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Winterlude 2026
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-10, 2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11, 2026-02-11 - 2026-02-12, 2026-02-12 - 2026-02-13, 2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14, 2026-02-14 - 2026-02-15, 2026-02-15 - 2026-02-16, 2026-02-16 - 2026-02-17 | Ontario
From January 30 to February 16, 2026, enjoy Canada’s Capital Region’s winter festival.
With its ice sculptures, snow slides, Ferris wheel, live music and many free outdoor winter activities, it’s the best way to enjoy the Canadian winter with family or friends. Experience a unique outdoor adventure in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Click The Link for the full events line up at all locations.

Winter Wander: Winterlude Edition - Sparks Street
2026-02-10 15:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-11 15:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-12 15:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-15 11:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-16 11:00 - 23:45, 2026-02-17 15:00 - 23:45 (America/Toronto) | Sparks Street, Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7S8, Canada
Winterlude returns this February, and Sparks Street is proud to be an official partner for the 2026 festival. This year, we’re enhancing the celebration with Winter Wander: Winterlude Edition, bringing fresh energy and experiences to the street.
Visitors can look forward to live DJs, ice sculptures, interactive installations, and picture perfect moments that will bring extra energy and excitement to downtown.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone for another season of winter fun on Sparks Street.

IglooFest
2026-02-12 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-13 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Zibi Site, 3 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8X 0B5, Canada
Feb 12: Tyr One, DJ Mandy, Bunt.
Feb 13: Queenyy, Swimming Paul, Kaskade
Feb 14: Geses, Jessica Audiffred, Audien, Steve Aoki

HOPE Volleyball Summerfest 2026 Official Launch Party
2026-03-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Lone Star Texas Grill, 1211 Lemieux Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 1A2, Canada
Join us for our official HOPE Volleyball SummerFest Launch Party with our friends at Lone Star Texas Grill as we enter our 44th annual season with some very exciting news…
News that will all be revealed at the party, of course!
For now, here are all the important details you need to know:
When: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at 6pm
Where: The Lone Star Loft, 1211 Lemieux Street Ottawa, ON
Here, you can register your team and hear about our concert lineup before everyone else! Plus, we’ll have food and drink specials, games, door prizes including a $500 Lone Star gift card, AND…
Every team that registers at the Launch Party can enter a draw to win a FREE Recreational Division team!
And yes, this still applies if you’re registering a Competitive or Corporate team! The winner will be refunded the equivalent dollar amount of a Recreational team.
Note: you must register and pay for your team in full at the Launch Party in order to enter the draw.
Admission to the Launch party is free and no tickets are required – just bring your beautiful selves!
We’re so excited to share what we have in the works for this summer with you.
Let’s get the party started!

Feral FemmeFest I- HARLEY OLIVIA + WET FOR DAYS + SUGAR BOMB + RISING FLAME
2026-03-06 19:00 - 2026-03-07 01:00, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 2026-03-08 01:00 | Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5M6, Canada
A two-day celebration of women in music, art, and business and the community that supports them.🙌 Highlighting amazing women in music for International Women’s Day
https://theferalunion.com/feral-femmefest
FRIDAY MARCH 6
HARLEY OLIVIA (Toronto Alt Rock)
https://harleyoliviamusic.com/
WET FOR DAYS (Ottawa Punk)
https://www.facebook.com/WetForDays
SUGAR BOMB (Ottawa Pop Punk)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091654819577
RISING FLAME (Ottawa Rock)
https://www.instagram.com/risingflame.official/

Orleans PoutineFest and Street Food Frenzy
2026-04-24 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Orleans Centrum Plaza, 255 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 3X7, Canada
T’S CURDALICIOUS! Get your curd on and join us April 24-26, 2026 for an amazing weekend to celebrate “Made In Canada” World of Poutine at255 Centrum Blvd, ORLEANS, ONFestival Hours:Friday 11:00am – 9pm, Saturday 11:00am – 9pm, Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm

Ottawa Poutine Festival (10th Anniversary)
2026-05-01 11:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 11:00 - 19:00 | RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7X7, Canada
Welcome/Bienvenue to the Ottawa PoutineFestMay 1-3 on the Great Lawn @ Ottawa RA Centre as we celebrate 10 years of serving the World’s Best Poutine.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
2026-05-03 11:30 - 17:00 | Byward Market, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9C3, Canada
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over French forces in 1862, symbolizing resistance and unity among Mexicans. It is celebrated with music, dance, and traditional food.This day represents a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, emphasizing the importance of understanding our roots. It has become an important day not only for Mexicans abroad, but for all people who appreciate cultural diversity.

Celebrate Mexican Heritage & History — A Fiesta Like No Other!
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Join us on Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the ByWard Market for a vibrant, family-friendly cultural celebration as the Mexican community proudly honors Ottawa’s 200th anniversary.
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Experience the Market transformed with colorful papel picado, live music that will get you dancing, authentic Mexican cuisine, and captivating folkloric art and performances throughout the day.
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Special Featured Art Exhibition — For the First Time in Canada“Tales of Conscious Dreams” by Mexican artist Carolina PaviaOn view at Gallery 55 from May 2 to May 30 — presented as part of the Mexican community’s official contribution to Ottawa’s bicentennial celebration.
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Special Performances in Ottawa
Grupo Folklórico Tonatiuh, directed by Luz Adriana Castillo, with special participation of singer Diego Muñoz performing Mariachi para el Mundo.
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Ballet Viva México
Traditional Mexican dance performance celebrating the colors and rhythms of Mexico.
​Rock en Español Concert — Nada que Perder
High-energy Latin rock concert to keep you moving and dancing!
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Free Activities for All Ages:• Children’s Zone• Dance workshops• Food tastings• Carnival games• Photo booth
​Mark your calendar and bring the whole family — culture, color, and community await!
Organized by YZETA Meeting & Event Management in collaboration with Vida Mexico and the ByWard Market District Authority.

Canadian Tulip Festival
2026-05-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Welcome to Ottawa’s Largest Attended & Longest Running FREE Public Festival
We are thrilled to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a 74-year tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and history. As you walk through Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake, you aren’t just looking at over a million blooms—you are walking through a living tribute to a historic bond of international friendship.
Whether you are here to explore the self-guided Tulip Trail, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, or simply take in the stunning displays, we invite you to be part of this enduring legacy. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the return of spring to Ottawa!
