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Events in Ottawa on a budget
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Fri 17 · 7 PM
🎹Blues🎸Rock
Angine de Poitrine @ Ottawa Blues Fest
Ottawa Blues Fest
Thu 13 Aug · 7:30 PM
🎹Blues🪕Folk / Acoustic
Bonnie Raitt Live 2026 @ National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
Fri 17 · 7 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Miracle Blood @ Avant Garde Bar
Avant Garde Bar
Fri 24 · 8 PM
🎸Rock🤘Metal
Saccage @ Dominion Tavern
Dominion Tavern
Sat 18 · 2 PM
🎙️Small gig
Lil Godd Live In Ottawa ON
The Rainbow Bistro
Sat 18 · 2 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Lil Godd @ The Rainbow
The Rainbow
Sun 26 · 3 PM
💿DJ set
Coveted Gem
Poa Tiki Bar
Tomorrow · 9 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Limp Bizkit
Ottawa Bluesfest 2026
Tomorrow · 5 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Ottawa Bluesfest (Wednesday Pass) 2026 @ LeBreton Flats
LeBreton Flats
Fri 17 · 5 PM
🎤Hip-Hop💿DJ set
Producers Championship League | Fight Night 3
445 Catherine St unit 1
Sun 19 · 4 PM
💿DJ set
DJ Acro @ Fono
Fono
Tomorrow · 7 PM
🎷Jazz🎙️Small gig
The Steve Boudreau Trio
The Robo Lounge
Sat 18 · 5 PM
🇫🇷French chanson🎫Concert
Peniel Worship Concert
109A Fourth Ave
Tomorrow · 8 PM
🎸Rock⚡Punk
JVK (Boston Heavy Pop) + The Space Between + Bella Donna
House of TARG
Sun 26 · 7:30 PM
🎸Jam / Open mic
Copy of Adult Music Sharing at 10,000 Hours- MONDAY NIGHTS
10,000 Hours Piano Rehearsal Studios
Fri 17 · 7 PM
🌙Indie🪕Folk / Acoustic
Noise Hotel at BistroFest 2026
The Hog's Back Grill & Bistro
Mon 20 · 6:30 PM
🎸Rock🤘Metal
Metal Church, Heathen, All Sinners, The Scepter
Overflow Brewery
Fri 24 · 10 AM
🌐World💿DJ set
Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival
2805 Carling Ave
Fri 17 · 5 PM
☀️Open air🌳Outdoors
Asa Day Festival
Trinity Hall and Open Grounds
Sat 8 · 2 PM
🌐World🌍Afro
Festival de son et Percussions
318 Aquaview Dr
Fri 17 · 8 PM
🎸Rock🎙️Small gig
Patience Lost @ Buster's Bar & Grill
Buster's Bar & Grill
Fri 17 · 7 PM
🎸Rock🪕Folk / Acoustic
Petunia & the Vipers @ Black Sheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
Black Sheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
Fri 17 · 7:30 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Asstin Powers 2✌️Pop Art Party
Berlin Nightclub
Sat 18 · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Goth / Industrial Dance Party | PSTRNC
Krüsch
Thu 23 · 8 PM
👑Drag show✨Cabaret
BJ’s Birthday Bonanza - Drag and Burlesque Show
The Lookout Bar & Nightclub
Sat 25 · 8:30 PM
🎉Club
❤️ Singles Mixer Dance Night ❤️
Pure Havana Dance Studio
Tue 4 · 7:30 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Honeybear @ The 27 Club
The 27 Club
Sat 8 · 10 PM
🎉Club🌍Afro
Masquerade EXPERIENCE Masquée
400A Dalhousie St
Thu 16 · 7:30 PM
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Singles Mingle (Ages 25-45)
Bank & Waverly Street
Fri 17 · 10 AM
🎪Street party🪑Flea market
The Signature Summer Vendor & Food Festival
Christ Church Cathedral
Fri 17 · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Groove Rider 09 (Strictly Vinyl): Spencer Cuddington, Evil Calum, Bagowji
Annx
Sat 18 · 9 PM
💿DJ set🎉Club
MANEESH ON THE BEAT #SHABANG
Sky Lounge
Sun 19 · 4 PM
💿DJ set🎉Club
SUNSET TRAP
noir lounge ottawa
Sat 18 · 7 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
The Grand Persian Night with DJ. Siavash Eyvari and Nik Nay live Music band
Canadian Museum of History
Fri 24 · 6 PM
🎉Club🌍Afro
NDOKOTI BOAT PARTY 2 – Afro Boat Party with X-Maleya Live
Parc Jacques-Cartier
Fri 31 · 5 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
REMEDIO
Arlington 5
Sat 8 · 8:30 PM
💿DJ set☀️Open air
CASINO LAC-LEAMY FIREWORKS BOAT PARTY OTTAWA 2026 | OTTAWA FIREWORKS SHOW
Paula D
Sat 18 · 11 AM
🎪Street party🌐World
Ottawa Ratha Yatra Festival 2026 – Chariot Festival
Sandy Hill Community Centre
Thu 30 · 7 PM
🎉Club🎒Students
Euro Summer Night : Social Mixer & SpeedNetworking
Terrasse Secrète (Boujie)
Sun 2 · 10 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
District IX - Civic Holiday Long Weekend
175 Prom. du Portage
Tue 11 · 7 PM
💿DJ set
GRFN @ Night Oat
Night Oat
Sat 25 · 5 PM
🎉Club🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
Sun's Out Dance Party with Homo Phono!
