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Altered By Mom - Summer Tour

Chaos With a Party Vibe Altered By Mom: Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and effortlessly cool rock band from Toro…

The Desert Island Big Band “Elaborate Dogs” LP Release Show…

Welcome to the Fourth Leg—the metaphysical dream world our consciousnesses travel to when we sleep A place where the pas…

Latin Sparks Festival

A one-night, open-air celebration of Latin America in Ottawa with DJs, live bands, dance performances and lessons, outdo…

The Great Gatsby

The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, September 9

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…

Beautiful Scars: By Tom Wilson and Shaun Smyth

**Inspired by the book Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home by Tom Wilson** **Uncover…

Pillow Fite 'Lucky' National Tour W/ Graham Nicholas

Pillow Fite is a Halifax-based alt-pop duo Fresh off a 2025 win for Music Nova Scotia’s Pop Recording of the Year, they’…

The Lucky Tour Ottawa at LIVE! on Elgin

Featuring AKILA & The Wonder Machine Experience AKILA & The Wonder Machine on The Lucky Tour Experience AKILA & The Wond…

The Unedited Woman

Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…

Delilah Bon

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Makoto Ozone Plays Rachmaninoff: and Gemma New conducts Pict…

Remixes aren’t just for pop music! In our season opener, discover three works in which composers reimagine the creations…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Brilliant Brubeck

Join the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra for a captivating tribute to one of the most innovative and beloved figures in jazz histo…

Son of a Preacherman: Written and performed by Ins Choi

A Pacific Theatre Production Forgive him Father for he has chosen theatre. Ins Choi, the creator of Kim’s Convenience, c…

Divining Spirits

Are heroes and villains a social construct? Do whom we consider heroes and villains change over time? Who gets to decide…

Dale Ross - Late Summer Tour - Live in Ottawa

A night of electric folk music celebrating the warm days of late summer, with Toronto-based singer/songwriter Dale Ross…

Positive World @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free MEND night inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church, opening the Culture Days run.

Studio Rat: Plasticscapes

An inflated structure built from foraged plastics fills St. Albans Church for Culture Days, open over six evenings with…

6th Annual All-Star Ottawa Blues for Youth Fundraiser

Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laur…

Inflating Waste: Plastic Crafting with Studio Rat

A free hands-on workshop with Studio Rat, turning foraged plastic into craft inside the Plasticscapes installation.

The Historical Society of Ottawa presents: "20th century Can…

Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.Laurence is a retired C…

Plantains & Caviar @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free late-night MEND session inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.

Chiron Promotions Presents: Sunnyside Avenue w/ Postluven &…

Sunnyside Avenue Rock at the core The world in the mix Many sounds- one soul Diverse and genre defiant

True Mountain Laurel: Haley Blais & Sam Lynch

Haley Blais and Sam Lynch unite as True Mountain Laurel, a supergroup born from late-night harmonies, voice memos, and f…

David Suzuki’s Playlist: With the NAC Orchestra, in associat…

Featuring a playlist curated and hosted live by David Suzuki, this special NAC Orchestra concert brings music and meanin…

New Life

This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2026 (50th Anniversa…

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…

Drop-In Art Workshop

On September 23rd and 24th, from 10 AM – 3 PM explore the principles of caricature with a colorful character design acti…

Dreamcatcher Workshop: with Bougie Birch

Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…

THE BXY TUR by SINUHE LIBEN

Céleste Lévis: Si elle

Céleste Lévis is releasing her fifth album, Si elle, in winter 2026, and with it, she’s returning to the stage with a fu…

Fortress @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free MEND night with Fortress inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.

