Dance

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal brings Giselle to the National Arts Centre from April 4 to 6, for the first time in twenty years.

Ballet BC brings its creation-based contemporary ballet to the NAC on March 23.

Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson: “Windigo went by quickly for me—I was actually surprised that over an hour had passed when the performance ended.”

On November 16, world-renowned LINES Ballet is bringing the latest creation of esteemed choreographer Alonzo King to the National Arts Centre for a performance well outside the bounds of what most people expect from a ballet.

There’s a 10-piece dance band which turns Westboro Beach into a Cuban music party every Thursday night.

The 15th annual House of PainT festival takes places from August 24–26, 2018.

The 22nd Ottawa Fringe Festival runs from June 13–24, 2018.

One of the most culturally rich and exciting festivals is coming to Ottawa June 21-24. Starting festivities on National Indigenous People’s Day, which happens to coincide with the summer solstice, the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) will attract over 40,000 visitors to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritages of Indigenous communities across Canada.

Bella Straight takes to the stage on Sunday June 10 at the 15th anniversary of Westfest.

Ottawa and Canada’s largest Latin dance party takes place at Albert Island on Saturday, June 9.