“An amazing experience — you can really feel the richness of Ottawa's cultures coming together in one place.”
Counting down to ACAO Festival 2026 ‐ August 28, 2026
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About The Festival
Ottawa's Multicultural Celebration
Every year, ACAO Festival brings together Ottawa's communities to celebrate the music, food and traditions of the world. Three days of live stages, cultural workshops and encounters honoring the diversity that makes our city so rich.
- Jane Odongo, Ottawa
- Richard Abakah, Ottawa
“An amazing experience - you can really feel the richness of Ottawa's cultures coming together in one place.”
About The Festival
Ottawa's Multicultural Celebration
Festival Program
ACAO Festival 2026
Three days of music, food and cultures from around the world — ACAO's flagship annual celebration.
Aug 28 - 1, 2026
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Ottawa, ON
Jules Morin Park
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Program details for this day are coming soon.
Program details for this day are coming soon.
Festival Program
The Organizations Behind The Festival
Proud to build this celebration together, year after year.
Official Partners
Speakers
Meet This Year's Headliners
Music, dance and percussion from every corner of the world — live on our stages.
Amara Diallo
Afro-Fusion Music
Les Tambours d'Ottawa
Traditional Drumming
Sofia Ramos
Latin Dance & Song
DJ Kwame
Electro-Afrobeat Set
What Our Visitors Say
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