The Grove | Visual Studio | Ottawa
Mon 27 · 7 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Boyhood @ Irene's Pub
Irene's Pub
Sat 1 · 11:30 AM
👑Drag show🎪Street party
Brunch Matters @ The MoonRoom
The Moonroom
Fri 31 · 10 AM
🎪Street party🪑Flea market
Commissioners Sunscape Arts & Vendor Carnival
Commissioners Park
Thu 16 · 7:30 PM
🌀Ecstatic dance
Ecstatic Dance with Eric Mandala
41 Rosemount Ave
Sat 25 · 8 PM
💃Dance🎪Kids' show
Rouge Studio of Dance Showcase - Ottawa
Queen St. Fare
Fri 31 · 5 PM
🎤Stand-up
Comin' In Hot Tour LIVE at Laugh Lounge Ottawa
Laugh Lounge
Sat 25 · 8 PM
👑Drag show
Mr. Luscious King 2026
Nostalgica Pub & Beer Garden
Sat 1 · 8 PM
🎤Stand-up✨Cabaret
OFF The Leash Comedy
Cultures Comedy Club
Mon 27 · 12:30 PM
🎤Stand-up
Sammy Obeid: Overtime in Ottawa!
ByTowne Cinema
Sun 9 · 7 PM
🎤Stand-up
Stand up Comedy in broken English • Victor Patrascan in Ottawa
Kailash Mital Theatre
Thu 16 · 7 PM
📜Slam
Open Mic Night - Love Lyla Books X Silk Road Institute feat. Wali Shah
Love Lyla Books
Thu 30 · 7:30 PM
🎤Stand-up
n00b Talent Thursday - Where Stand-Up Comics Level Up
Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro
Fri 17 · 6 PM
🖼️Exhibition🥂Opening
ART+ Summer Exhibition [Free]
Arts Court
Thu 30 · 4 PM
🎬Cinema🍿Film club
"What Do You Want To Eat For Dinner?" Premiere
SAW
Sat 1 · 10 AM
🌳Outdoors🏰Heritage
Oh Canada |A unique one-day art workshop in the Ottawa region
Ottawa region
Sun 19 · 10 AM
🍽️Food🌳Outdoors
Parisian Garden Brunch, une escapade chic au cœur d’un jardin parisien.
Jenni tea
Sat 18 · 7 PM
🎬Cinema
Uruguayan Animation for Families: BECHO
110 Hazel St
Thu 6 · 7 PM
🍽️Food
The return of Rene Rodriguez Chef Night!
The Clemow
Sat 18 · 3:30 PM
🎬Cinema📸Photography
THROUGH THE WALL: A Film and Culture Event
Mayfair Theatre
Fri 17 · 5:30 PM
🍽️Food
Revellos Table- Ep. 3
1319 Wellington St. W
Sat 25 · 9 AM
👗Fashion & Design🪑Flea market
Opportunity Bridal - Wedding Dress Sale - Ottawa
Holiday Inn Ottawa East by IHG
Sat 18 · 11 AM
📖Manga & Comics🎬Cinema
FANATICCON OTTAWA 2026
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
Sun 26 · 7 AM
🎬Cinema📸Photography
Forest Teachings Workshop: Sunday, July 26, 1:00 - 4:00
Trend Arlington Community Centre
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Venues in Ottawa on a budget
Albert Street & Metcalfe Street
7 events
Regus ON, Ottawa - Albert & Metcalfe
6 events
Wallack's Art Supplies and Framing
5 events
The 27 Club
7 events
Dominion Tavern
5 events
The Lookout Bar & Nightclub
7 events
Laugh Lounge
4 events
Bronson Centre
4 events
LeBreton Flats
5 events
The Robo Lounge
16 events
House of TARG
5 events
Buster's Bar & Grill
5 events