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 and is run by the town. The Centre was built to help people in Oakville learn about themselves and the world. It does this through exciting shows like dance, music, storytelling, and theatre. A former teacher named Sean Tiger was one of the people who helped start the Oakville Centre.
Discover the Oakville Centre
The Oakville Centre is a busy place where many different kinds of shows happen. It's a great spot for families and friends to enjoy live performances.
Inside the Centre
The Oakville Centre has two main areas for performances.
- The first is a large auditorium with 470 seats. This is where bigger shows take place.
- The second is a smaller, more cozy studio theatre with 120 seats. This space is perfect for more up-close and personal performances.
Every year, the Oakville Centre hosts about 260 shows! These shows feature talented artists from Oakville, from all over Canada, and even from other countries around the world.
Who Performs Here?
Many local groups call the Oakville Centre their home. These groups help bring the arts to the community.
- Oakville Ballet Company
- Oakville Drama Series
- Oakville Symphony Orchestra
- Oakville Wind Orchestra
Over the years, many famous performers have also visited the Oakville Centre. Some of these include:
- The Arrogant Worms
- Barenaked Ladies
- Blind Boys of Alabama
- Arlo Guthrie
- Rita MacNeil
- Anne Murray
- Bob Newhart
- Lily Tomlin
- Tower of Power
- Roch Voisine
