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NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
June 13
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
June 13
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
June 13
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
June 14
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
June 14
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

Jam Club Gig Day
June 14
3:00 pm
Jam Club Gig Day
3:00 pm

Join us at the King Eddy for a free showcase-style event starring the participants of National Music Centre’s after-school program, Jam Club!

SineMa 2026 — Opening Night: Treasure of the Rice Terraces
June 19
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
SineMa 2026 — Opening Night: Treasure of the Rice Terraces
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Kick off SineMa 2026 with an opening ceremony featuring vibrant Cordillera performances and the screening of Treasure of the Rice Terraces.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
June 20
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
June 20
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
June 20
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

SineMa 2026 — Local Shorts Block
June 20
Doors: 1:00 pm. Show: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
SineMa 2026 — Local Shorts Block
Doors: 1:00 pm. Show: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Experience Daluyong, a powerful showcase of Filipino Canadian short films exploring identity, migration, queerness, and connection to land and memory.

SineMa 2026 — Closing Feature: Ang Larawan
June 20
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
SineMa 2026 — Closing Feature: Ang Larawan
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Close out SineMa 2026 with Ang Larawan, a powerful final feature that brings the festival to a striking and unforgettable finish.

OHSOTO’KINO: Indigenous Peoples Day at Studio Bell
June 21
10 am to 5 pm
OHSOTO’KINO: Indigenous Peoples Day at Studio Bell
10 am to 5 pm

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with free admission at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
June 21
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
June 21
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
June 21
6:30 pm
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
June 21
8:30 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
8:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.

JazzYYC & NMC Present: Mark Lettieri Group
June 26
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
JazzYYC & NMC Present: Mark Lettieri Group
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. Expect precise, groove-forward compositions and a band deeply attuned to feel, interplay, and momentum.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
June 27
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

PlayLab: Circuit Jam
June 27
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Circuit Jam
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
June 27
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

JazzYYC & NMC Present: Raul Midón | Elysia Biro
June 27
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
JazzYYC & NMC Present: Raul Midón | Elysia Biro
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Two distinct voices in contemporary songwriting: Raul Midón’s solo set blends virtuosic guitar, soulful vocals and jazz-inflected groove, while Elysia Biro’s trio pairs lyrical songwriting with piano-driven arrangements and a modern jazz sensibility.

Synth Soundbath: ARP 2600
June 28
Doors: 10:30 am. Start time: 11:00 am.
Synth Soundbath: ARP 2600
Doors: 10:30 am. Start time: 11:00 am.

Join us for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
June 28
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
June 28
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

NMC Presents: Duane Forrest — Tenderly: The Life and Times of Nat King Cole
June 28
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
NMC Presents: Duane Forrest — Tenderly: The Life and Times of Nat King Cole
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Celebrate Black Music Month with an intimate jazz-theatre experience blending the timeless music of Nat King Cole with powerful storytelling in a captivating exploration of legacy, identity, and quiet resistance.

NMC Presents: Studio Bell 10-Year Anniversary Bash on Canada Day
July 1
All Day
NMC Presents: Studio Bell 10-Year Anniversary Bash on Canada Day
All Day

Join us for a music-filled Canada Day celebration as National Music Centre marks its 10-year anniversary at Studio Bell!

PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
July 4
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
July 4
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
July 4
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
July 5
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
July 5
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Mystery to Me' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
July 11
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

Forever Young: Community Drum Circle with Circles of Rhythm
July 15
11:00 am
Forever Young: Community Drum Circle with Circles of Rhythm
11:00 am

Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays and celebrate lifelong connections to music with interactive experiences for all ages.

PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
July 18
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with Genevieve Micheletti
July 18
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with Genevieve Micheletti
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
July 18
6:30 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
6:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
July 18
8:30 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
8:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.

PlayLab: Circuit Jam
July 25
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Circuit Jam
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
July 25
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

Synth Soundbath: Prophet-5
July 26
Doors: 10:30 am. Start time: 11:00 am.
Synth Soundbath: Prophet-5
Doors: 10:30 am. Start time: 11:00 am.

