Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre is a heritage theatre in downtown Windsor featuring classical architecture and a large auditorium with multiple seating levels. The venue was designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb and provides an intimate yet spacious environment for performances and events.

The building opened in 1920 as Loew's Windsor Theatre, initially serving as a venue for vaudeville performances and film screenings. Over the decades it became the cultural anchor for the community, evolving with changing entertainment tastes.

The venue serves as home to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, which regularly hosts orchestral performances, dance productions, and local community celebrations. People gather here to experience live artistic performances that are woven into the town's cultural life.

The theatre is located in downtown Windsor and is easily walkable from nearby streets and parking areas. It is best to contact the venue in advance or visit online to check what performances are scheduled and plan your visit accordingly.

During the 1970s the building was divided into three separate cinema spaces, then carefully restored to its original single auditorium layout in 1995. This restoration brought back its original grandeur and allowed it to host larger-scale performances once again.

Location: Windsor

Inception: 1920

Architects: Thomas W. Lamb

Official opening: December 31, 1920

Capacity: 1995

Address: 121 University Avenue West, Windsor, ON N9A 5P4

Website: http://capitoltheatrewindsor.ca

GPS coordinates: 42.31713,-83.04023

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42