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Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is a not-for-profit, multi-functional venue located in the historic Market Hall building at 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario. With a flexible seating capacity ranging from 50 to 350, it serves as a hub for live theatre, music, dance, film screenings, lectures, conferences, and community events. The theatre space is on the 2nd floor, with the box office on the 3rd floor and a dedicated backstage entrance at 336 George Street.
Whether you’re planning a small intimate performance or a larger community presentation, Market Hall PAC offers a welcoming environment backed by a long-standing commitment to the arts in Peterborough. We’ve got you covered for tickets, event info, and insider tips to help you secure your seats at this vibrant downtown venue.
Venue details: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is housed in a historic building that hosts a variety of events beyond theatre, including film screenings, dance, and conferences. Public seating specifics aren’t published online; our team can confirm seating arrangements via the box office or rental inquiries. The space is adaptable to different event configurations, ensuring a comfortable experience whether you attend a small show or a larger production.
Accessibility and transport: The venue sits in downtown Peterborough with convenient access to Peterborough Transit. Route 5 The Parkway serves the area, making it easy to reach Market Hall from various parts of the city. For drivers, parking is available around the Hall and in nearby garages, including Peterborough Square and garages on Simcoe Street, Charlotte Street, and King Street within a short walk.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/Address: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario (the theatre is on the 2nd floor; box office on the 3rd floor; backstage entrance at 336 George Street).
- Capacity: 350-seat main theatre; the venue is described as flexible and able to host 50 to 350 attendees depending on configuration.
- Venue type: Not-for-profit performing arts centre located in the historic Market Hall building; multi-functional space for live theatre, music, dance, film screenings, lectures, conferences, and community events.
- Seating chart: Public seating chart is not publicly published online; seating details are provided via the box office and rental inquiries.
- Parking: Parking available around the Hall and in nearby garages; options include Peterborough Square and garages on Simcoe Street, Charlotte Street, and King Street within one block.
- Transit: Downtown Peterborough location with access to local Peterborough Transit; routes such as Route 5 The Parkway serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel (312 George Street N) within walking distance; Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne Street East) nearby.
- Notable events hosted: Has hosted artists such as Steven Page, Sarah Harmer, and Serena Ryder; hosts Public Energy performances and a range of local theatre and community events.
- Demolished/renamed: The hall was nearly converted to a bingo hall in the 1990s, but it was preserved and reopened as Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in 2011; it has been operating as Market Hall PAC since 1998.