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Kick off your 2025 with incredible performances of music, theatre, and dance!
Randall Goosby performs with NACO January 15 and 16, 2025. © Kaupo Kikkas

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A men bare foot is bathed in blue light walks around a white tent. © Vivien Gaumand Indigenous
Qaumma Created by Vinnie Karetak and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory Jan 15 - 17, 2025
© Kaupo Kikkas Sold Out Classical Violin
Shelley, Strauss & Goosby's Debut with the NAC Orchestra Jan 15 - 16, 2025
© Kaupo Kikkas Free Classical Masterworks
Violin Masterclass with Randall Goosby uOttawa School of Music Jan 16, 2025 - 1 PM EST
A man carrying suitcases walks into an illustration of a busy Chinese market. The script of the Death of a Salesman in English and Mandarin appears in the background.   Ages 14+ Drama
Salesman in China 推销员在中国 Jan 16 - 25, 2025
Free Livestream Classical Violin
Shelley, Strauss & Goosby's Debut Free livestream with the NAC Orchestra Jan 16, 2025 - 8 PM EST
Free Family Visual
Asian Community Arts Market A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Unity! Jan 18, 2025 - 10 AM EST
Classic Albums Live on stage as Prince Rock R&B
Classic Albums Live: Prince Purple Rain Jan 18, 2025 - 8 PM EST
Akawui looking off camera and holding up his arm. © Hicham El Alj Indigenous Hip-hop
Akawui Jan 18, 2025 - 8 PM EST
© Colleen Nolan Sold Out
Fringe Moccasin Workshop with Colleen Nolan Jan 19, 2025 - 10 AM EST
Free Family Electronic
Capital Sessions with Cee and DJ Araño Free community house dance practice Jan 19, 2025 - 1:30 PM EST
Free Classical Chamber
uOttawa School of Music uOttawa at the NAC Joyce Wong, flute & Ashley Carpenter, soprano Jan 20, 2025 - 7:30 PM EST
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February 15-16 A quirky creature made up of musical instrument parts and machine cogs appears on a blue background with a Big Bang festival logo.

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! BIG BANG is back with sonic adventures for the whole family.

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    NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program

    Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional… Play it forward! A bold and innovative professional development initiative for talented emerging and early career professional orchestral creatives from around the world. 

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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… Designed by Canadian textile artist Micheline Beauchemin… 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.

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    Spectacular new season of Resident Chefs

    Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists, we invite you to savour an eclectic fusion of flavours, techniques, and cultural inspirations.… Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists,… Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists, we invite you to savour an eclectic fusion of flavours, techniques, and cultural inspirations.

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