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Holiday magic happens here

Experience the wonder of the season with moments that bring us together.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, The Nutcracker. December 5-8. Dancer: Felixovich Morante. © Sasha Onyshchenko
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The iconic Beauchemin Curtain rises again

Designed by Canadian textile artist Micheline Beauchemin for the opening of the NAC in 1969, you can now admire the beauty of the Beauchemin Curtain on the Kipnes Lantern.

  • A quirky creature made up of musical instrument parts and machine cogs appears on a blue background with a Big Bang festival logo. February 15-16

    Get into the groove with BIG BANG!

    Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable!… Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants,… Every February, it’s party time – giant pennants, colourful garlands and musical confetti in the air… the signs are unmistakable! BIG BANG is back with sonic adventures for the whole family.

  • Donnelly-sulkowska-cropped concert

    NACO Live: Mendelssohn, Estacio & Donnelly

    Karen Donnelly’s dazzling solo performance of John Estacio’s Trumpet Concerto conducted by Anna Sułkowska-Migoń is available… Karen Donnelly’s dazzling solo performance of John… Karen Donnelly’s dazzling solo performance of John Estacio’s Trumpet Concerto conducted by Anna Sułkowska-Migoń is available on-demand, so you can relive the magic anytime!

  • A mosaic of blue tiles in the shape of waves of water. radio plays

    Irresistible Neighbourhoods Volume 2: Walking On Water

    Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods. Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring… Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods.

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