At the National Arts Centre
If you’re planning an evening class trip in advance, an outing for your music, drama, or dance class, or if you would like your students to attend multiple evening events at the NAC, contact the National Arts Centre’s Group Sales team. Students will receive 50% off regular priced tickets. Two adults per 20 students will also receive the student discount. Each additional adult will receive the adult group rate of 20% off.
Ordering priority: Subscribers are given priority for seat selection before single ticket buyers. All orders are processed according to the date the order is received.
Students may purchase half-price student tickets to select performances* by showing a valid student card at the NAC Box Office. A limited number of student tickets will be available on a first come, first-served basis, and only one ticket may be purchased per student card.
*Applicable performances are pre-determined by the NAC Box Office. This offer is not valid for student matinee performances.
The NAC is pleased to offer $12 last minute tickets to music, theatre and dance shows at the NAC for full-time students between the ages of 13 and 29. Live RushTM tickets are available* from 10:00 a.m. the day before the show to 6:00 p.m. the day of the show. Students may register online at www.liverush.ca with their student ID number.
*subject to ticket availability on any NAC subscription performances. Live RushTM tickets to Opera Lyra Ottawa performances are $15 and are available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm on the day of the performance with some seating restrictions. More info: www.liverush.ca.
Preview Tickets for Teachers are FREE OF CHARGE for English Theatre performances. We invite any teacher bringing a group of students to student matinees to attend a preview performance of that play free of charge. Each play has two evenings of previews. Please book your complimentary tickets (two per teacher subject to availability) at least one week in advance, by calling English Theatre Education & Outreach coordinator Martina Kuska at 613-947-7000 ext. 522.
ENGLISH THEATRE AND FRENCH THEATRE Elementary grades (K – 8): one free ticket for every 15 student tickets purchased.
Secondary and Post-Secondary grades (9 – 12, CEGEP): one free ticket for every 20 student tickets purchased.
MUSIC AND DANCE Elementary and Secondary grades: one free ticket for every 15 student tickets purchased.