Performing Arts
Your World, Your Stage
We invite you to join us for the exciting performances that are coming to the stage this season. These are shows that reflect you – your world, your community, and your every stage of life. Whether you’re five or 95, there’s something for you on the stages of Shenkman Arts Centre.
From the 505-seat Harold Shenkman Hall to the 100-seat Black Box Theatre, the Shenkman Arts Centre is alive with artistically and culturally diverse entertainment. You’ll be engaged and inspired by local, national and international performing artists who keep the stage aglow almost every night (or day) of the week.
The Performing Arts Partners at Shenkman Arts Centre host many of the events taking place on the Centre’s stages. At least one-quarter of the live performances featured are in French and hosted by MIFO (Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans). Other community and professional presenters, as well as the City of Ottawa’s professional stage presenting program, Front + Centre, program the balance of the dates.
Ticket Buying
- Online Purchasing - To purchase tickets on this site, visit the Stage Calendar page.
- All-Inclusive Pricing -Ticket prices listed include all taxes and surcharges. No surprises.
- Print-at-Home Tickets - Avoid line-ups and wait times! Online ticket buyers can select Print-at-Home tickets. There’s no cost to print at home and you’ll have your tickets in hand immediately. If you’d like your tickets mailed or held at the box office, there is a small fee. Tickets can be printed at home up to two hours prior to the performance.
Box Office Operating Hours
To purchase tickets in person during the day, please visit the Information Desk on the main floor of the Shenkman Arts Centre.
Monday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
One hour prior to each performance.
Summer and holiday hours may vary.
Online Box Office is Open 24 hours a Day
Telephone: 613-580-2700
Toll-free: 1-866-752-5231
Fax: 613-580-2705
T.T.Y.: 613-580-2715
Group Bookings
Shenkman Arts Centre staff would be pleased to work with you to accommodate your group’s visit. To confirm if a group rate is available, please check the ticket price area of the event in the Tickets section. In cases where Front + Centre is the presenter, group rates can usually be arranged at your request.
To make a group booking, please leave a recording at 613-580-2424, extension 41530. Our staff will return your call within two business days.
Seating Charts
- Harold Shenkman Hall Seating Chart – PDF file.
- Studio Theatre Seating Plan – variable – see Rentals, Black Box for details.
Partners
