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About Court House Theatre

Welcome to Court House Theatre, a quintessential Shaw Festival venue located in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This intimate thrust-stage space seats up to 249 guests and lives inside the historic Court House building at 26 Queen Street. If you’re planning a Shaw Festival visit, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.

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Nearby attractions and access are easy to combine with a stroll through this picturesque town, known for its cobblestone streets, wineries, and fine dining. Let us help you secure your seats and plan a seamless theatre day.

For the best experience, check the official Shaw Festival resources for the Court House Theatre seating plan and accessibility details. If you’re traveling from out of town, consider staying at nearby hotels such as 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa, Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites Niagara-on-the-Lake, or The Scotsman Hotel. After the show, you’ll find a friendly selection of restaurants and cafes within walking distance to end your theatre night on a high note. We’ve got you covered with practical tips on parking, transit options, and nearby amenities to ensure you can focus on the performance and the moment.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 249 seats (maximum) at the Court House Theatre.
  • Address: 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0.
  • Venue type: part of the Shaw Festival; a thrust-style, intimate theatre within the historic Court House building.
  • Seating chart: numbered seating with an official Court House Theatre Seat Plan PDF available on Shaw’s site.
  • Parking: street parking (meters) and Fort George parking available; paid options via Shaw’s Directions & Parking page.
  • Transit: Shaw Express from Toronto or Burlington; directions to the Memorial Clock Tower at 26 Queen St for access to the Court House Theatre.
  • Nearby hotels: 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa; Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites Niagara-on-the-Lake; The Scotsman Hotel, among others.
  • Notable events hosted: examples include Sleuth, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and A New Work in Progress (as listed in Shaw Festival’s theatre pages).
  • Status note: not demolished or renamed; the Court House Theatre remains an active Shaw Festival venue in the historic building.