Downtown Ottawa
Events
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Neige sur Abidjan (Autofiction between here and Africa)
A young theatre student travels from Montreal to Côte d'Ivoire to find his father in the autofiction play Neige sur Abidjan. Guided by a griot character, he discovers his family heritage, with family photographs and letter excerpts projected on stage. Performances are October 8 at 8 PM, October 9 at 8 PM with a talkback, […]
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John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50
John Cleese celebrates 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a screening and live Q&A at the NAC. The evening features a screening of the film followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese, who shares behind-the-scenes stories. Performances are October 9 and 10 at 7:30 PM, run about 2 […]
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Capital Music Awards
The Capital Music Awards honour Ottawa's music makers with a night at the NAC's Southam Hall. The 2026 ceremony features more than 60 nominees across 13 categories and is produced […]
CA$46 -
BON Chat: Between Two Worlds
Join a free pre-show conversation at the NAC about migration, identity, and belonging, inspired by Neige sur Abidjan. Mani Soleymanlou, Artistic Director of French Theatre, facilitates as community members share […]
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Dance Now Ottawa
Dance to 80s and 90s hits from Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base, Haddaway, Real McCoy, SNAP!, and No Mercy at Dance Now Ottawa. It is a 19+ event at […]
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summersets
Kalle Mattson and Andrew Sowka bring the folk duo summersets to the NAC Fourth Stage for an intimate night. Their sound draws on the storytelling of John Prine and the […]
CA$20 -
Footloose 80’s Dance Party
Dance the night away at Footloose, an 80s dance party marking the Ottawa launch of Dirty Dancing Ottawa. Club SAW is a roughly 300-capacity venue inside Arts Court that programs indie concerts, DJ sets, experimental theatre, film, and comedy. The early event runs 8 PM to midnight, and tickets are $24.99. The listing does not […]
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Powwow Life-Drawing
A two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their regalia on your own paper. Participants will bring their own material and work with art facilitators to create drawings that capture both the movement of the dancers and their regalia. Suitable intermediate to advanced artists. Bring your favourite materials […]
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danses vagabondes
Louise Lecavalier wanders the back alleys of her creative repertoire in the solo work danses vagabondes at the NAC. The work explores a dialogue between instinct and precision, freedom and […]
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Bruce Cockburn
Canadian songwriting great Bruce Cockburn takes the Southam Hall stage at the National Arts Centre. Cockburn has won 13 JUNO Awards and is a member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and an Officer of the Order of Canada. Tickets start at $56 and the show runs about 2 hours. Under30 and All My […]
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