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Ottawa Bluesfest Day 7: Feat Ella Langley, Sheryl Crow, Death From Above 1979
2026-07-17 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Dief the Chief: October '62
2026-07-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 1L0, Canada
Written and performed by Pierre Brault, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground.
You’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Ottawa Lebanese Festival
2026-07-17 16:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-16 16:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-15 16:00 - 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 Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada

Music BINGO Night
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brew Revolution, 11a 6081 Hazeldean Road, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1B9, Canada
Music Bingo Night every other week at the brewery! Bring your music lover friends and we’ll have everything else you need

BINGO Thursday at Broadhead
2026-07-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadhead Brewing Company, 1680 Vimont Court, Unit 106, Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7Y5, Canada
Join us every Thursday for free BINGO nights. Be in it to win it or simply wait for the pink ball to appear. Free to play, prizes to be won!
All supplies provided for multiple rounds of fun! First come first served, no reservations required.

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

Hintonburg Night Market
2026-07-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Urban Art Collective, 1088 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3C7, Canada
This is our 4th year running; Local Art, Vintage, Handmade Goods, Food, Drinks, Music & More. Thursdays May–Oct, 4–9PM.
The Hintonburg Night Market is now in year 4!!!
Pull up. Wander. Chill.
Step into a curated night market experience at the gateway of Hintonburg in Wellington West.
This market is a complete vibe, filled with local art, vintage, thrift, handmade goods, food, drinks, music, and more!
Join us Thursdays from 4–9 PM (May–Oct) in our Art Gallery & Shop parking lot and watch it transform into a vibrant mix of art, local shopping, food, music, and community! Bringing together some of the best local artists, makers, and small businesses in the city.
What to Expect
Local Art & Handmade GoodsVintage & Pre-Loved FindsJewellery & Small-Batch AccessoriesPrints, Cards, Notebooks & Paper GoodsEphemera, Zines & Curated OdditiesStreet Food, Drinks & Sweet TreatsMusic, Culture & Community
Market vendors, food, and music rotate weekly, so each night is a new experience, chance to explore, and the perfect opportunity to try something new.
There’s always something new to discover and a reason to come back. The perfect place — Where Community & Art Meet!
Details
Thursdays • May – October • 4PM – 9PM
Drinks by Ahh!!! Coffee
Curated by the Urban Art Collective.

Music and Beyond Festival
2026-07-16 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-14 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-13 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-12 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-11 14:00 - 21:00 | 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 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

Tuesday Night Trivia
2026-07-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Broadhead Brewing Company, 1680 Vimont Court, Unit 106, Ottawa, Ontario, K2E 7Y5, Canada
Join us each and every Tuesday for trivia with Quizmaster Kev! Free to play, prizes to be won. No reservations required. 6 general knowledge categories including name that tune! Fun starts at 6:30PM

Questionable Bahaviour Trivia - Barrhaven
2026-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Broadway Bar and Grill Barrhaven, 3777 Strandherd Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 7J2, Canada
Join Questionable Behaviour at it’s new Barrhaven headquarters – Broadway Bar & Grill – 3777 Strandherd Drive – Next game Monday, April 27 – 7 to 9 pm!
Use the link to the form, or the QR Code to register your team or call the bar directly at (613) 825-6533
It helps if you register so we can help predict staffing requirements
https://forms.gle/QGhXzTgra7yzKep59

Geek Trivia
2026-07-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Level One Game Pub, 14 Waller Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9C4, Canada
Do you have a surplus of knowledge nuggets from years of playing through various video game sagas?
Is your mind palace filled with what some might (wrongly) deem “inconsequential” details about your favourite television shows and movies?
In social situations, do you find yourself holding back from inundating those around you with facts and tidbits about the movie they’re discussing? Or worse – not holding back?
We can help! Join us for Geek Trivia on Monday nights where your nerdy expertise will be not only appreciated, but celebrated!Each week, Trivia Master Alex sets aside a portion of the evening to focus on a different geeky theme (you can check out upcoming themes on our website). And if a particular week’s theme isn’t your speciality, don’t worry! There will still be a lot of randomized trivial geekiness to enjoy! The exception to this is the last Monday of every month, when all the questions will be on a particular theme. The theme for December 22: The Holidays! (please note there will be no Geek Trivia on December 29)
Book a table for your team at levelonegamepub.com/reservations – be sure to put “Trivia” in the details section. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Cost: free with purchase, $9 without purchase (per person)

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 BlackJacks vs Brampton Honey Badgers
2026-07-12 16:00 - 18:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Wrap up your weekend with the BlackJacks! We host Brampton in a late-afternoon Sunday clash. Grab a drink, find your seat, and enjoy the summer vibes at TD Place.

Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City Valley Cats (Dino Day)
2026-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada
RAWR! Dino Day, presented by CAA North & East Ontario and MOVE 100.3, stomps into the ballpark with prehistoric fun for the whole family.
Every Sunday is Family Fun Day at the ballpark!
Kids 12 and under can run the bases after the game, presented by Lois N Frimas Ice Cream!

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Live in Concert
2026-07-11 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-10 20:00 - 22:30 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
The National Arts Centre Orchestra presents Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, featuring Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s score performed live to the film.
Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer and his production team have scored each Pirates of the Caribbean adventure for the franchise. The original score raised the bar for thematic complexity with its orchestral swashbuckling flavour, accentuated by the use of horns for melody.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is based on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney Parks and is the first installment of the film series. Set in the 18th century, Captain Jack Sparrow is roguish yet charming as he sails the Caribbean on his ship, the Black Pearl. But Jack’s idyllic life capsizes when his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals Jack’s ship and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the Governor’s beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann. Elizabeth’s childhood friend, Will Turner, joins forces with Jack in a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl. Unbeknownst to Will, whose father once served with the crew of the Black Pearl, there is a curse that has doomed Barbossa and his men to live forever as the undead.

Kataklysm, Six Feet Under, Wormhole, Gland
2026-07-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mid summer night of taproom crushing extreme metal as this stacked lineup storms us on July 11th. Headlined by Canadian death metal legends KATAKLYSM, known for their relentless “hyperblast” drumming and decades of global dominance, the night delivers pure intensity from start to finish.

Joining them are Florida death metal pioneers SIX FEET UNDER, bringing their signature guttural vocals and bone-rattling heaviness on a rare Canadian run, alongside technical death metal force WORMHOLE, delivering blistering precision and chaotic speed.

Rounding out the bill is GLAND, adding another layer of raw aggression to an already punishing lineup.

This is a full-spectrum assault of death metal—fast, brutal, and unapologetically heavy—set to be one of the most intense nights of the summer at Overflow.

Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City Valley Cats
2026-07-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada

Ottawa Bluesfest Day 3: Feat HARDY
2026-07-11 17:00 - 23:00 | 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

HOPE Volleyball SummerFest Feat: USS, K-OS, The New Hires, The Ramblers
2026-07-11 07:00 - 19:00 | Mooney’s Bay Beach, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8N5, Canada
Come bump, volley, dance & party with us on July 11th 2026!

Our most well-known event and fundraising effort, Lone Star HOPE Volleyball SummerFest has been THE biggest summer party in Ottawa since 1982. While initially hosted at Britannia Beach all those decades ago, SummerFest just kept on growing… and now takes over Mooney’s Bay Park and Beach every July.
