National Arts Centre
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1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Ottawa, ON
National Arts Centre History
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams—the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety—and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada.
Shows at the National Arts Centre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2027 | - | 7/25/2027 | |
| 6/8/2027 | - | 6/13/2027 | |
| 3/9/2027 | - | 3/14/2027 | |
| 12/29/2026 | - | 1/3/2027 | |
| 9/8/2026 | - | 9/13/2026 | |
| 7/28/2026 | - | 8/2/2026 | |
| 5/12/2026 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 3/24/2026 | - | 3/29/2026 | |
| 1/6/2026 | - | 8/2/2026 | |
| 11/4/2025 | - | 11/9/2025 | |
| 8/5/2025 | - | 8/17/2025 | |
| 5/27/2025 | - | 9/14/2025 | |
| 2/11/2025 | - | 6/29/2025 | |
| 12/31/2024 | - | 1/5/2025 | |
| 10/24/2024 | - | 11/10/2024 | |
| 8/6/2024 | - | 8/11/2024 | |
| 5/21/2024 | - | 5/26/2024 | |
| 2/22/2024 | - | 9/1/2024 | |
| 12/26/2023 | - | 12/31/2023 | |
| 11/14/2023 | - | 11/19/2023 | |
| 8/22/2023 | - | 8/27/2023 | |
| 5/30/2023 | - | 6/4/2023 | |
| 3/21/2023 | - | 3/26/2023 | |
| 12/27/2022 | - | 1/8/2023 | |
| 10/18/2022 | - | 10/23/2022 | |
| 8/30/2022 | - | 9/4/2022 | |
| 8/30/2022 | - | 9/4/2022 | Anastasia (2018) [Cancelled] Buy Tickets
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| 8/9/2022 | - | 7/2/2023 | |
| 8/9/2022 | - | 8/14/2022 | |
| 7/12/2022 | - | 7/31/2022 | |
| 4/26/2022 | - | 5/1/2022 | |
| 3/10/2020 | - | 3/15/2020 | |
| 10/22/2019 | - | 10/27/2019 | |
| 8/20/2019 | - | 9/8/2019 | |
| 3/12/2019 | - | 3/17/2019 | |
| 1/1/2019 | - | 1/6/2019 | |
| 9/25/2018 | - | 9/30/2018 | |
| 2/13/2018 | - | 2/18/2018 | |
| 10/17/2017 | - | 10/29/2017 | |
| 7/25/2017 | - | 7/30/2017 | |
| 7/25/2017 | - | 7/30/2017 | |
| 4/12/2016 | - | 4/17/2016 | |
| 10/27/2015 | - | 11/1/2015 | |
| 4/14/2015 | - | 4/19/2015 | |
| 10/21/2014 | - | 10/26/2014 | |
| 7/15/2014 | - | 7/27/2014 | |
| 1/21/2014 | - | 1/26/2014 | |
| 10/22/2013 | - | 10/27/2013 | |
| 6/26/2013 | - | 7/7/2013 | |
| 3/13/2012 | - | 3/18/2012 | |
| 11/15/2011 | - | 11/20/2011 | |
| 2/7/2011 | - | 2/13/2011 | |
| 12/28/2010 | - | 1/2/2011 | |
| 11/23/2010 | - | 11/28/2010 | |
| 12/29/2009 | - | 1/3/2010 | |
| 10/13/2009 | - | 10/18/2009 | |
| 8/13/2008 | - | 8/31/2008 | |
| 5/27/2008 | - | 6/1/2008 | |
| 5/30/2006 | - | 6/4/2006 | |
News
Conductor Gemma New Reveals 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Conductor Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra before leading a Wellington Town Hall reopening concert and debuting with several international orchestras and opera houses.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Conductor Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra before leading a Wellington Town Hall reopening concert and debuting with several international orchestras and opera houses.
Gemma New to Lead NZSO Wellington Town Hall Reopening and ENZSO Concert
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with a program marking the reopening of Wellington Town Hall, plus debuts with the Bayerische Staatsoper and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Gemma New will conclude her tenure with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with a program marking the reopening of Wellington Town Hall, plus debuts with the Bayerische Staatsoper and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
SON OF A PREACHERMAN Adds Toronto Performances
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Pacific Theatre will hold over Ins Choi's SON OF A PREACHERMAN for six additional performances in the chancel of Toronto's Timothy Eaton Memorial Church following its original run.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Pacific Theatre will hold over Ins Choi's SON OF A PREACHERMAN for six additional performances in the chancel of Toronto's Timothy Eaton Memorial Church following its original run.
WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE Will Embark on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Why Not Theatre's WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE, starring David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, will have its U.S. premiere at Lincoln Center Sept. 24-25, 2026, part of a nine-city North American tour running through November.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Why Not Theatre's WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE, starring David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, will have its U.S. premiere at Lincoln Center Sept. 24-25, 2026, part of a nine-city North American tour running through November.
Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.
