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

Celebrate Francophone culture and heritage through music at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Admission is free! Join the National Music Centre for a full day of activities to celebrate Canadian and Albertan Francophone culture through songs and stories. With International Francophonie Day falling in March and the Government of Alberta proclaiming 2026...

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