National Arts Centre

Highlighting the four seasons and local plants of the Outaouais region in Quebec, L’atelier de l’Aube (Marie Drolet and Oleksandr Polishchuck), in collaboration with Emily Rose Michaud, created Illuminated Seasons. Using hand carving and moulding techniques, each porcelain tile is illuminated to showcase the delicate and intricate craftmanship. Each piece holds personal meaning to the  … Read more

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Ottawa. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With  … Read more

For two nights at the NAC: Jann Arden!  Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and author. She has released 15 albums and 19 top-ten singles. Her most recent album, Descendant, was released in January 2022.   Arden’s accolades include 9 JUNO Awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year,  … Read more

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  … Read more

This NACO Mentorship program is made possible in part through the generous support of the Friends of the NAC Orchestra. ----- Experience an evening of music that celebrates the joyful eruptions of spring and the warm serenity of the desert.  Elemental, primordial, dissonant, pagan: words that describe Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring making it a  … Read more

Layers of Sound & History. Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, the Ottawa Jazz Festival’s programming continues to be a trailblazer in the complexities and explorations of jazz. The Ottawa Jazz Festival exists to advance the appreciation and knowledge of all music, in particular jazz, by programming music that richly underscores the continuing creativity and diversity  … Read more