Canadian Tulip Festival

4 - 21 May

This colourful festival attracts more than 500,000 visitors every year to feast their eyes & senses on the thousands of beautiful blooms of tulips, with parades & activities.

Canada Dance Festival

19 - 23 June

This dance festival presents the new & the exciting in the art of dance - this year, Hip Hop 360 is the theme of the event with breakdance, graffiti artists & DJ performances, as well as workshops & film screenings.

Ottawa International Jazz Festival

21 June - 1 July

This festival is one of the biggest musical events of the year & features some of the world's best jazz musicians from Canada & all over the world in a series of performances that are set to enchant Canada.

Ottawa Greekfest

1 - 2 July

Celebrate the culture and hospitality of Ottawa's Greek community at the festival that's all about food, fun and family.

Cisco's Ottawa  Bluesfest

4 - 15 July

More than a million people throng this festival every year to see top-class performances from top-class acts in Blues, Gospel, R&B & Pop Rock.

Ottawa Race Weekend

25 - 27 May

This weekend of races includes everyone at all ages & attracts participants from all over the world with activities such as a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K & 2K events.

SuperEX

16 - 26 August

This is one of Ottawa's largest annual events held at the end of summer for 11 days. With games, rides, concerts, plenty of entertainment, food & fun!

One World Film Festival

10 - 20 October

This annual event showcases inspirational filmworks themed around the world, social issues, human right & the environment.