Aitken Centre, arena on the University of New Brunswick campus in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
The Aitken Centre is a multi-purpose hall in Fredericton designed for hockey, concerts, and events. The venue provides ample seating and is sized so that audiences feel connected to the stage and action happening inside.
The Aitken Centre opened in 1976 to serve the university and local community. Shortly after opening, major events like concerts established it as a central venue in the city.
The Aitken Centre is Fredericton's largest indoor gathering place and has served as a meeting point between the university and community since opening. Today it hosts hockey for local teams, concerts, sports events, and community assemblies, providing a central venue for the city's cultural and athletic activities.
The arena seats 3,278 for ice events and 4,258 for concerts, so capacity differs by event type. It sits on the University of New Brunswick campus in Fredericton and is used for hockey, basketball, volleyball, curling and concerts, so check which configuration applies before attending.
The arena stood in for the Montreal Forum, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Luzhniki Palace of Sports during filming of the miniseries Canada Russia '72. It seats 3,278 for ice events and 4,258 for concerts.
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