Family and youth programming

Ignite your creative spirit with the NAC’s engaging family programs and free digital resources.

Luana is sitting in a white armchair with gold details, reading a storybook. She's wearing a theatrical costume and her facial expression is one of surprise at what she's reading. Free In-person Francophone Family
Les lundis des tout-petits French story time with Luana May 13, 2024 - 10 AM EDT
Free In-person Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays May 14, 2024 - 10 AM EDT
Free In-person Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays May 21, 2024 - 10 AM EDT
Sold Out Family Workshops
Teacher Night 2024 (French session) May 21, 2024 - 6 PM EDT
© Marianne Duval In-person   Ages 3-8 Family Singer
Destination Brazil! Kinderconcert Series May 26, 2024
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In the spotlight

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    Jah’Mila brings her reggae roots to the classroom

    JUNO Award-nominated reggae artist Jah’Mila shares the importance of bringing the experience of live music to students. JUNO Award-nominated reggae artist Jah’Mila shares… JUNO Award-nominated reggae artist Jah’Mila shares the importance of bringing the experience of live music to students.

  • NACO Family concerts

    NACO Family concerts

    Looking for a fun (and affordable) activity for your family? Bring the whole family to explore the wonders of music with NACO Kinderconcerts… Looking for a fun (and affordable) activity for your family? Bring… Looking for a fun (and affordable) activity for your family? Bring the whole family to explore the wonders of music with NACO Kinderconcerts and Family Adventures concerts!

  • Big Bang Ambassadors 2023 video series

    Young reporters

    Microphone in hand, young reporters set off to meet artists and interview them live from the BIG BANG Festival. Microphone in hand, young reporters set off to meet artists… Microphone in hand, young reporters set off to meet artists and interview them live from the BIG BANG Festival.

Current Programs

More for the whole family!

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    Video on-demand

    Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series captured on-stage, backstage and beyond. Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series… Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series captured on-stage, backstage and beyond.

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    NAC Podcasts

    Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights and artistic explorations of music, theatre and dance. Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights… Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights and artistic explorations of music, theatre and dance.

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    Arts resources

    Explore the NAC’s free performing arts resources for teachers, students, families and the public, including curriculum guides, podcasts,… Explore the NAC’s free performing arts resources for… Explore the NAC’s free performing arts resources for teachers, students, families and the public, including curriculum guides, podcasts, videos, articles and more.

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Learning and engagement at Canada’s National Arts Centre is made possible through the support of many generous individuals and organizations from across the country. Arts Alive is generously supported by the Azrieli Foundation, the Government of Nunavut, Canadian North, Calm Air, The River Philip Foundation, The Turnbull Family Community Building Foundation, and The Thomas Sill Foundation. Thank you also to Grant and Alice Burton, Canada Life, A Donor-Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Ottawa, Friends of the NAC Orchestra, Donors to the NAC Foundation's Future Fund, The Janice and Earle O’Born Fund for Artistic Excellence, and the donors and sponsors of the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust, the primary resource for youth and education funding at the National Arts Centre.