Check out this list of events and activities taking place in and around Ottawa this January 2026. Click on the event title for more information.
Stanley’s Holiday Stroll | January 2 – 3
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm | 2452 Yorks Corners Road | Edwards
Enjoy the beauty of the holidays while taking a stroll through forest trails that have been decorated with colourful lights and displays. Along the paths, you’ll find space to warm up by a fire before you continue along more than 2km of trails.
2026 Canadian National Skating Championships
Slush Puppie Centre | 500 Bd de la Cité | Gatineau
The pre-eminent all-Canadian sporting event will feature approximately 200 skaters in the men, women, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating disciplines, competing at the senior and junior levels. Athletes will vie for spots on the National Team and for a selection on the teams that will represent Canada at the 2026 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, and the 2026 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships.
New Year’s Run
Bank Street Running Room | 901 Bank Street | Ottawa
Start the New Year off on the right foot by establishing or maintaining an active lifestyle.
Magic at the Manor | January 14
Manor Lounge | 292-A Elgin Street | Ottawa
This presentation will highlight moments that are unexplainable and simply unbelievable! Michael presents mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals and devious deceptions blended with non-stop audience participation (don’t worry, nothing embarrassing) and plenty of laughs.
By the end of the show, you’ll be left questioning if it was fate, destiny, luck or coincidence…
Yoga Under the Stars | January 14 / 28
Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory | 2710 March Road | Ottawa
Unwind at Yoga Under the Stars at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory. Enjoy a 60-minute yoga session led by Navjit Kaur in a tranquil tropical water garden oasis. Relax, restore, and revitalize in a glass-enclosed retreat featuring cascading waterfalls.
Savour a light vegan snack, expertly crafted by the executive chef.
Glow Party | January 15
National Gallery of Canada | 380 Sussex Drive | Ottawa
The National Gallery of Canada invites visitors to its annual Glow Party for an evening of art, music, and creativity. Explore exhibitions, create glowing accessories, and enjoy DJ Rise Ashen live as the Scotiabank Great Hall transforms into a vibrant black-light zone. Activities include art-making, guided tours, and interactive spaces for all ages. Dress in neon or winter whites for the full effect and experience the Gallery in a dazzling new way.
Michael Bublé – CTC 30th Anniversary | January 16
Canadian Tire Centre | 1000 Palladium Drive | Ottawa
With his smooth voice and effortless showmanship, Bublé blends pop, jazz, swing, and soul for an unforgettable evening of music and emotion. From timeless love songs to upbeat hits, his performance promises to make audiences laugh, dance, and celebrate three decades of world-class entertainment at one of Ottawa’s most iconic venues.
BON Market | January 16
National Arts Centre | 1 Elgin Street | Ottawa
BON Market is a vibrant, welcoming space that brings together local women-led businesses and artists from Ottawa’s African and Caribbean diasporas. Rooted in the spirit of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – the market is a celebration of community, creativity, and shared cultural pride.
Experience handcrafted goods, fashion, art, food, and meet community leaders that reflect the richness and diversity of our city. More than a marketplace, BON Market is a gathering place where stories are exchanged, connections are built, and local creators are supported and uplifted.
G-Anime | January 16 – 18
Palais des Congrès de Gatineau | 50 Boulevard Maisonneuve | Gatineau
Celebrate Japanese animation and geek culture at G-Anime in Gatineau! Since 2009, this fan-driven festival has been a must-attend event for anime lovers, gamers, and cosplay enthusiasts.
Enjoy fan panels, concerts, and a variety of exciting content from manga to video games, both retro and new.
Dueling Pianos with Jeff Rogers & Mellow Dee | January 20
Manor Lounge | 292 Elgin Street | Ottawa
Enjoy an evening of Dueling Pianos featuring Jeff Rogers and Mellow Dee. Seating is allocated based on group size and availability, with larger tables shared between groups to create a lively, social atmosphere. Food and drinks are available throughout the event, complemented by Wine Wednesday specials including half-litre pours, select bottles at a reduced price, and mini charcuterie boards. Following the show, Happy Hour begins at 9:00 pm, with games, Darts Reimagined, and additional food and beverage service.
Rinse – Amrita Hepi with Mish Grigor │ Performing Lines | January 22 – 24
National Arts Centre | 1 Elgin Street | Ottawa
In Rinse, award-winning dancer and choreographer Amrita Hepi explores the romance of beginnings. Using playful satire, her irreverent monologue, co-written with Mish Grigor, recreates an origin myth on stage, recounting personal narratives in relation to dance, art, feminism, desire, love, popular culture, and colonial history. Within a minimalist set design in icy blue and white, Hepi’s dance acts as history keeper weaving fact and fiction, memoir and ethnography. Rinse is an audience favourite wherever it is performed!
