What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 20-22

CTV News

20-06-2025

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Ottawa Jazz Festival
It's the opening weekend for the Ottawa Jazz Festival.
There will be concerts at several venues across Ottawa, including Confederation Park, Marion Dewar Plaza and the National Arts Centre.
Here is the lineup for Commissioners Park this weekend:
Friday: Allison Russell and Carl Mayotte Quintet
Saturday: Mavis Staples and Deborah Davis and Segue to Jazz
Sunday: The Roots and Shuffle Demons
For tickets and the full concert lineup, visit https://ottawajazzfestival.com/.
Escapade Music Festival
Enjoy a weekend of electronic dance music this weekend at the RA Centre.
The Escapade Music Festival runs Friday to Sunday.
Here is a look at the headliners:
Friday: Kygo and Subtronics
Saturday: DJ Snake the Outlaw and Jason Ross
Sunday: The Chainsmokers and Vintage Culture.
For tickets, visit www.escapadeemf.com.
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boats take over the water at Mooney's Bay this weekend for the Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival.
More than 125 teams will compete in two days of events.
For more information, visit https://dragonboat.net/.
Brockville Tall Ships Festival
The tall ships dock in Brockville this weekend for the Tall Ship Festivals.
The festival runs Friday to Sunday
The fleet includes Playfair, EcoMaris, Fair Jeanne, When and If, Pride of Baltimore II, Empire Sandy, and Liberty Clipper.
For more information, visit https://tallshipsbrockville.com/festival-info/.
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
Experience Canada's diverse Indigenous cultures at the Ottawa Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival this weekend.
Activities include the competition Pow Wow, Indigenous horse experiences, culinary experiences, a marketplace, workshops and demonstrations and a drone show.
The event runs Saturday and Sunday at Wesley Clover Parks.
Admission is free.
Festival L'Outaouais en Fête
The 49th Festival L'Outaouais en Fête runs until Tuesday at Parc des Cedres in Gatineau.
It's a celebration of Francophone culture, with musical performances, activities for the family, giant games and fireworks on Tuesday.
Ottawa Fringe Festival
The Ottawa Fringe Festival continues until Sunday.
The festival is a hub of creativity and expression, showcasing works of art that push the boundaries of traditional theatre.
The theme for this year's festival is 'Le Show Must Grow On.'
For more information and show times, visit https://ottawafringe.com/shows/.
Cirque de Paris
Europe's most famous circus family presents Cirque de Paris at Ottawa's Tanger Outlets.
The Cirque Anouchka Bouglione presents a one-ring spectacle full of thrills, humour and elegance.
See Cirque de Paris until Sunday.
For tickets, visit https://cirquedeparis.com/.
Ottawa Rapid FC
Ottawa Rapid FC hosts Calgary Saturday afternoon at TD Place.
Game time is 2 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.rapidfc.ca.
Maxville Fair
Kick off the summer this weekend at the Maxville Fair.
The fair runs from Friday to Sunday at the Maxville Fairgrounds.
For a list of activities, visit http://www.maxvillefair.ca/.
NCC bike days
National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend.
The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use.
Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use:
Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
National Arts Centre
The Ottawa Jazz Festival headlines the events at the NAC this weekend.
Friday: Christine Jensen Quartet
Friday Richard Bona
Friday: Francois Houle's The Secret Lives of Colour
Saturday: Open Thread
Saturday: Marc Copland Trio featuring John Hebert and Colin Stranahan
Saturday: Sexmob
Saturday: Anna Webber's Simple Trio
Sunday: Marc Copland and Roddy Ellias
Sunday: Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
Sunday: Eve Risser-John Hollenbeck Duo
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend:
Friday: Stand-Up Comedy Show by Hussein Kaouk and Hussein Dayekh
Saturday: Jashan Ottawa Volume 1
Shenkman Arts Centre
Until June 29: The Zine Scene: Tools for Social Change
Friday: Poems for Fools Who Fell in Love Launch
Friday: Grease the Concert
Saturday: Goddo – 50th anniversary Who Cares
Ottawa Little Theatre
See the quirky comedy 37 Postcards at the Ottawa Little Theatre.
The play is written by Michael McKeever and directed by Riley Stewart.
The play 37 Postcards runs until June 28.
For tickets, visit https://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/37-postcards/.
ByWard Market
Here is a look at the events in the ByWard Market this weekend:
Friday: Summer Solstice Indigenous Market
Saturday: Th3rd Fridays with Moov Ottawa Dance
Sunday: Salsa Sundays
613flea
613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday.
Checkout 150 vendors in this ever-changing market that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds.
613flea runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lansdowne Farmers Market
The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.
Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Main Street Farmers Market
The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season.
The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park.
Carp Farmers Market
The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market is celebrating its 35th birthday this weekend.
Metcalfe Farmers Market
The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season.
The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Westboro Farmers' Market
The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The market is located in Byron Linear Park.
Museums
Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:
Parliament of Canada Tours
Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.
For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.
Parliament: The Immersive Experience
Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.
Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.
The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.
Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.
Kingston Princess Street Promenade
The Princess Street Promenade is back this weekend in Kingston.
The promenade features over 100 businesses and community groups for a day of family fun and discovery.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday is also the Montreal Street Vintage Market.
The River Art Show and Sale
The River Art Show and Sale is this weekend at the Arts Hub Brockville.
The event celebrates creativity, community and the power of nature to spark artistic expression.
Admission is free.
Knickers!
It's the final weekend to see Knickers, a 'brief' comedy, at the Seaway Valley Theatre.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, visit https://www.svtc.ca/.
Brockville Ontario Speedway
Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway.
Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Cornwall Motor Speedway
Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway
Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.