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2025 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards

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Join us for a fun and elegant evening celebrating Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts!

Your night of fun will kick off at 6:30 pm, with red-carpet arrivals of this year’s Laureates and special guests starting at 7 pm. You’ll then be treated to a series of amazing, touching and incredibly moving tribute performances highlighting the accomplishments of the Laureates (show commencing at 8 pm in Southam Hall). It will be a wonderful evening of celebration, music, and dancing!

Your concert-only ticket (starting at $75) will provide you with an unforgettable evening of performances, an after-party with live band, and cash bar in the Canal Lobby.

While the recommended dress is formal, we’d love to see you just the way you are!

Your evening includes:

6:30 pm: Doors open. Cash bar. (Refreshments in Ovation Lounge/Salon for Ovation Package holders only)

7:00 pm: Red carpet

8:00 pm: Tribute performance in Southam Hall

10:00 pm: After-party with cash bar in the Canal Lobby, featuring live band. (Refreshments in Ovation Lounge/Salon for Ovation Package holders only)

Ovation Package

Make the evening extra special! Limited tickets available for an additional $100 each. Add the Ovation Package for access to:

A pre-show reception in the Ovation Lounge, with complimentary drinks and light canapés;

After-party refreshments in the Ovation Lounge, featuring curated chef stations and special cocktails; and

A dance party in the Canal Lobby with live band.

Where
National Arts Centre: Southam Hall (Downtown)
1 Elgin St. Ottawa K1P 5W1
Directions
Tickets
$75
When
  • Sat Jun 14 2025 – 6:30 pm
Info

This is a bilingual event.