Ottawa Calendar of Events
Stay entertained in Canada's Capital Region.
With a calendar filled with year-round festivals and events, Canada's Capital Region is in a constant state of celebration. Whether you visit during the cool winter months or hot summer days, there's always an opportunity to catch a heart-pumping music festival, a mouth-watering epicurean event or a literary celebration. Browse Ottawa's calendar of top festivals and events to see what's happening.
| Festival/Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Palace Bridal Show | Jan 12 - 13, 2013 | Ottawa Convention Center |
| Winterlude | Jan 31 - Feb 17, 2014 | Ottawa and Gatineau, QC |
| Winter Jazzfest | Feb 2 - 4, 2012 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Canadian Ski Marathon | Feb 8 - 9, 2014 | Lachute and Gatineau, QC |
| Ottawa Fashion Week | Feb 8 - 10, 2013 | The Westin Ottawa |
| The Ottawa International Writers Festival – Spring | Apr 25 - 30, 2013 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Canadian Tulip Festival | May 3 - 20, 2013 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Marathon | May 25 - 26, 2013 | Ottawa |
| Ottawa International Children's Festival | May 28 - Jun 2, 2013 | Lebreton Flats Park, Ottawa |
| Westfest | Jun 6 - 9, 2013 | Westboro Village, Ottawa |
| Canada Dance Festival | Jun 13 - 16, 2013 | National Arts Centre, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Fringe Festival | Jun 20 - 30, 2013 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Jazz Festival | Jun 20 - Jul 1, 2013 | Confederation Park, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival | Jun 20 - 23, 2013 | Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa |
| Canada Day in the Capital | Jul 1, 2013 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Bluesfest | Jul 4 - 14, 2013 | LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa |
| Mosaika - Sound & Light Show | Jul 10 - Sept 7, 2013 | Parliament Hill, Ottawa |
| Lumiere Festival | Aug 3, 10 & 17, 2013 | New Edinburgh Park, Ottawa |
| Capital Pride | Aug 16 - 25, 2013 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Folk Festival | Sept 5 - 8, 2013 | Hog's Back Park, Ottawa |
| Ottawa International Animation Festival | Sept 18 to 22, 2013 | ByTown Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Empire Theatres Rideau Centre & Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Photography Festival | Sept 20 - 30, 2013 | St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Fall Rhapsody | Oct 6 to 27, 2012 | Gatineau Park, Gatineau |
| The Ottawa International Writers Festival - Fall | Oct 24 to 30, 2013 | Various locations, Ottawa |
| Ottawa Wine & Food Festival | Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2013 | Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa |
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