National Arts Center

Did you know

The National Ballet of Canada performed on opening night 1969 and has performed every year since.

Dancer: Kathryn Hosier, Photo: Karolina Kuras

Discover what’s on

New Youth
Canadian Improv Games Ottawa Regional Semi-Final
Classical Masterworks
Zukerman Plays Bruch
LiveRush Contemporary Cross-disciplinary
Lara Kramer Windigo
Sold Out Contemporary Cross-disciplinary
Victoria Hunt Copper Promises: Hinemihi Haka
Pop World
Alex Cuba, David Myles, Florence K: We Love Belafonte a musical tribute
Singer Folk
Ryan Cook
Contemporary Cross-disciplinary
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Blood on the Dance Floor
Classical
NAC Orchestra in Toronto
Pop Rock
Hillsburn
Rock Country
Blue Rodeo with Erin Costelo
Jazz
Hidden Gems Ottawa Jazz Orchestra
Drama
Prince Hamlet
New Free Special Talks
Annual Public Meeting 2019 Help us shape the future of Canada's Performing Arts
Pops Pop
Revolution: The Beatles Symphonic Experience
Contemporary Cross-disciplinary
Kidd Pivot Revisor
Events Calendar
Interview

Karen Kain and Rex Harrington speak about their ballet careers

Rex speaks of the rewards of coaching and passing on knowledge while Karen shares her vision for the coming years.

  • Family day

    Family programming

    The performing arts can be powerful and transformative for young people. It's our hope that the experiences we offer will inspire young minds and open new worlds.

  • Announcement

    Sizzling Summer Shows

    New shows in dance, theatre and music have just been announced.  Grab your seats for these hot shows!

  • Creation

    New Album

    A musical summit with the NAC Orchestra, Alain Lefèvre and a masterful work by Walter Boudreau –THE BOUNDS OF OUR DREAMS, available now!

Celebrating 50 years of music, theatre and dance

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