# Events & Things To Do in Ottawa in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Ottawa. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Ottawa.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in Ottawa and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Ottawa in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Yo-Yo Ma & John Storgårds
  - **Description**: Get ready for an evening of extraordinary artistry as the legendary Yo-Yo Ma takes to the stage with the NAC Orchestra for one night only: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/41806

Préparez-vous à une soirée exceptionnelle alors que le légendaire Yo-Yo Ma se joi
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  - **Date**: Tue May 18 2027 at 08:00 pm – Tue May 18 2027 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/yo-yo-ma-and-john-storgårds/200030423242239
  - **Venue**: 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Military-attached Civilian Spouse/Partner Federal Demonstration
  - **Description**: This national demonstration aims to raise awareness of the service, sacrifice, and resilience of military-attached civilian spouses and partners, whose invisible domestic and emotional labour supports Canadian military families and operations.
On May 8, C
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  - **Date**: Fri May 07 2027 at 07:00 am – Fri May 07 2027 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/military-attached-civilian-spouse-partner-federal-demonstration/200030466318149
  - **Venue**: Parliament Hill
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- **Event Name**: The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour- Benefit Show For Ronald McDonald House Ottawa
  - **Description**: What started as an intimate comedy fundraiser has quickly become one of Ottawa's can't-miss comedy events.Following two consecutive sold-out editions in the National Arts Centre's Azrieli Studio, The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan re
  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/the-great-canadian-comedy-caravan-tour-benefit-show-for-ronald-mcdonald-house-ottawa-tickets/80002490509885
  - **Venue**: Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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  - **Price**: CAD 50
  - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Art, Theatre, literary-art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Hilary Hahn, Storgårds & Tchaikovsky
  - **Description**: John Storgårds leads the NAC Orchestra in one of history’s most mysterious works, and Hilary Hahn returns to Southam Hall for the world premiere of a new concerto: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/40424

