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Festivals in Ottawa, ON.
Festivals, Literary Events

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August 1 - 10, 2025

ontariolacrossefestival.com

(416) 918-7064
Various Locations - Whitby, ON

We are pleased to announce the Ontario Lacrosse Festival returns for its 20th anniversary on Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 10th hosting forty-six provincial championships. The Festival will also be home to the U13, U15 & U17 “A” Qualifier Final Six tournament during the second weekend.

September 12 - 14, 2025

wasagabeachblues.com

(705) 817-6954
Stonebridge Town Centre - Wasaga Beach, ON

Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues is an international, award winning, outdoor music event featuring three days of top entertainment on two main stages, and welcoming thousands of music fans every year.

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Events in Ottawa, ON — upcoming

Ottawa Home + Remodeling Show
January 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Home + Remodeling Show

EY Centre, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 11/21/2023

A Home and Garden Show organized by Marketplace Events.
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. This event will also include: celebrity guests, stage presenters, cooking demonstrations and more.
Ottawa Irish Festival
March 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Irish Festival

Various Locations, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 2/27/2024

A Holiday Celebration organized by Irish Society of the National Capital Region.
This Ontario Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and film exhibitors, 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 - $29. This event will also include: dance, theatre, spoken word, poetry, lectures.
Ottawa Home + Garden Show
March 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Home + Garden Show

EY Centre, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 1/15/2024

A Home and Garden Show organized by Marketplace Events.
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. This event will also include: celebrity guests, stage presenters, cooking demonstrations and more.
Originals Spring Craft Sale Presented by Signatures
April 2025 (dates not updated)

Originals Spring Craft Sale Presented by Signatures

EY Centre, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 2/21/2024

An Art Show organized by Signatures Shows Ltd..
This Ontario Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $8.
April 19 - 20, 2025

Ottawa International Food and Book Expo

Horticulture Building, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 8/13/2024

A Festival organized by Ottawa Book Expo / Salon Du Livre D'Ottawa.
This Ontario Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9:30am-8pm, Sun 9:30am-8pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
The Writers Festival, Spring Edition
May 2025 (dates not updated)

The Writers Festival, Spring Edition

Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 3/29/2024

A Literary Event organized by The Writers Festival.
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.
Ottawa Children's Festival de La Jeunesse
May 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Children's Festival de La Jeunesse

Lebreton Flats Park, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 2/14/2024

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ottawa Childrens' Festival de La Jeunesse.
This Ontario Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10 - $20. This event will also include: arts & crafts tent, face painting.
Canadian Tulip Festival
May 2025 (dates not updated)

Canadian Tulip Festival

Commisioners Park, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, ON Or Online at

Status: Updated 11/2/2023

A Festival organized by Canadian Tulip Festival, Inc..
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.
June 5 - 15, 2025

Italian Week Ottawa

Various, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 11/13/2024

A Festival organized by Settimana Italiana Di Ottawa.
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 All Days 9am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $5 - $30.
Festival Franco-Ontarien
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Festival Franco-Ontarien

Parc Major's Hill, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 4/3/2024

A Festival organized by Festival Franco-Ontarien.
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 4:30pm-11:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-11:30pm, Sat 9:30am-11:30pm. Admission tickets are $tba - $20. This event will also include parade.
Quilt Show
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Quilt Show

Earl Armstrong Arean, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 12/13/2023

An Indie Show organized by Common Thread Quilt Guild.
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.
Ottawa Fringe Festival
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Fringe Festival

Various Venues, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 4/4/2024

A Performing Arts Show organized by Ottawa Fringe.
This Ontario Performing Arts Show will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 12 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-1am, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 1pm-2am, Sun 1pm-1am, Mon 5pm-1am, Tue 5pm-1am, Wed 5pm-1am, Thu 5pm-1am, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 1pm-2am, Sun 1pm-1am. This event will also include: theatre, dance, music, various performances from artists from all over.
Escapade Music Festival
June 2025 (dates not updated)

Escapade Music Festival

Landsdowne Park, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 4/11/2024

A Music Festival organized by Escapade Music Festival.
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 Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-11pm. Admission tickets are $375. This event will also include: midway, games, demos, contests, other performances.
TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
June 2025 (dates not updated)

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival

Confederation Park, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 11/3/2023

A Jazz Music Festival organized by Ottawa Jazz Festival.
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.
July 10 - 20, 2025

Ottawa Bluesfest

LeBreton Flats Park Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 12/11/2024

A Blues Festival organized by Ottawa Bluesfest.
This Ontario Blues 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 All Days 5pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $50 - $70.
Ottawa Chamberfest
July - August 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Chamberfest

Various Venues, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 2/6/2024

A Classical Music Festival organized by Ottawa Chamberfest.
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 All Days 10am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $tba. This event will also include: bring the kids!, music at the gallery, chamberfringe.
Ottawa Greek Festival
August 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Greek Festival

Hellenic Community of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 7/15/2024

A Festival organized by The Hellenic Community of Ottawa.
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 Thu 4:30pm-10pm, Fri 4:30pm-10pm, Sat 4:30pm-10pm, Sun 4:30pm-10pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri 4:30pm-10pm, Sat 4:30pm-10pm, Sun 4:30pm-10pm. This event will also include: church tours, wine seminars, greek language lessons, family days & more.
Summer Festival / Festival D'éTé
August 2025 (dates not updated)

Summer Festival / Festival D'éTé

Multiple locations see website for details, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 8/1/2024

A Festival organized by Capital Pride / La Fierté Dans La Capitale.
This Ontario Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. Admission tickets are $tba.
CityFolk Festival
September 2025 (dates not updated)

CityFolk Festival

Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 7/9/2024

A Folk Music Festival organized by CityFolk Festival.
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 2pm-7pm, Sat 2pm-7pm, Sun 2pm-7pm. Admission tickets are $70 - $350. This event will also include: family area, dance.
Ottawa International Animation Festival
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa International Animation Festival

Arts Court, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 7/9/2024

A Festival organized by Ottawa International Animation Festival.
This Ontario Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $14.
Ottawa Fall Home Show
September 2025 (dates not updated)

Ottawa Fall Home Show

EY Centre, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 8/5/2024

A Home and Garden Show organized by Marketplace Events.
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.
Signatures Handmade Market
October 2025 (dates not updated)

Signatures Handmade Market

Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 2/21/2024

An Art Show organized by Signatures Shows Ltd..
This Ontario Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $8.
The Writers Festival, Fall Edition
October 2025 (dates not updated)

The Writers Festival, Fall Edition

Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 10/14/2024

A Literary Event organized by The Writers Festival.
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.
Children's Storytelling Festival
November 2025 (dates not updated)

Children's Storytelling Festival

Ben Franklin Place, Ottawa, ON

Status: Updated 10/4/2024

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ottawa Storytellers.
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.