Mommy, le retour: Gore, rap and political musical satire

She may have died in a long-term care facility, but she comes back to life to wreak revenge! Is she a traditional mother…

MÁM: Teaċ Daṁsa │Michael Keegan-Dolan

The works of Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan are defined by feeling and collective connection. His exceptional…

Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Rachelle Behrens, Anh Phung &…

The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…

WHYGO at LIVE! ON ELGIN W/ Varitones and Sir Kingfish

Varitones is a Rock and Roll band known for bringing the energy and feel of rock’s greatest eras forwards into the moder…

Post-show Dance Party: Traditional music and dance with La D…

NAC Dance invites you to a traditional dance party in the Canal Foyer, designed to enhance your experience of the show M…

Ottawa 200+ Bytown Together

The Bytown Museum is proud to help shape Ottawa’s bicentennial year in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and partner…

Ottawa 200 Day at the OAG

Join the OAG to celebrate Ottawa 200 Day for a weekend of free drop-in workshops, Art Markets, animations, and art event…

OAG Mini Market

The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its next Mini Market, Anniversary Edition, on September 26th, from 1 PM to 8 PM.…

Body Talk @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event

A free closing MEND night with Body Talk inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.

Nuit Blanche Ottawa-Gatineau 2026

Nuit Blanche is coming to the ByWard Market District as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations! For one unforge…

Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Oná Ensemble, João Lenhari, an…

The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…

The Boo Radley Project at LIVE! on Elgin

With Unsociably High and Merlins The Boo Radley Project is an art-rock octet based out of Toronto Boo's genre-bending fu…

Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Joy Lapps Project and Hilario…

The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…

An Evening with David Sedaris: Bestselling Author & Humorist…

David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant…

Beaded Orange Shirt Pin Workshop: with Stephanie Peltier

In this workshop you will learn how to make a beaded Orange Shirt pin for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Thi…

Como la Queens y BJ Stroker

Get ready for Como la Queens y BJ Stroker: A Selena Tribute and Variety Show – an unforgettable evening of music, drag,…

Beaded Strawberry Earring Workshop: with Kaylee Smoke

Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided through the techniques used to create raised beadwork while learnin…

Constant Companions

Alan Ayckbourn is back at the Gladstone—with another North American premiere! Private Fears in Public Places packed audi…

Women, Truth & Reconciliation: With Rose LeMay and Tanya Tal…

What does meaningful reconciliation actually look like – and what role do women have to play in advancing it? Join The H…

Shaden

Rheostatics

Rheostatics have been one of Canada’s most original and unpredictable bands since forming in 1979. With a dozen acclaime…

Les Charbonniers de l'enfer: The F-I FI, N-I NI show

“Time passes, and it takes its time,” as the song goes. And time has passed… More than 30 years of happily mining, here…

k.d. lang: has always been: An Evening Celebrating a Musical…

On October 2, a stellar array of acclaimed artists will gather on the Southam Hall stage to honour Canadian icon k.d. la…

Stella Standingbear

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Kleztory

With a dazzling stage presence, Kleztory combines the emotion and warmth of klezmer music with a feverish energy that tr…

Classic Albums Live: Billy Joel: The Stranger

The Stranger is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on September 29, 1977, by Colu…

Logan Staats

Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in f…

The Zolas - Swooner Anniversary Tour

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Sawyer Hill

Beethoven, Britten, Bruch & Kerson Leong: With the NAC Orche…

A few things to know ... Written more than 130 years apart, a pair of symphonies by Beethoven and Britten make the heart…

Begonia: The Fantasy Life Tour

Begonia is your best friend. She’s the whimsical fairy on your shoulder, making you feel all at once comfortable to be y…

Neige sur Abidjan: Autofiction between here and Africa

In this touching and intimate work of autofiction, Iannicko N’Doua takes us on a coming-of-age journey across years and…

John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50: Not dead yet!

## An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrat…

Capital Music Awards: Ottawa Music Industry Coalition

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Arts Centre and be part of the magic of music as we celebrate Ottaw…

Black Out Night (BON): Neige sur Abidjan

Black Out Night (BON) returns alongside French Theatre's presentation of Neige sur Abidjan, inviting audiences to experi…

summersets

summersets is the new duo from Juno and Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson, and longtime collaborator And…

Their Master's Voice: with John Malkovich

Their Master’s Voice is an impressive and unclassifiable show starring a true legend, actor John Malkovich. In this inte…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Anna Graves

danses vagabondes: Louise Lacavalier │Fou Glorieux

Untethered and Unstoppable Louise Lecavalier’s latest solo has enraptured audiences in Canada and Europe. In danses vaga…

