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National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts Events & Tickets
- Oct29ThuTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Nov6FriTickets
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!
7:00 p.m.
- Nov21SatTickets
8:00 p.m.
- Dec29TueTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Dec30WedTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Dec31ThuTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Jan1FriTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Jan2SatTickets
1:00 p.m.
- Jan2SatTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Jan3SunTickets
1:00 p.m.
- Jan3SunTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Feb13SatTickets
8:00 p.m.
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- Aug5ThuTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Aug6FriTickets
7:30 p.m.
- Aug7SatTickets
2:00 p.m.
About National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is a Canadian centre for the performing arts located in Ottawa, Ontario, along the Rideau Canal. It is operated by the eponymous performing arts organisation National Arts Centre. The National Arts Centre was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2006.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- RideauLight rail350 m · 6 min walk
- ParliamentLight rail580 m · 9 min walk
- WatertaxiFerry terminal700 m · 11 min walk
- uOttawaLight rail810 m · 13 min walk
- LyonLight rail1.1 km · 17 min walk
- Aqua-taxiFerry terminal1.4 km · 22 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Underground car park240 m · 4 min walk
- Rideau Centre - Red GarageMulti-storey car park · 759 spaces310 m · 5 min walk
- Multi-storey car park440 m · 7 min walk
- Market GarageMulti-storey car park · 357 spaces470 m · 8 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Check prices ↗- The Westin OttawaHotel180 m · 3 min walk
- Lord ElginHotel240 m · 4 min walk
- The Ora Hotel, BW Signature CollectionHotel310 m · 5 min walk
- Sonder Rideau Apartments DowntownHotel330 m · 5 min walk
- Fairmont Château LaurierHotel · 4-star350 m · 6 min walk
- Ottawa Jail HostelHostel360 m · 6 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Le CaféRestaurant50 m · 1 min walk
- BistroCafé120 m · 2 min walk
- The Shore ClubRestaurant · steak150 m · 2 min walk
- Daly'sRestaurant · breakfast170 m · 3 min walk
- Equator CoffeeCafé170 m · 3 min walk
- Second CupCafé · coffee shop200 m · 3 min walk
- Nando'sRestaurant · chicken220 m · 4 min walk
- Grill Forty One Restaurant & BarRestaurant220 m · 4 min walk
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National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts: FAQs
What's on at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts has 18 upcoming events. Next up: CBC Massey Lectures on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Where is National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts is located at 1 Elgin, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1.
Is there parking at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?
The Elgin/Slater and Albert entrances are always open. Automated payment stations are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. The clearance for the parking garage is 6'4. Visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/parking for more information on parking
Does National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts have accessible seating?
The National Arts Centre has accessible seating locations, with seating available for patrons using mobility assistive devices (for example, wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or canes) and accompanied by support persons. Accessible seating is also available for patrons with visual impairments. For availability, please contact the NAC Box Office at 1.844.985.ARTS (2787). Seating for patrons in wheelchairs may also by purchased online.
When is the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts box office open?
For the hours of operation, please visit: https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/boxoffice
What is the nearest station to National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?
The nearest station is Rideau (Light rail), about 350 m from National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts.
Which hotels are closest to National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?
The closest places to stay are The Westin Ottawa (180 m), Lord Elgin (240 m), and The Ora Hotel, BW Signature Collection (310 m).
When did National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts open?
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts opened in 1969.
Which teams or companies are based at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts is the home of National Arts Centre Orchestra and National Arts Centre.