FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines

06/19/2026

🎟️ Our members pre-sale starts today! 🎟️

Click here to access today's pre-sale: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/Membership

Tickets for the 26/27 Season are flying with over 5,000 tickets already sold! Secure the best seats before the general public by becoming a member today.

These high demand shows are selling fast:
✨ Crash Test Dummies
🎸 Classic Albums Live: Billy Joel
🪕 Rum Ragged
🎸 Trooper
🎙️ William Prince
📚 Margaret Atwood
🩰 The National Ballet of Canada.

Become a member and get instant access to our 26/27 Season today!

06/17/2026

The 26/27 PAC Presents Season is full of homegrown talent! 🌳

Click here to discover the 26/27 season: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC00-Season

We are Niagara's home stage with over 20 local artists this season! Locally created and curated, these shows celebrate incredible Niagara talent. Look for the Local icon in our brochure and on our website. ✅

Mark Lalama returns for his Songs & Stories Series sponsored by Siris Tasting Room and Fred Wines. Artists Sean McClelland and Sammy Jackson hit our Recital Hall stage as part of an exciting new series: Double Vision, sponsored by Bside artisan eyewear. 👓

Become a member today for early access! Tickets go on sale to members starting Friday June 19 and on sale to the public starting Thursday July 16.

06/16/2026

Are you passionate about the role of arts and culture in building vibrant, inclusive communities? The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is seeking Volunteer Citizen Board Members from across the Niagara region and beyond to join its Board of Directors for a 3-year term beginning in January 2027.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and impact of one of Niagara’s leading cultural institutions.

To apply or learn more, click here: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/Board

Citizen members are currently being sought with expertise in one or more of the following areas: philanthropic leadership, corporate leadership, regional tourism expertise.

06/15/2026

Members Night reminded us that the PAC is so much more than what happens on stage — it’s about our incredible community who gather here.

Thanks to our Members for filling our space with energy, joy and heart. To everyone who missed it, there's still time to become a member and get early access to the 26/27 Season!

Members Night featured live performances from Sammy Jackson with Mark Lalama, Maggie's Wake, Middle Raged and Chest Fever featuring Sean McClelland and Nicole Cerminara.

06/15/2026

2025 = 114,971 patrons. 661 events. One incredible PAC community.

Our 2025 Report to Community is here — celebrating a milestone year of impact, connection and creativity at the PAC!

In 2025, we marked our 10th anniversary, became a registered charitable organization, welcomed thousands of patrons, supported artists and community partners, expanded access to arts education, and contributed $16.3M to regional GDP.

None of this happens alone. To our audiences, members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, artists, community partners, government partners and supporters — thank you for helping make the PAC Niagara’s home for the arts.

The arts belong here. And so do you.

🔗 Read the full 2025 Report to Community:
https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/Report-to-Community-2025

06/14/2026

A few weeks ago, the Green Herons Outdoor Education team joined Lindsay Taylor to assist with her Downtown Rain Garden Project.
 
This project is the core of her Master’s thesis and located at the west corner of our building.
 
Lindsay’s project integrates applied science, experiential learning, and native landscape design to create sustainable and beautiful green infrastructure in the urban core and we’re so happy to be included in this wonderful initiative!

06/10/2026

The 26/27 PAC Presents Season is here 📣

🔗 Click here to discover the 26/27 season: https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2627PAC00-Season

Extraordinary national and international artists are coming to downtown St. Catharines. Whether it's a returning favourite or one of many PAC debuts, this is a season full of world-class talent won't want to miss!

Become a member today for early access. Tickets go on sale to members starting Friday June 19 and on sale to the public starting Thursday July 16.

06/05/2026

The wait is over. Our 26/27 PAC Presents Season is here…

It’s packed with major artists, unforgettable intimate performances, an unprecedented amount of local talent, family experiences, comedy, dance, film, community celebrations and so much more.

From Crash Test Dummies, Trooper, Big Sugar, Margaret Atwood, William Prince, Five for Fighting, and Matthew Good, to Matt Andersen, Ben Caplan, Priyanka, DakhaBrakha, The National Ballet of Canada, Choir! Choir! Choir!, Film House favourites, and the many Niagara artists taking centre stage — The arts belong here. And so do you.

Want first access? Become a PAC Member to unlock exclusive early access, ticket discounts and year-round benefits before tickets go on sale to the public.

Member advance booking opens online June 19.
Public on sale begins July 16.

Check out the full line-up and get your membership now at firstontariopac.ca

05/28/2026

Thank you to the The May Court Club of St. Catharines for supporting the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre’s imPACt Education Program.

We are so grateful for your generosity and honoured to be included alongside so many incredible organizations making a difference in our community. Your support helps ensure more young people can experience the inspiration and power of the arts.

Our hearts are so full today! Last night we gave away $61,450 to exceptional, worthy charity organizations. It’s why we do, what we do. We thank everyone who has supported us and continues to help. Thank you 💗