National Arts Centre - Performance Facilities

Performance Facilities

The NAC has four stages:

  • Southam Hall, with 2,323 seats, is the largest stage and is home to the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, Opera Lyra Ottawa, as well as ballet and other major visiting shows and productions.
  • The Theatre, with 897 seats, is mostly used for theatre and dance events. It has been home to the English-language and French-language theatre companies.
  • Studio, with 300 seats, is a theatre venue suited for performances requiring a more intimate space.
  • The Fourth Stage, with 150 seats, opened in 2001 and is home to a wide variety of community programming.

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