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2025 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala

2025-06-14 18:30 2025-06-14 22:00 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: 2025 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/37774

In-person event

Join us for a fun and elegant evening celebrating Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts! Your night of fun will kick off at 6:30 pm, with red-carpet arrivals of this year’s Laureates and special guests starting at 7 pm. You’ll then be treated to a series of amazing, touching and incredibly moving tribute performances highlighting the accomplishments of the Laureates (show commencing at 8 pm in Southam Hall). It will be a wonderful evening of celebration, music, and...

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Southam Hall,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
Sat, June 14, 2025
Sat, June 14, 2025
6:30 PM EDT
2024 Gala Tribute to Andrea Martin: Eugene Levy, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short. © George Pimentel Photography
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Laureate Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and fans at the 2023 Gala. © George Pimentel Photography
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2024 Gala Tribute to Wes "Maestro" Williams: Hiphop CndnStyle. Michie Mee Performer. Dancers Crazy Smooth, JC Fresh, Melly Mel, Mr. Fresh, Tash © Sophimage Photography
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2024 Laureate: Wes "Maestro" Williams and family. © George Pimentel Photography
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2024 Mentorship pairing: Susan Aglukark, O.C. (Mentor) and Angela Amarualik (Protégée). © George Pimentel Photography
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2019 Laureates: Sandra Oh, Rick Mercer, Louise Bessette © George Pimentel Photography
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2017 Gala Tribute performance - Michael J Fox performs with Joan Jet © Sophimage Photography
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2018 Laureates Tegan and Sara © Sophimage Photography
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2024 Gala Tribute to Andrea Martin: Eugene Levy, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short. © George Pimentel Photography
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Laureate Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and fans at the 2023 Gala. © George Pimentel Photography
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2024 Gala Tribute to Wes "Maestro" Williams: Hiphop CndnStyle. Michie Mee Performer. Dancers Crazy Smooth, JC Fresh, Melly Mel, Mr. Fresh, Tash © Sophimage Photography
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2024 Laureate: Wes "Maestro" Williams and family. © George Pimentel Photography
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2024 Mentorship pairing: Susan Aglukark, O.C. (Mentor) and Angela Amarualik (Protégée). © George Pimentel Photography
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2019 Laureates: Sandra Oh, Rick Mercer, Louise Bessette © George Pimentel Photography
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2017 Gala Tribute performance - Michael J Fox performs with Joan Jet © Sophimage Photography
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2018 Laureates Tegan and Sara © Sophimage Photography
  • In-person event
  • Bilingual

Join us for a fun and elegant evening celebrating Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts!

Your night of fun will kick off at 6:30 pm, with red-carpet arrivals of this year’s Laureates and special guests starting at 7 pm. You’ll then be treated to a series of amazing, touching and incredibly moving tribute performances highlighting the accomplishments of the Laureates (show commencing at 8 pm in Southam Hall). It will be a wonderful evening of celebration, music, and dancing!

Your concert-only ticket (starting at $75) will provide you with an unforgettable evening of performances, an after-party with live band, and cash bar in the Canal Lobby.

While the recommended dress is formal, we’d love to see you just the way you are!

Your evening includes:

  • 6:30 pm: Doors open. Cash bar. (Refreshments in Ovation Lounge/Salon for Ovation Package holders only)
  • 7:00 pm: Red carpet
  • 8:00 pm: Tribute performance in Southam Hall
  • 10:00 pm: After-party with cash bar in the Canal Lobby, featuring live band. (Refreshments in Ovation Lounge/Salon for Ovation Package holders only)

Ovation Package

Make the evening extra special! Limited tickets available for an additional $100 each. Add the Ovation Package for access to:

  • A pre-show reception in the Ovation Lounge, with complimentary drinks and light canapés;
  • After-party refreshments in the Ovation Lounge, featuring curated chef stations and special cocktails; and
  • A dance party in the Canal Lobby with live band.