Festivals and Events in Ottawa: 2026–2027 Calendar
The festivals, parades, fairs and big annual events of Ottawa, month by month. Where the organisers have announced the next dates they are shown with the source; otherwise the usual month is given.
November
CityFolk Festival
CityFolk is Ottawa's urban folk-and-beyond celebration, offering more than 30 shows on indoor and outdoor stages.
Ottawa Christmas Market
The Ottawa Christmas Market returns for 2026, running from November 20 to December 20, 2026, on weekends only.
December
Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) Season
The 26-27 season includes the production 'Liars at a Funeral' running from December 1 to 13, 2026.
January
Winterlude
The 49th edition of Winterlude in Canada's Capital Region, Ottawa–Gatineau.
April
Ottawa International Writers Festival
The 2027 Spring Edition of the Ottawa International Writers Festival, which convenes an international celebration of ideas from politics to poetry, science to music.
May
Canadian Tulip Festival
The Canadian Tulip Festival is held annually each May in Ottawa, and the 2027 edition is announced for May 7-16 at Commissioners Park.
Ottawa Marathon
The Ottawa Race Weekend, featuring the Ottawa International Marathon and other races, is scheduled for May 29-30, 2027 in Ottawa, Ontario.
June
Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Ottawa Jazz Festival in 2027 will be held from June 18 through June 27, and it is an all-ages event.
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival has announced that the 2027 edition will take place June 18-20 on Mooney's Bay Park in Ottawa.
Ottawa Italian Week Festival
The 20th FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival is scheduled for these dates and is held in conjunction with Italian Week Ottawa.
Glowfair Festival
A free street festival highlighting local art, music, food, and interactive light installations.
July
Canada Day
The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canada's capital city, start on July 1 and last for exactly one day.
Ottawa Bluesfest
The Ottawa Bluesfest is a major summer music festival held at LeBreton Flats. The 2027 edition is noted as being held from July 8-18, though the dates are unconfirmed.
Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
The world's largest chamber music festival, presenting hundreds of concerts in churches, halls, and outdoor spaces.
August
Capital Pride
The National Capital Pride Run/Walk is scheduled for August 15, 2027. The event is part of the broader Capital Pride celebrations in Ottawa.
September
Ottawa International Animation Festival
One of the world's leading animation festivals, showcasing competitive screenings, workshops, and industry events.
Places in Ottawa
Events in other cities
Dates are only shown when the organiser or a news report has published them, with the source linked. Events change: confirm with the organiser before you travel.