FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Performing arts center in downtown St. Catharines, Canada.
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is a modern facility with multiple halls designed for different types of performances and presentations. Its various spaces accommodate concerts, theatrical productions, and film screenings with varying capacities and configurations.
This facility opened in 2015 as a collaborative project between the City of St. Catharines and Brock University. The partnership was designed to create a central venue where professional and educational performing arts could thrive together.
The center serves as a meeting place where professional artists and students work alongside each other in music, theater, and film. You can feel the energy that comes from this blend of experienced performers and emerging talent sharing the same spaces.
The building sits in downtown St. Catharines and is accessible by public transit and car, with parking available nearby. It is best to check ahead for event details and availability before planning your visit.
The center shares its space with the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, creating a constant flow of students between classes and rehearsals. This daily activity gives the building an energetic, creative atmosphere that extends beyond just ticketed performances.
Location: St. Catharines
Location: Regional Municipality of Niagara
Architects: Diamond and Schmitt Architects
Website: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online
GPS coordinates: 43.15840,-79.24272
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01
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