Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Coordinates: 51°03′45″N 114°05′33″W / 51.0625°N 114.0925°W / 51.0625; -114.0925
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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
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Address1415 14 Ave NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1M4
Coordinates51°03′45″N 114°05′33″W / 51.0625°N 114.0925°W / 51.0625; -114.0925
Public transitLight rail interchange Jubilee station
OwnerGovernment of Alberta
TypePerforming arts centre
Capacity2,523
Opened1955
Tenants
Calgary Opera, Alberta Ballet Company
Website
www.jubileeauditorium.com/calgary

The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is a performing arts, culture and community facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[1]

The auditorium was built in 1955 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alberta.[2] It is owned and operated by the Government of Alberta.

The Jubilee is home to

Alberta Ballet, and the annual Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Ceremonies. For many years it has hosted touring Broadway shows, stand-up comedians, theatre productions, bands, orchestras, dance festivals and awards ceremonies. Other tenants include Broadway Across Canada.[3]

In 2005 as part of the celebrations for the Alberta Centennial, the auditorium underwent extensive renovations totalling $91 million.

The main theatre capacity to up 2,523[4] people on three levels. Renovations beginning in 2004 focused on extensive improvements including: acoustics, seating, climate controls, and a revitalized new look.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jubilee Auditorium".
  2. ^ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. "Auditoria History". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
  3. ^ Broadway Across Canada
  4. ^ "Seating Chart" (PDF). Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Jubilee Auditorium". jubileeauditorium.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.

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