John Storgårds dirige l’Orchestre du CNA dans l’une des
  - **Date**: Wed May 26 2027 at 08:00 pm – Wed May 26 2027 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/hilary-hahn-storgårds-and-tchaikovsky/200030576182727
  - **Venue**: 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: 2027 Surgenor Barrhaven "5th Anniversary" Barrhaven Ribfest and World of Poutine
  - **Description**: WE GOT THE MEET! Join us on Victoria Day Long Weekend May 1-24 for Canada's 1st Ribfest of the year.  We got 4 days of the best in Ribs, Chicken, Brisket, Pulled Pork and more!!!! Don't miss the NEW Fire Works planned for Sunday, May 23 at 9pm.
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  - **Date**: Fri May 21 2027 at 11:30 am – Mon May 24 2027 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/2027-surgenor-barrhaven-5th-anniversary-barrhaven-ribfest-and-world-of-poutine/200030106456836
  - **Venue**: 93 Houlahan St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K2J 3Y7
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- **Event Name**: The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour has 1 upcoming events.Note: Net Capacity/Capacité net: 930 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to
  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/the-great-canadian-comedy-caravan-tour/210003727383303
  - **Venue**: National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Heatwave Hits
  - **Description**: Welcome the arrival of warmer weather with a vibrant, feel-good celebration with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra. This joyous concert, featuring vocalist Diane Nalini, takes the ultimate warm-weather pop and R&B hits and flips them into fresh, swinging, and
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  - **Date**: Sat May 29 2027 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/heatwave-hits/200030418155848
  - **Venue**: NAC - National Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, parties, art, jazz
- **Event Name**: Conversations in Three
  - **Description**: Montreal's Callista Trio brings Haydn, Schumann and Ravel together in a program spanning three great eras of the piano trio.About this EventConversations in ThreeThe Ma
  - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 15 2027 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/conversations-in-three/100001997614035354
  - **Venue**: Southminster United Church
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  - **Price**: CAD 28 to 65
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts
- **Event Name**: AIC Conference 2027
  - **Description**: Agri-Food Innovation 2027 – Nation Building 2.0 - AI powered Agri-Food: Transforming Crop, Animal & AgTech SystemsAbout this EventThe Agri-Food Innovation Council Conference is an occasion for agriculture and food lea
  - **Date**: Mon May 17 2027 at 08:00 am – Tue May 18 2027 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/aic-conference-2027/100001991055306018
  - **Venue**: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
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  - **Price**: CAD 514 to 791
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Orléans
  - **Description**: Trois prédateurs et un bungalow! Nouveau spectacle en tournée dès l'automne 2026!!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/orléans/200030529779418
  - **Venue**: Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman
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- **Event Name**: PILLARS OF THE PALACE 2027
  - **Description**: A Life-Changing woman's conference to empower, transform lives and raise leadersAbout this EventGet ready for an unforgettable experience! The Pillars of the Palace is back with T
  - **Date**: Thu May 20 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 23 2027 at 01:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/pillars-of-the-palace-2027/100001989805584066
  - **Venue**: Transforming Life Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: KRISHNA VIBES
  - **Description**: Step into a world of divine enchantment at "KRISHNA VIBES," presented by VibeKraft Events, where music, dance, and tradition converge to create a mesmerizing experience for all.📅 Date: September 6, 2026🕕 Time: 06:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Mosaic Convention Centre, Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- **Event Name**: Husk Tour w/ Scarecrowz, Spit, Mad Wet Sea, Chaos
  - **Description**: Scarecrowz will be promoting their latest album, Husk and headlining this show with support acts Spit, Mad Wet Sea and Chaos.
  - **Venue**: Buster's Bar & Grill
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69fe45714a962.jpg
- **Event Name**: The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour- Benefit Show For Ronald McDonald House Ottawa
  - **Description**: What started as an intimate comedy fundraiser has quickly become one of Ottawa's can't-miss comedy events.Following two consecutive sold-out editions in the National Arts Centre's Azrieli Studio, The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan re
  - **Venue**: Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7b33df63123.jpg
- **Event Name**: Speed Networking Event - Ottawa
  - **Description**: Ready to make meaningful connections in record time? Join us for this years first speed networking session.If you’re available on February 13, we’d be happy to have you join us for a networking even
  - **Venue**: Occo Kitchen
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a74ebdb0eac4.jpg
- **Event Name**: WWE Monday Night Raw at Canadian Tire Centre
  - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre
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- **Event Name**: Deep Purple at Canadian Tire Centre
  - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b8019780-58ab-11f1-8af7-5151dedf9a05-rimg-w1200-h830-dc1e292b-gmir.jpg?v=1779762997
- **Event Name**: Luke Bryan at Canadian Tire Centre
  - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b293e570-9508-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786400001
- **Event Name**: Cirque du Soleil Luzia at Under The Big Top - Tanger Outlets Ottawa
  - **Venue**: Under The Big Top - Tanger Outlets Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: Deep Purple
  - **Venue**: Canadian Tire Centre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Yo-Yo Ma & John Storgårds (Tue May 18 2027 at 08:00 pm at 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1), Military-attached Civilian Spouse/Partner Federal Demonstration (Fri May 07 2027 at 07:00 am at Parliament Hill), The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour- Benefit Show For Ronald McDonald House Ottawa (Sat May 08 2027 at 07:30 pm at Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada), Hilary Hahn, Storgårds & Tchaikovsky (Wed May 26 2027 at 08:00 pm at 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1), 2027 Surgenor Barrhaven "5th Anniversary" Barrhaven Ribfest and World of Poutine (Fri May 21 2027 at 11:30 am at 93 Houlahan St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K2J 3Y7).
- **Q**: What are the top free May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** PILLARS OF THE PALACE 2027 (Thu May 20 2027 at 07:00 pm at Transforming Life Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Ottawa include 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1, Parliament Hill, Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in Ottawa range from CAD 28 to CAD 791. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Ottawa include National Arts Centre Orchestra | l'Orchestre du Centre national des Arts, Conflict of Duties: Canadian Mil-Civvy Relationships, Separation, & Divorce, The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new May events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Ottawa.

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