Fall 2026 Convocation

Graduates are responsible for sharing tickets with their guests. 
All tickets will be emailed to the Graduate's Queen's email address beginning November 17 from email@boxoffice.theisabel.ca

• Both digital and printed tickets will be accepted at the door.
• Seating is assigned. Your seat number will be listed on your ticket.
• Staff and volunteers will be available to help guests find their seats.
   

The on-site box office is ready to answer any questions you may have.  

In advance of the event if you have any accessibility questions or seating concerns, please 
contact the Isabel Box Office at 613-533-2424 or isabelboxoffice@queensu.ca.   
 

Guests Without Tickets

• Please see the on-site box office. If seats are available in the hall, tickets will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
• If no seats are available, you will be directed to a viewing room where you may watch a live broadcast of the ceremony. 

Ceremonies throughout Fall 2026 Convocation will be live streamed via this link. Please note that broadcasts will begin 15 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.

Recordings of each ceremony will be posted for viewing on our Ceremony Broadcasts page when available.

All Fall 2026 ceremonies will be held at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts 
390 King St W, Kingston, ON K7L 2X4

Transportation

• How to get here: Get directions and instructions about driving, public transport, and taxi information.
• A complimentary shuttle service will be provided between Richardson Stadium and The Isabel. Full details to come.

Convocation Parking

• Vehicles may drive in to drop off passengers at the front doors of The Isabel and turn around. This drop-off zone is limited to 5 minutes. Parking is strictly prohibited in the area outside the front doors of the Isabel. This is a fire route and should only be used for drop-off/pick-up purposes to ensure the safety of all.
• Kingston Police will be on site to assist with traffic management and pedestrian safety.
• Limited parking is available at The Isabel in the lower lot.
• 10 accessible spaces are available to convocation attendees in The Isabel’s lower and upper parking lots.
• 4 electric vehicle charging stations are available in The Isabel’s lower lot (2 Tesla, 2 universal).
• Additional parking is available beside The Isabel at 404 King Street West. Please note that Queen’s does not own this lot and there is no sidewalk connecting The Isabel driveway to this lot.
• Additional parking is available at 340 Union Street. There is a walkway onto Ellerbeck Street from the south-west corner of the lot and a pedestrian activated traffic light at the top of The Isabel driveway to cross King Street safely.
• Additional parking is available at Richardson Stadium, 353 Hargreaves Way. A complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided from this lot to The Isabel.

Queen’s University is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible Convocation experience for all graduates, guests, faculty, and staff.

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts offers a range of accessibility features, including:

• Accessible parking
• Accessible seating and facilities
• Gender-neutral washrooms
• Family washrooms
• Accommodations for certified service animals
• Assistive listening devices

Accessibility features are clearly marked throughout the venue, and event staff are available before and during Convocation ceremonies to provide assistance, answer questions, and help guests navigate the space.
 

Mobility Devices (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Strollers)

Staff and Volunteers at The Isabel are trained to provide assistance with seating. This includes guiding patrons to their seats and storing any accessible devices in our vestibule during the ceremony, then ensuring devices are returned to the patron at the end of the ceremony.

Have a question? IsabelBoxOffice@queensu.ca or 613-533-2424

Read more about Accessibility at The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

Complimentary coat check is available for all attendees.  Coat check is located beside the Box Office in the upper lobby.

Please ensure prohibited items are not brought into the building. Prohibited items include:  

• Noisemakers, such as cow bells, air horns, musical instruments, megaphones, drums, or electronic noisemakers 
• Aerosol cans (e.g. silly string)  
• Liquids , except for personal water bottles. Additional exceptions will be made for accessibility.  
• Large signs, banners, or flags that may obstruct the view of other guests  
• Pamphlets, handouts, advertisements for distribution 
• Items that could physically cause harm to other individuals or damage to the facilities 
• Pets, except service animals (as defined by the Queen’s policy)

Please note that due to safety requirements, large bags are not permitted in the Performance Hall and must be left at The Isabel's complimentary coat check or in personal vehicles.

Mobility Devices (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Strollers)

Staff and Volunteers at The Isabel are trained to provide assistance with seating. This includes guiding patrons to their seats and storing any accessible devices in our vestibule during the ceremony, then ensuring devices are returned to the patron at the end of the ceremony.

Have a question? IsabelBoxOffice@queensu.ca or 613-533-2424 

Celebrate your Graduate with flowers, gifts, and other mementos. Pre-order merchandise and gifts online and pick up your order at your Convocation Ceremony.

Guests are welcome to take photos and videos from their seat in the Performance Hall. Please note guests will not be permitted to move to the aisles to take photos for health and safety reasons. Please be respectful of guests around you.

Photographers from PhotoVisions will be available before the ceremony for individual headshots and during the ceremony as graduates cross the stage. After Convocation, PhotoVisions will email graduates at their Queen's email address with information on viewing and purchasing photos.

For further information regarding official Event Photography and Videography, contact the Office of the University Registrar.