September 2026 Events (133 events)

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

Ottawa Farmers' Market

From the heart of the land to the heart of the city ? welcome to our Winter Farmers' Market season! Join 75+ local vendo…

English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…

Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…

Stittsville Cozy Crafters

Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…

Write With Us!

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversa…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

613flea

Don?t miss the ever-changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods…

Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…

Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…

Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

You’re invited to join the CRWG for a “Write-in”: dedicated work time where you can thrive in the camaraderie of working…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Memory Café

**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…

An Afternoon of Fun and Games for Adults! Une après-midi de…

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to brin…

Orléans Writing Group

Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback…

Genealogy Drop-In

Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your famil…

Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…

Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…

Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…

1 on 1 with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre: As…

Come meet 1 on 1 with Social Prescriber Maddie from the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC). A social presc…

Knit & Knatter

Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…

Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of…

Reading Group #1

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…

The Great Yarn Club of Manotick

Join us at yarn club!Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn c…

Carp Book Club

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.This group meets the first T…

Employment Support Workshops

Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…

Vernon Book Club

Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.First Thurs…

Miniature Gaming

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…

Newcomer Support Drop-in

New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…

Nepean Centrepointe Book Club

Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Every second Thurs…

Orléans Book Chats

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…

North Gloucester Book Club

Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…

Storytelling Open Mic

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…

Elmvale Acres Book Club

Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…

Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club

The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the c…

Club de lecture francophone de la Centrale

Joignez-vous nous pour des discussions conviviales propos de livres en français.Présentez-vous au bureau de consultati…

Happily Ever After Book Club

If you are a love story lover, join us each month for discussions on romance novels in a relaxed atmosphere! From enemie…

The Heart of Orléans Market

The Heart of Orléans Market is a vibrant, community-driven outdoor market that brings together local makers, farmers, ar…

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026

Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bounci…

Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…

Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery

Sign up here! The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit…

Words on Water

A Current Conversations evening by Ottawa Riverkeeper featuring 10 local poets, including Ottawa's poet laureates, shari…

Liquidation Sale

Dates & Times Thursday September 3: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Friday September 4: 10:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday September 5: 10:00AM…

Altered By Mom - Summer Tour

Chaos With a Party Vibe Altered By Mom: Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and effortlessly cool rock band from Toro…

2026 Sobey Art Award Exhibition

In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists…

Latin Sparks Festival

A one-night, open-air celebration of Latin America in Ottawa with DJs, live bands, dance performances and lessons, outdo…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Pacific FC

Daily Ka Kaam Hai by Aakash Gupta

Presented by Reality Entertainment, [PERFORMED IN HINDI]. *This event is presented in Hindi Live in Ottawa for the first…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC

The Great Gatsby

The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…

Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation

Join Us on September 9, 2026 for Celebrating Valour: Film Screening & Panel Conversation Presented in partnership with T…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, September 9

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…

2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

At the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, you’ll witness the pinnacle of wheelchair basketball,…

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Presented by Algonquin Commons Theatre, F7 Live. The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to…

Beautiful Scars: By Tom Wilson and Shaun Smyth

**Inspired by the book Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home by Tom Wilson** **Uncover…

Come From Away

Come From Away is a heartfelt musical based on the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the days fol…

Pillow Fite 'Lucky' National Tour W/ Graham Nicholas

Pillow Fite is a Halifax-based alt-pop duo Fresh off a 2025 win for Music Nova Scotia’s Pop Recording of the Year, they’…

The Furious Bongos: Tribute to Frank Zappa featuring Chad Wa…

The incredible Frank Zappa tribute band, The Furious Bongos, will be performing in Ottawa. This American group, making t…

Marion Wagschal: Cyclops and Other Tales

Spanning five decades, this exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of the figurative practice of Montreal-based ar…

Orléans Ribfest

WE GOT THE MEAT! Orléans Ribfest and Poutine September 11-13 celebrating our 10th Anniversary.

An annual tribute to honor Ziad Rahbani’s legacy

Silent auction in the lobby 7 pm Show begins at 8 pm Join us for the annual tribute “Haydi Bas Tahiyyeh” هيدي بس تحيه —…

Smile On Us! – Free Dentistry Day

Kemptville: 115 Sanders St. Kanata: 650 Kanata Avenue, Unit K4 (Kanata Centrum) Carleton Place: 6 Costello Drive A denta…

Honouring Soldiers of Suicide

United together to honour soldiers of suicide See the faces of the unremembered in this sunset ceremony at the National…

The White Lotus Society – COCKTAIL CLASS | September 12

Inspired by the hit series The White Lotus, this interactive cocktail class takes guests on a journey through three icon…

SOS: The ABBA Experience September 2026

Presented by Cantabo Entertainment. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Colleg…

The Unedited Woman

Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…

Living Library – Bytown 200

Beechwood’s Annual Living Library – Bytown 200Join us at Beechwood Cemetery for the Annual Historical Tour, a unique eve…

Delilah Bon

Visite guidée de la partie ouest du cimetière de Beechwood

Inscrivez-vous ici ! Se promener dans la partie ouest du Cimetière Beechwood, c’est comme se promener dans l’histoire de…

Matinee Café: Wild Remedy

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…

Matinée Café: Wild Remedy

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…

Makoto Ozone Plays Rachmaninoff: and Gemma New conducts Pict…

Remixes aren’t just for pop music! In our season opener, discover three works in which composers reimagine the creations…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Brilliant Brubeck

