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National Arts Centre

Come feel the BIG BANG vibe!

The city’s most vibrant festival returns to Ottawa this summer, ready to rock every corner of the NAC. Dive in with us on July 2 and 3!

Explore upcoming events

In-person   Ages 2-7 Francophone Family
Le Potager Rock concert for little ones Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person Family Exhibit
Lulling Time Participatory sound installation Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person Family Exhibit
Solarium Interactive sound installation Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person Family Children
Tattoo, craft and selfie Festive stations Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person Family Exhibit
Cabane Immersive sound sculpture Jul 2 - 3, 2022
In-person   Ages 5+ Family Children
Music Rooms: 1 À la carte micro-concerts Jul 2 - 3, 2022
In-person   Ages 5+ Family Children
Music Rooms: 2 À la carte micro-concerts Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person Family Piano
Piano for All Music and dance performance Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person   Ages 4+ Family Festival
Noisy Neighbours: Musical building Short musical films Jul 2 - 3, 2022
Free In-person Family Pop
Urban Science Brass Band Hip-hop fanfare Jul 2 - 3, 2022
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July 2-3, 2022

For curious people of all ages

The BIG BANG is making a comeback! The city’s most vibrant festival returns to Ottawa this summer, ready to rock every corner of the great National Arts Centre. For real!

  • Summer programming

    All Together Now

    Gather round our stages and spaces for a truly spectacular collection of performances during our first-ever summer programming series. There are more than 200 shows, plenty are free, with something happening every day of the week.

  • video series

    Dancing the Land

    Indigenous Theatre invited artists from coast to coast to coast to create brief digital works using the land as their source of inspiration. 

  • festivals

    Canadian Music Road Trip

    Find out about some of Canada’s best music festivals from coast to coast to coast. No matter where you are headed, music and culture awaits.

Home of the NAC Orchestra

Music is a universal language that gives voice to humanity past and present and through which we celebrate diversity, inclusivity, excellence and collaboration. Explore the orchestra

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