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Hintonburg Night Market
2026-07-30 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Chamberfest 2026 - Signature Series
2026-07-30 12:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-29 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 10:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-26 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 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.”

Odyssey Theatre Presents: Mirandolina - Theatre Under the Stars
2026-07-29 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-28 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-26 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-25 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Strathcona Park, 25 Range Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8J3, Canada
This summer, Odyssey Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary with Mirandolina, a bold new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s The Mistress of the Inn, adapted and directed by Eleanor Crowder.
Mirandolina
At the center of this sharp-witted comedy is Mirandolina, a fiercely intelligent innkeeper who has no interest in surrendering her independence to the parade of wealthy men competing for her attention. But when a smug nobleman arrives, determined to prove himself immune to her charms, Mirandolina decides to teach him a lesson he won’t forget. Full of flirtation, deception, physical comedy, and theatrical invention, Mirandolina is a fast-paced battle of wit and ego under the stars. A wildly entertaining game of seduction, manipulation, and comic revenge packed with masks, movement, and the playful theatricality that defines Odyssey Theatre.
What happens when the smartest person in the room is done playing nice?
Theatre Under The Stars is held in Strathcona Park, from July 23 – August 16. All performances are at 8:00pm, with Pay-What-You-Wish Sunday matinee’s at 2:00pm. Click Here for more on the Sunday matinee performances.
Ticket Information:
Odyssey Theatre does not offer refunds. You may exchange your ticket for another performance by calling our box office (613-232-8407).

Broadway Across Canada Presents: Mamma Mia!
2026-07-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-28 19:30 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads.
And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.
For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show.

Ottawa Titans vs. Sussex County Miners
2026-07-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada

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

Tuesday Night Trivia
2026-07-28 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

Ottawa Titans vs. Sussex County Miners (Double Header)
2026-07-28 17:30 - 22:30 | Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4P5, Canada
Two Games, 5:30 and 8:00

Questionable Bahaviour Trivia - Barrhaven
2026-07-27 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
2026-07-27 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)

"Weird Al" Yankovic
2026-07-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario, K2V 1A5, Canada
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.

“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings. His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role.
VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Click here for more information on VIP packages.
Special Guest: PUDDLES PITY PARTY
Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).
Ticket prices: $284.10; $197.25; $155.00; $122.40; $86.30; $68.60 fees included.

Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:30 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada

Souls of Mischief - w/ Hieroglyphics crew and support TBA
2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
They pulled up last month… and it was a FULL HOUSE. SOLD OUT. WALL-TO-WALL ENERGY.
The Hieroglyphics crew absolutely lit up Overflow — and if you were there, you already know…

So we’re running it BACK — but this time it’s legendary.

🔥 SOULS OF MISCHIEF — LIVE AT OVERFLOW 🔥
(Oakland hip hop icons • Hieroglyphics crew)

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

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!

Mud Hero
2026-07-25 09:00 - 15:00 | MARKED Ultimate Family Adventure Park, 13259 Highway 7, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 0C5, Canada
Mud Hero is the largest all-Canadian obstacle event series, and the most fun you’ll ever have covered head-to-toe in mud!
Since our inaugural year in 2010, over 500,000 racers have attended our Mud Hero events, making it the Largest All-Canadian Obstacle Course Mud Race.
Mud Hero is fun yet challenging for participants of all ability levels. Whether you take on our popular 6km course or our adrenaline-pumping 12km challenge, everyone is sure to be muddy and smiling every inch of the way.
Walk, run, skip – the main goal here is to get out and have fun!
Whether you’re a health nut, couch potato, athlete, computer nerd or princess, it’s time to crank up the adrenaline and push yourself and your friends through this dirtilicious, mud-flooded obstacle challenge.
Sound competitive? Yes and no. Mud Heroes are a positive breed. Most of our participants would rather build up a fellow Mud Hero than take them down, because they know that fast or slow, young or old, everyone’s equal when you cross the finish line. Mud Hero is fun yet challenging for participants of all ability levels. Walk, run, skip – the main goal here is to get out and get muddy!
After you finish, stick around for the Mud Bash – a post-race hoot with DJs and bands, great food, bevies, demonstrations and vendors. Hang with your fellow Heroes, and cheer on others as they slither through the final Dirtilicious Mud Pit. Our outdoor wash station will help you wash off the mud (but not the memories).
Remember to bring cash for food and bevies, along with your photo ID so you can enjoy our amazing after party Bash. Just so you know: no outside alcohol is permitted in the parking lots or on the Mud Hero event site.

NOBRO, Neon Ghosthouse, Wet For Days
2026-07-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Punk attitude hits the Taproom as NOBRO bring their Doom Town Tour to Overflow Brewing Company on July 24th. Hailing from Montreal, NOBRO have built a reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting new punk acts—delivering a raw, high-energy sound that’s equal parts chaos, swagger, and pure fun.

They’re joined by Neon Ghosthouse and Wet For Days, rounding out a stacked lineup of gritty, high-octane punk and alternative energy. From infectious hooks to full-throttle performances, this bill is built for fans who want it loud, fast, and in-your-face.

Expect a sweaty room, a packed floor, and a night that feels like a full-on punk party from start to finish.

The World's Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys!
2026-07-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups, The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan!
The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist including George Harrison (The Beatles), Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), and Tom Petty (The Heartbreakers).
Performing to celebrations of sold-out audiences across North America, here’s your chance to experience The World’s Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys LIVE and in concert!

Dief the Chief: October '62
2026-07-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-24 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.
