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School Matinee Series

NC State LIVE's School Matinee Series gives school groups the opportunity to attend weekday performances that support North Carolina school curriculum. The experience is fun for students and easy for teachers. From the moment you arrive on campus, we are with you every step of the way. Study Guides are often available to directly connect the theatre experience with your classroom goals. 

Registration for our
2026-27 Student Matinees will open on Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30 a.m.

Have a question or two? Please contact Liza Wade Green at lwgreen@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7155 (email for a faster response).

NC State LIVE | 2026-27 STUDENT MATINEES

6 band members of Hank, Pattie & the Current pose with their instruments in front of a black backdrop.

Hank, Pattie & the Current featuring Brek
Wednesday, Sept. 30
at 11 a.m.
Stewart Theatre
$10

Join us for a celebration of traditional music and world cultures as some of North Carolina’s finest Bluegrass musicians share the stage with award-winning folk musicians all the way from Iceland.

Yamato, The Drummers of Japan

Yamato:
The Drummers of Japan
Wednesday, Feb. 24
at 11 a.m.
Stewart Theatre 
$10

Traveling from Japan’s Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture, these highly trained musicians will take your students on an adventure through thousands of years of Japanese culture with traditional Wadaiko (Taiko) drums!

What teachers are saying

”We are studying the continent of Africa this semester; We loved it – lots of audience participation was fun and [Nobuntu] was amazing!”

 “The detailed instructions provided for cars, including payment info, maps and pictures were exceptionally helpful. This performance is part of our students’ exposure to performance arts and STEM.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn the ins and outs of the School Matinee Series.

Click here for FAQS

Still have questions?

Please contact Liza Wade Green if you have additional questions or concerns at lwgreen@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7155. Please email for a faster response.