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 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…
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Nuit Blanche 2026: Call for Submissions Now Open!
January 29, 2026
Nuit Blanche Ottawa will make its long‑awaited return on Saturday, September 26, 2026, under the theme Where Innovation Meets Art. For this new edition, the ByWard Market will be transformed…
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Ottawa Tourism Announces Recipients of the 200th Tourism Animation Fund
January 23, 2026
To kick off Ottawa’s 200th anniversary, City of Ottawa delivery partner, Ottawa Tourism, has announced funding support for fourteen projects through its 200th Tourism Animation Fund. The purpose of the program…
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One‑Time Grant Programs Now Open to Mark Ottawa’s 200th Anniversary
January 21, 2026
On January 20th, 2026, the City of Ottawa launched two, one‑time signature grant programs to mark Ottawa’s 200th anniversary in 2026: Ottawa 200 Artist/Creator Grant Program, in collaboration with the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and Arts Ottawa to support artist/creator‑led…
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Deadline Approaching: City of Ottawa 2026 Cultural Funding
January 15, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to bring your nightlife projects to life in 2026! The City of Ottawa’s Arts funding program is closing soon on January 28, 2026, at 4:00pm EST via the Cultural funding portal. Arts…
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New Funding Program for Ottawa Bicentennial Tourism Initiatives
October 21, 2025
Ottawa Tourism has launched the 200th Tourism Animation Fund! This one‑time funding program supports innovative and creative tourism projects designed to celebrate Ottawa’s Bicentennial and bolster the city’s reputation as…
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Nightlife Town Hall: November 19 at City Hall
October 21, 2025
Attention Ottawa nightlife workers and stakeholders! The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office is holding its inaugural Nightlife Town Hall on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:00pm‑8:00pm at City Hall. The event…
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Celebrate the Return of Nuit Blanche with Homme Mobile in the ByWard Market
October 14, 2025
With support from the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office, the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) and Ottawa Tourism, Nuit Blanche Ottawa invites you to experience the premiere of Mobile Homme…
