OTTAWA, Wednesday May 24, 2023 – Mark your calendars, the most exciting weekend of the year is almost here – the start of the Ottawa Italian Festival! Get ready to be immersed in the sights, sounds, and flavours of Italy as we kick off this year’s festivities in style on the streets of Ottawa’s Little Italy!
Ottawa’s super popular Italian Week features 11 days of programming and events for you to enjoy, from June 8-18 (scroll down for all the details).
Of course Opening Weekend is the perfect way to start your Italian Week experience with a bang. Join in the fun June 9-11 for an exciting weekend of entertainment, food, and culture as we celebrate all things Italian.
All Main Stage events will take place at 301 Preston Street. Our Kids Zone is located at Preston and Adeline.
Preston Street will be closed June 9-11 (Somerset to Carling) and June 18 (North end only).
OTTAWA ITALIAN WEEK OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE
16:00 – The Jivewires | Main Stage
17:30 – Fonte d’Amore | Main Stage
18:00 – Opera Recital | Main Stage
19:00 – Joe Cacchione | Main Stage
20:00 – Claudio Santaluce | Main Stage
20:45 – JFUN | Main Stage
22:00 – Marco Calliari | Main Stage
12:00 – Joe Cacchione | Main Stage
14:00 – Rossano Giamberardino | Main Stage
15:00 – Andrea Ramolo with Riccardo Laganà | Main Stage
17:00 – Fonte d’Amore | Main Stage
19:30 – Opera Recital | Main Stage
20:30 – DJ Jas Nasty | Main Stage
22:00 – December Rose | Main Stage
10:30 – St. Anthony’s Church Open Air Mass & Procession | St. Anthony’s Church
13:30 – Cannoli Eating Contest | Main Stage
14:30 – Espresso Show Band | Main Stage
16:30 – Fonte d’Amore | Preston Street & Main Stage
18:00 – Frank Spadone | Main Stage
19:30 – Opera Recital | Main Stage
20:30 – DJ Alamusic | Main Stage
22:00 – Bandabardò | Main Stage
KIDS ZONE
June 9 | 18:00 – 21:00 | Preston Street & Adeline
June 10 | 12:00 – 21:00 | Preston Street & Adeline
June 11 | 12:00 – 21:00 | Preston Street & Adeline
You won’t want to miss the rides and activities at our Kids Zone! Make your way to Preston and Adeline Streets to check out the midway rides, games, and other incredible activities! Whether it’s face-painting, storytelling or thrill rides, our younger festival-goers (and some of the older ones!) will have the time of their lives!
MASTERCLASSES
June 12 | Formaggi d’Italia | 19:00 – 20:30
June 14 | Olive Oil & Balsamic: The Heart of Italian Cuisine | 19:00 – 20:30
June 15 | Wines of Piedmont | 19:00 – 20:30
As part of the Italian Week festival, the Masterclass series continues for all the foodies out there! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced chef, you’ll love our upcoming masterclasses held at the beautiful Sala San Marco: Formaggi d’Italia, Olive Oil & Balsamic: The Heart of Italian Cuisine, and Wines of Piedmont. Attend all 3 masterclasses and SAVE 20%. Choose the Masterclass Bundle at the checkout for any of the masterclasses.
LUNCHTIME SERIES
June 12 | Mal’occhio 101
June 14 | Art Exhibition
June 16 | Italian Chamber Music featuring The Ironwood Quartet
Join us for an enriching Lunchtime Series from 12-1pm, where we dive into diverse topics throughout the week. On June 12, uncover the secrets behind the fascinating world of Mal’occhio. Explore captivating art pieces at our Art Exhibition on June 14, and indulge in a harmonious afternoon on June 16 with the enchanting melodies of the renowned Ironwood Quartet in an Italian Chamber Music performance. Don’t miss out on these captivating lunchtime experiences that will leave you inspired and entertained.
CLOSING WEEKEND
June 16 | Italian Discoteca
June 17 | Picnic all’Italiana
June 17 | Film Screening – Legacy
June 18 | Bike Race Ottawa
June 18 | Mercato di Preston Street
Experience the closing weekend of the Ottawa Italian Festival! Join the fun on June 16 for an electric Italian Discoteca night, followed by a delightful Picnic all’Italiana and captivating Film Screening on June 17. On June 18, feel the adrenaline of the Bike Race Ottawa and explore some of Ottawa’s best hand-made artisanal products at Mercato di Preston Street.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend celebrating all things Italian in Ottawa!
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