Know Before You Go Covid-19 Information Face masks will be required to attend this event. This restriction is subject to change based on Algonquin College's COVID-19 policies. Full details on our COVID-19 policies can be found here. About This Event The Kiwanis Music Festival has been in continuous existence from 1945 to the present. It was originally known as the Ottawa Music Festival Association until 1985 when the Kiwanis Clubs of the National Capital Region assumed shared responsibility with non-Kiwanian volunteers for the Festival. At that time the name of the organization was changed to the Kiwanis Music Festival. More recently the name was changed to the National Capital Region Music Festival 1945 to satisfy government protocols.  We continue to operate as the Kiwanis Music Festival NCR because that is who we are in the hearts and minds of our people.  When a young person, music teacher or parent asks “Are you doing Kiwanis?” they mean our Festival.  All these many years, we have been an integral part of music education in the Ottawa area because music really does matter.   The 2022 Highlights Concert will be hosted CBC’s Teri Loretto!   Ticket Details General Admission Floor, and Main Levels Any child aged 5 and under may attend the event at no cost, with no ticket, provided they sit on a parents’ lap for the performance, and do not take up a seat. Accessibility The Algonquin Commons Theatre is committed to providing universal accessible seating for all patrons. Please contact the Box Office by phone at (613) 727-4723 x6442 or via email at boxoffice@algonquincollege.com to reserve these seats and to enquire about companion seating. Learn more about accessibility options. Bar Service Bar service will not be available for this event. Coat & Bag Policy There is no coat check available at this event. Bags (such as backpacks, large purses, and gym bags) are not permitted in the Theatre. Please make the necessary arrangements prior to your arrival at the venue