON
49 Upcoming Events
Ottawa venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Ottawa right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Ottawa rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Ottawa?
Yeah — Ottawa doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Ottawa?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Ottawa, ON. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Ottawa and nearby areas