Catch professional sports, big name performers, family programming and prestigious events at the Ottawa region’s premier sports and entertainment facility.
Catch a wide variety of orchestra, dance, variety, and English, French and Indigenous theatre shows at the only bilingual, multidisciplinary performing arts centre in Canada.
The National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to stage artistically adventurous shows in Ottawa and to support the arts across the country.
Check out the NAC's Scene festivals and NAC Presents series to catch the latest work by established and emerging Canadian artists, or attend a Broadway blockbuster. Even if you're not attending a show, enjoy a snack in the sunny café in the centre's new glass atrium or dinner in the elegant 1 Elgin restaurant. The NAC also hosts free events for people of all ages.
The National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to stage artistically adventurous shows in Ottawa and to support the arts across the country.
Check out the NAC's Scene festivals and NAC Presents series to catch the latest work by established and emerging Canadian artists, or attend a Broadway blockbuster. Even if you're not attending a show, enjoy a snack in the sunny café in the centre's new glass atrium or dinner in the elegant 1 Elgin restaurant. The NAC also hosts free events for people of all ages.
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Address
1 Elgin Street Ottawa
Local
Toll Free
Website
Email
Accessibility: Entry
Full
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Dates & Hours of Operation
Daily; 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Reservations (General Public)
Required
Student Friendly
Coach Parking
Onsite
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Driver only
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
75
Outdoor Venue Available
Venue Type
Unique Space
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Venue Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
7
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space
28000
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
6,900
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Reception Style)
800
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
1000
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (8’ X 10’ Booths)
30
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
600
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Boardroom Style)
60
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Half Round Style)
360
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Hollow Square Style)
90
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (U-Shape Style)
75
Outdoor Capacity
300
Meeting spaces
| Space | Area | Banquet | Theater | Classroom | U Shape | Hollow Square | Boardroom | Half Rounds | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Foyer | 12000 | 750 | 400 | 1200 | |||||
| Le Salon | 1750 | 100 | 150 | 175 | |||||
| Room 3 | 0 | ||||||||
| Room 4 | 0 |
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Location
National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON K1P 5W1
Canada
National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON K1P 5W1
Canada
National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON K1P 5W1
Canada
National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON K1P 5W1
Canada
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