The Port Theatre

8.6 / 10

opens at 11:00 today

Performance art theatre

Our beautiful 800-seat theatre is located on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown Nanaimo The theatre is a focal point for residents and visitors alike, offering a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. Programs involve local groups as well as touring attractions and provide access to events for families, seniors, youths and adults, thereby enriching the overall quality of life in the region. Read more A landmark on the city's waterfront, it also serves as an important meeting place for a variety of community events, seminars and educational conferences. Live events are an important part of the cultural and economic fabric of Canada and our community. Like so many industries, the pandemic hit theatres hard as we were the first to shut down and will be one of the last to return to our full capacity of 800-seats. More than ever before, The Port Theatre Society needs financial help in order to keep operating and preparing for recovery. We’ve invested in excellent livestreaming technology and trained our staff in new ways because our industry is evolving. Showcasing important artistic work in a time of a pandemic, bringing some of the very best to our community and streaming it back out to the world, is inspiring and uplifting. Architect of The Port Theatre, Terry Williams' goal was to build a theatre that had good sight lines from all seats, excellent acoustics and a wonderful sense of intimacy. Audiences have raved about these features since it opened. The Port Theatre Society was formed in 1989 to raise money to build an 800-seat theatre on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown Nanaimo. The Port Theatre opened in September of 1998, thanks to grants from the Federal/Provincial Infrastructure Works Program and an outstanding level of community support. Since then, The Port Theatre has continued to be supported through the creation of a number of initiatives and through the people of this community who selflessly commit their time and effort to lend a hand. Fulfilling this mission requires much public support. The Port Theatre has a number of initiatives which include annual and capital donations, show sponsorship, and memberships. For only $30 a year, you can get an annual membership in order to enjoy discounts, advanced buys, and advanced notice to upcoming events. The Port Theatre also offers corporate memberships that offer an opportunity for employers t Update description

Address:

125 Front St
Nanaimo

Telephone:

(250) 754-8550

Web site:

porttheatre.com ⇒

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00-16:00

Tuesday: 11:00-16:00

Wednesday: 11:00-16:00

Thursday: 11:00-16:00

Friday: 11:00-16:00

Saturday: 12:00-17:00

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Reviews Updates (5)

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Brad J R. 2016-04-29

Security is a bit uptight when it doesn't need to be, and not effective when it does need to be. Floor space for rocking shows would be a boon as...

Jesse W. 2014-03-06

This theatre is an enormous asset to our community and tonight's Compagnie Marie Chouinard show will never be forgotten.

Lia Marie V. 2016-11-22

Great sound and lighting system to hear Buffy Sainte-Marie doing a solo performance of her contemporary and historic classics. Galleries and lobby art...

Colin W. 2016-11-21

Had a great experience at the recent Steve Vai concert.

Debra L. 2016-11-04

what a beautiful experience to see such a natural artist with sooo much talent

Diane C. 2016-10-20

I have been living here for 2 yrs now, My daughter has taken me to many entertainment experiences at this theater. I have never been disappointed.

Line C. 2016-10-16

Had a awesome night at the Port with a tribute to Pink Floyd ! It was amazing

Selena M. 2016-10-10

Wonderful experience! The Class of '59 show was amazing and the volunteers were great!

Crystal J. 2016-08-05

The Port Theater has a special place in my heart, as it holds many great memories for me & those I love... From both my (high school & 1st post...

Eleanor W. 2016-07-19

Thank you for the short & sweet memory, niece sandra!!! Love you much!!!

Melody B. 2014-08-08

Very small venue, makes for a nice intimate experience. Acoustics are great, but...... definitely not the place to take in a rock concert!! It seems...

Terry S. 2014-06-17

The volunteers and the great sound makes it our favourite.

Esther H. 2014-03-21

好靚好美麗

Michelle S. 2014-02-19

Great venue, not a bad seat in the house, great sound, very friendly and helpful staff. 10/10.

Matthew B. 2013-08-10

Awesome prices and the staff are wonderful! Nanaimo sure as some great locations!

Updates from The Port Theatre

The Port T. 2017-04-05
Tonight, take a break from the books for this procrastination-worthy deal: http://bit.ly/2mpGiNP

The Port T. 2017-04-04
Join us this Thursday at 7pm for the free City of Nanaimo Cultural Awards, and the launch of Love Arts Nanaimo! www.loveartsnanaimo.ca

The Port T. 2017-04-03
Wednesday, a work by "one of the most important choreographers in the world" (New York Times) hits our stage... this preview shows us exactly why Ohad Naharin aka Mr. Gaga has captured the world's imagination.

The Port T. 2017-04-02
2-for-1 TICKETS TONIGHT for this exciting performance by Vancouver's OURO Collective and the Crimson Coast Dance Society's Body Talk Program youth. Tickets & Info: http://bit.ly/2ozRsAN

The Port T. 2017-03-31
Dance that will hypnotize...and surprise! Les Grands Ballets' largest worldwide success hits Nanaimo next week: http://bit.ly/2mpGiNP

Popularity of The Port Theatre

Social Media Popularity Score:

8.6 / 10

This value is based on the number of visitors, checkins, and likes on Facebook in the last few months.

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The Port Theatre has a total of 21378 visitors (checkins) and 8386 likes.

15 reviews of The Port Theatre. Average grade 4.7 av 5.

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