Interview: Playwright Stephen Sheffer and LEAN-TO at 59e59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 20, 2026
New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present the world premiere of Lean-To, written by Canadian playwright Stephen Sheffer, and directed by Jesse Jou.
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 20, 2026
New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present the world premiere of Lean-To, written by Canadian playwright Stephen Sheffer, and directed by Jesse Jou.
Why Not International Travel Award To Distribute $250K To 30 Independent Artists In Canada
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
As Why Not Theatre approaches its 20th anniversary, to be celebrated in 2027, the company is deeply proud to announce the details of the newly created WHY NOT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARD, a one-time initiative that will see the company distribute $250,000 to 30 independent theatre artists from across Canada.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
As Why Not Theatre approaches its 20th anniversary, to be celebrated in 2027, the company is deeply proud to announce the details of the newly created WHY NOT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARD, a one-time initiative that will see the company distribute $250,000 to 30 independent theatre artists from across Canada.
SON OF A PREACHERMAN by Ins Choi to Play Toronto This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
Pacific Theatre will bring Ins Choi's award-winning solo show SON OF A PREACHERMAN to Toronto's Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, following stops in Ottawa ahead of Vancouver and Kamloops dates.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
Pacific Theatre will bring Ins Choi's award-winning solo show SON OF A PREACHERMAN to Toronto's Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, following stops in Ottawa ahead of Vancouver and Kamloops dates.
Bruce Cockburn to Release THE BLOOD OF OTHERS on Sunset Boulevard Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
Bruce Cockburn will release a covers album tracing the gospel, blues and folk songs that influenced him, with a title drawn from a Simone de Beauvoir novel.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
Bruce Cockburn will release a covers album tracing the gospel, blues and folk songs that influenced him, with a title drawn from a Simone de Beauvoir novel.
THE BLOOD OF OTHERS: Bruce Cockburn to Release Covers Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
Bruce Cockburn will release an album of songs by other artists that shaped his musical development, spanning gospel, blues, jazz and folk influences from his youth in Ottawa.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
Bruce Cockburn will release an album of songs by other artists that shaped his musical development, spanning gospel, blues, jazz and folk influences from his youth in Ottawa.
Review: Broadway Across Canada's MAMMA MIA! at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Aug 1, 2026
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Aug 1, 2026
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at National Arts Centre?
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Marks 7 Years on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is celebrating seven years on Broadway with a new video from the production, which is set to end its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on August 30, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is celebrating seven years on Broadway with a new video from the production, which is set to end its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on August 30, 2026.
Cast and Creatives Set For THE PENELOPIAD Revival at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
York Theatre Royal has announced the full cast and creative team for its UK revival of Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad, joining the previously announced Amelia Bullmore in the leading role of Penelope. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
York Theatre Royal has announced the full cast and creative team for its UK revival of Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad, joining the previously announced Amelia Bullmore in the leading role of Penelope. Learn more here!
National Arts Centre Orchestra to Serve as Orchestra-in-Residence at Domaine Forget
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026
Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra will launch a residency at Domaine Forget de Charlevoix, where it will mentor 12 emerging conductors under Kensho Watanabe, culminating in a public performance with cellist Marc Coppey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026
Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra will launch a residency at Domaine Forget de Charlevoix, where it will mentor 12 emerging conductors under Kensho Watanabe, culminating in a public performance with cellist Marc Coppey.
Agneya Named Recipient of 2026 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award by Toronto Arts Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Indo-Canadian percussionist and composer Agneya has been named the recipient of the Toronto Arts Foundation's Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award, which carries a $10,000 cash prize and was presented at the Toronto Jazz Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Indo-Canadian percussionist and composer Agneya has been named the recipient of the Toronto Arts Foundation's Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award, which carries a $10,000 cash prize and was presented at the Toronto Jazz Festival.
Amelia Bullmore Will Lead THEPENELOPIAD at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Amelia Bullmore will star as Penelope in York Theatre Royal's major UK revival of Margaret Atwood's THE PENELOPIAD, the first since the RSC's 2007 premiere, directed by Juliet Forster.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Amelia Bullmore will star as Penelope in York Theatre Royal's major UK revival of Margaret Atwood's THE PENELOPIAD, the first since the RSC's 2007 premiere, directed by Juliet Forster.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Close Calgary Philharmonic's 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
COME FROM AWAY and More Set For Segal Centre 2026-2027 Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced its upcoming theatre season. The lineup will include Come From Away, The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, It Came From Outer Space, and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced its upcoming theatre season. The lineup will include Come From Away, The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, It Came From Outer Space, and more.
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines Names Fabien Marcil as New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines announced Fabien Marcil as Artistic Director and co-Executive Director, joining Christiane Chaput in a new shared general management structure at the Montreal contemporary arts venue.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines announced Fabien Marcil as Artistic Director and co-Executive Director, joining Christiane Chaput in a new shared general management structure at the Montreal contemporary arts venue.
WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
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