Grand OnStage School Programs

A message from the Grand OnStage Team

We are thrilled to announce the  Grand OnStage 2024-25 Education Performance Season! This October, we’ll launch an exciting new performing arts school series featuring the highest quality theatre, dance, music, and Indigenous works from across Canada and around the globe. The performers and the companies have been selected based on their dynamic live presentations and relevant curriculum connections. 

Our school program pricing remains at $8.00 per ticket and you can click here for the 2024-25  ticket request form . Ticket requests are fulfilled on a first-come first-served basis. Please complete all sections of your ticket request form, including transportation plans and any special assistance your group may require while attending the performance. After our team has reviewed your request, you will receive a confirmation email with order details.  

Shows sold out quickly last season, so we recommend booking early to secure you seats! 

Please contact us with questions any time at GOSchoolShows@cityofkingston.ca. 

We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Kingston Grand Theatre for our 2024-25 season! 

All the best,  

Jayson Duggan, Performing Arts Manager, Arts & Culture Services  
Jenny Pedler, Program Coordinator, Arts & Culture Services 

How to Book

Please use our online ticket request form below to book your class. 

Policies

Tickets are $8.00 including HST. For every 20 tickets purchased, you will receive one complimentary for your use. A handling fee will apply to all group purchases.  If your group is 10 to 19 people the charge is $11.30, groups of 20 or more, the charge is $16.95 (HST included in both).

Everyone in attendance requires a ticket; all orders are subject to a group handling fee.  Please note that there are no refunds on confirmed tickets with the exception of a weather-related performance cancellation by the Grand Theatre.

All performances are about one hour long with no intermission. Sometimes there may be additional opportunities associated with the performance that will affect your length of time at the theatre. If these occur, you will be advised well in advance.

Please note that the Grand Theatre offers special seating arrangements for patrons with disabilities and these can be made at the time of booking. See more about accessibility.

Kingston Transit: Field Trip Information

• Planning your journey
  • The Field Trip program leverages the regular Kingston Transit network.  Travel must occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Please remember that schedules may be subject to delay.
  • Capacity on the transit network is limited and other passengers are travelling and will be on buses; seating is not guaranteed and may be limited.  Individual groups cannot exceed 30 per trip; multiple trips may be required for your group.
  • When planning your trip to the Grand Theatre, please coordinate with Kingston Transit.  Multiple groups may be travelling at the same time; Kingston Transit can help you with options to ensure you will arrive at your destination.

• Fares
  • Field Trip Passes are available at participating schools.
    • Adults must present this pass when boarding.
    • Schools are responsible to meet adult to child/youth ratios according to provincial regulations
  • Children aged 14 and under
    • Children 14 and under travel free of charge and do not require a bus pass when travelling with a fare paying adult.
  • Secondary Students (Grades 9 to 12)
    • Must present their High School pass to board.  The pass is proof of payment, if not available regular Youth Fares apply.
    • Consult: www.kingstontransit.ca