Payadora Tango Ensemble and Tom Allen - The Legend of Carau

Tickets and entry

This adaptive music performance is being presented in a family friendly, inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity and disability in collaboration with Xenia Concerts. Payadora Tango Ensemble and Tom Allen present The Legend of Carau. The Legend of Carau is a multimedia music show combining live performance, narration, and dance. The narrative follows a young Argentine ranch worker who journeys to Buenos Aires seeking medicine for his ailing mother, discovering unexpected romance within a tango venue. Based on traditional Argentine folklore. Music is by Payadora, with original tango and South American folkloric compositions by Rebekah Wolkstein and Drew Jurecka. The story and concept are by Rebekah Wolkstein and Tom Allen, with narration by CBC broadcaster Tom Allen and dance by PointeTango (ballet tango fusion). Nominated for the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Pushing Boundaries Award

At the venue

We encourage all patrons to arrive early at the venue to allow enough time for you and your guests to move through the entry process. We suggest you leave any valuable and unnecessary items at home. Food, Drink & Alcohol concessions are located throughout the venue. Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the venue. Due to health and safety, all guests must always wear a shirt and shoes. All guests are subject to inspection. Venue management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. To ensure all visitors and patrons of Living Arts Centre can enjoy their experience, please review our venue guidelines: https://www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/locations/living-arts-centre/venue-info

Children

Complimentary tickets are available for infants (ages 0-12 months). Children over this age do require a ticket. This policy may differ depending on the event, please check the event specifically for details or contact the Ticket Office for more information.

Parking

Underground parking is free on weekdays after 6 pm and on weekends. The parking lot entrance is on the West side of the facility, on Living Arts Drive between Prince of Wales Drive and Princess Royal Drive. Clearly marked accessible parking spaces are located next to the elevators on levels P1 and P2.

Accessibility

All performance halls are equipped with accessible seating. All accessible seating is available through Ticketmaster or the Ticket Office. Accessible seats are in Sections: Main Level Left and Right. Should you require an assisted listening device, please contact Event Services prior to attending the event. Hearing Assistance Devices (Assisted Listening Devices) are available free of charge, although a credit card number or photo identification will be required as a deposit. More information: Please contact the Ticket Office ahead of ordering with any questions or concerns by calling 905-306-6000 or emailing ticket.operations@mississauga.ca.

Box office

The Ticket Office is located on the main level inside the Atrium beside the Info Desk. It is open Monday to Friday, from 11 am to 4pm and two (2) hours prior to event start time.