Mark your calendars for August 7-9, 2026

JShows daily  on Sparks Street from 

11am to 10pm Friday and Saturday,

11am to 6pm Sunday 

Shows happen on performance sites along Sparks Street from Elgin to Bank street, and at World Exchange Plaza (just one block south of Sparks Street at Metcalfe Street.)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Buskers and Burlesque - Friday August 7th, 8pm.  Ticketted event. Adults only 18+ Catch Buskers from the Festival and Ottawa's Best Burlesque. 

Grand Finale Show - Sunday August 9th, 5pm World Exchange Plaza. Catch one big show featuring 10+ acts from the festival. 

Circus Factory Circus school -  noon to 4pm daily near O'Connor and Sparks. Learn plate spinning, juggling and jula hoop from professionals. All ages.