Get into the holiday spirit with Odyssey Theatre for an afternoon of creativity, entertainment, and festive fun for the whole family!
Join us on Sunday, December 6, from 2:00–5:00 PM at Arts Court for our annual holiday fundraising celebration, featuring hands-on mask-making, live performances, seasonal treats, and a special winter-themed silent auction.
The 2026-27 program is open from September 2026 until January 8, 2027. Be sure to select Odyssey Theatre when you apply!
Odyssey's new Artistic Director Koy Santillo is interested in meeting theatre designers working in the Ottawa region.
An Afternoon of Festive Family Fun with Odyssey Theatre!
Get into the holiday spirit with Odyssey Theatre for an afternoon of creativity, entertainment, and festive fun for the whole family!
Join us on Sunday, December 6, from 2:00–5:00 PM at Arts Court for our annual holiday fundraising celebration, featuring hands-on mask-making, live performances, seasonal treats, and a special winter-themed silent auction.
Create Your Own Holiday Mask Decoration!
Make something special to take home this holiday season! Our artists will guide you through creating your very own miniature mask, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or displaying as a festive decoration around your home. You'll mold your mask, dream up your design, and bring it to life with paint, colourful accessories, and creative embellishments. All materials are provided, and participants of all ages are welcome!
More Than Just Mask-Making!
Between steps, enjoy a wonderful variety of holiday-inspired performances, including stories, poetry, and songs celebrating the many cultural traditions that bring families and friends together at this time of year. We'll also have delicious seasonal treats, concessions, a cash bar, and a special winter-themed silent auction featuring activities and experiences for the whole family.
How It Works
Doors open at 2:00 PM, and guests can arrive anytime during the afternoon. When purchasing tickets, select your mask-making start time: 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, or 4:00 PM.
Your selected time is when you'll begin creating your mask. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy performances, prepare your decorations, add finishing touches to your creation, and celebrate with us!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: 2:00–5:00 PM (doors open at 2:00)
Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa — Third Floor Studio
Mask-Making Start Times: 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00 PM
Tickets: On sale now!
Best of all, this is a fundraiser! Proceeds from the event support Odyssey Theatre as we prepare for our exciting 2027 season.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us celebrate the holidays with a little creativity and a lot of merriment!
Our new initiative is a digital mask resource centre, a website which will share Odyssey’s 40 years of experience and provide an opportunity for people of all ages in all communities to discover the magic of masked theatre. Users of the innovative resource will be able to explore our collection of 350 masks, masked performances and take workshops to inspire their own creative endeavors.
Increasing access to the otherwise widely inaccessible artform of masked theatre, the initiative will expand on our long-standing commitment to removing barriers to the arts and providing accessible arts training and resources to our community, as well as our work in digital storytelling.
This summer, we will be piloting the project in partnership with community organizations throughout Eastern Ontario. Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for updates on Odyssey’s World of Theatre Masks
Stay tuned for more on our launch in 2027!
A special thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting this project
