The 2025 CAPACOA Conference is Here!
In an era marked by social shifts, changing environments, and technological disruption, the performing arts sector faces a pivotal question: How do we stay relevant to best serve our communities?
Join CAPACOA from December 1-5, 2025 in Ottawa to experience the Age of Relevance: a bold, multi-disciplinary conference that brings together Canada’s national and international presenting and touring sector. Be part of CAPACOA’s most significant conference yet as we explore the evolving role of the performing arts in society and how to effectively work within it.
With more than 250 presenters, agents, managers, artists, and other performing arts professionals in attendance, participants can expect world-class showcases, pitch sessions, workshops, and professional development activities.
Performances and events will be held at the National Arts Centre, with professional development opportunities at the Alt Hotel Ottawa. CAPACOA members receive discounted rates.
Welcome our 2025 Showcase & Pitch Artists!
CAPACOA is delighted to introduce the talented artists who will be joining us this year for Age of Relevance! Visit our conference website to explore their biographies and learn more.
NATIONAL ARTISTS
SHOWCASES
PITCHES
- Adam Lazarus and Guillermo Verdecchia
- Bad New Days
- Ballet Kelowna
- Bluemouth Inc.
- Boca del Lupo and Goblin Party
- Corporeal Imago Performing Arts Society
- DynamO Théâtre
- Idan Cohen
- Infusion Baroque
- Jing Xia
- Le Patin Libre
- Musical TheatreWorks
- Porte Parole
- RUBBERBAND
- Scapegoat Carnivale
- Scrap Arts Music
- Silk Bath Collective
- Sultans of String
- Video Phase
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
SHOWCASES
Stay tuned for more announcements about additional international artists who will be showcasing and pitching at Age of Relevance!
View the Draft Schedule
This year’s conference offers a dynamic program designed to engage both new and returning delegates. Participants can look forward to:
- An opening awards dinner at the National Arts Centre
- Showcases by artists from a variety of disciplines and music genres
- Workshops, plenary sessions, professional development sessions
- Networking events
- Peer sessions
- Pitch Sessions
- One-on-one meetings
Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, the CAPACOA Conference is a memorable event thanks to the support from our sponsors and funders.
We invite you to partner with us to help build a resilient, adaptable, and relevant arts sector where diverse voices, artists, and professionals gain the tools they need to support communities through the arts.
