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Echoes Across the Border: Laurel Canyon and the Northern Connection
October 4
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Echoes Across the Border: Laurel Canyon and the Northern Connection
8:00 am to 3:30 pm

In collaboration with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, National Music Centre brings notable speakers to Calgary to explore the cultural synergies between Canadian and American music.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 4
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: Laurel Canyon Legacy
October 4
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.
NMC Presents: Laurel Canyon Legacy
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.

As the sun sets on day one of Echoes Across The Border: Laurel Canyon and the Northern Connection, join us for an evening celebration of the era's most memorable music featuring Laurel Canyon Legacy.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 5
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!

Echoes Across the Border: Laurel Canyon Film Screening
October 5
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Echoes Across the Border: Laurel Canyon Film Screening
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Join us for a matinee screening of the 2020 two-part documentary, Laurel Canyon, which paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture.

NMC Presents: Al Muirhead — Still Cookin’ at 90: The Canada Sessions Volume 2
October 9
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
NMC Presents: Al Muirhead — Still Cookin’ at 90: The Canada Sessions Volume 2
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Celebrate a true Canadian jazz legend as trumpet master Al Muirhead marks his 90th birthday with an unforgettable concert honouring both his remarkable career and the release of his final album.

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

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 11
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!

Aria Going to the Opera? The Villains
October 11
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? The Villains
1:00 pm

Meet the characters you love to hate (or hate to love)! Alberta Vocal Arts is diving into opera’s most notorious troublemakers.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
October 12
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 12
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
October 18
11:00 am
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 18
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
October 19
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 19
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
October 25
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Presents: Sarah Slean with Strings
October 25
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
NMC Presents: Sarah Slean with Strings
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as Sarah Slean, one of Canada’s most compelling and multifaceted artists, takes the stage with a string quartet at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Spotlight YSC
October 26
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spotlight YSC
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Youth Singers of Calgary is turning 40 and you're invited to the party!

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
October 26
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
October 26
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!

Damian Rose at Jam Club
October 30
3:30 pm
Damian Rose at Jam Club
3:30 pm

National Music Centre is thrilled to present a special mentorship opportunity for Jam Club participants and Calgary youth.

JazzYYC & NMC Present: Alex Cuba
November 4
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
JazzYYC & NMC Present: Alex Cuba
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Join NMC and JazzYYC for an intimate evening with GRAMMY and JUNO Award-winner Alex Cuba, singing and playing solo — a chance to experience his artistry up close and personal.

JazzYYC & NMC Present: Andy Milne & Unison with Wakefield Brewster's PoëThree
November 9
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
JazzYYC & NMC Present: Andy Milne & Unison with Wakefield Brewster's PoëThree
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Celebrate the JazzYYC festival finale with Andy Milne & Unison, a JUNO Award–winning trio acclaimed for their dynamic interplay, joined by Calgary Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster’s PoëThree.

Sam Demma Presents: Be Someone's Taco
November 12
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
Sam Demma Presents: Be Someone's Taco
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Inspired by a heartfelt real-life experience, Be Someone’s Taco is coming to Calgary as a powerful public event celebrating kindness, empathy, and small acts of service.

Aria Going to the Opera? The Duets: Rivalry, Romance, and Revelry
November 15
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? The Duets: Rivalry, Romance, and Revelry
1:00 pm

Sparks fly, hearts race, and rivalries collide! Join Alberta Vocal Arts for a celebration of opera’s most captivating duets.

Stampede Entertainment & NMC Present: Martin Kerr — Banned from the USA
November 21
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.
Stampede Entertainment & NMC Present: Martin Kerr — Banned from the USA
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.

Join Martin Kerr — the modern folk troubadour whose fearless songs are striking a chord with millions — live at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

NMC Presents: Black Umfolosi International
November 23
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
NMC Presents: Black Umfolosi International
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Get ready for a captivating evening of southern African rhythms with Black Umfolosi International at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Damase Elis at Jam Club
November 27
3:30 pm
Damase Elis at Jam Club
3:30 pm

National Music Centre is thrilled to present a special mentorship opportunity for Jam Club participants and Calgary youth.

Jam Club Gig Day
December 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!

Aria Going to the Opera? Opera’s Timeless Tales: Myths, Legends, and Fairytales
January 31
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? Opera’s Timeless Tales: Myths, Legends, and Fairytales
1:00 pm

Gods, heroes, and magical creatures take centre stage! Alberta Vocal Arts presents an exploration of opera's timeless tales.

Aria Going to the Opera? Love: Opera Style
February 21
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? Love: Opera Style
1:00 pm

What makes opera the ultimate love story? Join Alberta Vocal Arts for an exploration of passion, longing, and heartbreak.