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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 Francophone Creation
L’ombre A collective work directed by Marie Brassard Sep 28 - 30, 2023
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
Free In-person Talks
Post-Show Chat with Cassa Pancho, MBE Oct 3, 2023 - 9:10 PM EDT
In-person Classical Pops
Pops Series The Best of Broadway with the NAC Orchestra Oct 5 - 7, 2023
In-person Folk
Ken Yates with Silent Winters Oct 5, 2023 - 8:30 PM EDT
In-person Pop Folk
Afternoon Bike Ride Oct 6, 2023 - 8:30 PM EDT
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. 

  • Six people move in shadow against a purple-lit stage while another looks down from a step. © Jean-François Hamelin

    “A Person Takes Flight…”

    French Theatre’s season opens with L’ombre, a new work directed by Marie Brassard and co-created with the nine members of the 2023 Collective.

  • Actor draped in gold fabric stands in the spotlight with six actors in shadow behind her. © Jean-François Hamelin listen

    French Theatre podcast: L’ombre

    Julien Morissette in conversation with Marie Brassard and the cast of L’ombre, a collective creation featuring nine young artists who recently came out of school.

  • 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.

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