FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines Tickets are now on sale for our 26/27 Season that features more than 80 performances across four venues in downtown St. Catharines!

The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is a 95,000 square foot cultural complex comprised of four state-of-the-art performance venues that host a signature presentation of international and local performing artists. Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre plays a vital role in the renaissance of downtown St. Catharines, serving as the catalyst in thoroughly

modernizing the area and reinforcing the brilliance of Niagara region’s diverse cultural cluster. Four venues make up the centre: Partridge Hall, Robertson Theatre, The Recital Hall and the Film House.

Matthew Good and His Band take to the PAC stage in a uniquely immersive live experience. Joined by a stunning string qua...
09/06/2026

Matthew Good and His Band take to the PAC stage in a uniquely immersive live experience.

Joined by a stunning string quartet led by renowned cellist Kevin Fox, this dynamic evening weaves together beloved hits, deep cuts and rare b-sides reimagined through the rich interplay of acoustic intimacy and full band intensity.

Experience the music of Matthew Good as it’s never been performed before on Sunday, November 1 in Partridge Hall.

🔗 https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC12-Matthew-Good-Band

This event is supported by Prose HR.

This time warped tradition is back! Experience an iconic interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from Oct...
09/05/2026

This time warped tradition is back!

Experience an iconic interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from October 29-31 at The Film House with your host, Darryl Dyball!

Don't miss your chance to experience the late Tim Curry's most recognizable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the big screen! Dress up as your favourite character and join us to sing, dance and scream along with this outrageous cult classic.

🔗 Get tickets: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC10-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show

What does sustainability look like in a working brewery? Science on Tap pairs the Director of Brock University Environme...
09/04/2026

What does sustainability look like in a working brewery? Science on Tap pairs the Director of Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre - ESRC, Julia Baird, with Bench Brewing Company owner Matt Giffen to discuss solar powered facilities, zero waste-water and what it really means to be certified Carbon Neutral.

Tastings are included at this event presented in partnership with Art in Action: Climate that arrives in the Recital Hall on Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m.

🔗 https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC11-Science-on-Tap-Matt-Giffen

Don't miss the other Art in Action: Climate Speaker Series event, Science on the Vine on February 11 2027 with Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute at Brock & Cave Springs W**ery.

Cheers: 🥂 School of W**e, B**r & Spirits at Niagara College, Tastes of Niagara

Join us on September 18 for a jam-packed, high-energy pop-culture trivia showdown, complete with pizza and snacks. Compe...
09/02/2026

Join us on September 18 for a jam-packed, high-energy pop-culture trivia showdown, complete with pizza and snacks. Compete for prizes AND bragging rights! 🍕 🏆

This year’s prizes are FANTASTIC!

The winning team receives 10 Cicada Music & Arts Festival passes for Saturday, October 3, 2026.

The team in second place receives 10 passes for Grape & W**e Montebello Rocks with SLOAN.

Tickets are $30 each or book your table of 10 for $250.

🔗 Link in bio to purchase tickets 🎟️

08/31/2026

The arts belong here, and so do you.

The FirstOntario PAC's four distinct venues make room for big nights out, intimate artistic encounters, shared learning, independed film screenings and community life.

✨ Donate to the SPARK Campaign today — when you give, you're not just supporting performances. You're building a community.

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2526PAC-SPARK-Campaign

08/31/2026

Don’t miss your chance to see Crash Test Dummies at the PAC on September 22!

Get Tickets Today! 🎟️

The PAC is saddened to hear about the passing of Craig Martin, founder and CEO of Classic Albums Live (CAL). Craig built...
08/28/2026

The PAC is saddened to hear about the passing of Craig Martin, founder and CEO of Classic Albums Live (CAL).

Craig built CAL from the ground up, and 20+ years later, these unforgettable live shows are still rocking audiences across North America.

Classic Albums Live has been an integral part of our programming here at the PAC, filling Partridge Hall with countless fans and music lovers.

In honour of Craig, we're sharing some of our favourite CAL moments from seasons past.

Images 1 - 2: CAL Prince: Purple Rain, photographs by Jeff Friesen.
Images 3 - 7: CAL Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet, photographs by Jeff Friesen.
Image 8: CAL Thriller, photograph by Jeff Friesen.
Image 9: CAL Wings, photograph by Marino - Take Another Shot.
Image 10: Portrait of Craig Martin, c/o Classic Albums Live.

08/28/2026

Jules' 26/27 Season pick is the latest one-woman show by Suitcase in Point Multi-Arts Company' own Deanna Jones!

Sharing true stories, wide reaching musings and playful audience interaction, A Brief History of Smoking Ci******es shines a light on how one of the biggest (and ugliest) industries changed the world – and Deanna’s life.

🔗 https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC63-Brief-History-of-Smoking-Ci******es

Experience this local gem in the Recital Hall on Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m.

Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Mike King, The Psychology of Cults takes audiences deep inside the world of cult...
08/27/2026

Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Mike King, The Psychology of Cults takes audiences deep inside the world of cults like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM.

This fascinating live event comes to Partridge Hall on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.

🔗 https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC09-The-Psychology-of-Cults

Trained by FBI profilers in behavioural analysis, King has consulted on hundreds of complex criminal cases worldwide and the creator and host of Profiling Evil and Mapping Evil with Mike King.

08/24/2026

The FirstOntario PAC continues to be a home for accessible, inspiring arts education — a place where young people discover the arts.

Last year, over 6,000 students and educators attended events that were to designed to spark creativity, connection and learning.

✨ Donate to the SPARK Campaign today and help remove barriers so more people can experience the arts at every stage of life!

Click here to learn more: 🔗 https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2526PAC-SPARK-Campaign

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250 St. Paul Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R3M2

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 2pm - 7:30pm

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