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About Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts in Kingston is a premier hub for music, theatre, and film, offering multiple spaces to suit diverse performances. Whether you’re attending a concert by renowned ensembles or events like the Isabel Overton Bader Canadian Violin Competition, you’ll find a welcoming venue with excellent acoustics and thoughtful amenities. We’ve got you covered with seating information, parking options, transit details, and convenient nearby accommodations and dining to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process. If you’re visiting Kingston for a performance, plan ahead using the seating map and parking guidance. The Isabel Bader Centre is located at 390 King Street West, Kingston, ON K7L 2X4, with multiple spaces to suit different events, including the Power Corporation of Canada Studio Theatre (100 seats) and the Gordon Vogt Film Screening Room (92 seats). For a comfortable stay, consider affiliate hotels and local dining options to enhance your trip. And if plans shift, we provide clear updates, including RESCHEDULED from its original date when applicable.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 390 King Street West, Kingston, ON K7L 2X4.
- Main hall capacity: 567 seats (Spaces & Rates page); seating map lists approx. 556 seats (Seating Map PDF).
- Other spaces: Power Corporation of Canada Studio Theatre (100 seats), Gordon Vogt Film Screening Room (92 seats), Principal Emerita Karen Hitchcock Recital Hall.
- Seating chart: Full Seating Chart PDF available from the Seating Map page.
- Parking: 173 public spaces at 390 King Street West; overflow at 340 Union Street; upper lot at 404 King Street West; front-door drop-off area limited to 5 minutes.
- Transit: Closest Kingston Transit stop is The Isabel & Tett Centres; Routes 31 & 32 and Express Routes 501 & 502.
- Nearby hotels: Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront (1 Johnson St); Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kingston (686 Princess St); Residence & Conference Centre Kingston (23 Country Club Dr).
- Notable events: Venice Baroque Orchestra, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Roomful of Teeth; Isabel Overton Bader Canadian Violin Competition; Isabel’s 10th anniversary with Recital Hall renaming.
- Renaming note: Karen Hitchcock Rehearsal Hall was renamed to Principal Emerita Karen Hitchcock Recital Hall around Isabel’s 10th anniversary (2024–2025).