Texas Performing Arts has centered educational programing in tandem with our season for over 30 years. Students and teachers from public, private and charter schools as well as homeschool groups across Central Texas and beyond are invited to attend School Day Performances in our theaters throughout the school year. These daytime performances by regional, national and international artists represent a variety of arts disciplines as we welcome learners of all ages to experience live performing arts, many for the first time.
Texas Performing Arts provides TEKS-aligned learning materials for classroom connections to prepare students in advance of each performance.
Information about School Day Performances is sent out to Central Texas School Districts and individuals who have signed up for our Texas Performing Arts Education mailing list. For more information, please contact the Education & Engagement Team.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, participating schools are offered admission to these performances at a highly reduced cost, including several free performances. School Day Performances are often times in high demand and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Support for TPA School Day Performances is provided by H-E-B Tournament of Champions, the William and Anita Cochran Endowment for Performing Arts Access and Education, the Kathy Panoff Texas Performing Arts Student Engagement Endowment, the Arts Education Endowment, the Joann and Gaylord Jentz Endowment for Student Engagement, the Alex and Dee Massad Endowment Fund, Kristin and Josh Alexander, Aubrey and Bobby Epstein, Dr. Jeremy Guiberteau and Dan Jackson, Shirley Hammond, Montgomery Family Fund, Michelle and Eric Natinsky, the Schmalbach Family, the Stephen and Marcelle Spilker Texas Performing Arts Student Engagement Endowment, and Texas Commission on the Arts.
Wed, Nov 18 at 11 a.m.
Thu, Nov 19 at 11 a.m.
McCullough Theatre
The acclaimed Actors From The London Stage present an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s most entertaining and accessible comedies.
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Bass Concert Hall
Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana.
Fri, Feb 19, 2027 at 11 a.m.
Bass Concert Hall
With more than 7,500 performances in over 50 countries, Kodo is one of the more celebrated percussion groups of all time, uniting audiences through the resonant power of Japanese drumming..
Wed, Mar 24, 2027 at 11 a.m.
Bass Concert Hall
One of the most influential modern dance companies in the world, the Limón Dance Company has been telling stories through the art of movement for nearly 80 years.
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 at 11 a.m.
Bass Concert Hall
Known for combing daring physical feats with storytelling and cultural expression, the troupe tours the world, bringing vibrant African dance, cirque, and drumming to global audiences.
Wed, Apr 21, 2027 at 11 a.m.
Thu, Apr 22, 2027 at 11 a.m.
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Blending puppetry, storytelling, music, and multimedia design, this visually striking performance draws audiences into a world where land, water, and family are interconnected.
School Day Performances are made possible thanks to the support of H-E-B Tournament of Champions, the William & Anita Cochran Endowment for Performing Arts Access & Education, the Kathy Panoff Texas Performing Arts Student Engagement Endowment, the Joann and Gaylord Jentz Endowment for Student Engagement, the Alex and Dee Massad Endowment Fund, Applied Materials Foundation, and Kristin & Joshua Alexander and the generosity of donors like you!
Programs like these can’t exist without the generous support of our donors.
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