student matinee series
The Student Matinee Series offers performances specifically geared toward young audiences. These daytime shows by touring artists bring learning to life by connecting the arts to a variety of school subjects and select state standards for grades K–12.
- Learning opportunities for grades K–12
- 60-minute, daytime performances
- Tickets are $5 per person and financial assistance is available
- Virtual options may be available for select shows
upcoming student matinees
Registration for the 2026-2027 Student Matinee Series will open Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Sugar Skull: A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure
Oct 14, 2026
Orpheum Theater
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Black Violin: Full Circle
Nov 16, 2026
Holland Center
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American Midwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec 2 – 4, 2026
Orpheum Theater
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The Peking Acrobats
Feb 11, 2027
Orpheum Theater
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about the program
Serving students since 2006, the Student Matinee Series is O-pa’s longest-running arts education program. Every year, thousands of students and teachers experience a variety of performing arts genres with diverse cultural connections and ties to state standards. The program ensures access to professional touring performances for under-resourced schools through ticket and bus subsidies.
The Student Matinee Series is sponsored by:
Community Foundation for Western Iowa, Iowa West Foundation, John A. and Dianne M. Scott Fund, John K. and Lynne D. Boyer Family Foundation, J. William and Ruth Lind Scott Fund, Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Presenters Circle, The Hearst Foundation, Inc.
Questions?
Contact us at 402.661.8503 or SMS@o-pa.org.
