National Arts Centre

Welcome (back) to Ottawa! After a busy, hot, and fun summer, it’s back to school/spooky/cozy fall drink season.

Happy Capital Pride Ottawa! There are plenty of cool events happening this weekend (and beyond!) to celebrate pride in the capital, plus a bunch of great music and theatre shows all weekend long.

It’s time to be in the room where it happens! Hamilton is back in the capital for an extended two-week run, and we’re thrilled to catch this once again, thanks to Broadway Across Canada’s tour.

Laura and Samara spend their days as non-profit unicorns and fill every spare minute exploring the world of musical theatre as BFFs (that’s Broadway Friends Forever). Follow @bffs613 on Instagram and Facebook. The Broadway uber-success Hamilton returns to Ottawa’s NAC theatre next week, thanks to the Broadway Across Canada tour. We were thrilled to get […]

We’re fully into the summer madness with a bunch of different events and activities happening around town this weekend!

Things have been hot here in Ottawa as of late, but the cool down is coming, just in time for the weekend. There is so much going on around town, so get out and enjoy yourself!

It’s already the weekend and there’s plenty on the go so let’s dive right in!

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network. Share a job posting or call for artists: Please send a link to <ottjobs@apt613.ca> and be sure to mention the closing date. Ottawa-Gatineau-based opportunities only.

After what felt like a long stretch of gloomy days, this weekend looks like clear skies and sunshine – and there is a ton going on to celebrate this fine weekend weather.

With the return of some classic Ottawa events (hello Ribfest!), it feels like we’ve finally made it to summer in the city.

Laura and Samara spend their days as non-profit unicorns and fill every spare minute exploring the world of musical theatre as BFFs (that’s Broadway Friends Forever). Follow @bffs613 on Instagram and Facebook. It’s showtime, Ottawa! The ghost with the most has landed at the National Arts Centre, as Broadway Across Canada brings us a taste […]

On May 21–22, 2025, Canada After Dark, a two-day nightlife forum, was held as part of Ottawa’s first Capital Music Week (CxMW). Co-presented by Ottawa’s Nightlife Office and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the event spotlighted Ottawa’s nightlife within both national and international contexts.

Last night, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) announced its winners for the sixth annual Capital Music Awards.

This year’s programming theme from NAC (National Arts Centre) English Theatre was inspired by a single question — “what if?” The 2025-26 was announced late last week, and Aquino is excited to be bringing fantastical, new, and exciting works to Ottawa audiences.

Spring is in full swing, the long weekend is here and there’s so much to enjoy across the city. Let us know what you get up to!