Ottawa events: what's on this week, this month and all year
This hub tracks what's on in Ottawa this week and all year, from Winterlude in February to the December Christmas lights, plus top-rated restaurants near the main venues from fromOttawa's ranked lists.
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Planning tonight? Start with what's happening this week. Planning a visit? Events by month and the festivals section cover the big ones: Winterlude, the Canadian Tulip Festival in May, Canada Day on Parliament Hill and RBC Bluesfest in July. Already holding tickets? The venue section covers the NAC, Canadian Tire Centre, TD Place and EY Centre, with top-rated restaurants nearby.
Questions
What are Ottawa's biggest yearly events?
Winterlude in February, the Canadian Tulip Festival in May, Canada Day on Parliament Hill, RBC Bluesfest in July and the Christmas lights in December.
Where do I buy tickets?
The tickets section covers Ticketmaster, Eventbrite and the NAC box office.
How are the restaurants near venues picked?
They come from fromOttawa's ranked lists, scored with Score = (v/(v+m))*R + (m/(v+m))*C against the Ottawa-area average. Data was pulled 2026-10-29 and is refreshed every 90 days.
Do you cover parades?
Yes. The St. Patrick's Day parade and the Santa Claus parades have their own section, next to Canada Day and New Year's Eve.