Roderick Cox and the Scottish Symphony: With the NAC Orchest…

Nature, poetry, and history come alive in this program of music spanning three centuries. Be whisked away to Scotland wi…

Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Due to popular demand, TotoToo is bringing back our sold-out hit production of Richard O’Briens The Rocky Horror Show! G…

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable…

Chris Murphy

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Sarah Hagen: Goldberg Variations

Sarah Hagen brings this classic programme featuring Bach’s formidable Goldberg Variations as part of the celebration of…

An Evening with Zadie Smith: Bestselling author of White Tee…

Zadie Smith, born in North London in 1975 to an English father and Jamaican mother, studied English at Cambridge and gra…

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

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 Ghostbu…

Ray Chen in recital: Great Performers Series

Violinist Ray Chen first gained international attention after winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition and has since buil…

Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror: 30th Anniversary Tou…

Next fall, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Loreena McKennitt, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of he…

Sara Curruchich

El español sigue al texto en inglés Born in San Juan Comalapa (1993), Sara Curruchich is a Maya Kaqchikel singer, songwr…

Danças Ocultas

Hailing from Águeda, Portugal, Danças Ocultas is an accordion quartet with a unique sound, crafted over the past 35 year…

Dana Sipos

Known for crafting music that is both intimate and otherworldly, acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos’ talent for ea…

STAR WARS and beyond: The music of John Williams

Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! Since the release of the first S…

Charlotte Cornfield

Hurts Like Hell, Toronto songwriter Charlotte Cornfield’s March 27, 2026, Merge Records debut, is the most open-hearted,…

Gabriella Olivo: Reflexiones

Originally from Québec City, Gabriella Olivo was born to a Mexican mother and a Québécois father. She revisits her Mexic…

Spectrasonic Presents: Skrizzly Adams

with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…

Capital Region Writers Group: Write-In

Join your fellow writers to get excited for Capital Region Writers' marathon month in November! Build emergency plot kit…

Carole Pope

A documentary on Carole’s life based on her autobiography Anti Diva, produced by CBC and Gay Agenda, is set to hit theat…

Duo LéNo

A fascinating, no-holds-barred, uncompromising piano-and-drums duo with vocals. A truly “complete” album: crank it up to…

Allison Russell: with AHI

Montreal born and Nashville based, Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana and Folk Awards winning artist, actor, a…

Quest Master

Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone

Cohen's music sold out the Gladstone one year after his death. Ten years after losing this towering figure, we ask, “Wha…

CBC Massey Lectures 2026: Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover an…

After all these years and all these recommendations, why are we still in a housing crisis? Why haven’t we been able to b…

Passarim

Axé WorldFest is proud to partner with the National Arts Centre in celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with the re…

Stravinsky Stories: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

With the NAC Orchestra From Folklore to Fantasy For Christopher Stowell’s first programmed season as RWB’s new artistic…

Day of the Dead Festival

Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.

Afro-Andean Funk: Todo Migra Tour

El español sigue al texto en inglés Araceli Poma grew up in the Andes of Peru, in the house of her grandmother, Mamá Nie…

John Muirhead

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

À poils: Explosive, immersive stage experience you can dive…

Don’t miss this mind-blowing Unidentified Furry Object from France! To the sound of electric guitars, three rather tough…

The Irish Descendants: Tribute to Stan Rogers

The Irish Descendants’ tribute to Stan Rogers is a heartfelt celebration of one of Canada’s most enduring songwriters. R…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Dreamcatcher Workshop: with Bougie Birch

Join us in the NAC’s Atelier Shenkman Smith for Bougie Birch's Dreamcatcher Workshop. Under the guidance of Indigenous a…

Storgårds, Beethoven & Dvořák: and Élisabeth Pion's Debut

This program celebrates John Storgårds’s first program as Music Director of the NAC Orchestra! From a musical meditation…

L'Orestie: The iconic classical trilogy revisited by Alice R…

After taking on Michel Tremblay’s body of work in the unforgettable Traversée du siècle, Alice Ronfard tackles the semin…

Zachary Lucky

Zachary Lucky is an award-nominated Canadian songwriter celebrated for his timeless blend of folk, country, and roots mu…

