Capital Pride Ottawa 2026

Queer Market

The Queer Market is accepting vendor applications for its August 15th, 2026 event. This is your chance to collaborate with Jax in a Box Productions...

Community Resource Fair

An event showcasing local LGBTQ+ community resources and support organizations in Ottawa.

Ten Oaks Project Event

OFR Saturday Run + Breakfast (Spring, Summer, Fall)

Saturday morning run followed by breakfast at The Lieutenant's Pump.

Queer Market at Next Door Ottawa

A vibrant queer-centered market celebrating creativity, identity, and community, featuring LGBTQIA+ makers, artists, and small businesses. The even...

Ottawa Food Festival

A vibrant food festival featuring a variety of local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Ottawa Valley Roller Derby - Saturday Night Double Headers

Saturday Night Double Headers featuring roller derby games. Dates include May 16, June 27, July 18, August 15. Doors at 5pm, Game #1 at 5:30pm. Bee...

Magic the Gathering – Commander Night

Join us at the Ottawa Trans Library for an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander! This laid-back, cozy event provides a welcoming space for pla...

Book Swap, Pride 🌈 edition

**Information** * This is a swap. Please bring at least 1-2 published physical books that you are ready to permanently rehome. * The theme is Prid...

Ottawa International Film Festival

An annual celebration of international cinema showcasing films from around the world, including screenings, panel discussions, and awards.

Ottawa Pride Week at The Lookout

Volunteer Registration for Capital Pride

Join the Capital Pride volunteer registration to support the Summer Pride Festival happening from August 16 to 24, 2026. Volunteers can sign up for...

Queer History of Ottawa Tours

Guided walking tour of Ottawa’s 2ELGBTQ+ history with drag king historian Morgan Mercury

Trans March Music Practice

A music practice event associated with the Trans March, taking place at the Ottawa Trans Library. Participants are encouraged to come and practice ...

Venus Envy Free Pride Events

A series of free pride-themed events including a market and workshops focused on LGBTQ+ topics, held in Ottawa.

5-pin Bowling with OSPN

Join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling hosted by OSPN. The event is scheduled to take place on August 17, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:30. Enjoy an e...

QueerAmore Online (Third Monday)

QueerAmore aims to create a comfortable space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning. Que...

Strathcona Summer Faerie Picnics

Free faerie-themed riverside picnic featuring queer circus arts, aerial acrobatics, and drop-in performances

Misery Vessels

Misery Vessels is an online community workshop hosted by Queer Community Deathcare, where participants will learn to create paper pulp objects call...

Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam

The Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam is a biweekly event held at the Ottawa Trans Library, serving as an incubator for trans* and queer music-mak...

STAR WHORES

A night dedicated to the Saga we all know and love! Lady justice is your host, where you decide whether to join her on the dark side, or the rebell...

Pizza Night

An evening of pizza and socializing at Colonnade Pizza.

Pride BBQ

Join us for our Annual Pride BBQ with good food, great company and a vibrant celebration of community, inclusion, and pride! * Buffet Menu: $22.00...

Lavender Wild Dance ToGetHer

Pride dance party centering women 50+ who identify as queer, lesbian, trans, or non-binary

Drag Open Stage with Yeti

Drag Open Stage with Yeti at The Lookout Bar, part of Ottawa Pride Edition. No sign-up required. Features drink specials, 8 PM showtime, and no cov...

Venus Envy Pride Sale

Special Pride Sale with 20% off toys, lube, pride gear, flags, patches, and pins at Venus Envy.

National Capital Pride Run/Walk

Queer‑inclusive 5K run and 2.5K walk fundraising for Bruce House at Riverain Park

Pride Week

Celebration of Pride Week with special swimming events.

Out and About Saturdays

A social outing at The Good Companions for community members.

swimEAUthon

Fundraising swimathon event for the club.

OFR Gatineau, Quebec, Saturday Run + Breakfast

Saturday morning run in Gatineau, Quebec, followed by breakfast.

Clothing Swap

Join Capital Pride for a Clothing Swap event to refresh your wardrobe and celebrate sustainable fashion. The event offers free clothing, accessorie...

Ballroom on the Big Screen

Experience the history, culture, and impact of Ballroom in Canada through film. Guided by Michael Roberson and filmmaker Odu Adam, attendees will l...

2026 Movie Screening

A film-based event exploring the history, culture, and impact of Ballroom in Canada. Guided by Michael Roberson and filmmaker Odu Adam, attendees w...

Film Screening Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions

Celebrate queer Canadian icon Carole Pope at a special Pride screening of 'Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions'. This event features a screening ...

Pride Night Market

The Pride Night Market is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Parkdale Market in Ottawa. Hosted by Little Jo Berry'...

