2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

Join us for an exciting and elegant celebration of Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts!

Your night of fun will kick off at 6:30 pm, with red-carpet arrivals of this year’s laureates and special guests starting at 7 pm. You’ll then be treated to a series of amazing, touching and incredibly moving tribute performances highlighting the accomplishments of the laureates (show commencing at 8 pm in Southam Hall). It will be a wonderful evening of celebration, music, and dancing!

Your concert-only ticket (starting at $75) will provide you with an unforgettable evening of performances, an after-party with live band, and cash bar in the Canal Lobby.

While the recommended dress is formal, we’d love to see you just the way you are!

Your evening includes:

• 6:30 pm: Doors open. Cash bar. (Refreshments in Ovation Lounge for Ovation Package holders only)
• 7 pm: Red carpet
• 8 pm: Tribute performance in Southam Hall
• 10 pm: After-party with cash bar in the Canal Lobby, featuring live band. (Refreshments in Ovation Lounge for Ovation Package holders only)

Ovation Package

Make the evening extra special! Limited tickets available for an additional $100 each. Add the Ovation Package for access to:

• A pre-show reception in the Ovation Lounge, with complimentary drinks and light canapés;
• After-party in the Ovation Lounge, featuring curated chef stations and special cocktails; and
• A dance party in the Canal Lobby with live band.

Le Germain Hotel Ottawa special offer

Book now with Le Germain Hotel Ottawa and enjoy an exclusive discount on your stay for the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. To take advantage of this offer, please click here and enter the promo code GGPAA at the time of booking.