Theatre
Events
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An intimate tale of waiting (NAC French Theatre)
Bilingual French Theatre production presented by NAC French Theatre. Three theatrical stars sparkle in a rare alignment: a brilliant director, a radiant actress and the Sun herself, Annie Ernaux, the […]
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
NAC · Southam Hall 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada10-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical. Based on the Baz Luhrmann film. A theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love — featuring a score of 70+ pop hits. Mature themes, revealing costumes, adult language. Strobe lighting and flashing lights used. Recommended ages 12+. Running time 2 hrs 35 mins with 1 intermission. Tickets […]
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Latin American Film Festival Ottawa 2026 (Final screening)
Sandy Hill · Saint Paul University Amphitheatre G1124 110 Hazel St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada29th edition of the LAFF presented by GRULA (Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries) in collaboration with Saint Paul University. Films from 14 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. May 15 and 16 are the final two screening dates of the […]
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Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish
Azrieli Studio, NAC 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA Kwantlen First Nations family theatre production by playwright Joseph A. Dandurand, presented by Axis Theatre. The tale of an ogress spirit who inhabits a feast dish — told through […]
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Te Tangi a Te Tūī | Maori cirque theatre work
Azrieli Studio, NAC 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA stunning Maori cirque theatre work performed in Te Reo Maori, telling the allegorical story of Aotahi and her son Piri as they navigate powerful supernatural beings representing the colonial forces that displaced their people. The production is a collaboration between Te Rehia Theatre and The Dust Palace circus company, combining aerial acrobatics, physical theatre, […]
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Macbeth (Robert Lepage)
Robert Lepage reimagines Shakespeare's Macbeth by transplanting the medieval Scottish tragedy into the world of 1990s Quebec biker gangs, with Cawdor Castle becoming a rural motel and Birnam Wood a […]
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2026 Cappies Gala
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Cappies Gala celebrates outstanding high school theatre students from over 20 Ottawa-area schools on the grand Southam Hall stage, with awards spanning performance, critique, costumes, lighting, and choreography in an evening running approximately three hours. This is a beloved annual tradition in the Ottawa theatre community and a milestone moment for participating students and […]
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
The 29th Ottawa Fringe Festival kicks off under the theme "Fringe Out Loud," presenting 50+ companies and over 300 performances across multiple venues through June 28. Every show is selected by lottery and no production is curated or juried, giving artists from all backgrounds full creative freedom to take risks and push boundaries. A Fringe […]
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
Ottawa's biggest theatre festival wraps its 29th edition with 62 productions across 10 downtown venues through June 28, covering stand-up comedy, gothic horror, dance, musical theatre, immersive magic, and bilingual shows. The main hub is Arts Court at 2 Daly Avenue, with additional shows at La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward Ave.), Knox […]
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Shakespeare in the Park Tour
Shakespeare's beloved tale of love, magic, and mischief in an enchanted forest launches its Ottawa touring run on June 29 with the 2026 outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Dream […]