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up Tour

MATTEO LANE is a multifaceted talent known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess and artistic versati…

Che_nous: D-Track, Dumis9ne, and Quest

Che_nous, accompanied by Jean‑François Tremblay on piano and Eazy El Dee on the turntables, delivers an acoustic set wit…

Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Roch Voisine returns to the stage with The Lightfoot Sessions, a new concert experi…

Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Fall Edition: with John Storgå…

Sink into some seriously relaxing weekend vibes as you experience intimate performances from some of your favourite NACO…

The East Pointers

JUNO Award-winners The East Pointers are innovators within the ever-evolving genre of modern folk, crafting a joy-conjur…

Ike Dweck

Dracula

Jonathan Harker has been warned by Dr. Van Helsing, his close friend and world-famous scientist in England, to be wary o…

The King James Bible Play: Written by Charlotte Corbeil-Cole…

A Stratford Festival Production ## A holy text. An unholy number of opinions. What could a pineapple possibly be doing i…

Gentiane MG

Gentiane MG is a Montreal pianist and composer known for emotionally resonant piano trio music that bridges contemporary…

HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis: starring Colin Mochrie and As…

Get ready for a comedy experience unlike any other! HYPROV (pronounced “hip-rawv”) is the smash-hit show from Colin Moch…

Rhino: Out Innerspace

A Lingering Lynchian Adventure The imaginations of Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond, co-directors of Vancouver’s Out…

Kelly Bado

Born in the Ivory Coast, Kelly’s songwriting captures the beauty of the languages and rhythms she has encountered on her…

Joyce Carol Oates: Novelist, Poet, Playwright & Essayist

There is no more versatile and accomplished American writer than Joyce Carol Oates. The author of many books, Oates has…

REPRISE

Performers from some of the best musical theatre around Ottawa are uniting for one last chance to reprise some of their…

Brahms X Radiohead: with the NAC Orchestra

Brahms X Radiohead is an epic symphonic synthesis of Radiohead’s album OK Computer and the Brahms First Symphony, compos…

Echoes of the Opera: Great Performers Series / Ensemble Stud…

Echoes of the Opera features the young artists of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio accompanied by pianists in…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Coltrane 100

Marking a monumental milestone in music history, the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra proudly presents a centennial celebration of…

Skin Flick

Middle-aged couple Daphne and Rollie and their friend Alex have found themselves out of work and out of luck. So when th…

Maritza: ¿Quién eres?

El español sigue al texto en inglés ¿Quién eres? (Who are you?), singer–songwriter Maritza’s show proposes a musical jou…

Alan Cross presents UNCHARTED

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is an unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from th…

Beaded Earring Workshop: with Stephanie Peltier

Come join Stephanie Peltier of Deliaestelle Designs for this beaded earring workshop! You will receive the popular Begin…

The Comeback: By Trish Cooper and Sam Vint

**A co-production with The Citadel Theatre (Edmonton)** **A love story. With baggage.** The Comeback, written by real-li…

The Nutcracker: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

With the NAC Orchestra A Delight for All Ages Les Grands Ballets Canadiens’ The Nutcracker has been a family tradition s…

Laura Niquay: Nir Wactenama

Four years after igniting stages with over 100 concerts across the country, Laura Niquay returns with Nir Wactenama, a p…

Marianne Trudel: plays Antônio Carlos Jobim

Dive into the heart of Brazil and let yourself float away in the waves! It’s a real thrill for pianist and composer Mari…

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Mia Kelly: with Basset the Band

Rooted along the banks of the Kitchissippi (Gatineau, QC), Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter, making her m…

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper's Christmas

Come join Lennie Gallant and his band for some Christmas Cheer! Lennie is excited to bring his Christmas concert to you…

Philippe B

Occupying a musical space somewhere between the sophisticated songs of Leonard Cohen, Jacques Brel and Félix Leclerc, th…

Sami Landri

Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts

Miracle on 34th Street

The beloved holiday radio show is BACK! See how the magic of the golden age of radio comes alive on stage. Showtimes: Tu…

