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Experience the wonder of the season with moments that bring us together.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, The Nutcracker. December 5-8. Dancer: Felixovich Morante. © Sasha Onyshchenko
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The iconic Beauchemin Curtain rises again

Designed by Canadian textile artist Micheline Beauchemin for the opening of the NAC in 1969, you can now admire the beauty of the Beauchemin Curtain on the Kipnes Lantern.

  • A quirky creature made up of musical instrument parts and machine cogs appears on a blue background with a Big Bang festival logo. February 15-16

    Get into the groove with BIG BANG!

    Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable!… Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants,… Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable! BIG BANG is back with sonic adventures for the whole family.

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    #ReconcileThis

    #ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices, stories, languages, cultures and perspectives through provocative… #ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify… #ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices, stories, languages, cultures and perspectives through provocative digital performances and conversations.

  • A mosaic of blue tiles in the shape of waves of water. radio plays

    Irresistible Neighbourhoods: Walking On Water

    Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods. Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring… Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods.

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