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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE

1 Elgin St
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

Clue
1/6 - 1/11/2026


The Walsh Jesuit High School CenterStage Theatre presents an evening of Murder/Mystery Theatre! This evening will be a live, double feature of two plays: “A ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
3/24 - 3/29/2026


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

Dirty Dancing In Concert


Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening. Guests attending ...

Dirty Dancing In Concert


Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening. Guests attending ...

Dirty Dancing In Concert


Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening. Guests attending ...

Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
5/12 - 5/17/2026


Baz Luhrmann's luscious film comes to life on stage in one of the most eye-popping shows to ever hit Broadway. Enter a world of splendor ...



Review: Kid Koala's THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - December 06, 2025

What did our critic think of THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre?...

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - November 05, 2025

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at National Arts Centre?...

Singer-Songwriter Jenn Grant to Perform at TD Music Hall


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2025

Massey Hall will present acclaimed singer-songwriter Jenn Grant for a one-time only multimedia performance of Queen of the Strait at TD Music Hall. Grant invites audiences into an unforgettable new world with Cradled by the Waves, a groundbreaking live tour that transforms her forthcoming album, Que...

Matthew Whitaker to be Honored With Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025

Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”....

Review: IHSANE at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - October 13, 2025

What did our critic think of IHSANE at National Arts Centre? NAC Dance’s new 2025-2026 season is now in full swing, presenting events showcasing artists from across the globe. Ihsane, a co-production between the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman, is an utterly captivating show....

Review: IHSANE at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - October 13, 2025

What did our critic think of IHSANE at National Arts Centre? NAC Dance’s new 2025-2026 season is now in full swing, presenting events showcasing artists from across the globe. Ihsane, a co-production between the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman, is an utterly captivating show....

Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Second North American Tour


by Stephi Wild - October 08, 2025

The second North American tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway. The musical based on the beloved film opened at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston. Find out what the critics are saying!...

Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra Opens Applications For Resident Conductor & Mentorship Programs


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2025

Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra has opened a call for applications for its Resident Conductor and Mentorship programs. Learn ...

NYO Canada Names Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser As Music Director To Bridge Youth Training


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2025

The National Youth Orchestra of Canada has appointed Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser as Music Director for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Learn more here!...

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Appoints Alexander Shelley As Principal Conductor


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2025

The National Concert Hall has appointed Alexander Shelley as National Symphony Orchestra Ireland's new Principal Conductor. This will be for an initial term of three seasons, commencing in September 2026. Learn more!...

Past Shows

Mrs. Doubtfire
11/4 - 11/9/2025


Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows ...

Matt Dusk sings Sinatra


Following sold-out dates across North America, multi-award winning, platinum-selling Canadian crooner Matt Dusk is bringing audiences back to the 1960s Las Vegas with his new ...

Videos


Head Over Heels in Ottawa Head Over Heels
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe (12/3 - 12/7)
Urinetown: The Musical in Ottawa Urinetown: The Musical
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe (5/20 - 5/24)
Legends in Ottawa Legends
The Gladstone Theatre (6/19 - 6/27)
CRACKERS & Debate Debacle in Ottawa CRACKERS & Debate Debacle
The Gladstone Theatre (4/24 - 5/2)
Dirty Dancing In Concert in Ottawa Dirty Dancing In Concert
National Arts Centre (4/4 - 4/4)
& Juliet in Ottawa & Juliet
National Arts Centre (3/24 - 3/29)
FUN HOME in Ottawa FUN HOME
The Gladstone Theatre (5/14 - 5/23)
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