Algonquin Theatre

Algonquin Theatre

At Algonquin Theatre, step into a space that transports you to an alternate time, place and storyline through the power of theatre.

Housed in Huntsville’s Civic Centre in downtown Huntsville, the theatre has fostered a strong relationship with its community and patrons. It features a 400-seat auditorium, with a well-planned layout that ensures an enjoyable experience for every member of the audience and commonly impresses first-time artists with how intimate the theatre feels.

Both seasoned theatregoers and curious newcomers will enjoy an escape into the world of performing arts.

Front doors of the Algonquin Theatre lit up at night.

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How to get to Algonquin Theatre

Location: 37 Main Street East, Huntsville

By car: Algonquin Theatre sits in the heart of Huntsville on Highway 3, off Highway 11.

By transit: Ontario Northland offers bus service to Huntsville. The theatre is approximately a 20-minute walk east of the Huntsville bus station.

Know before you go

To guarantee your seat, buy tickets early as shows sell out fast. Tickets and seating charts are available online.

Theatre hours vary depending on the day’s performances. Check your ticket details for the date and time of your event. Amenities at the theatre include a licensed bar, beverage service and coat check.

Things to do at Algonquin Theatre

Discover more activities and experiences.

Find diverse entertainment

Discover a wide range of entertaining Algonquin Theatre events and shows that range from musicals, opera, dramas and live music to children’s programming and film festivals.

Discover modern comforts

Enjoy comfortable chairs, eco-friendly lighting and state-of-the-art technology including sound absorption and excellent acoustics.

Admire unique art

Enjoy speaking workshops, galleries, art shows and other community events in the spacious Partners Hall.

Listen to live music

Hear all genres of music with Concerts on the Dock. Held every Wednesday evening, this event brings incredible performers and musicians of country, jazz, folk and more to Huntsville.

Bronze statue of Tom Thomson in front of the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville.
Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville | Explorers’ Edge

Interesting facts about Algonquin Theatre

The first performance at this theatre in Huntsville took place on May 14, 2005.

In 2018, Gord Downie used Algonquin Theatre’s space to secretly rehearse for his Secret Path tour. Other performers to grace the stage at Algonquin Theatre include Ron Sexsmith, Jill Barber, Natalie MacMaster and famous Canadian children’s musicians Sharon, Lois & Bram.

At the front of the theatre is a bronze statue of Tom Thomson, a beloved Canadian painter whose style influenced the Group of Seven. This statue was created by renowned Huntsville artist Brenda Wainman Goulet.

Last updated: November 25, 2024

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