News - Canadian Association for the Performing Arts
Attend Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026: Calling Canadian Presenters
Expressions of Interest are now open for Canadian presenters to participate in the Canadian delegation attending the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival from August 17 to 23, 2026.
3-for-1 Registration: Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference
CAPACOA members receive exclusive 3-for-1 registration and the lowest available pricing for the Canadian Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference, taking place July 14–15, 2026 at the 20 Toronto Street Conference Centre, presented by Arts Reach. This year’s conference theme, “New Ways Fo...Read More
Online Resource: WolfBrown’s Loyalty Labs Free for CAPACOA Members
Loyalty Labs is a facilitated learning community designed to help arts organizations in Canada and the U.S. strengthen customer loyalty through innovative marketing and programming strategies, offered for free to CAPACOA members.
Now Launching: Survey On Affiliation And Membership In The Performing Arts
The first level of the Survey On Affiliation And Membership In The Performing Arts is now live, and it takes just 10–15 minutes to complete. Organizations that participate will receive a follow-up survey to distribute to their audiences. This survey will help you better understand how audiences conn...Read More
Ticket Resale: Policy, Pricing and Protection
Ticket resale has become one of the most persistent and frustrating challenges in the live performance sector. Audiences dislike it. Presenters lose revenue and trust. Across Canada, the rules governing ticket resale are fragmented, inconsistently enforced, and often poorly understood.
Curtains Close on Age of Relevance!
That’s a wrap! CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference took place from December 1-5, bringing together delegates from across Canada and around the world.
2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance – Registration, Keynote Speaker, Artist Voice, Showcase & Pitch Artists, International Delegates, & More!
Explore the evolving role of the performing arts in society at CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference: Age of Relevance, taking place December 1–5, 2025. Bringing together Canada’s national and international presenting and touring sector, Age of Relevance offers engaging speakers, world-class showcases, innovati...Read More
Live Performance Funding Holds Steady in Budget 2025
Supplementary funds for performing arts presenters and festivals have been renewed in the 2025 federal budget.
2025 CAPACOA Conference: Age of Relevance – Registration, Accommodation, Travel, Delegates, Financial Support, NAC Award, Digital Discoverability Pre-Conference Sessions, and Sponsorship
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? CAPACOA’s 2025 Conference: Age of Relevance, taking place December 1-5, 2025, in Ottawa, will explo...Read More
Call for Nominations – NAC Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
October 14, 2025 – (OTTAWA) – The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) are once again extending a call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025. ...Read More