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Pops
Soul
Queen of Soul: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
with the NAC Orchestra
Mar 12
- 14, 2026
Contemporary
World Premiere
NAC Dance Commission, in partnership with Bourgie Hall / Danse Danse and Domaine Forget
Tout ce qu’il reste
Vías
Mar 13
- 14, 2026
Free
Francophone
Family
Les lundis des tout-petits
French story time with Luana
Mar 16, 2026 - 10 AM EDT
Canada
Pops
Soul
Contemporary
Free
Francophone
Family
March
Celebrate Francophonie at the NAC in March and all year round
Dive into rich Mois de la Francophonie programming this March as we honour the cultural wealth of Francophone artists, audiences and communities across Canada.
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Tour
Indigenous artistry at centre of NAC Orchestra’s 100th tour
This spring, Music Director Alexander Shelley will lead NACO on a visit to Canada’s East Coast with acclaimed Wolastoqiyik composer… This spring, Music Director Alexander Shelley will lead NACO… This spring, Music Director Alexander Shelley will lead NACO on a visit to Canada’s East Coast with acclaimed Wolastoqiyik composer and singer-songwriter Jeremy Dutcher.
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Kipnes Lantern
Y’a quoi dans un nom (What’s in a name?)
This month, the Kipnes Lantern features a project by Franco-Albertan author Josée Thibeault and Franco-Manitoban illustrator Chantal… This month, the Kipnes Lantern features a project by… This month, the Kipnes Lantern features a project by Franco-Albertan author Josée Thibeault and Franco-Manitoban illustrator Chantal Piché celebrating three centuries of French in Alberta.
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GGPAA 2026
Celebrating Canada’s exceptional artists
The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards recognize artists who have made an indelible contribution to cultural life in Canada and around… The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards recognize… The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards recognize artists who have made an indelible contribution to cultural life in Canada and around the world.
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