Celebrate Family Day at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, with a jam-packed day of musical fun for all ages. Explore five floors of interactive activities and enjoy live performances, including a headlining set from Calgary’s own Backyard Betties.
50% off Memberships
Experience more music as a family, all year long.
All NMC Memberships, including Family Memberships, will be 50% off for one-day only on February 17, 2025.
Memberships can be purchased in-person at the front desk or online at studiobell.ca/members.
Admission is free on Family Day, courtesy of Bell.
Family Day at Studio Bell has become a cherished tradition, inspiring families to strengthen their bonds through the power of music. This year’s festivities will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including a Beatles-themed family jam-along, an instrument petting zoo, and awe-inspiring demonstrations of the Kimball Theatre Organ. Visitors can also explore the newly extended exhibition, From Me to You: The Beatles in Canada 1964-1966, as well as five floors of displays celebrating Canada’s music legends, and instruments and artifacts that span 400 years of technology and innovation. For the feature performance, folk group the Backyard Betties promise a toe-tapping live show the whole family can enjoy. Plus, you can catch Danny Nix live on the legendary King Eddy stage across the street.
Family Day Schedule:
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Wellness Instrument Petting Zoo | Music and Wellness, Level 3 |
| 10:30 am | Kimball Theatre Organ Demonstration | Sound Affects, Level 3 |
| 11:30 am | Kimball Theatre Organ Demonstration | Sound Affects, Level 3 |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Danny Nix | King Eddy |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Beatles Jam Along | Skybridge, Level 5 |
| 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm | Backyard Betties | Performance Hall, Level 2 |
| 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm | Danny Nix | King Eddy |
| 1:30 pm | Kimball Theatre Organ Demonstration | Sound Affects, Level 3 |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Beatles Jam Along | Skybridge, Level 5 |
| 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm | Backyard Betties | Performance Hall, Level 2 |
| 3:30 pm | Kimball Theatre Organ Demonstration | Sound Affects, Level 3 |
About the Backyard Betties:
The Backyard Betties, based in Calgary, offer an authentic folk/americana style performance. The band engages audiences with Nancy Laberge's witty banter and heartfelt original songs, the high-energy background vocals of Pip Hazell, the vocal-harmony and driving beats of Sarah Nielsen, and the captivating lead guitar of Mark Cassano. Together, they skillfully communicate personal experiences of love, life, and loss through their music, creating a genuine and relatable connection with their listeners. The Backyard Betties are an exceptionally talented and captivating band with a strong commitment to connecting with their audience through meaningful, heartfelt performances. They continue to evolve their sound while remaining dedicated to fostering the growth of emerging songwriters in their community.