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Christmas in December 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: what’s on?

64 dates · from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31

Christmas in December 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: 64 dates from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, at 29 venues. Highlights include Metcalfe farmers market Christmas (Greely Community Center, Saturday, December 12, 9 a.m.), Rockland Christmas Market (RiverRock Inn, Sunday, December 6, 10 a.m.) and Parade des tracteurs de Plaisance (281 Rue Desjardins, Saturday, December 5, 3 p.m.). The busiest venues: Centre national des Arts (14), Festival Hall Centre for the Arts (6) and 10,000 Hours (5).

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Frequently asked questions

Christmas in December 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: how many dates?

64 dates from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 31, at 29 venues.

Christmas in December 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: at which venues?

The venues with the most dates: Centre national des Arts (14), Festival Hall Centre for the Arts (6), 10,000 Hours (5), Bronson Centre Music Theatre (4) and Salle Odyssée (Maison de la culture de Gatineau) (4).

Christmas in December 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: what is free?

3 dates with free admission, including Lettre au père Noël - Pour tous (Bibliothèque du secteur Perkins (Parc J.-A.-Perkins), Tuesday, December 1). All free events.

Christmas in December 2026 in Ottawa and Gatineau: when is the next date?

Marché de Noël de Montebello 2026 (Friday, November 27).

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