National Arts Centre is Ottawa’s leading venue for live performance and a cornerstone of Canada’s cultural scene. Designed by architect Fred Lebensold and opened in 1969, the centre hosts world-class music, theatre, and dance productions year-round. Its modernist architecture complements the nearby Parliament buildings, while its interior offers acoustically rich halls and innovative design. Home to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, it celebrates both Canadian and international talent. The NAC remains a must-visit for arts lovers seeking entertainment, creativity, and inspiration. It represents Ottawa’s vibrant cultural identity and its commitment to artistic excellence.
Location: 45.4231932, -75.6932876
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– House Number: 53
– Amenity: arts_centre
– Architect: Fred Lebensold
– Architect Wikidata: Q3086880
– architect:wikipedia: fr:Fred Lebensold
– Building: commercial
– building:architecture: brutalist
– Number of Floors: 2
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9091
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 2006-11-27
– Layer: 2
– Name: National Arts Centre
– Name (German): Nationales Kunstzentrum
– Name (English): National Arts Centre
– Name (French): Centre National des Arts
– Name (Korean): 국립 아트 센터
– ref:hpc: 9091
– short_name: NAC
– Source: City of Ottawa
– Website: https://nac-cna.ca
– Wikidata: Q105547738
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – National Arts Centre (building)
– Street: Elgin Street