Join the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra for a captivating tribute to one of the most innovative and beloved figures in jazz histo…

Son of a Preacherman: Written and performed by Ins Choi

A Pacific Theatre Production Forgive him Father for he has chosen theatre. Ins Choi, the creator of Kim’s Convenience, c…

Divining Spirits

Are heroes and villains a social construct? Do whom we consider heroes and villains change over time? Who gets to decide…

Cold War Speaker Series 2026

We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events…

Sophie Lukacs

Sophie's music is rooted in love, empathy, and vulnerability, creating an intimate connection with listeners. Hailing fr…

Louis-José Houde - Rodage 2026

Fresh, entirely original material – even I barely know it… I’m busy tightening it up. So it’s the first draft of my sixt…

SOLD OUT: Fast Train Union with special guests The Vice Para…

Ottawa’s own hard rock powerhouse, Fast Train Union, are bringing their thunderous live show to Orléans! The band will h…

The Piano Men The Ultimate Tribute To ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOE…

Presented by Dream Rock Entertainment Inc. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin…

Trent McClellan - The Be Nice Tour

Trent McClellan, stand-up veteran, star of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and host of the Halifax Comedy Fest, is touring Can…

6th Annual All-Star Ottawa Blues for Youth Fundraiser

Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laur…

Kanata Farmers Market + Live Music + Petting Farm | Septembe…

Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. This time the fun is double! The market will host a Pe…

The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "20th century Can…

Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.Laurence is a retired C…

Sabbath Revisited - Tribute to Black Sabbath

The tribute band SABBATH REVISITED has travelled back in time to 1970. After some intensive research, they’re now ready…

Capital Pop-Up Cinema Presents a Timeless Tale: Jumanji

​Experience a unique cultural event in the beautiful green space of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s only national cemetery.…

Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial at the RCMP Nation…

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2025 Time: 10:45 a.m. Location: RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, 280 Beechwood…

Atlético Ottawa vs. FC Supra du Québec

Naalai Namathe 2026

Doors open at 5:30 PM. This show is presented in Tamil. Naalai namathe – Grand Finale marks a proud milestone as we cele…

Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Calgary Wild FC

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!…

The Death Dialogues: Non-Traditional Losses or Living Loss…

Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre for a thoughtful evening explori…

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!…

New Life

This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2026 (50th Anniversa…

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators

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Take It To the Limit - Tribute to the Eagles

Acclaimed tribute band Take It to the Limit makes a spectacular return, bringing the timeless sound of the Eagles to lif…

The Cottage

At Sylvia’s annual naughty weekend with her lover Beau, her hopes for their permanent future together are derailed when…

200+ Culture to the Core

A Weekend of Cultural Celebration Presented by: Ottawa Art Gallery, in collaboration with local artists, cultural partne…

Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library Workshops

Session 4: “Collecting and Storing your Native Plant Seeds”Welcome to the final workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflowe…

Jagged Little Pill

TotoToo Theatre is proud to present Jagged Little Pill, the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the grou…

Céleste Lévis: Si elle

Céleste Lévis is releasing her fifth album, Si elle, in winter 2026, and with it, she’s returning to the stage with a fu…

Vegans Who Snack Food and Art Festival - Sept

An all vegan, small business food and art festival! Can't make it? Not to worry, VWS will be at Parkdale one more time i…

25 fois Franco, 25 fois les Jeux

Join us for a grand celebration of the Francophonie as we mark both Franco-Ontarian Day and the 25th anniversary of the…

Mommy, le retour: Gore, rap and political musical satire

She may have died in a long-term care facility, but she comes back to life to wreak revenge! Is she a traditional mother…

Long Live: Taylor Swift Tribute

Long Live: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band is the region’s BEST Taylor Swift tribute band. Long Live is the brai…

MÁM: Teaċ Daṁsa │Michael Keegan-Dolan

The works of Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan are defined by feeling and collective connection. His exceptional…

Post-show Dance Party: Traditional music and dance with La D…

NAC Dance invites you to a traditional dance party in the Canal Foyer, designed to enhance your experience of the show M…

REDBLACKS vs Calgary Stampeders

Gregório Duvivier em O Céu da Língua

For Gregório Duvivier, the Portuguese language is not just a homeland but an obsession. Or, as young people say, a hyper…

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

The Truth – Crois-moi

Presented by CedDX Enterprise. The Truth – Crois-moi is not just a concert, but an immersive musical experience centered…

Epic Elton

Experience the magic of Epic Elton with Jeff Scott! Are you ready for a musical journey down the Yellow Brick Road? Get…

National Military Cemetery Clean-Up 2026

Join us at the National Military Cemetery for a day of service and community. We invite all members of the community, se…

Chinese National Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra with an exceptional evening of chamber music p…

An Evening with David Sedaris: Bestselling Author & Humorist…

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant…

Constant Companions

Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…

Women, Truth & Reconciliation: With Rose LeMay and Tanya Tal…

What does meaningful reconciliation actually look like – and what role do women have to play in advancing it? Join The H…

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow

Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase

Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Thirsty Thursdays

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance

A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…

Taproom Trivia

Exercise your grey matter each and every Wednesday night. We know the poster says 6 pm but realistically we wait for eve…

Beading is Medicine