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About Maxwell's Concerts and Events
Welcome to Maxwell's Concerts and Events, a versatile live music venue in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario. With two stages, flexible seating, and a total capacity of up to 700 patrons, Maxwell's offers an intimate yet energetic setting for concerts, Candlelight performances, and private events. Located at 35 University Ave E, Unit 2, Maxwell's is conveniently positioned for students, locals, and visitors alike, just steps from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo.
Whether you’re catching a headline act on the main room or enjoying a Candlelight intimate performance in a side room, Maxwell's provides a dependable, no-fuss ticketing experience and dependable customer service. We've got you covered for everything from parking to nearby hotels and dining that fit your plans.
Maxwell's is a cornerstone venue in Waterloo's live music scene, hosting tours by major acts and beloved Candlelight experiences. It’s easy to secure your seats or standing room, and with plenty of on-site parking and accessible transit options, your night out is straightforward from start to finish. If you’re planning a stay, there are excellent hotel options nearby in Waterloo and the nearby city of Kitchener. We’ll point you to trusted accommodations and dining partners to make your visit seamless.
Ready for a night of great music? We’ve got you covered with up-to-date show details and a simple, reliable process to secure your tickets and plan your evening around Maxwell's events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: 35 University Ave E, Unit 2, Waterloo, ON N2J 2V9, Canada.
- Capacity and layout: entire venue licensed for up to 700 patrons (standing); main room up to 500 standing; Tank Room up to 200; seating options up to 350 seats in rows or 260 seated with tables; two stages (main and side).
- Parking: 250 free paved parking spaces on site.
- Seating / chart: seating zones and flexible configurations; Candlelight events show assigned seating by zone for attendees.
- Transit: near Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo; accessible via local transit; Laurier–Waterloo Park Ion station is the nearby rapid-transit stop.
- Nearby hotels: Delta Hotels by Marriott Waterloo; Best Western Plus Waterloo; Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo; Hampton Inn & Suites Waterloo; plus nearby options in Kitchener (e.g., The Walper).
- Notable events hosted: tours by acts like The Glorious Sons, Kiefer Sutherland, Nick Carter, July Talk, Collective Soul, Tom Cochrane; Candlelight concerts such as Candlelight: Queen & The Beatles and Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons.
- Renamed/demolished: No public record of demolition or renaming for Maxwell's Waterloo; venue remains Maxwell's Concerts & Events as of 2026. Note: Maxwell's in Hoboken (NJ) is a separate, now-closed venue.