Skip to Content

October 2020 update on live performances and events at the NAC.

National Arts Centre - Centre national des Arts Canada is our stage. Le Canada en scène.

National Arts Center

The Next Act

The Next Act outlines the NAC’s plan to lead and support the renewal of the Canadian performing arts sector over the next three years.

Discover upcoming livestreams

Dancing at Dusk: A moment with Pina Bausch’s The Rite of Spring Oct 21 - 28, 2020

Presented by the Canadian Bankers... Maclean’s LIVE Paul Wells in Conversation with Eugene Daniels, EJ Dionne Jr., Maryscott Greenwood & Carlos Lozada Oct 21, 2020 - 7:00 pm EDT

Powwow Workout Class with Josée Bourgeois Oct 22, 2020 - 12:00 pm EDT

NACO Lunch Break with Duncan McDougall Oct 22, 2020 - 12:00 pm EDT

Mariel Buckley Fridays at the Fourth Live From Festival Hall Oct 23, 2020 - 10:00 pm EDT

#DanceForth The Odd Volume - Dumb Instrument Dance Ziyian Kwan Oct 29, 2020 - 10:00 pm EDT

Kelly Bado Fridays at the Fourth Live From Jazz Winnipeg Oct 30, 2020 - 8:00 pm EDT

Solace with the NAC Orchestra Oct 31, 2020 - 8:00 pm EDT

Beaded Poppy Workshop Nov 3 - 4, 2020

#DanceForth & #SD10 presents UNTITLED I Andrea Peña & Artists Nov 5, 2020 - 7:00 pm EDT

Watch and listen on demand

The Transformations Project

Artists from coast to coast to coast respond to pressing social justice issues in a provoking new collection of short video, audio and text creations.

Spotlight

Visiting Dance Artist Program

Get to know Canadian and international dance artists who create works in a variety of genres and forms.
September 25 to October 25

Unexpected Intersections

A national celebration where arts, culture, and creativity intersect. Indoors, outdoors, and online – discover the world of arts and culture across Canada.
livestream

#DanceForth series

Live performances presented by Canadian dance artists, both from the NAC Fourth Stage and from various centres across the country.

Recent stories

More Stories ›

Menu