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National Geographic Live Student Shows


Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery with National Geographic Live—where the world’s wonders come to life through the power of visual and oral storytelling! Students will be captivated by incredible stories from intrepid explorers who are out in the world, making groundbreaking discoveries in the stunning Jack Singer Concert Hall stage at Werklund Centre.

These 45-minute presentations are followed by a 15-minute open Q&A where students can ask their burning questions and engage directly with the explorers themselves! It’s more than just a presentation—it’s an experience that can ignite curiosity and inspire action. 

Teachers and students—prepare to be inspired, ask big questions, and make a connection to the world that’s full of possibility!

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A Pirate’s Life with Lisa Briggs

Nov 2, 2026 at 10:15 am

Hunt for some of history’s greatest treasures and the pirates who ruled the ocean with archaeologist Lisa Briggs.


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Diving the Great Barrier Reef with Erika Woolsey

Jan 25 + 26, 2027 at 10:15 am

Dive under the Australian waves into the Great Barrier Reef with marine biologist Erika Woolsey.


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Earth After Dark with Babak Tafreshi

Mar 15, 2027 at 10:15 am

Photographer Babak Tafreshi uncovers the stories that happen when night falls here on Earth.


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Saving Nature's Symphony with Ben Mirin

Apr 12, 2027 at 10:15 am

Acoustic biologist Ben Mirin transforms the sounds of nature into music, revealing what these auditory symphonies tell us about the planet.


Tickets are: $18/student. A chaperone comp is given for every 8 tickets booked.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get to select seats for my class?

To ensure everyone can sit together during the show, we will make class seating assignments and provide them when you arrive.

Do I get to select seats for my class?

I have a student with accessibility requirements. Can you accommodate this?

When booking, please inform us or call our box office for any accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate you and your students.

I have a student with accessibility requirements. Can you accommodate this?

Where will we arrive at Werklund Centre?

Your bus will arrive along 8th Avenue to safely drop you off in front of the Jack Singer Concert Hall doors.

Where will we arrive at Werklund Centre?

When we arrive, how do we check in?

A friendly staff member from Werklund Centre will greet you upon arrival at the venue and ask you to confirm the number of students attending the performance.

When we arrive, how do we check in?

Can my students bring coats and backpacks? 

Bulky items can be a safety risk inside the venue. If students do have coats or backpacks, they may be left in a designated space at the venue.

Can my students bring coats and backpacks?
The washroom locations in the Jack Singer Concert Hall are as follows:

  • The all-gender washroom is located to the left of the escalator on the main floor.

  • The men's washrooms are to the right of the escalator, next to the Founders Room on the main floor.

  • The women's washrooms are located next to the coat check.

The washroom locations in the Jack Singer Concert Hall are as follows:

I've never been to the Jack Singer Concert Hall. What does the space look like?

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I've never been to the Jack Singer Concert Hall. What does the space look like?

My students and I really enjoyed the show. How can we share our feedback?

Thank you for joining us at Werklund Centre. Please check your inbox! A post-show survey will be sent to the lead teacher, and we would greatly appreciate your feedback.

My students and I really enjoyed the show. How can we share our feedback?

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2025-26 Shows

National Geographic Special Presentation

WILD EYE: A Life in Photographs with Beverly and Dereck Joubert 

October 27, 2025 at 10:15 am
WILD EYE Study Guide

Journey into the heart of Wild Africa and discover how their award-winning films, photography, and conservation efforts are inspiring global action for the planet's most iconic animals. This presentation was cancelled due to the Alberta teachers' strike.

Jaime Rojo: Chasing Monarchs

February 2 & 3, 2026 at 10:15 am
Chasing Monarchs Study Guide

Fifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals.

Jess Cramp: The Untold Story of Sharks

March 9, 2026 at 10:15 am
Story of Sharks Study Guide

Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. We open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story of 20th - century women leading shark science and dive into the cutting - edge conservation work of shark researcher Jess Cramp.

Heather Lynch: Penguins of Antarctica

April 20, 2026 at 10:15 am
Penguins of Antartica Study Guide

Meet the many species of penguins that waddle and swim through the freezing water, along with an abundance of other life, on a journey south with quantitative ecologist Heather Lynch.

"The wonder and awe that these programs always generate in students is awesome."

"Thank you!!! It was a highlight for my class this year."

"This presentation exposed my students to a different part of the world they otherwise would never get to appreciate."

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