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20-Time Grammy Award Winner Pat Metheny Comes to Centre In The Square for the First Time This November!
For the first time ever, Centre In The Square is thrilled to welcome world-renowned guitarist and composer Pat Metheny to its stage on November 28, 2024. With an astonishing career spanning nearly 50 years, Metheny is a 20-time Grammy Award winner and the only musician to have won in an unprecedented 10 categories. His accolades also include three gold albums, marking him as one of the most celebrated figures in jazz and contemporary music. Pat Metheny’s performance promises to be a one-of-a-kind musical experience. With more than a dozen guitars at his side, he will present compositions from across his […]

Centre In The Square Introduces a Season of Inspiring Performances & Community Building!
June 24, 2024, Kitchener, ON — Centre In The Square is elated to announce a transformative lineup of new programs and community engagement initiatives, set to enrich the local arts scene and provide diverse entertainment experiences for all. These initiatives include the launch of a spectacular international series lineup, a dynamic comedy series, and the reopening of the Studio Theatre as an accessible rehearsal and performance space. International Series: Our international series features a rich tapestry of global talent, including: Comedy Series: The comedy series promises to bring laughter and joy with a stellar lineup of performers. Highlights include: Studio […]

The International & Comedy Series is here!
Get ready to double down on exploration and laughter! Our brand new International Series featuring captivating international events plus new additions of the hottest comedians to our Comedy Series is here! This incredible line-up promises: Whether you’re a travel enthusiast or comedy aficionado, we have something to make you roar with laughter and create memories that last a lifetime. International Series Line-up: Comedy Series Line-up: Russell Howard Live: Presented by Live Nation – Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:30PM | On sale NOW! Whose Live Anyway? – Monday, October 7, 2024 at 8PM | On sale NOW! The Debaters Live […]

Remembering Our Friend Gary Shantz
With heavy hearts, we gather to remember Gary Shantz, a cherished member of our Centre In The Square family who passed away last week. Gary’s unwavering dedication to the arts, dance, and theatre left a lasting impact on all who knew him. For an impressive 43 years, Gary served in various roles at Centre In The Square over the years, ensuring the seamless execution of our events. His passion for his work was evident in every interaction, and his influence extended far beyond our theatre walls, encompassing his work at Drayton Theatre and his role as a judge in dance […]

CENTRE IN THE SQUARE ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors of the Centre in the Square (CITS Inc.) are pleased to announce Eric Lariviere as the Executive Director of the Centre in the Square effective April 15, 2024 after an international search conducted by Martin Bragg & Associates. Eric is currently the General Manager, Flato Markham Theatre & Executive Director of Destination Markham Corporation in Markham, Ontario. Prior to that he was President and CEO of Daytona Beach International Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida, and the General Manager of Societe du Centre Pierre-Peladeau in Montreal, Quebec. He has also been a Professor at Seneca College since […]

Exciting Updates: New Seats and Seating Map, Coming Summer 2024!

Theatre seats inside an empty theatre.
Overview of Changes: Centre In The Square will be installing brand new seats this summer to enhance the overall theatre experience. With this, the seat numbering will also be changing from what you have all grown accustomed to. We understand that this can be confusing. We have created this page to bring clarity to what the new seating map will look like and to ensure you get the tickets/seats you want! The new seats/seating map will be in place beginning September 2024, all events before this will use our current seating map. Click here to compare the Current Seating Map […]

Centre In The Square unveils completed washroom renovation project
Kitchener, Ontario, May 24, 2023 — Canadians everywhere have felt the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life. As the arts & entertainment industry continues to re-build and rebound, Centre In The Square, alongside the Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, and the City of Kitchener are excited to unveil a washroom renovation project which will have a positive impact on the over 150,000 yearly visitors for generations to come. Today, MP Valerie Bradford, MP Tim Louis, MPP Amarjot Sandhu, and City of Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic are excited to announce the completion of […]

$14,000 in Create + Connect grants awarded to local artists
To support and inspire local musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Kitchener through its Film, Music, and Interactive Media Office and the Centre In The Square partnered to create a fund to help local artists do what they do best — create and connect. Today, the City and Centre In The Square are awarding 14 grants of $1,000 each to help musicians create audio and video content to engage and grow their audiences.   “The pandemic has devastated the music industry around the globe and here at home – affecting the lives and livelihoods of so many in our community,” said City of Kitchener Councillor and Centre In The Square board member, Bil Ioannidis. “I hope the Create and Connect grants will help some local artists with projects that help to bring valued music and entertainment […]

Canada and Ontario invest in upgrades to the Centre In The Square in Kitchener
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment. Today, Raj Saini, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga; Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Amy Fee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister […]