Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

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Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

390 King Street W Kingston Ontario
Hours: Box Office open Monday to Friday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
since 2014
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is an 90,000-square-foot world-class facility, featuring a variety of spaces for live music and performances:

  • Jennifer Velva Bernstein Performance Hall: 567-seat state-of-the-art performance hall for concerts or conferences.

  • Power Corporation of Canada Studio Theatre: 100-seat black box studio theatre

  • The Gordon Vogt Film Screening Room: 92-seat movie theatre

  • Principal Emerita Karen Hitchcock Recital Hall: 70-seat recital hall with high-standard acoustics and views of Lake Ontario.

  • Recital Hall Recording Studio: A recording studio within the Principal Emerita Karen Hitchcock Recital Hall

  • The Art & Media Lab: A home for visual art exhibits and multi-media sound instillations at the Isabel.



For performance bookings, please contact our Booking Coordinator

Contact the Box Office for any questions related to performances or tickets:

  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

  • Phone: 613.533.2424 or 1.855.533.2424

  • Email: [email protected]
Open / Operational
Music Venue Recording Studio / Producer / Engineer Rehearsal Space
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Accessibility Notes

The Isabel is dedicated to accessibility. Please visit, https://queensu.ca/theisabel/your-visit/accessibility for more information.

Venue Specs

Venue Formattheatre
Has StageYes
RentableYes
Rental RatesPlease visit queensu.ca/theisabel/rent-isabel
Has Sound / LightingYes
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

13
Sep
14:30
Canadian League of Composers 75th Anniversary - Past Presidents' Piano Recital: ...
Featuring works by many of the CLC’s Past Presidents
$25
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20
Sep
14:30
ensemble132
The season opens with the fearless artistry of ensemble132, a collective of worl...
$55-$60
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27
Sep
14:30
Surprise! - Masterworks One: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Evan Mitchell , Angela...
We aren’t going to tell you what that music is!
$11.30-$61.02
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30
Sep
19:00
Kingston WritersFest - Sculpted by Storms: Michelle Good, Shelagh Rogers, Kym Go...
Award-winning author of Five Little Indians presents her novel, Eliza Sunshine.
$50
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02
Oct
20:00
Harvest Moon Celebration: David R. Maracle
Award-winning Haudenosaunee multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer.
$25
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18
Oct
14:30
Janina Fialkowska
Canadian pianist who received a JUNO and Officer of the Order of Canada.
$70-$75
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25
Oct
14:30
Haydn & Beethoven - Masterworks Two: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Frédéric-Ale...
Some of the world’s finest works from an innate spirit of rebellion.
$11.30-$61.02
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30
Oct
19:30
Mariachi Herencia de México
The Latin GRAMMY-nominated band brings their Día de Muertos Tour to Kingston.
$55-$60
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01
Nov
14:30
Trio Hochelaga
In memory of Isabel Bader, celebrating what would have been her 100th birthday.
$45-$50
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08
Nov
14:30
The Hockey Sweater - Family One: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Evan Mitchell
A special presentation of Roch Carrier’s famous short story set to music.
$11.30-$22.60
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13
Nov
20:00
In the Darbar: Bageshree Vaze, Vineet Vyas
Kathak and Bharatanatyam dancer, vocalist, & composer alongside tabla artist.
$25
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15
Nov
14:30
Jan Lisiecki
Internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist exploring dance-inspired works.
$70-$75
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24
Nov
19:30
Jupiter Ensemble
Young period-instrument artists exploring the myth of the Amazons in music.
$60-$65
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28
Nov
19:30
Swing Shift Big Band
One of Canada’s premier big bands.
$55-$60
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06
Dec
14:30
Puccini & Martinů - Masterworks Three: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Rachel Kreh...
Experience two masterpieces depicting generational love and friendship.
$11.30-$61.02
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10
Jan
2027
14:30
Mendelssohn & Mozart - Masterworks Four: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Robert Uch...
Why have one when you can have two?
$11.30-$61.02
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13
Jan
2027
19:30
The Gryphon Trio, Rob Kapilow
Classical fans & curious newcomers experience Beethoven’s music with fresh ears.
$55-$60
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31
Jan
2027
14:30
Garrick Ohlsson
Long regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of Frédéric Chopin.
$70-$75
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05
Feb
2027
19:30
Cheng² Duo
JUNO-nominated sibling duo - cellist & pianist.
$50-$55
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07
Feb
2027
14:30
Goulet & Tchaikovsky - Masterworks Five: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Yosuke Kaw...
Gather around for a familiar tale.
$11.30-$61.02
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12
Feb
2027
20:00
Keith Whiteduck
Sudbury-born Anishinaabe artist, musician & Cambrian College graduate.
$25
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18
Feb
2027
19:30
Leticia Moreno, Claudio Constantini, Uxia Martinez Botana, Matan Porat
Tracing enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach across continents & centuries.
$60-$65
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21
Feb
2027
14:30
Splash'N Boots
Canadian children’s music duo blending folk, ska, and playful rhythms.
$10-$25
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26
Feb
2027
19:30
Reginald Mobley, Baptiste Trotignon
Award winning countertenor with internationally acclaimed pianist & composer.
$55-$60
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07
Mar
2027
14:30
Rossini & Mendelssohn - Masterworks Six: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Evan Mitch...
Your taste will be tantalized by a smorgasbord of selections inspired by food.
$11.30-$61.02
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11
Mar
2027
19:30
National Arts Centre Orchestra, James Ehnes
Acclaimed Canadian violinist & one of the country’s most celebrated ensembles.
$70-$75
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20
Mar
2027
19:30
Pavel Haas Quartet
One of the world’s leading chamber ensembles & winners of five Gramophone Awards
$60-$65
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02
Apr
2027
20:00
Sadaf Amini
Award-winning artist trained at University of Tehran & the University of Toronto
$25
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03
Apr
2027
14:30
Brilliant Beethoven - Family Two: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Evan Mitchell
Be amazed by music from Beethoven’s Fifth, Seventh, & Ninth symphonies.
$11.30-$22.60
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09
Apr
2027
19:30
Delirium Musicum
Dynamic Los Angeles-based ensemble known for virtuosic energy, inventive program
$60-$65
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23
Apr
2027
19:30
Ji Su Jung, Timothy Chooi
Percussionist & violinist celebrated for their virtuosity and expressive depth.
$50-$55
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29
Apr
2027
19:30
Royal Conservatory Orchestra
One of North America’s leading training orchestras.
$60-$65
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02
May
2027
14:30
Festival of Dance - Masterworks Seven: Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Angela Schwa...
We close the season with the art of the music of dance.
$11.30-$61.02
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09
May
2027
14:30
Élisabeth Pion
Gold Laureate of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition
$60-$65
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Past Events

30
Aug
19:30
The Lightfoot Band
The original musicians who toured and recorded with Gordon Lightfoot.
$50-$95
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23
Jul
19:30
National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Experience the next generation of Canadian musical talent.
$45-$50
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12
Jul
14:00
In the Key of Blue
A new Canadian musical featuring the songs of Blue Rodeo.
$77.45-$117
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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11
Jul
19:30
In the Key of Blue
A new Canadian musical featuring the songs of Blue Rodeo.
$77.45-$117
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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10
Jul
19:30
In the Key of Blue
A new Canadian musical featuring the songs of Blue Rodeo.
$77.45-$117
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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05
Jul
19:30
Sold Out - VOCES8
The internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble.
$75
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07
Jun
14:30
Sunrise Mass: Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, Kingston Symphony Orchestra
140+ adult and youth singers perform alongside full string orchestra.
$20-$30
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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06
Jun
19:30
Sunrise Mass: Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, Kingston Symphony Orchestra
140+ adult and youth singers perform alongside full string orchestra.
$20-$30
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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14
May
16:30
Year-End Concert "Joy!": Sistema Kingston
50 students from grades 2-6 in Vocal, String and Orff ensembles.
By Donation
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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09
May
12:30 18:00
2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition
Witness Canada's top young pianists compete for cash prizes.
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
07
May
12:30 18:00
2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition
Witness Canada's top young pianists compete for cash prizes.
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
02
May
14:30 16:30
A Night on Broadway: The Isabel Voices
After sold-out shows in 2024 & 2025, TIV returns with Broadway's biggest hits!
$15-$34
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
02
May
19:30 21:30
A Night on Broadway: The Isabel Voices
After sold-out shows in 2024 & 2025, TIV returns with Broadway's biggest hits!
$15-$34
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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01
May
19:30 21:30
James Ehnes: Violinist
A rare blend of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism, and unfaltering musicality
$15-$72
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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26
Apr
14:30
Mahler - Symphony No. 5: Kingston Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks Seven. Presented by the Kingston Symphony Association
$10-$53
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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21
Apr
18:30 20:00
Both Sides Now: Kathryn MacKay , H'art Studio artists
A fusion of dance and video featuring neurodiverse artists and their families
$24
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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18
Apr
19:30 21:30
Kuné World: The Missing
An eleven-piece collective made up of musicians from all over the world
$15-$72
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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10
Apr
19:30 21:30
Amir Amiri Ensemble
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Persian music
$15-$72
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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The Isabel’s 2026-2027 season opens September 20
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University officially launches its 2026–2027 season with a performance by the acclaimed piano quartet, ensemble132.
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Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Alyssa de Hoop
Inside the Isabel: Part Two
Kingston Live podcast episode 89 pt 2.
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Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Rob Howard

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