Pride Pageant

Join us at Southam Hall on August 22, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT for the Pride Pageant, presented by Capital Pride. This in-person event fe...

Queer Movement Townhall: Building Queer Power - Ottawa

Wine & Food Pairing

A wine and food pairing event at Charwell Rockcliffe.

Family picnic

Join the family picnic at Hintonburg Park on August 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy an afternoon filled with games, activities, entertain...

Ballroom Workshop 1 - Face: Atelier 1, Visage

Join us for a one-hour in-person ballroom workshop titled 'Category: Face' as part of CIKBWS Vol. 4. Led by Canada's premier Butch Queen Face, Fath...

Category is… Hands Performance

A performance event at Blackbox Theatre, Arts Court focusing on hands and expression, with free entry and ticket requirement.

Hands Performance - Capital Pride

A hands-on performance workshop titled 'Hands Performance' as part of Capital Pride, featuring Legendary Father Bam Bam Siriano. Participants will ...

Vogue Femme Workshop

Join us for a Vogue Femme workshop at Arts Court in Ottawa, focusing on the fundamentals of Vogue Femme. Learn iconic elements of this dance style ...

L.I.G.H.T.

A group created to empower and uplift the transgender and gender-diverse community in a safe, affirming environment. Whether you’re exploring your ...

Queer Mayoral Townhall - Ottawa

Join us for the Queer Mayoral Townhall in Ottawa, where 2SLGBTQIA+ residents and allies will have the opportunity to hear directly from mayoral can...

ElderQueers Storytelling

A storytelling event at the National Arts Centre highlighting LGBTQ+ seniors' stories.

Drag & Bowl 4 Fundraiser

A fundraising event combining drag performances and bowling at West Park Lanes.

Flag Raising

Join us at Ottawa City Hall to officially launch Pride Week with the raising of the Progress Pride Flag, symbolizing visibility, inclusion, and com...

ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop

Aug 24—28 at 9:30am—12:30pm ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street *What story have you always wanted...

Ask a Trans Person Anything - Ottawa

Join two of Canada's leading trans activists, Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz, for a candid, no-questions-off-limits Q&A session on all trans t...

Drag and Bowl 4 Fundraiser for OSPN

West Park Bowling transforms into a runway-meets-bowling-alley explosion of strikes, struts, and unapologetic queer joy. This beloved community ni...

Songs from the Shed

An intimate afternoon of live music featuring local queer performers sharing songs, stories, and heartfelt performances in a relaxed community sett...

Pride Swim

Special Pride-themed swim event.

Politics with a Drag Queen - Ottawa

Join Karla Marx and Fae Johnstone for an evening of drag performances, comedy, and activism to support queer advocacy organizations. The event feat...

Politics with a Drag Queen

Join Karla Marx and Fae Johnstone for a night of drag, comedy, activism, and community celebration in Ottawa. The event features performances by lo...

Queered: A Minifest

A mini festival at Arts Court celebrating queer arts and culture.

Disarranged Marriage

A theatrical performance written and directed by Jocelyn Deng, part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival. The play explores themes of loneliness and inade...

EU Human Rights Panel

An event titled 'EU Human Rights Panel' scheduled for August 26, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. The event details include a launch meeting held via Zoo...

Board Game Night at The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre

Join us for a fun evening of board games at The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre. The event is scheduled for August 26, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. E...

Pride Swim

Pride-themed swim event in the evening.

GenderQuest [Program]

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Leaf Links: August 27th

A virtual gathering for youth to connect and engage in fun activities.

Community Breakfast

Join Capital Pride and Operation Come Home for a free community breakfast at Dundonald Park, 516 Somerset Street W., Ottawa, on August 27, 2026, fr...

Songs from the shed

An in-person, free event featuring live queer performances sharing songs and stories in a relaxed community setting. The event will showcase local ...

Youth Group

Join the Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group on August 27, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This event is open to youth aged 14 to 19 and takes place as...

Pride Swim

Early evening Pride swim event.

Kiki Coe's Birthday Extravaganza

Ottawa Pride Week at The Lookout Bar featuring Canada's Drag Race superstars Aurora Matrix, Saltina Shaker, Kimmy Couture, Melinda Verga, and Ottaw...

Kiki Coe's Birthday Extravaganza - 10:30 PM Show

Kiki Coe's Birthday Extravaganza featuring Melinda Verga and other Canada's Drag Race superstars.

Drag & Balls 2026

Drag & Balls 2026 is an annual charity softball event held in Ottawa to support Bruce House, an organization providing services for people living w...

Soup Night

A community event held on August 28, 2026, from 17:30 to 20:00 at the Ottawa Trans Library. It offers free soup for attendees, with no requirement ...

