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Mois de la Francophonie

Celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie with activities and shows in French throughout March!

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World Premiere Ottawa: Fall On Your Knees - Part Two The Diary Mar 11 - 25, 2023

Disney's Aladdin Mar 21 - 26, 2023

with the Canadian Network for... Eduarts Hub Arts Alive! Tools for teaching movement, storytelling and other art forms. Mar 25, 2023 - 10 AM EDT

Danny Michel Mar 25, 2023

Toddler Tuesdays Mar 28, 2023 - 10 AM EDT

SoulRhythms Mar 28, 2023 - 7 PM EDT

Grand Theatre London: Fall On Your Knees - Part One Family Tree (London) Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2023

Kawasaki, Storgårds & Mozart with the NAC Orchestra Mar 29 - 30, 2023

Louise Lecavalier | Fou Glorieux Stations Mar 30 - 31, 2023

Grand Theatre London: Grand Theatre - Part Two The Diary (London) Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2023

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Season

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De Souza, Tchaikovsky & Mendelssohn Featuring Francesca Dego with...
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Michel Tremblay in conversation with Julien Morissette
Northern Cadence 2023 International Jazz Series
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Reggae Roots: Chant Their Names Jah’Mila with the NAC...
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Pangawogo Ninga Akì Anishinaabemowin subtitles
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NAC Resident Chefs program Interview with Resident Chef Jenni Lessard Inspired By Nature Culinary...
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Canada at jazzahead! Marianne Trudel & John Hollenbeck at jazzahead! 2022
Canada at jazzahead! Lina Allemano Four at jazzahead! 2022
Canada at jazzahead! Larnell Lewis at jazzahead! 2022
Canada at jazzahead! Josh Zubot Strings at jazzahead! 2022
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New album

Atmosphere and Mastery

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

Mois de la Francophonie

Celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie with various activities and shows in French throughout March!
April 13-15

Matriarchs Uprising

Join us for a series of performance events, post-show conversations, and exchanges with Indigenous women who are nurturing the art of contemporary Indigenous dance, music and storytelling.
2023 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

For arts lovers, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala is one of the best events of the year. Celebrate the 2023 laureates with us on May 27!