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About Algonquin College Commons Theatre
Welcome to the Algonquin College Commons Theatre page. Located at 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON in Building E (Robert C. Gillett Student Commons), this on-campus venue offers a versatile space for a wide range of performances. The theatre is widely used for concerts, comedy, live tapings, and special events, drawing both faculty and the local community. With a total seating capacity of 700 in standard arrangements and the flexibility to reach 835 for GA standing, the venue provides adaptable configurations to suit your event. The space is 100% wheelchair accessible, ensuring a welcoming experience for all guests.
Plan your visit with confidence: consult the seating charts for Seated Floor/Main/Balcony and GA Standing Floor Area on the Plan Your Visit page, and arrive ready to enjoy a great night out in Ottawa’s west end.
Getting to Algonquin Commons Theatre is straightforward. Parking is paid on campus, with Red Lot 8 the closest option to the venue. After 5pm on weekdays and on weekends, many lots offer flat-rate parking (e.g., the best available price). If you’re using public transit, OC Transpo serves Baseline Station (Algonquin Station) directly across from the campus, linking you into the O-Train network for easy access. When you’re planning a stay, consider Residence & Conference Centre – Ottawa West on campus at 1385 Woodroffe Ave, or nearby hotels in Ottawa West/Kanata for convenient lodging. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure comfortable accommodations and good meals before or after the show. The venue has hosted a range of notable events, from major touring acts like July Talk and Kip Moore to CBC tapings and international performances such as Swan Lake, making it a staple of Ottawa’s live performance scene. If your event is rescheduled, we will note it as RESCHEDULED from the original date and provide the updated details as soon as they’re available.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8, in Building E (Robert C. Gillett Student Commons).
- Venue type and capacity: On-campus theatre with 700 seats (Floor 177, Main 303, Balcony 220); capacity can rise to 835 when floor seats are removed for GA standing. 100% wheelchair accessible.
- Seating charts: PDF charts available for Seated Floor/Main/Balcony and GA Standing Floor Area. See Plan Your Visit page for links.
- Parking: Paid campus parking; Red Lot 8 is the closest to the venue; after 5pm weekdays and on weekends, some lots have flat rates (e.g., $6) according to Algonquin Parking Services.
- Transit: Baseline Station (Algonquin Station) is directly across from the campus; serviced by OC Transpo and connected to the O-Train network (Station maps and planning available from OC Transpo).
- Nearby hotels: Residence & Conference Centre – Ottawa West is on the Algonquin College campus (1385 Woodroffe Ave); additional options exist in Ottawa West/Kanata area.
- Notable events hosted: ACT has hosted major acts and events (e.g., July Talk, Kip Moore, Lights, Machine Gun Kelly, Letterkenny Live, Gordon Lightfoot) and CBC This Hour Has 22 Minutes tapings, plus international performances like Swan Lake.
- Renamed/demolition status: The venue is currently named Algonquin Commons Theatre and appears to be ongoing as of 2026; no demolition or renaming is indicated.