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About Old Roxy Theatre

Welcome to our guide for the Old Roxy Theatre, a historic Mount Forest venue with a seating capacity of 408. Originally a cinema, it later hosted live performances before closing and being repurposed for office use. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, from seating information to parking, transit, and nearby stay-and-dine options.

Whether you’re searching for a show at this iconic spot or simply exploring local history, you’ll find essential details to secure your seats and make the most of your trip to Mount Forest, Ontario.

Seating notes: The venue lists 408 seats across a single screen layout. A formal seating chart isn’t publicly published, so available seating may vary by event. If you’re planning to attend an upcoming show, we’ll help you identify current options and guide you to the best available seats, denoting great seats and the section you want where applicable.

Parking and getting there: Public parking is available behind the Old Roxy Theatre building. For travelers, Mount Forest is served by Guelph-Owen Sound transit (GOST) with multiple routes stopping in town, making access convenient without driving.

Where to stay and dine: Nearby lodging includes Forest Plaza Motel at 284 Main Street North, Mount Forest, offering convenient proximity to the venue. A range of local restaurants and cafes in Mount Forest provide quick bites or sit-down meals before or after shows. If you’re planning an overnight, we’ll point you to affiliate partner hotels and dining options to help you earn rewards while enjoying the area.

About the venue: The building remains standing, carrying a legacy as a cinema turned live-performance space, later marketed as Old Roxy. Though not currently active as a performing venue, the site’s history is a key part of Mount Forest’s cultural fabric, with past acts including Jann Arden, Blue Rodeo, Brent Butt, and The Arrogant Worms mentioned in local coverage. We’ll help you stay informed about any future events or related similar venues in the region.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 116 Main Street North, Mount Forest, Ontario, N0G 2L0.
  • Capacity: 408 seats (1 screen; former cinema).
  • Venue type: Originally a cinema; later used as a live-performance venue; currently closed and repurposed (office space per Cinema Treasures).
  • Seating chart: No published public seating chart; capacity listed as 408 seats and 1 screen.
  • Parking: Public parking behind the building (based on venue publishing and local notices).
  • Transit: Guelph-Owen Sound transit (GOST) serves Mount Forest; bus service continues serving the town on various routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Forest Plaza Motel (284 Main Street North, Mount Forest) among the closest options.
  • Notable events hosted: Acts such as Jann Arden and Blue Rodeo performed there; 2002 renovation added 300 seats; other acts like Brent Butt and The Arrogant Worms were mentioned in local coverage.
  • Demolished/renamed: The building is not demolished; the venue was renamed/advertised as Old Roxy and then closed; the site appears repurposed as office space.