Ottawa's cultural pulse is beating strong this weekend, with 46 shows packed into two days that showcase everything from culinary adventures to elite athletics. The city's vibrant energy centers around experiences that get you moving—literally. The ByWard Market Food Tour promises to guide your taste buds through the capital's most iconic neighborhood, while cycling enthusiasts can explore the city's political heart with the 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour starting from Sparks Street.
Sports fans have struck gold with the Volleyball Nations League hitting TD Place Arena on Saturday—this isn't your local rec league, but world-class athletes competing at the highest level. Meanwhile, history buffs can dive deep into Canadian military heritage with skip-the-line access to the Canadian War Museum, perfect for those who want substance with their weekend entertainment.
What makes this weekend special is how Ottawa's offerings blend active exploration with cultural depth. You're not just watching—you're participating, whether that's pedaling past Parliament Hill or savoring local flavors in the Market. The city feels alive and accessible, with experiences designed to connect you to the capital's unique character.
Here's your complete guide to making the most of these 48 hours.
Concerts
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical — Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre (Saturday 13)
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer — La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (Saturday 13)
- The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute — Hard Rock Casino Ottawa (Saturday 13)
- Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay — La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (Saturday 13)
- Tim Hicks - Going Somewhere Tour — The Bronson (Sunday 14)
Comedy
- JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (Saturday 13)
- Josh Johnson — National Arts Centre (Saturday 13)
- JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP — National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (Saturday 13)
- Josh Johnson — National Arts Centre (Saturday 13)
Theatre
- Dance Fusion Studios Recital — Harold Shenkman Hall (Saturday 13)
Sports
- Volleyball Nations League - Day 4 — TD Place Arena (Saturday 13)
- PBR: Canada Cup Series — Canadian Tire Centre (Saturday 13)
- Volleyball Nations League - Day 5 — TD Place Arena (Sunday 14)
Experiences
- ByWard Market Food Tour — In front of Ottawa School of Art (Saturday 13)
- Canadian War Museum: Skip-the-Line — Canadian War Museum (Saturday 13)
- Canadian War Museum Admission — Canadian War Museum (Saturday 13)
- Cycling the Nation's Capital, self-guided — The Famous Five (Saturday 13)
- Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau — 65 Sparks St. (Saturday 13)
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour — 65 Sparks St. (Saturday 13)
- Ottawa Landmarks — 2 Rideau St (Saturday 13)
- Ottawa City Tour: Hop-on Hop-off Bus — Gray Line Ottawa Meeting Point (Saturday 13)
- Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour — 44 Sparks St. (Saturday 13)
- Ottawa: Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise — Parliament Hill (Saturday 13)
- Balade en yacht privé sur la rivière des Outaouais — Ottawa River Tour, Private Yacht (Saturday 13)
- Rideau Canal Cruise — British High Commission in Canada (Saturday 13)
- Ottawa River Boat Cruise — Port de plaisance Jacques-Cartier - Marina de Hull (Saturday 13)
- The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa — Haunted Walk of Ottawa (Saturday 13)
- Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa — 46 Sparks St. (Saturday 13)
- Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River — Mill Street Pub (Saturday 13)
- Canadian War Museum: Skip-the-Line — Canadian War Museum (Sunday 14)
- ByWard Market Food Tour — In front of Ottawa School of Art (Sunday 14)
- Canadian War Museum Admission — Canadian War Museum (Sunday 14)
- Cycling the Nation's Capital, self-guided — The Famous Five (Sunday 14)
- Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau — 65 Sparks St. (Sunday 14)
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour — 65 Sparks St. (Sunday 14)
- Ottawa Landmarks — 2 Rideau St (Sunday 14)
- Ottawa City Tour: Hop-on Hop-off Bus — Gray Line Ottawa Meeting Point (Sunday 14)
- Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour — 44 Sparks St. (Sunday 14)
- Ottawa: Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise — Parliament Hill (Sunday 14)
- Balade en yacht privé sur la rivière des Outaouais — Ottawa River Tour, Private Yacht (Sunday 14)