Ottawa At Night
Welcome to Ottawa at Night, the website about all things nightlife in Canada’s capital city, curated by the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office.
Heading out for the night?
Use the site’s Venues directory to find the nightlife spots with the vibe you’re looking for and check the Insider section for detailed info on Ottawa’s nightlife scene. Review the Safety section for info on making your evening out a safe one.
Every day has a tonight. Enjoy yours!
Have a nightlife business?
Visit the Business section for everything you need to know about licenses, permitting, bylaws, safety and more.
The site also includes the latest nightlife News and info about the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office.
News
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Ottawa at Night: Nightlife and Night Work Survey
June 1, 2026
Night owls: Have your say in the future of Ottawa’s nightlife governance strategy. The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office is building a comprehensive Nighttime Strategy, and is seeking night shift…
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Out Now: Ottawa At Night with China Doll, Lauren Lane and Dillon Orr
June 1, 2026
The second episode of the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office podcast is live! In this episode of Ottawa At Night, the Nightlife Office chats with the Ottawa institution of drag, China Doll, side‑splitting standup comedian…
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City of Ottawa Nightlife Office Launches Podcast
May 14, 2026
This is the beat of Ottawa’s nightlife. The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office is proud to launch Ottawa At Night, a new audio‑visual podcast highlighting the people working on stage, behind the bar,…
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Ottawa Tourism Announces Recipients of Nightlife Tourism Development Fund
May 7, 2026
Ottawa Tourism announced funding support for 10 projects through its Nightlife Tourism Development Fund, representing a total investment by Ottawa Tourism of $215,000 to help animate the city with new…
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2025 Nightlife Office Annual Report Released
April 27, 2026
The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office has released its 2025 Annual Report, approved by Ottawa City Council on April 22, 2026. The report highlights the successful completion of the City’s…
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Canada After Dark Returns: October 7‑8, 2026, at the National Arts Centre
April 10, 2026
Save the date: Canada After Dark returns to the National Arts Centre on October 7 and 8, 2026, for its second edition. Presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC)…
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Meet FONO: Centretown’s New Hi‑Fi Listening Lounge
April 2, 2026
The city is buzzing about a new venue in Centretown. Opening its doors on April 10, 2026, FONO is a hi‑fi lounge dedicated to intentional listening. Supped up with a state‑of-the‑art sound system designed by Automatic Audio, mid‑century moderninteriorsand…
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Ottawa Tourism Announces Nightlife Tourism Development Fund
February 17, 2026
Ottawa Tourism is launching the Nightlife Tourism Development Fund to support tourism businesses and organizations in creating high‑quality nightlife experiences. The Fund aligns with the City’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan…
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February Nightlife Spotlight
February 4, 2026
Despite the Groundhog Day predictions of early spring, winter nightlife is in full swing to make the most of Ottawa’s chilly temperatures. Though February is the shortest month of the year, there is no…