Powwow Life-Drawing

Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…

Jeffrey Martin

Ivan Boivin-Flamand

Ivan Boivin-Flamand is back in the spotlight with a brand new microalbum, Nitehi, and a brand new show. Accompanied by h…

Je comprends. Respect.: A theatrical hip-hop battle

Go ahead and make noise during this irresistible hybrid show, part hip hop battle and part captivating autobiographical…

Storgårds & Sibelius: Winter Solstice: With the NAC Orchestr…

Stoke your inner fire and celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with an evening exploring the season’s icy majesty. Two…

Basset

Basset are bringing their deeply human lyrics and close harmonies to the NAC on December 4, touring their Sophomore albu…

Mikhail Laxton

Mikhail Laxton brings a soulful, feel-good vibe to honest songs about real life. With tracks like “Dirty,” “I Like The W…

The Tenors: Season of Hope Tour

This holiday season, join The Tenors for their Season of Hope Tour, an uplifting concert experience that celebrates the…

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concer…

Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets for these performances are limited. The NAC…

Kellylee Evans: Winter Song

Juno Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Kellylee Evans brings the magic of the holiday season to life with her latest…

Holiday Rock Bash for CHEO’s Autism Program

Presented by Reckless Fire Tribute to Bryan Adams

Montreal Guitar Trio: Christmas Around the World

Our three guitar virtuosos revisit holiday classics with boundless creativity, bold arrangements and a style all their o…

The Vinyl Cafe Christmas Musical: Based on The Vinyl Cafe St…

An NAC English Theatre Production Originally produced by the Citadel Theatre, Edmonton ## Holiday mishaps in the key of…

Handel's Messiah

One of Ottawa’s most beloved holiday traditions returns to Southam Hall: Handel’s Messiah, with its ecstatic “Hallelujah…

Good Lovelies: 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert

Canadian vocal harmony trio Good Lovelies’ much-loved Christmas Tour returns this December as they celebrate their 20th…

Je suis William: An unruly Elizabethan musical theatre piece

To be or not to be Shakespeare: that has been the question for 400 years! Adding to the vast array of theories about the…

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas…

Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas… PARTY! At the NAC, we’re sharing the Christmas spirit with the enti…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Nutcracker Double

Ring in the holiday season with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and a festive, swinging celebration of Tchaikovsky’s beloved w…

Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!” Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns…

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charmin…

Dancing Queen: The Best of ABBA: with the NAC Orchestra

Sing along, dance in your seat, and have the time of your life as Rajaton fills Southam Hall with the electrifying sound…

The Diviners: Based on the novel by Margaret Laurence. Text…

An NAC Indigenous Theatre/NAC English Theatre Co-production Originally produced by the Stratford Festival ## Some truths…

The Snow Queen

Step into a magical winter wonderland in The Snow Queen, a heartwarming family adventure adapted by Stacey Lane from the…

Yoann Bourgeois & Patrick Watson: Breathtaking fusion of liv…

Music meets movement in this captivating collaboration between Patrick Watson and Yoann Bourgeois. Rooted in a shared be…

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

Mozart's Flights of Fancy: Kinderconcert series

One afternoon, Mozart and his big sister, Maria Anna, find themselves home alone for an hour of free time! Excited by th…

Mozart’s Flights of Fancy: Kinderconcert series

One afternoon, Mozart and his big sister, Maria Anna, find themselves home alone for an hour of free time! Excited by th…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Grit N’ Groove

The Ottawa Jazz Orchestra, featuring vocalist Diane Nalini, serves up an electrifying evening with fresh, heavy-hitting…

Storgårds, Beethoven & Tetzlaff: With the NAC Orchestra

A few things to know... Music Director John Storgårds leads a night that journeys between bold heroism and brooding inte…

OTTAWA SUITE

Ottawa Suite invites audiences into a vivid, time‑traveling celebration of the city’s musical soul. Created by award‑win…

SWEAT

Based on extensive research and interviews, SWEAT follows a tight-knit group of coworkers who have shared their lives bo…

Storgårds & Hewitt: With the NAC Orchestra

Explore the romance and passion of Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto, one of the composer’s many musical love letters to…

Tout ça: A woman’s whole life in a single breath

The incomparable British playwright Alistair McDowall, skilfully translated here by none other than Fanny Britt, manages…