Winter Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses │ January 24 – 25
Robert Plante Greenhouses | 4228 Navan Road | Ottawa
The Annual Robert Plante Winter Market is a two-day indoor event featuring 150+ local artisans, makers, and small businesses, all hosted inside lush tropical greenhouses for a warm and inviting escape from the winter chill. Visitors can shop handmade goods, décor, art, treats, and unique creations while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this community-loved market. Taking place January 24–25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the market offers one of Ottawa’s most distinctive winter shopping experiences. Pets are welcome.
Capital Wedding Show
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre | 200 Coventry Road | Ottawa
Your dream wedding starts at the Capital Wedding Show! This premier event gathers the finest wedding professionals from Ottawa and Gatineau under one roof for an unforgettable planning experience.
Discover endless inspiration and explore the best of the region’s wedding industry. Experience the Capital Wedding Show and make your dream day a reality.
Trend Arlington Winter Carnival │ January 25
Trend Arlington Community Association | 50 Bellman Drive | Ottawa
Join the fun at the Trend Arlington Winter Carnival!
This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the season and connect with the community. Don’t miss out—bring your family and friends and make magical winter memories!
Stories and Sweets: Celebrating Black History │ January 25
Shenkman Arts Centre | 245 Centrum boulevard | Ottawa
Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History is an immersive cultural experience at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Enjoy a vibrant vendor market, live performances, spoken word, and a panel discussion led by Black creatives and professionals. The event celebrates community, creativity, and the voices and artistry of Black Canadians. It’s an afternoon of culture, connection, and inspiration for all.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour │ January 25 – 27
ByTowne Cinema | 325 Rideau Street | Ottawa
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour presents a curated lineup of the best mountain and adventure films. Find inspiration in mountain experiences, ideas and visions!
A Street Photography Series │ January 29
National Gallery of Canada | 380 Sussex Drive | Ottawa
Explore the art of street photography in a dynamic three-part series inspired by the exhibition Camera and the City. Presented with the SPAO: Photographic Arts Centre, the series offers a tour of the exhibition, a ByWard Market photo walk, and a photo critique session. Attend one, two, or all three events to engage creatively with the urban landscape. A unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts of all levels.
Nature Nocturne │ January 30
Canadian Museum of Nature | 240 McLeod Street | Ottawa
Dance until midnight while DJs fill the castle with awesome sound! Meet artists throughout the galleries. Discover four floors of world-class museum exhibitions. Thought-provoking, interactive, immersive, social—an exciting and different kind of museum experience!
Dance Theatre of Harlem │ January 29 – 30
National Arts Centre | 1 Elgin Street | Ottawa
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a singular presence in the ballet world, presenting and touring a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. In this specially curated program, the elegance, virtuosity, and technical prowess of the 18-member company are on full display. Joined for the first half and for the first time by the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the crowd-pleasing evening brings together an impressive range of movement and musical expressions and includes work by the incomparable William Forsythe.
Créatures
National Arts Centre | 1 Elgin Street | Ottawa
From an opaque sea, tangled beams emerge, as if giant hands had played Mikado with our world. Step into an unusual structure occupied by 11 little girls, teenagers and women, busy with… what? An all-consuming mystery! Fascinating gestural movement unfolds on the swaying stage: objects are fished out, repaired, the structure shakes, it crumbles, and everything starts anew. Their survival mechanism will draw these characters astonishingly close together and force them to transform. This show is performed in French.
Canadian Culinary Championship │ January 30 – 31
Ottawa
Join North America’s Best Annual Celebration of National Gastronomy.
Ten of Canada’s Best Chefs demonstrate their culinary expertise in three intense competitions over two days.
One Small Misstep │ January 28 – 31
The Gladstone Theatre | 910 Gladstone Avenue | Ottawa
Experience One Small Misstep, a sci-fi musical comedy following a misfit crew stranded on a mysterious planet. With laugh-out-loud moments, catchy songs, and unexpected twists, the show explores family, identity, and forgiveness as Sam uncovers the truth about her past. Audiences are taken on a fun, heartfelt journey through space, love, and the complexities of human connection.
Comfortably Numb – A Journey Into the Mind of Pink Floyd│ January 31
Algonquin Commons Theatre | 1385 Woodroffe Avenue | Ottawa
Experience the music and spectacle of Pink Floyd with Comfortably Numb – Canada’s Pink Floyd Show. Celebrating the band’s greatest hits from 1967 to 1983, this live tribute features world-class musicianship, immersive multimedia effects, and an unforgettable journey through the mind of Pink Floyd.
Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show │ January 29 – February 1
EY Centre | 4899 Uplands Drive | Ottawa
Shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.
Ottawa Mystic Market Imbolc │ January 31 – February 1
Next Door Market & Event Space | 955a Gladstone Avenue | Ottawa
As the wheel of the year turns once more, we gather to celebrate Imbolc — the quiet spark that awakens the earth and calls the light to return.
Join us for a weekend of magic, creativity, and community featuring local makers, mystics, and artisans offering.
Step into the light — reconnect, recharge, and sow the seeds of the promise of brighter days ahead.
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