Pirates of the Caribbean plays live with NAC Orchestra July 9–11
The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt's score live to the film at Southam Hall, with showtimes Thursday and Friday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 PM and 8 PM.
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The National Arts Centre Orchestra presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at Southam Hall from July 9–11, 2026, featuring Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer's score performed live to the film.
Acclaimed conductor Anthony Parnther leads the performances. In his fifth season as Music Director of California's San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, Parnther has conducted the Gateways Music Festival Orchestra and led its sold-out Carnegie Hall debut. He is a master of multiple genres, having conducted preeminent artists ranging from Joshua Bell and Jessye Norman to Imagine Dragons and Rihanna, as well as guest appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, and other major orchestras.
Showtimes are Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10 at 8:00 PM, and Saturday, July 11 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The production is presented in English with French subtitles. Note that Under30 tickets are limited for these performances.
Venue: Southam Hall, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.