Want to be a performer at the Ottawa Christmas Market?
50+ Vendors
We will have over 50 local vendors attending the Ottawa Christmas Market. There will be a wide range of shopping options available, including holiday gifts, traditional Christmas themed items, unique food, and beverage options and much more!
New Schedule
In 2025, the market will continue to operate past Christmas with some dates between Christmas and New Years with continued entertainment and attractions. We will have a full schedule for all ages! Take in the holiday lights, decorations, and music, and remember to visit Santa!
Workshops
Bring the kids for free crafts at Santa’s Workshop. The workshop will also feature Christmas Cocktails and Crafts! Gather your friends and dive into craft-making while savoring local food and beverages.
How To Apply?
To apply, please click on the below button and complete the application form by July 15, 2025 at 5PM. Applications will be reviewed by the Ottawa Christmas Market Committee Members and successful performers will be notified via email by August 15, 2025.
The selected performers will be required, as a condition of participation, to sign an Ottawa Christmas Market Performance Agreement prior to being granted permission to participate in the OCM. The Agreement sets out the terms and conditions of performers’ participation. Failing to sign will lead to an applicant’s application being rejected.
For more information about our schedule, please visit the “What is the Schedule?” drop down below.
Lansdowne Park at the Aberdeen Plaza, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W7
The Ottawa Christmas Markets’ days and hours of operations are as following:
DATES:
WEEK 1: Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23, 2025
WEEK 2: Thursday, November 27 to Sunday, November 30, 2025
WEEK 3: Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7, 2025
WEEK 4: Thursday, December 11 to Sunday, December 14, 2025
WEEK 5: Thursday, December 18 to Sunday, December 21, 2025
Post-Christmas: TBD
New Years Eve: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
HOURS:
Thursdays: 4PM to 9PM
Fridays: 4PM to 10PM
Saturdays: 10AM to 10PM
Sundays: 10AM to 8PM
December 31: 4PM to 1AM
**Please note, the dates and hours above are subject to change.
An OCM performer is an individual or a group of people who entertains the visitors of the OCM.
On the Casino Lac Leamy Stage or on The Chalet Stage located in the OCM footprint .
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