Calendar of Events

Every September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival presents the world’s most cutting-edge, quirky and important animation — and transforms Ottawa into the centre of the animation universe.

The 29th edition of this festival will take place under a big tent in the parking lot of the Centre Robert-Guertin. More than 100 artists will perform on stage.

The Ottawa Fall Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.

The festival entrance is located next to the east side doors of the Aberdeen Pavilion. Gates open at 5 PM sharp each day of the festivals. Arrive early and often!

The biggest francophone celebration in Canada’s capital region, with concerts, street art and entertainment celebrating Franco Ontarian culture.

Car design is usually a compromise between performance and compliance with regulations. Partners Ford and Multimatic decided to design a car with only performance in mind. The result is the Ford GT Mk II.

The best and brightest show management professionals in the industry with over 100 years of combined experience and time-tested show management techniques based on decades of outstanding results.

The Day of the Dead Festival is a non-profit organization focused on promoting the richness of Mexican culture through art, gastronomy, music and dance that appeal to the senses of all ages.

The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival (OCanFilmFest) is a cultural, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate Canadian film.

Every year, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.

Presenting Ottawa & Gatineau’s annual Tattoo Convention, stay informed about your favorite ink fest!

Crave is Ottawa’s new premier food and wine festival worthy of the Capital’s cravings for good drinks, delicious bites and an unforgettable time.

To hear a story is to be touched in heart and mind, in body and spirit. The storyteller gives the tale; the listener receives it, responding out of his or her own being. The story comes alive. It flourishes and grows.

We invite you to be part of honouring excellence in the performing arts, celebrating the inspired artists and volunteers.

Ottawa’s first European style Christmas Market is set to launch at Lansdowne on November26th, 2021. See the magic of the season come to life through the twinkle of the lights and at each of the vendors.