Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts facts for kids
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| Location | 130 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario |
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| Coordinates | 43°26′40″N 79°40′16″W / 43.44444°N 79.67111°W |
| Owner | Town of Oakville |
| Type | Performing arts centre |
| Seating type | Reserved seating |
| Capacity | Auditorium - 470 Studio - 120 |
| Opened | 1977 |
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| www.oakvillecentre.ca | |
The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is a special place in downtown Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1977. This centre helps people learn about themselves and the world. It does this through amazing dance, music, storytelling, and theatre shows. It's run by the Town of Oakville.
Discover the Oakville Centre for the Arts!
The Oakville Centre is a multi-use building. It was built to give Oakville residents a place to enjoy the arts. You can see many different kinds of performances here. It's a great spot for families and friends.
Explore the Theatres Inside
The Oakville Centre has two cool theatres. The main one is a large auditorium. It can seat up to 470 people. This is where big shows happen.
There is also a smaller, more cozy studio theatre. It can seat about 120 people. This theatre is perfect for more intimate performances. The centre hosts around 260 shows each year. These shows feature artists from Oakville, Canada, and all over the world!
Local Talent and Big Stars
The Oakville Centre is home to several local performing arts groups. These groups often put on their shows here. They help bring the community together through art.
- Oakville Ballet Company
- Oakville Drama Series
- Oakville Symphony Orchestra
- Oakville Wind Orchestra
Many famous artists have also performed at the Oakville Centre. Some of these well-known performers include:
- Barenaked Ladies
- Blind Boys of Alabama
- Arlo Guthrie
- Rita MacNeil
- Anne Murray
- Bob Newhart
- Don Rickles
- Lily Tomlin
- Tower of Power
- Roch Voisine
