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Italian Week Festival
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12, 2026-06-12 - 2026-06-13, 2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14, 2026-06-14 - 2026-06-15, 2026-06-15 - 2026-06-16, 2026-06-16 - 2026-06-17, 2026-06-17 - 2026-06-18, 2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19 and 3 more dates | Preston Street BIA, 118A Preston Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7P2, Canada
Join us in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy to experience 11 days of immersive programs celebrating Italian culture, cuisine, art, music, and traditions.

Our festival features more than 15 events both in, and around, the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. Our events highlight all-things Italian from art, music, food, and heritage!

We’re bringing the most beloved Italian culinary traditions to Preston Street again this year with our highly-anticipated (and Nonna approved) Masterclasses!

Whether you’re walking, driving, or taking the bus, we’ve got your directions covered!
Click the button below to visit our Getting to the Festival section which includes parking information and tips for being dropped off by rideshare and taxi services.

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
2026-06-20 10:00 - 22:30, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Wesley Clover Park, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8T1, Canada
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members to share knowledge, foster understanding, and celebrate the richness of Canada’s Indigenous cultures.
Founded in Ottawa in 1996, SSIF is held each June during National Indigenous History Month and coincides with National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) on June 21 — a national occasion recognizing the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Also known as the Summer Solstice, June 21 marks the longest day of the year and has long been a time of cultural significance and celebration for Indigenous peoples around the world.
Produced by Indigenous Experiences on behalf of the National Indigenous Peoples Day Committee (NIPD) — a coalition of national organizations representing Indigenous communities across Canada — the festival has, for over twenty years, provided meaningful opportunities for Canadians to come together in the National Capital Region to honor, experience, and celebrate Indigenous culture, art, and contributions.

Heritage in Motion(s)
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada
Heritage in Motion(s) is a vibrant cultural production by the Ishaka cultural group offering an artistic journey through the richness and evolution of Burundian heritage.
Through music, dance, and storytelling, the performance moves from the echoes of ancestral traditions to the pulse of contemporary expression, bringing to life a culture that continues to transform and inspire.
Blending heritage with contemporary creativity, the show highlights the power of culture to connect generations and communities.
Performers of all ages will take to the stage to showcase authentic folklore dances and songs, demonstrating the celebration of our roots, identity, and the beauty of cultural evolution.

Canada Day at the Diefenbunker 2026
2026-07-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 1L0, Canada
The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted general admission for visitors on Canada Day.
Date
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with designated entry time slots

Entry time slots are every 15 minutes beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The last entry time is 2:45 p.m.

Tickets
Enjoy special event pricing:
$13.65 per person*; Children 5 years old and under are free

Ottawa Lebanese Festival
2026-07-15 16:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-16 16:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-17 16:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-19 11:00 - 23:00 | St. Elias Cathedral, 750 Ridgewood Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 6N1, Canada
Our Story

The Ottawa Lebanese Festival – Celebrating the very best in Lebanese food, entertainment, and culture in the National Capital Region. Established in 1990, the Ottawa Lebanese Festival was formed to celebrate time-honoured tradition along with vibrant deep roots of the Lebanese community in the National capital Region. This non-profit, capital based, cultural event attracts thousands of local and international visitors each year.

The Ottawa Lebanese Festival takes place each year in July at the Saint Elias Centre – 750 Ridgewood Avenue. Open from 4PM to 11PM Wednesday to Friday; and 11AM to 11PM Saturday and Sunday. To stay up to date on the latest information, bookmark our website, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
