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Raven Mother celebrates women who hold cultural knowledge and honours Elder Margaret Harris for her role in revitalizing Indigenous dance along the Northwest Coast.
Dancers of Damelahamid, Raven Mother, November 20-22, 2024. © Andrew Grenier

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Free Festival
Presented by Aroha Fine Arts and the NAC ArohaFest Diwali Royale Free performances Oct 14 - 18, 2024
Free
NAC Dance Pre-Show Chat With Ballet BC artistic director Medhi Walerski Oct 17, 2024 - 7 PM EDT
A large group of dancers on stage in black tights and skin toned tops, with arms floating up. © Michael Slobodian Ballet
BOLERO X + Silent Tides + Chamber Ballet BC Oct 17 - 18, 2024
Breabach posing in front of a natural lake © Johanna Lippke Violin Folk
Breabach Oct 17, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
Diane smiling Jazz
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra Two and Two is Ten Oct 17, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
A comedian speaking into a microphone in front of a crowd © Joe Aguilar   Ages 18 Stand-up
Toronto Comedy All Stars Celebrating 10 years of sold out shows Oct 18, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
Free Festival
Presented by Aroha Fine Arts and the NAC ArohaFest Diwali Royale Community Event Oct 19, 2024 - 10:30 AM EDT
2 main singers well-dressed and looking at the camera Vocal Piano
Double O Sound Oct 19, 2024
© Jen Squires Sold Out Rock Folk
Mia Kelly Oct 19, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
Ben Caplan on stage with a guitar © Marek Maziarz Roots Folk
Ben Caplan Oct 19, 2024 - 8 PM EDT
Free Family Electronic
Capital Sessions with DJ Rise Ashen and Tangent Free community house dance practice Oct 20, 2024 - 1:30 PM EDT
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Showcasing Canadian artists at Expo 2025 Osaka

The NAC will present a powerful line-up of performing artists at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, showcasing the breadth and diversity of our country’s vibrant artistic scene. Full line-up coming soon! 

  • Arohafest October 14-19

    Celebrate the arts and culture of India with ArohaFest

    Leading up to Diwali, the ancient festival of lights, we invite you to experience ArohaFest Diwali Royale, a festival with performances and… Leading up to Diwali, the ancient festival of lights, we… Leading up to Diwali, the ancient festival of lights, we invite you to experience ArohaFest Diwali Royale, a festival with performances and activities for the whole family.

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    Act of sisterhood and benevolence

    On World Mental Health Day, Safia Nolin and Debbie Lynch-White from the show Surveillée et punie discuss hatred, pride, and the art of… On World Mental Health Day, Safia Nolin and Debbie Lynch-White… On World Mental Health Day, Safia Nolin and Debbie Lynch-White from the show Surveillée et punie discuss hatred, pride, and the art of listening. 

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    NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program

    Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral creatives from around the world. 

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