Opened in the mid-2010s as the cultural anchor of downtown St. Catharines, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre brings together four distinct venues under one roof: the large Partridge Hall, the flexible Robertson Theatre, an intimate Recital Hall, and The Film House cinema. Together they present an eclectic year-round program spanning touring musicians, classical and world music, theatre, dance, and arthouse film. Its central location makes it a natural hub for an evening out and anchors the surrounding restaurant and gallery district.

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FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Family friendlyAccessible
- Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access; washrooms on-site (per Doors Open Ontario).
- Phone
- 905-688-0722
Verified July 2026
Good to know
Is FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre wheelchair accessible?
Full wheelchair access; washrooms on-site (per Doors Open Ontario).
Is FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre good for kids?
Yes — FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is family-friendly.
Places nearby
galleryMarilyn I. Walker School Visual Arts Gallery (Brock University)0.1 km away
restaurantoddBird0.3 km away
marketSt. Catharines Farmers Market0.4 km away
galleryNiagara Artists Centre0.4 km away
breweryThe Merchant Ale House0.4 km away
restaurantWellington Court Restaurant + Catering0.5 km away