Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offers a range of performance spaces designed to support everything from intimate recitals to large-scale productions. Each venue provides a unique setting for live performance, shaped by the surrounding landscape and the creative work it hosts.
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
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Formerly known as the Eric Harvie Theatre, this space has been renamed in recognition of a transformational gift from Jenny Belzberg, a long-time supporter of Banff Centre and the wider arts community.
The theatre has been redesigned to offer a more intimate and comfortable audience experience, with a reduced capacity and upgraded seating. Improvements include enhanced sightlines, acoustics, and accessibility, along with a balcony that wraps around the theatre for a closer connection to the stage.
Upgrades to ventilation and climate systems also improve overall comfort throughout the performance.
Margaret Greenham Theatre
The Margaret Greenham Theatre is a 246-seat studio theatre featuring a fixed seating rake, soft black masking, and an overhead grid. It is designed for intimate performances and is widely used for dance, drama, music events, and meetings.
Rolston Recital Hall
Over 100 events take place in this beautiful hall each year. With a seating capacity of up to 226, the space offers exceptional natural acoustics and can be configured for both live performance and recording.
From the stage, performers are surrounded by sweeping views of the surrounding mountain peaks, creating a striking and memorable performance setting. An attached control room supports high-quality recording from the hall and the Bentley Chamber Music Studio.
CLVB '33
Our newest venue, CLVB ’33, reimagines the spirit of the original club into a vibrant, contemporary performance space.
This intimate setting hosts an eclectic mix of programming—from jazz jams and live music to literary cabarets and spontaneous performances—offering audiences the chance to experience visiting artists up close.
With a capacity of 150, CLVB ’33 features both General Admission and cabaret-style seating, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere for unforgettable evenings of creativity and connection.
CLVB ’33 is located on the ground floor of the Laszlo Funtek Building, with accessible entry available from the south side near the Theatre Complex loading docks.
Shaw Amphitheatre
The Shaw Amphitheatre - known as The Amp - is Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity’s most iconic outdoor venue.
Set in the heart of campus, just outside the Kinnear Centre and Max Bell Building, it offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain ranges beneath an open sky. By day or under the stars, it creates a truly unforgettable live performance setting.
With seating for up to 1,700 guests, The Amp is equipped with full technical capabilities and professional production support, hosting a wide range of performances, concerts, and special events. It is also a central venue for the annual Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival.
The amphitheatre operates seasonally during the warmer months and is a defining part of the Banff Centre summer experience.