News Releases

  1. An Incredible Offer that makes the Perfect Gift! NAC Orchestra’s 3 Concerts for $75

    November 25, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada) – From November 26 until December 23, the NAC Orchestra invites you to take advantage of an incredible offer that will make the perfect gift! Save over 50% off the regular Box Office prices when you take advantage of our incredible 3 concerts for $75! This also includes subscriber benefits like special discounts and free ticket exchanges. Seats still remain for dozens of... Read more

  2. MATINEES TO BE CANCELLED OR MOVED AS OF JANUARY 2016

    November 23, 2015

    November 23, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that it will begin renovations of its 46 year-old building in December 2015, earlier than originally anticipated. The impacts of this shift are being felt across the entire organization, specifically resulting in the moving or cancellation of daytime performances, including student matinees.... Read more

  3. National Arts Centre renovations to begin in December 2015

    November 23, 2015

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) today announced it would begin renovations of its 46 year-old building, situated in the heart of downtown Ottawa, in December 2015. Work will begin in December, earlier than originally anticipated, ensuring completion of the new Elgin Street atrium entrance by Canada Day 2017 as planned. The completion of the NAC’s main banquet room, the Panorama Room, will be... Read more

  4. CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET WILL BE AT THE NAC FROM DECEMBER 2 TO 6 TO PERFORM AN AWE-INSPIRING NUTCRACKER WITH A CANADIAN FLAVOUR

    November 23, 2015

    Canada’s world-renowned Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) will immerse audience members in an enchanting visual and musical feast with its holiday masterpiece, Nutcracker. An impressive group of 64 young dancers from the Ottawa-Gatineau region will don their ballet shoes and join the troupe as they perform in the NAC's splendid Southam Hall from December 2 to... Read more

  5. Sink Your Teeth into Some Fierce Music at NACO’s WolfGANG Sessions

    November 19, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada) –Sink your teeth into some fierce music on Saturday November 21 at 10:00 p.m., when members of the NAC Orchestra perform chamber music with a wild side for an unforgettable night at Mercury Lounge in the Byward Market. WolfGANG Session No. 4, the first of the season, is again co-presented with our friends at the Mercury Lounge, in partnership with... Read more

  6. Gilbert loves Anne of Green Gables and So Will You! Anne & Gilbert : The Musical - National Arts Centre Theatre December 1 - 19

    November 17, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Anne & Gilbert: The Musical Music by Bob Johnston and Nancy White Book by Jeff Hochhauser Lyrics by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser Based on the Novels “Anne of Avonlea” and “Anne of the Island” by L.M. Montgomery Directed by Martha Irving Choregraphy by Brittany Banks featuring the2015/16 Ensemble and guest artists December... Read more

  7. MINISTER JOLY WILL ATTEND NAC/INSTAGRAM EVENT ON WEDNESDAY

    November 17, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada)— As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2017, the National Arts Centre is partnering with Instagram in a special project that will feature beautiful photography of the architectural detail of the NAC and other leading Canadian arts institutions. The NAC and Instragram will be welcoming the new Minister of Canadian Heritage, Mélanie Joly and more than... Read more

  8. MINISTER JOLY WILL ATTEND NAC/INSTAGRAM EVENT ON WEDNESDAY

    November 17, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada)— As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2017, the National Arts Centre is partnering with Instagram in a special project that will feature beautiful photography of the architectural detail of the NAC and other leading Canadian arts institutions. The NAC and Instragram will be welcoming the new Minister of Canadian Heritage, Mélanie Joly and more than... Read more

  9. THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE JOINS THE GUGGENHEIM, THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART AND THE LOUVRE IN AN EXCLUSIVE INSTAGRAM EVENT

    November 16, 2015

    OTTAWA (Canada)— As Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2017, the National Arts Centre is partnering with Instagram in a special project that will feature beautiful photography of the architectural detail of the NAC and other leading Canadian arts institutions. More than 30 Ottawa based Instagrammers are coming to the NAC early on November 18, 2015 to photograph the hidden... Read more

  10. Five Kings: L'histoire de notre chute

    November 12, 2015

    There are five of them. They succeed one another, detest one other, love and betray each other, and share the same blood. They have risen from the mists of time, yet remain quite contemporary. They spend their lives waiting to be at the top, but once they reach the summit their downfall begins.   Richard II, Henri IV, Henri V, Henri VI and Richard III are the component elements of... Read more