Ottawa Bluesfest Day 3: Feat HARDY
2026-07-11 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 11 – Aspects, BigXthaPlug, cleopatrick, DJ Mace, HARDY, Kat Pereira, Luna Li, Mikhail Laxton, Mo Kenney, Patrick Watson, Ron Artis II, Tiny Horse

Music and Beyond Festival
2026-07-12 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-13 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-14 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-16 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Ontario
Music and Beyond is a classical music and arts festival that began in July 2010. Each year, the festival offers a variety of programming to highlight exciting connections between classical music and other art forms.
One mission of Music and Beyond is to introduce and foster new audiences as they explore or experience music and the arts. All the while emphasizing and providing opportunities for young people in the community.
See the website for full event details, schedule and locations.

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 4: Feat The Lumineers
2026-07-12 17:00 - 23:00 | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 12 – bbno$, DJ Karyen, DijahSB, Hazlett, JOLY, Kelly McMichael, Leif Vollebekk, Les Rats d’Swompe, Mehdi Cayenne, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Summersets, The Lumineers

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.

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 5: Feat Conan Gray, Natasha Bedingfield
2026-07-15 17:00 - 23:00 | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 15 – Adam Karch, All-Star Women’s Blues Showcase, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Conan Gray, DJ Karyen, Mecca of Stank, Myles Smith, Natasha Bedingfield, Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder, Reuben and The Bullhorn Singers, Sons of Legion, Yasmin Williams

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 6: Feat Lord Huron
2026-07-16 17:00 - 23:00 | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 16 – Billy Bragg, DJ Karyen, Dope Lemon, Jadea Kelly, Jamie Webster, Koko Love, Lord Huron, Lucy Dacus, Nico Little and The North Americans, Royel Otis, Social Distortion, The Pairs, Thee Sinseers

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 7: Feat Ella Langley, Sheryl Crow, Death From Above 1979
2026-07-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 17 – Angine de Poitrine, Death From Above 1979, Ella Langley, Emerging Artist Showcase, JIMI, Nayana, Sheryl Crow, TYR ONE, The Jay Blues Trio, Thunder Queens, Valerie June

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 8: Feat Shaggy, Gwen Stefani
2026-07-18 17:00 - 23:00 | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 18 – Aqyila, Billie du Page, Bridge Music, Eadsé, Grace Bowers, Gwen Stefani, Here Come The Mummies, Mariah The Scientist, Shaggy, TJ Wheeler, TYR ONE

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 9: Feat The Guess Who, The Sheepdogs
2026-07-19 17:00 - 23:00 | Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 19 – 4KORNERS, Banggz, Connor Price, Elisapie, LeFLOFRANCO, Paolo Stante Band, Rebelle, River City Junction, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Savannah Shea, TYR ONE, The Guess Who, The Sheepdogs

Chamberfest 2026 - Signature Series
2026-07-23 13:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-24 10:30 - 23:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-26 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-27 10:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 12:00 - 23:00 | Ontario
From Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, August 2, we move boldly between cherished traditions and fresh perspectives, inviting you into rich, authentic experiences and the simple, powerful act of listening.
“In a world that rarely pauses, chamber music asks us to listen,” shares Carissa Klopoushak, Artistic Director. “At Chamberfest 2026, internationally renowned artists and emerging voices come together for a festival that is expansive, forward-thinking, and alive. We look forward to welcoming you to venues across Canada’s capital for a festival grounded in presence, discovery, and the shared experience of live chamber music.”

#OttFestLive After Five
2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Ontario
We’re hosting a free festival pop-up series across downtown Ottawa this summer. On the last Thursday of every month from 5-8PM, multiple iconic Ottawa festivals will take to the streets offering a pop-up experience for all to enjoy!
As part of the City of Ottawa’s Street Seats initiative, these pop-ups will be located at various sites including two of the Uncommon Spaces (Bank & Waverley and Bank & MacLaren) and the recently created Somerset & Cambridge installation in Chinatown.
More information on: streetseats.ca
🎟 Free to attend • No ticket required! • Accessible spacesBe sure to share your favourite moments by using #OttFestLive on socials!

VegOttawa Fest
2026-07-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K4S3, Canada
VegOttawa Fest is open to everyone, whether you are a seasoned vegan or just veg-curious. Attendees will have the chance to:

Hear from inspiring leaders and experts in the vegan movement
Connect with vegan-friendly businesses and brands
Engage with community organizations
Sample a wide variety of delicious plant-based foods

Don’t miss this celebration of vegan living in Canada’s capital!

Music in the Woods Festival
2026-07-25 13:00 - 19:00 | Roy Hobbs Community Centre, 109 Larch Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1E 1A2, Canada
LIVE MUSIC
Talented local acts and a fantastic headline performer in an open-air forest setting.
KIDS ZONE
Fun children’s booths, family games, and interactive community activities for all ages.
FOOD & DRINK
A wide variety of local food trucks and vendor booths serving fresh options and refreshments.
1:15pm – Allegro Music School
2:00pm – Jason Yin
2:35pm – Kieran Howes from Monkey Rock
3:10pm – Foule Pin
3:50pm – Willow and the Deep
4:45pm – Erik Johnson-Scherger & Kyle Jordan
6:00pm – HEADLINER: Mimi O’Bonsawin

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
2026-07-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
July 29th – Opening Night
August 1st – Canada
August 5th – France
August 8th – Brazil
August 12th – China
August 15th – The Grand Finale
