What’s on in Ottawa this weekend?

(City of Ottawa)

By Alex Black

Posted Aug 9, 2024 08:32:29 AM.

Last Updated Aug 9, 2024 09:29:23 AM.

There is no shortage of fun to be had in the National Capital Region this weekend, whether you enjoy rock and roll, stand up comedy or local fairs.

Billy Idol: Rebel Yell Canada 2024: Saturday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m.
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr.
Legendary rocker Billy Idol brings his transcontinental Rebel Yell Canada 2024 arena tour to Ottawa. The show will include a myriad of hits from across his career with a focus on the landmark Rebel Yell album, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Learn more: https://www.canadiantirecentre.com/event/billy-idol/

Navan Fair: August 8-11
1279 Colonial Rd. Navan
Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair: animals, tractor display, demolition derby, music, food and more!
Learn more: https://ottawatourism.ca/en/see-and-do/navan-fair

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival: August 9 – 11
LeBreton Flats
Headliners include Tom Segura, Nate Bargatze, and Matt Rife.
Learn more: https://greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com/gocf-ottawa-ontario/

Water Lantern Festival: Saturday, Aug 10
Andrew Haydon Park, 3127 Carling Ave.
The Water Lantern Festival is a family event that can be shared by everyone. As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns on the water. Watch your unique lantern drift into the water as it joins other lanterns that bring hope, love, happiness, healing, peace and connection.
Learn more: https://www.waterlanternfestival.ca/ottawa.php

Rhythm Culture Festival: August 10 – 11
Clarke Fields Park, Barrhaven
This annual festival celebrates finding common ground through music and culture, while creating a platform for all ages to experience and learn from each other.
Ottawa and surrounding communities will enjoy Caribbean culture with live local and international artist’s, folk dances, stories, ethnic cuisine, traditional games and more.
Learn more: https://www.rhythmmovements.ca/festival

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