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The Feeling of Free

Family programming Indigenous arts Music Theatre Dance Exhibitions & installations Summer events

Some of our best shows aren’t on the stage this summer. They are in and around the NAC, suspended in our lobby, floating down the canal or happening in workout gear.   

Whatever you choose to do, it’s fun for the whole family and all abilities. Plus, everything is free!  

Upcoming events

  1. Let us provide the soundtrack as you walk, run, bike or rollerblade along the canal. Every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon, members of the National Arts … read more

  2. Happy Canada Day! Join us July 1 for this free concert celebrating Canada and Canadians through the diverse artistry and unparalleled creativity of Canada’s … read more

  3. Join us in the Atrium and enjoy your lunch while listening to the Artists of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio sing your favourite opera arias. … read more

  4. Inn Echo weaves hundreds of years of traditional tunes with contemporary originals and arrangements that both soar and make you catch your breath simultaneously. … read more

  5. Let us provide the soundtrack as you walk, run, bike or rollerblade along the canal. Every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon, members of the National Arts … read more

  6. Buenrostro appears at the very south of Mexico City, in the far city province called Milpa Alta.   They grow up listening to the elders nahuatl speakers … read more

  7. The Lionyls are a four-piece Rock & Soul band based in Ottawa, Canada. Drawing upon the traditions of rhythm & blues, funk, soul and rock & roll, they … read more

  8. Les Fireflies are comprised of three exceptionally talented, award-winning fiddlers, multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters. Samantha Robichaud, Louise … read more

  9. The Lionyls are a four-piece Rock & Soul band based in Ottawa, Canada. Drawing upon the traditions of rhythm & blues, funk, soul and rock & roll, they … read more

  10. Métis from Mani-Utenam on Quebec's North Shore, Shauit offers us a show where all genres are combined. The warm and frank Reggae of the South blends … read more

  11. The Lionyls are a four-piece Rock & Soul band based in Ottawa, Canada. Drawing upon the traditions of rhythm & blues, funk, soul and rock & roll, they … read more

  12. Multiple instruments, ten languages, and seven countries define Okavango African Orchestra, winners of the 2017 JUNO Award for World Music Album. Okavango African … read more

  13. Discover the best of traditional merengue music and Latin soul, presented by master accordionist Joaquin Diaz and his authentic roots band.  Characterized by … read more

  14. Al Qahwa’s latest recording Weyn Allah is being released in June 2023 followed by a summer tour across Canada. Each member of the group contributed … read more

  15. ¡Fiesta! Let's celebrate! Join Flamenco en Rouge for a fascinating dive into a variety of flamenco styles. In a noon hour concert, the group will explore … read more

  16. As an award-winning singer, teacher of voice, and meditation, Aviva Chernick brings movement, song, and story to every offering. Aviva sings in Hebrew, Ladino, and … read more

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