Beverly Glenn-Copeland: with Owen Pallett

Celebrating four decades since the release of his groundbreaking album Keyboard Fantasies, Beverly Glenn-Copeland return…

Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac: Rumours

Rumours is the eleventh studio album by the British and American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on 4 February 1977, b…

JOSIAH

JOSIAH unfolds as a tapestry of history, illuminating Josiah Henson’s journey from the shadows of enslavement to the daw…

Midsummer Night Dreams: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

With the NAC Orchestra What becomes of love over time? An enchanted forest, themes of love, illusion and desire, mischie…

Shakura S'Aida

Shakura S’Aida is an acclaimed Americana roots-soul singer/songwriter and recurring actor on Schitt’s Creek whose dynami…

Schumann, Goldscheider, Mercer: & Bancroft Returns

From tranquil visions of the Rhein River to dramatic shipwrecks along Canada’s Atlantic Coast, nature takes centre stage…

Flore Laurentienne

Rooted in the Québec landscape and inspired by the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, Flore Laurentienne’s music— a har…

Michael Kaeshammer: My Valentine

Celebrate Valentine’s season with an unforgettable evening of music, charm, and virtuosity as acclaimed Canadian pianist…

The Crucible

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a 1953 drama depicting the 1692 Salem witch trials, allegorizing McCarthyism through int…

Nikamu Mamuitun II

Nikamu Mamuitun—“songs that unite us”—has been celebrating encounters and creative exchange between Indigenous and non-I…

Danza Contemporánea de Cuba: Cuba, Here and Now

Danza Contemporánea de Cuba is internationally recognized for its electrifying repertoire, and its high-powered dancers…

Andrés Vial Percussion Ensemble

The Andrés Vial Percussion Ensemble brings together Montréal and Toronto-based musicians with roots from Argentina/Chile…

Bobby Bazini: Seul au Cinéma

Since his very first career interview 15 years ago, following the release of I Wonder, Bobby Bazini has often been asked…

Yuk Yuk's 50th Anniversary Tour

Celebrate 50 years of raw, uncut, and legendary comedy as the Yuk Yuk’s 50th Anniversary Tour arrives at the National Ar…

Marc-André Hamelin in recital: Great Performers Series

Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is widely associated with expanding the playable piano canon, regularly performing composers…

Half-Cracked

Who knows exactly how long sisters Sissy and Yewina have been on their own? It’s just them - and their chickens - in a w…

Bashir Lazhar: The charismatic professor returns to the stag…

A sensation when it premiered in 2007, this multi-voiced monologue by Evelyne de la Chenelière still resonates with audi…

2par2: Ebnflōh Dance Company

The Power of Connection Choreographer Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé is a major player on the Québec Hip Hop dance scene whose…

Caribbean Nights: with the NAC Orchestra

Following the success of Reggae Roots and Steelpan Symphony, Caribbean Nights invites audiences to return for another ev…

Cirque Éloize: iD Evolution

Originally created in 2009 in Incheon, KOR, then restaged for the Montreal Complètement Cirque Festival, iD has enjoyed…

Jean-Michel Blais: mirador

Jean-Michel Blais was ready to make an epic. mirador, the pianist-composer's fourth album, finds the Montrealer turning…

The Book of Mormon

Add this fan favourite to your Broadway Across Canada package with early access to tickets. The New York Times calls it…

Romeo & Juliet

Passions soar and hearts break as first love fractures boundaries and shatters norms. We conjure the warring families of…

FORBIDDEN: Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company

Reclamation of Desire Considered a maverick in India and around the world, Aditi Mangaldas is a leading dancer and chore…

An Evening with Min Jin Lee: Award-winning & Bestselling Aut…

When Min Jin Lee publishes her third novel, American Hagwon, on September 29, it will have been just shy of ten years si…

Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos: with James Ehnes

Music that has long inspired joy, awe, and wonder, J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos transform the NAC Orchestra musici…

The Ennis Sisters: 30th Anniversary

The Ennis Sisters are a Juno Award-winning trio hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. They have been captiva…

