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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts\, revealing the mechanics\, sounds\, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours. \nStudio Bell admission is required.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ewflit5px-nmc-tours-greatest-hits/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! \nCatch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music educators. \nVisitors will gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items — that few members of the public have seen — from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection\, such as a 16th-century Trasuntino Harpsichord\, to modern electronics\, like TONTO\, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers. \nPlus\, you’ll get to see the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio\, where countless hit records were made.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wzorzkgof-nmc-tours-backstage-pass/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts\, revealing the mechanics\, sounds\, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours. \nStudio Bell admission is required.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ewflit5px-nmc-tours-greatest-hits/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! \nCatch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music educators. \nVisitors will gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items — that few members of the public have seen — from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection\, such as a 16th-century Trasuntino Harpsichord\, to modern electronics\, like TONTO\, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers. \nPlus\, you’ll get to see the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio\, where countless hit records were made.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wzorzkgof-nmc-tours-backstage-pass/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts\, revealing the mechanics\, sounds\, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours. \nStudio Bell admission is required.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ewflit5px-nmc-tours-greatest-hits/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! \nCatch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music educators. \nVisitors will gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items — that few members of the public have seen — from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection\, such as a 16th-century Trasuntino Harpsichord\, to modern electronics\, like TONTO\, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers. \nPlus\, you’ll get to see the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio\, where countless hit records were made.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wzorzkgof-nmc-tours-backstage-pass/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts\, revealing the mechanics\, sounds\, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours. \nStudio Bell admission is required.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/ewflit5px-nmc-tours-greatest-hits/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios! \nCatch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music educators. \nVisitors will gain insight into some of NMC’s most treasured items — that few members of the public have seen — from the earliest instruments in the NMC Collection\, such as a 16th-century Trasuntino Harpsichord\, to modern electronics\, like TONTO\, considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of synthesizers. \nPlus\, you’ll get to see the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio\, where countless hit records were made.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/wzorzkgof-nmc-tours-backstage-pass/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Education,Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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SUMMARY:NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs\, midnight masses\, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. \nWith their captivating vocals\, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship\, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas…one moment a rousing chorus\, then a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad\, the next a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals\, which of course pulls one then another into a step-dancing revelry. For a delightful seasonal celebration\, don’t miss this East Coast Christmas with The Barra MacNeils! \nAbout The Barra MacNeilsHailing from Sydney Mines\, Cape Breton Island\, The Barra MacNeils are one of Canada’s most celebrated Celtic family bands. Deeply rooted in Cape Breton tradition\, the award-winning siblings blend rich harmonies\, multiple lead vocals\, and exceptional musicianship across a wide array of instruments—guitar\, fiddle\, accordion\, harp\, bouzouki\, piano\, mandolin and more—often accompanied by step-dancing and Gaelic song. \nRenowned for their dynamic live performances and beloved annual Christmas tours\, they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their distinctive blend of Celtic music\, culture and family spirit.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jxldkvbh6v2-nmc-presents-the-barra-macneils-an-east-coast-christmas/
LOCATION:850 4 St. SE\, 850 4 St. Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs\, midnight masses\, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. \nWith their captivating vocals\, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship\, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas…one moment a rousing chorus\, then a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad\, the next a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals\, which of course pulls one then another into a step-dancing revelry. For a delightful seasonal celebration\, don’t miss this East Coast Christmas with The Barra MacNeils! \nAbout The Barra MacNeilsHailing from Sydney Mines\, Cape Breton Island\, The Barra MacNeils are one of Canada’s most celebrated Celtic family bands. Deeply rooted in Cape Breton tradition\, the award-winning siblings blend rich harmonies\, multiple lead vocals\, and exceptional musicianship across a wide array of instruments—guitar\, fiddle\, accordion\, harp\, bouzouki\, piano\, mandolin and more—often accompanied by step-dancing and Gaelic song. \nRenowned for their dynamic live performances and beloved annual Christmas tours\, they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their distinctive blend of Celtic music\, culture and family spirit.
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/jxldkvbh6v2-nmc-presents-the-barra-macneils-an-east-coast-christmas-occ-21520/
LOCATION:850 4 St. SE\, 850 4 St. Se\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261213T235959
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SUMMARY:NMC Presents: A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join Jill Barber and her jingly jangly jazz quartet at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, as they take you on a nostalgic musical sleigh ride through decades of beloved Christmas standards. \nYou’ll enjoy hot cocoa classics like “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\,” seasonal favourites like “You’re a Mean One\, Mr. Grinch\,” and heartfelt originals composed by Jill herself. Expect laughter and tears\, and a cup of good cheer\, as Jill shares her best Christmas stories and favourite festive songs. \nA contemporary cross between Judy Garland and Bing Crosby\, a Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas is the perfect gift for family and friends\, both young and old!
URL:https://calgarydt-seeker.paperleaftest.com/event-calendar/dn0ikjyctfc-nmc-presents-a-holly-jolly-jill-barber-christmas/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, 850 4 Street Southeast\, Calgary\, T2G 1R1
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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