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Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures

Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures

It’s all treats, no tricks inside Southam Hall!

From an excerpt from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the theme from Ghostbusters and other hair-raising tunes, this concert is sure to cast a spell on you this Halloween. Principal Youth Conductor and Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the NAC Orchestra, and special guests bring spooky orchestral favourites to life in a fang-tastic performance.

Like our musicians, come decked out in your best costume—but be sure to park your broom at the door!

We hope you will enjoy the giant images on the NACOtron screen as they capture and magnify the magic of these fabulous concerts!


Pre-Concert Activities

Arrive 60 minutes early to participate in pre-concert activities in the NAC Main Lobby areas. More than a concert, it’s an interactive musical experience!

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Event Details

Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM
to Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM
$15
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National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.

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