Festivals in Ottawa, ON.
Festivals, Music Festivals, Craft Shows
Friendsapalooza Festival
July 5, 2026
(519) 387-6024
Kelso Beach at Nawash Park - Owen Sound, ON
Friendsapalooza Festival is a FREE family-focused community event taking place July 5, 2026 at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound, Ontario. This inclusive event was created for children and families of all abilities to enjoy a fun-filled day featuring local vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, character appearances, sensory-friendly activities, community organizations, games, and family experiences. Hosted by two neurodivergent moms, Friendsapalooza focuses on creating a welcoming, engaging, and accessible environment for everyone in the community.
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June 11 - 13, 2026
Festival Franco-Ontarien
Parc Major's Hill, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
This Ontario Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 4:30pm-11:30pm; Sat 9:30am-11:30pm. Admission tickets are $tba - $20. This event will also include parade.
June 13 - 14, 2026
Quilt Show
Blackburn Hamlet Arena, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
This Ontario Indie Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include quilting shop demos.
June 11 - 21, 2026
Italian Week Ottawa
Various, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
This Ontario Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
June 18 - 28, 2026
Ottawa Fringe Festival
Various Venues, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 3/19/2026
This Ontario Performing Arts Show will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 12 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $14. This event will also include: theatre, dance, music, various performances from artists from all over.
June 19 - 28, 2026
TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
Confederation Park, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This Ontario Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 9 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $75 - $500.
June 26 - 28, 2026
Escapade Music Festival
Landsdowne Park, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
This Ontario Music Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 4 stages with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $375. This event will also include: midway, games, demos, contests, other performances.
July 9 - 19, 2026
Ottawa Bluesfest
LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
This Ontario Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $65 - $90.
July 23 - August 2, 2026
Ottawa Chamberfest
Various Venues, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/12/2026
This Ontario Classical Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: bring the kids!, music at the gallery, chamberfringe.
August 13 - 23, 2026
Ottawa Greek Festival
Hellenic Community of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/22/2026
This Ontario Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All days 4:30pm-10pm. This event will also include: church tours, wine seminars, greek language lessons, family days & more.
August 22 - 30, 2026
Capital Pride Festival / Festival de La Fierté
Multiple locations see website for details, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This Ontario Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
September 16 - 20, 2026
CityFolk Festival
Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Ontario Folk Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-12 midnight; Thu 2pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 2pm-7pm. Admission tickets are $70 - $350.
September 23 - 27, 2026
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Arts Court, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Ontario Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $14.
October 1 - 4, 2026
Ottawa Fall Home Show
EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Ontario Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7 - $25.
October 22 - 25, 2026
Signatures Handmade Market
Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Ontario Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
October 22 - 25, 2026
The Writers Festival, Fall Edition
Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 5/27/2026
This Ontario Literary Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $20 - $95.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Children's Storytelling Festival
Ben Franklin Place, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 9/10/2025
This Ontario Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be Sat 10:30am-1:30pm.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Originals Christmas Craft Sale Presented by Signatures
EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 6/26/2025
This Ontario Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
January - February 2027 (dates not updated)
Ottawa Home + Remodeling Show
EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
This Ontario Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $11 - $14. This event will also include: celebrity guests, stage presenters, cooking demonstrations and more.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Ottawa Home + Garden Show
EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 2/5/2026
This Ontario Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $13 - $14.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Spring Signatures Originals Craft Sale
EY Centre, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
This Ontario Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $8.
April - May 2027 (dates not updated)
The Writers Festival, Spring Edition
Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 3/21/2026
This Ontario Literary Event will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $tba.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Canadian Tulip Festival
Commisioners Park, Ottawa, ON
Status: Updated 9/10/2025
This Ontario Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: opening ceremonies, guided tours, displays, photo opportunities, and more.