Leaving Home: By David French

A Matchstick Theatre Production Like father. Not like sons. Meet the Mercers, a Newfoundland immigrant family living in…

Pink Martini

Featuring an irresistible mix of timeless songs from all corners of the world, Pink Martini’s mission of multicultural m…

Proxima Centauri

Local playwright David Whiteman gives a secular nod to life-in-review classics like A Christmas Carol, by way of A Brief…

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: La langue de chez nous

Join us for a fresh spin on beloved classic chansons from France and Quebec. Jazz vocalist Diane Nalini will interpret s…

Mozart, Ravel & Aphrodite Patoulidou: With the NAC Orchestra

A few things to know ... From a lyrical meditation on love and belonging to a symphony of shadow and light, these works…

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles: Abbey Road

Abbey Road is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 26 September 1969 by Apple Rec…

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A beautiful noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Broo…

Alice in Wonderland

After a successful run of Pride and Prejudice, Morph Arts returns this year with a re-imagining of Alice's adventures in…

Deepstaria: Company Wayne McGregor

Shimmering beneath the surface On an ink black stage pierced with shafts of lights, nine ethereal dancers push their bod…

Pakuneu: Intimate journey and search for meaning

**Produced by Production AUEN, and an NAC French Theatre & NAC Indigenous Theatre coproduction in association with Centr…

Toronto Comedy All Stars: Celebrating 12 years of sold out s…

*This show has sold out for 11 seasons in a row so purchasing advanced tickets is highly recommended* Boasting dozens of…

Noé Lira

El español sigue al texto en inglés Oceanica is the companion concert–performance to Noé Lira’s upcoming bilingual (Fren…

Bach Cantatas: with Labadie & La Chapelle de Québec

A few things to know ... J. S. Bach’s cantatas were composed for church services, but they’re more like opera scenes in…

Cambodian Rock Band: By Lauren Yee featuring songs by Dengue…

An NAC English Theatre Production, originally produced by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver. A fictional band, re…

RED

In 1958, abstract expressionist Mark Rothko received his largest ever commission - murals for the Four Seasons Restauran…

Ravel, Chopin & Kevin Chen: Piano, Ballet, and Beyond

A few things to know... Reconnect with your inner child as you experience music that conjures the fantasy and nostalgia…

When the Bleeding Stops: Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir

An Utterly joyful paradigm shift In this critically acclaimed performance work, Icelandic dancer and choreographer Lovís…

Carn Davidson 9

The Carn Davidson 9 (CD9) was formed in 2010 as a collaborative project between JUNO Award-winning artists, trombonist W…

The Cripple of Inishmaan

When news arrives that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island of Inishmore to film…

Fils manqués?: Virtuoso clowning unveiled

Can an actor who has lost his father ever be anything other than a clown? To answer this question, a masterful clown duo…

The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour: Benefit for Ronald M…

What started as an intimate comedy fundraiser has quickly become one of Ottawa's can't-miss comedy events. Following two…

Songs of Love and Collapse: DLD / Frédérick Gravel

Celebrate the Complicated If you’ve never experienced a performance by Montreal’s Frédérick Gravel, be prepared to lose…

Frankenstein Ai

Mary Shelley’s original novel was published when the Industrial Revolution and scientists, “playing God”, transformed so…

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast

Be Our Guest at Beauty and the beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25…

Dear Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Robert are the very dearest of friends, yet only meet a handful of times in real life. Their deep relation…

Animal KinkDom

The snow has melted, the flowers are in full bloom, and as the temperatures rise, a palpable heat takes over. Love is in…

The Outsiders

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes y…

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Qikiqtait ᕿᑭᖅᑕᐃᑦ

The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…

Life onto Land: The Devonian

Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…

613 Flea Market at Aberdeen Pavilion

Ottawa's largest indoor vintage and artisan market featuring 150 vendors offering antiques, vintage clothing, handmade g…

Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase

Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…

Threshold

Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…

Diatom Rose Window

In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom

Faith Fyles’s pioneering career as both a botanist and artist is brought into conversation with contemporary women artis…

What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits

Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…

Flightpaths: Initiations

This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…

Contact Zones: Gerald McMaster and the Reshaping of Canadian…