Pool Party! Billiards & Mixer - Pride Edition '26

Join Lez Go for an evening of billiards, mingling, and Pride celebration at Dooly's Ottawa on August 28, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The event ...

Pool Party!

Join Lez Go for an evening of billiards, mingling, and Pride celebration at Dooly's Ottawa. The event features exclusive access to the entire 2nd l...

Bliss - Pride Edition '26

Celebrate Pride with an unforgettable night of live music, featuring 6-piece band, The Social Distance, with two female leads, followed by a DJ (TB...

Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa! A Drag Talent Showcase

Capital Pride main stage drag birthday bash featuring Icesis Couture, Kimmy Couture, Cyril Cinder

Pride Street Festival

Outdoor street festival featuring community groups, political orgs, craft fair, corporate activations and performances

A Hardcore Punk Flea Market

Old Jo will be at whatthefrickelse’s A Hardcore Punk Flea Market 11am-4pm with loads of vegan treats!

Drag & Balls 2026: 80s Diva Dynasty

An opulent community event hosted by the Ottawa Queer Softball League (OQSL) and Bruce House, featuring a high-energy afternoon of 80s-themed fun, ...

2026 Pride Festival Street Festival

The 2026 Pride Festival Street Festival will take place on August 29-30 from 12:00 to 20:00 each day on Bank Street in Ottawa. The event features c...

Joyeux 200e Ottawa : spectacle de drag

A special drag show celebrating Ottawa's 200th anniversary, featuring performances by notable contestants from Canada's Drag Race, including Icesis...

Pride Festival Kickoff

The official kickoff event for Ottawa's Pride celebrations, featuring community activities and performances.

Peaches 'N Cream

Peaches 'N Cream is a Pride event featuring Ottawa's only BIPOC Drag King production. The show includes performances by local BIPOC drag kings Aste...

Lez Go presents Bliss - Pride Edition

Celebrate Pride with an unforgettable night of live music featuring the 6-piece band The Social Distance, with two female leads, followed by a DJ (...

It Girls: Pop Icons Drag Show + Dance Party at House of Targ!

Join the celebration of Ottawa Pride with 'It Girls: Pop Icons Drag Show + Dance Party' at House of Targ on August 29, 2026. Enjoy a vibrant night ...

Live from the Booth

A community event presented by Pass the Vibes, featuring queer regional artists performing songs, stories, and touching performances in an inclusiv...

INTERSECTION OTTAWA PRIDE EDITION by QUEEN & QUEER

An LGBTQ+ dance party celebrating diverse cultures through Afro, Latin, and Middle Eastern sounds, featuring DJs and performers. The event takes pl...

Pride Festival in Ottawa

A community festival featuring various activities, performances, and resources to celebrate diversity and inclusion.

August Monthly Drag Brunch

Monthly camp drag brunch with bottomless prosecco or orange mimosas at Vanitea Room

2026 Pride Breakfast

Queer-friendly community breakfast with pancakes, sweets, games, crafts, and guided painting workshops

Pride Parade

Join the Capital Pride community for the annual Pride Parade featuring live music, drag performances, DJs, and festivities.

March with Lez Go - Pride Parade 2026

Join Lez Go, Ottawa's lesbian+ events group, as they participate in the Ottawa Pride Parade on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. The parade starts at 1:00...

Pride Parade - Aug. 30 '26

Lez Go will participate in Ottawa's Pride parade on Sunday, August 30, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM at Downtown Ottowa, 180 Maclaren St. Participants ...

Nonbinary Social Crafternoon

An event for non-binary people and friends to gather and craft together. Supplies available include bracelets, origami, beads, embroidery floss, an...

Trans About Town: Swim Night - August 30, 2026

Monthly swim night for trans and gender-diverse children, youth, and their families at Jack Purcell Community Centre Pool.

Ottawa Pride Hockey League Season 2026

Join the inclusive Ottawa Pride Hockey league for the 2026 season, featuring teams and community events from September to April.

Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam

The Folk Spectrum Collective Music Jam is a biweekly event at the Ottawa Trans Library, serving as an incubator for trans* and queer music-makers. ...

Free Open House LGBTQ+ Social Square Dancing

LGBTQ+ Social Square Dancing event with no dance experience required, no partner needed, and a chance to make new friends.

Free Intro Social Square Dancing

The Ottawa Date Squares are hosting a free introductory session for social square dancing on September 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The event will take pla...

Board Game Night

Join us for a community board game night at the Ottawa Trans Library on September 3, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy playing a variety of game...

OFR Saturday Run + Breakfast (Spring, Summer, Fall)

Saturday morning run followed by breakfast at The Lieutenant's Pump.

Poetry Night

An informal evening of poetry reading and discussion hosted by the Ottawa Trans Library. Participants are encouraged to share poems they've discove...