Join us for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
July 26
6:30 pm
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
July 26
8:30 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
8:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.

PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
August 1
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
August 1
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
August 8
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
August 8
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Machine Head'
August 9
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Machine Head'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Machine Head' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

PlayLab: Kitchen Party
August 15
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Kitchen Party
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Celebrate National Acadian Day in PlayLab with the energy of a kitchen party.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
August 15
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

PlayLab: Rattle and Strum
August 22
11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm.
PlayLab: Rattle and Strum
11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm.

Join children's music duo Rattle and Strum for live music in PlayLab.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with Genevieve Micheletti
August 22
2:00 pm
CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with Genevieve Micheletti
2:00 pm

Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike!

NMC Presents — The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration
August 22
Doors: 6:00 pm. Broadcast: 7:00 pm.
NMC Presents — The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration
Doors: 6:00 pm. Broadcast: 7:00 pm.

Relive a defining moment in Canadian music history with the CBC rebroadcast of 2016’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

PlayLab: Circuit Jam
August 29
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Circuit Jam
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers.

PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
September 5
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: DIY Sound Factory
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Sticky Fingers'
September 6
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Sticky Fingers'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring Sticky Fingers and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

Forever Young: Instrument Petting Zoo
September 9
Drop-in from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Forever Young: Instrument Petting Zoo
Drop-in from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays and celebrate lifelong connections to music with interactive experiences for all ages.

2026 Honens Festival — Dialogues with the Piano
September 10
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
2026 Honens Festival — Dialogues with the Piano
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Enjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances.

2026 Honens Festival — Reverberations: Chopin Reframed
September 11
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
2026 Honens Festival — Reverberations: Chopin Reframed
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined.

2026 Honens Festival — Storytellers: Babar the Elephant
September 12
Doors: 10:00am. Show: 10:30 am.
2026 Honens Festival — Storytellers: Babar the Elephant
Doors: 10:00am. Show: 10:30 am.

Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.

PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
September 12
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.

2026 Honens Festival — Echoes in Motion
September 12
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
2026 Honens Festival — Echoes in Motion
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

From the elegance of the Baroque court to the fire of the modern concert hall, dance forms take centre stage in this journey across centuries.

PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
September 26
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
Drop-in from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making.

Alberta Music Cities Convention Alberta 2026
September 29
September 29 – October 1, 2026
Alberta Music Cities Convention Alberta 2026
September 29 – October 1, 2026

Music Cities Convention is where experts, policymakers, and advocates meet to network, address problems, and develop solutions for the future of music cities in Canada.

The Canadian Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
October 3
Tickets on sale soon. Stay tuned for details!
The Canadian Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
Tickets on sale soon. Stay tuned for details!

Join us in Calgary on October 3 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for the official induction ceremony celebrating the 2026 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees!

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Led Zeppelin III'
October 4
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Led Zeppelin III'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Led Zeppelin III' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

Forever Young: Carolyn Harley Trio
October 7
11:00 am
Forever Young: Carolyn Harley Trio
11:00 am

Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays and celebrate lifelong connections to music with interactive experiences for all ages.

PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
October 17
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.

NMC Presents: Mudmen
October 18
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
NMC Presents: Mudmen
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Get ready for a high-octane night of Celtic-rock swagger as Mudmen hit the stage at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
November 1
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Mystery to Me' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas
November 22
Showtimes: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas
Showtimes: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Celebrate the season East Coast–style at Studio Bell as The Barra MacNeils fill the hall with soaring harmonies, fiery fiddles, and the joyful spirit of a Cape Breton Christmas.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Machine Head'
December 6
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Machine Head'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Machine Head' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Sticky Fingers'
January 10
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Sticky Fingers'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring Sticky Fingers and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Led Zeppelin III'
February 7
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Led Zeppelin III'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Led Zeppelin III' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
March 7
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Mystery to Me' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Machine Head'
April 4
2:00 pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Machine Head'
2:00 pm

Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring 'Machine Head' and other legendary albums recorded in the RSM.