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National Arts Centre - September Events

September 8, 2024

September is here! And with it, a brand new season takes centre stage. From the sweeping SPHERE festival to thought-provoking theatre, from immersive dance to culinary creations, there’s much to savour in September and all year long. 

Take a moment to immerse yourself in the magic of the new season, we just know you’re going to love it. We can hardly wait to welcome you this month and beyond! 

SPHERE Festival

September 10-20

The NAC proudly opens its 2024-2025 season with SPHERE, a multidisciplinary festival highlighting connections between art and the natural world. Festival highlights include Jeremy Dutcher, Renée Fleming, and Christine Beaulieu with the NAC Orchestra led by Alexander Shelley and the world premiere of UAQUE from choreographer Andrea Peña on opening night. 

Family Activities at the NAC and the Canadian Museum of History 

September 14 at the NAC, free
September 15 at the Canadian Museum of History,  
free with your museum admission 

Activities at the NAC

Join us at the NAC for all-ages family fun: music, dance, workshops, crafts and interactive activities!  

Activities include Indigenous language colouring pages, Navigating Tides, a 30-minute "choose your own adventure" exploring our relationship with water, and a water-themed dance workshop.

Activities at the Museum of History
 
Enjoy a day of art, music, storytelling, and crafts with your museum admission.


Activities include 3D film screenings from CINÉ+, an interactive story hour, a water-tasting station with Ottawa Riverkeeper and family-friendly concerts by OrKidstra and members of the NAC Orchestra.