NMC Presents: Canada Day at Studio Bell & King Eddy

Join us for a music-filled Canada Day celebration!

July 1 is the 9th anniversary of Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. You’re invited to a building-wide bash to celebrate this milestone! Explore Canada’s musical mosaic through new exhibitions, enjoy live performances, and participate in hands-on activities for the whole family. Admission is free on Canada Day thanks to the generous support of ATB Financial.

Canada Day at Studio Bell will feature live performances by six-piece Afro-fusion band Melafrique, R&B singer-songwriter Kate Stevens, and more to be announced soon!

The day will also feature pop-up performances of rare and fascinating items from the NMC Collection, including demonstrations on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ and the famed Steinway “Rhapsody in Blue” piano.

There’s no better day than Canada Day to celebrate our country’s music icons, and music fans can check out new exhibitions dedicated to pop-punk legends Sum 41 and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Class of 2025—Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, and Loreena McKennitt—plus the award-winning Speak Up! exhibition celebrating inspiring Indigenous artists.

After exploring Studio Bell, step into the historic King Eddy next door for even more live music and keep the celebration going into the evening. The Eddy will open at 11 am with free, all-ages performances on the main floor and the rooftop patio, featuring folk duo Meadowsweet, singer-songwriter Dean Lauderdale, rock outfit Brother Bicker Band, CCMA-nominated country artist Jake Mathews, blues-rocker Ollee Owens, pop-country songstress Liz Christensen, and award-winning songwriter Troy Kokol.

Plus, NMC Memberships are 50% off for one-day only on July 1. Memberships will be available for purchase in person and online at studiobell.ca/members.

Studio Bell hours: 10 am to 5 pm
King Eddy hours: 11 am to 11 pm

King Eddy Schedule:

11:45 am – Liz Christensen – Rooftop
1:15 pm – Troy Kokol – Rooftop
3:00 pm – Meadowsweet – Rooftop
4:15 pm – Jake Mathews – Mainstage
5:45 pm – Dean Lauderdale – Rooftop
7:00 pm – Ollee Owens – Mainstage
8:30 pm – Brother Bicker Band – Mainstage

Sound production equipment for the King Eddy provided by PK Sound.