Events

Events listings on this website often come from third-party sources and may be in English only. If you would like any information posted on this page provided in French, please contact artstno@gov.nt.ca.

Art is such an integral part of our NWT culture, there is always something happening around this vast territory. Residents of the NWT are greatly influenced by its seasons. Spring is the time for festivals and gatherings as the warmer weather returns with the daylight; summer is the time to learn new techniques and collect raw materials from the land; fall brings Christmas arts and fine crafts sales; and winter is a time to create art and visit with friends and family.

Follow the NWT Arts Facebook Page to keep up with all the latest events.

www.facebook.com/nwtarts

If you are looking for an annual arts festival in the NWT, visit our festival page.

www.nwtarts.com/northwest-territories-arts-festivals

March 2026

Date: to Community: Yellowknife Join the Aurora Ukrainian Dancers for their year end show celebrating Ukrainian culture. The Giant Turnip is an old folktale. How will Dido (grandpa) cope with a magical turnip? The whole farmyard comes to help! Full event details

Date: Community: Yellowknife Presented As part of the Northern Spark Emerging Artist Series, a collaboration between NACC and The UndergroundHughes is the folk‑alt‑country project of Yellowknife musician Benji Straker. Blending folk, alt‑country, and indie sensibilities, Hughes creates music that is honest, atmospheric, and deeply personal. The project draws inspiration from the stark beauty of the North and the quiet complexities of lived experience, offering listeners space to reflect, breathe, and connect.With textured arrangements, intimate lyrics, and a grounded sense of place,… Full event details

Date: Community: Yellowknife Northern Arts and Cultural Centre When nightclub sensation Velma murders her philandering husband, Chicago’s slickest lawyer Billy Flynn is set to defend her. But when Roxie also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case too and turns her into a media sensation. The two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer’s attention.$20 Standard Full event details

Date: to Community: Yellowknife Northern Arts and Cultural Centre SHORTS is a show of contemporary dance featuring 13 original works, each under 10 minutes, created by local choreographers and performed by dancers of the Yellowknife Dance Collective.Fast-paced and full of variety, SHORTS offers a vibrant mix of movement styles, ideas, and perspectives. From playful to powerful, intimate to expansive, these bite-sized works celebrate the creativity of our local dance community. Full event details

Date: to Community: Yellowknife Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Tinged with Alison McCreesh’s signature blend of humour and humanity, Degrees of Separation is a story of the North and transformation. Following Alison’s personal journey from young adulthood to motherhood, the piece explores themes of connection, change, and anxiety told through the unique lens of a Northern life.The Tin Can Collective’s new staged adaptation brings McCreesh’s story to life, celebrating lived experiences of the North and the impact of female friendships during these pivotal years, and featuring a score composed by Yellowknife’s own Grace… Full event details

May 2026

Date: Community: Yellowknife Northern Arts and Cultural Centre This Lost Dog show reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding; they grew up and lived happily ever after.Well, they lived. Now in their 40s and struggling with a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love. They decide to confront their current struggles by staging a performance about themselves. Their therapist told them it was a terrible idea. With Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre, and comedy… Full event details

Date: Community: Yellowknife Northern Arts and Cultural Centre NEXT ZONE is a Denmark based company working with OPEN STYLE DANCE.  Choreographer Lene Boel works with dancers from different street dance backgrounds such as popping, locking, electro, break dance, hip hop, and new circus. She creates a distinct choreographic language which is unique for each production and very visceral. The pieces challenge the language of the human body and what it can express through very articulated and highly physical dance. Dealing with contemporary themes interlacing with the past, present, and future the performances… Full event details

Date: to Community: Yellowknife Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Alex Mackenzie is taking the comedy world by storm, and his Never Been Better tour proves why. Mackenzie gave up everything: his house, his job, and even the respect of his family to pursue his stand-up dreams. He has never looked back.After years of relentless hustle, that gamble is paying off in a big way. As an independent artist from Prince George, BC, Alex has self-produced all of his own shows without the backing of a major label, and the results speak for themselves. With over 100 million views online, a feature on Amazon Prime, sold-out theatres across… Full event details