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Culture can be found in every inch of our halls. And when we come together as an audience that’s when it truly comes alive. Be a part of it!

Upcoming events

In-person   Ages 13+ Family Opera
The Queen In Me Sep 20 - 30, 2023
In-person   Ages 16+ Workshops Visual
Powwow Life-Drawing for Students Sep 26, 2023 - 10 AM EDT
Sold Out Storytelling
Bloodline Sep 28, 2023 - 7 PM EDT
Free Livestream Indigenous Storytelling
Bloodline Livestream Sep 28, 2023 - 7 PM EDT
In-person Francophone Creation
L’ombre A collective work directed by Marie Brassard Sep 28 - 30, 2023
In-person Indigenous Pop
Wolf Castle Sep 29, 2023 - 8:30 PM EDT
Free Storytelling
Reconciling History Walking Tour Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2023
  Ages 16+ Workshops Visual
Beaded Orange Shirt | Self-Paced Online Workshop Sep 30, 2023 - 11 AM EDT
In-person Classical Masterworks
Presented by the Janice & Earle O’Born Fund for Artistic Excellence Seong-Jin Cho in Recital Great Performers Series Oct 1, 2023 - 8 PM EDT
Free In-person Family Workshops
Toddler Tuesdays Oct 3, 2023 - 10 AM EDT
In-person Contemporary
Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black Double bill : Pioneers Oct 3 - 4, 2023
Events Calendar
A figure dances wearing a fringed shawl. © Illustration Mariah Meawasige

Days of Truth and Reconciliation

In observance of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we proudly present a collection of virtual and in-person offerings, highlighting the strength and resilience of Indigenous cultures. 

  • Illustration of 3 composers, Clara and Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. New album

    Romance and Counterpoint

    The NAC Orchestra’s final album in a four-part recording cycle that explores the closely intertwined personal and artistic connections between three musical giants: Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

  • Community, beaded artwork by Jessica Hernandez

    Indigenous Cities: Montréal

    The stories here. Three new audio stories celebrate contemporary and traditional Indigenous perspectives on what it means to work, play and live in what is now known as Montréal.

  • The Journey Ahead: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

    The Journey Ahead: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

    The NAC recommits to working with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector, and to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, accessibility and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples guide our actions.

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