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About Firehall Arts Centre

Welcome to Firehall Arts Centre, a historic black box theatre housed in a former fire hall built in 1906. Located at 280 East Cordova Street in downtown Vancouver, this intimate venue offers flexible seating and a small-stage ambience that makes every performance feel personal. With a capacity ranging from 136 to 175 seats, the configuration shifts to suit each production, giving audiences a unique, up-close experience.

Whether you’re catching a contemporary concert, a dance piece, or a thought-provoking play, we’ve got you covered with easy, straightforward ticket purchasing. Here, you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a seamless night out.

Firehall Arts Centre has a rich history, opening as Firehall Theatre in 1982 and later evolving into its current name. The venue regularly hosts more than 200 performances each year and has featured notable events such as the Dancing on the Edge Festival in its early years. Recent and upcoming attractions include House of Folk, SONIC BOOM Festival, and Canadian Psycho. For performers, staff, and creatives, the centre is a hub for diverse, intimate performances that benefit from the flexible seating and welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.

Nearby you’ll find comfortable lodging and dining options to enhance your visit. Skwachàys Lodge at 31 West Pender Street offers stylish rooms and Indigenous art-inspired experiences, while The Burrard at 1100 Burrard Street provides a contemporary hotel stay within walking distance. Parking is convenient with metered street parking nearby and a parkade two blocks away at Cordova & Columbia. Transit is easy via multiple bus routes (14, 16, 20, R5, 4, 7) with plan-ahead options through TransLink. Secure your seats and plan your night with confidence—your next Vancouver outing starts at Firehall Arts Centre.

Note for guests: Parking details and transit routes can vary by event. Check event pages for the latest parking instructions, occasional road changes, and accessibility information.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3.
  • Venue type: black box theatre/arts centre housed in a heritage fire hall (built 1906).
  • Capacity: 136–175 seats (approx. 150; configuration varies).
  • Seating chart: Flexible seating in a black box configuration; no fixed seating diagram published on site.
  • Parking: Metered street parking nearby; two-hour limits after 6pm with PayByPhone options; parkade two blocks away at Cordova & Columbia.
  • Transit: Accessible by multiple bus routes (14, 16, 20, R5, 4, 7); plan via TransLink.
  • Nearby hotels: Skwachàys Lodge (31 West Pender Street); The Burrard (1100 Burrard Street) within walking distance.
  • Notable events hosted: Dancing on the Edge Festival historically served as the venue’s flagship event; the centre hosts more than 200 performances annually; recent/upcoming events include House of Folk, SONIC BOOM Festival, and Canadian Psycho.
  • History/renaming: Opened as Firehall Theatre in 1982 and later renamed Firehall Arts Centre.