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Centre National des Arts
Canada is our stage | Le Canada en scène
Ottawa, ON Canada
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🎙️Why the Arts matter.

New episode of Futureproofing Canada is out! @jenditchburn.bsky.social speaks with Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the @nac-cna.bsky.social, about how the arts build national resilience.

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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On #GivingTuesday (Dec 2), donate & double your impact! Donations will go to the NAC’s #Under30 program, which offers $15 tickets for young people & opens doors to the performing arts.
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Your donations create a new generation of performing arts lovers
Every year, thousands of young people experience world-class theatre, dance, and music at the National Arts Centre through the Under30 ticket program for just $15. That’s less than the price of a movi...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The National Arts Centre’s 2025–2026 Season is here — and it’s full of bold premieres, iconic stories, and unforgettable moments. This season proudly celebrates Canadian creativity across music, theatre, and dance.
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The centre of creativity
Find yourself again and again at the centre of unrepeatable experiences.Inspiration and imagination. Storytelling and artistry. Triumph, tragedy, heartbreak and beauty. Uplifting music and thought-pro...
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May 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
La saison 2025–2026 du Centre national des Arts est devoilée et elle est pleine de créations audacieuses, d’histoires marquantes et de moments inoubliables. Voici ce qui vous attend :
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May 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐎𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠

The NAC is proud to launch its cultural programming this week at the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, featuring over 130 outstanding Canadian artists performing at Expo over the next 6 months!
April 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Canada's National Arts Centre is proud to be associated with The JUNO Awards Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Anne Murray. We have been part of her career since her beginning.

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March 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The 2025 The JUNO Awards will be unforgettable! Join us in celebrating the iconic Anne Murray as she receives the Lifetime Achievement Award LIVE in Vancouver! Presented by the National Arts Centre, this is a moment you won’t want to miss it!
March 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Célébrons la Journée de la Francophonie en soutenant les talents franco-canadiens émergents avec Le Projecteur, un programme unique du CNA qui aide les artistes à perfectionner leurs performances en direct et à propulser leurs carrières.
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Améliorer les carrières des artistes francophones
Le Projecteur est un programme de développement professionnel unique du CNA destiné aux artistes en chanson de la francophonie canadienne. L’initiative vise à perfectionner les compétences professionn...
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March 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Celebrating Francophonie Day by empowering emerging Franco-Canadian talent with Le Projecteur, a unique NAC program helping artists elevate their live performances and careers.
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Empowering Francophone artists through Le Projecteur
Le Projecteur is a distinctive professional development NAC program designed for Franco-Canadian musicians. This initiative focuses on enhancing the professional and artistic skills of Franco-Canadian...
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March 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
La francophonie à l’honneur au CNA

Ce mois de mars, l'œuvre de l'artiste de graffiti franco-ontarienne Mique Michelle illumine la Lanterne Kipnes pour le Mois de la Francophonie.
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« Le graffiti s’assure que nous sommes toustes à la table des discussions »
À l’occasion du Mois de la Francophonie 2025, un graffiti orne la Lanterne Kipnes pour rendre hommage aux millions de Canadiennes et de Canadiens dont la première langue officielle est le français. Ce...
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March 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Nous sommes également heureux de vous annoncer que Lori Marchand, Directrice générale du Théâtre autochtone, a reçu la Médaille du Couronnement du Roi Charles III pour ses contributions aux arts au Canada. Son travail a été essentiel au développement du Théâtre autochtone au CNA.
February 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Merci à toutes et à tous qui ont assisté à notre Assemblée publique annuelle. Votre présence pour faire le point sur la saison 2023–2024 a été très appréciée. Nous sommes impatients de continuer nos projets et collaborations à venir.
February 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We’re also pleased to share that Lori Marchand, Managing Director of Indigenous Theatre, has been awarded The King Charles the Third Coronation Medal for her contributions to the arts in Canada. Her work has been key to the growth of Indigenous Theatre at the NAC.
February 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Annual Public Meeting. We appreciate your support as we looked back on the 2023–2024 season. We're excited about what’s next and the collaborations to come.
February 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Reminder: Assemblée Publique Annuelle du CNA / NAC Annual Public Meeting

26 février / Feb 26, 16 h - 17 h / 4-5 p.m. ET (en personne / in-person & en ligne / online).
Disponible en français, anglais et langue des signes / Available in English, French & sign language.
February 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Annonce: Les Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle (PGGAS) 2025, rendront hommage à des artistes canadiens exceptionnels pour leurs contributions remarquables aux arts.
Plus: nac-cna.ca/fr/stories/s...
Le talent canadien à l’honneur : Le lauréats et lauréates des PGGAS 2025
Nous vous invitons à célébrer les lauréats et lauréates 2025 de la plus haute distinction du monde des arts de la scène au Canada.  Les Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du...
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February 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Announcement: The 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA), will celebrate the exceptional contributions of Canadian artists across various disciplines.
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Celebrating Canadian talent: Announcing the 2025 GGPAA laureates
Join us in celebrating this year’s recipients of Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts.  The 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement rec...
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February 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NAC Annual Public Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, February 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. ET at the NAC Fourth Stage or online at bit.ly/apm2025.
We’ll review the results of the NAC’s 23-24 season and highlight partnerships with Canadian artists and arts organizations.
2025 Annual Public Meeting | Wed, Feb 26, 2025, 4:00 pm | Fourth Stage
In our 2023–2024 season, the National Arts Centre worked with partners across the country to revitalize the performing arts.    Learn about our results and impact at our Annual Public Meeting on Wedn...
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February 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Assemblée publique annuelle du CNA

Rejoignez-nous le mercredi 26 février de 16 h à 17 h (HNE) à la Quatrième Salle du CNA ou en ligne à bit.ly/apa2025.
L'événement sera disponible en français, anglais et en langue des signes.
February 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM