Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

The Sanderson Centre is a performing arts venue in downtown Brantford that features an authentically restored auditorium with approximately 1,125 seats and maintains its original 1919 architectural elements. The space today accommodates theater productions, concerts, and dance performances while providing accessible seating throughout.

The building was designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb in 1919 as the Temple Theatre for vaudeville and silent film screenings. Famous Players took over in 1929 and renamed it The Capitol before it eventually became the performing arts center known today.

The venue hosts regular performances by the Brantford Symphony Orchestra and serves as a gathering place for dance, theater, and musical presentations. The community uses this space as a center for artistic expression and cultural events.

The venue provides wheelchair accessible facilities and multiple seating sections throughout the auditorium to accommodate different needs. Arriving early for popular shows is recommended since performances often sell out quickly.

The interior preserves original details from the vaudeville era, such as ornate ceilings and wall paintings that rarely survive intact from that period. This careful restoration makes it an uncommon example of early 20th century entertainment culture frozen in time.

Location: Brantford

Inception: December 22, 1919

Architects: Thomas W. Lamb

Official opening: December 22, 1919

Capacity: 1125

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 88 Dalhousie Street

Website: https://sandersoncentre.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.13998,-80.26467

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41