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About Orillia Opera House

Discover Orillia Opera House, a historic performing arts theatre housed in a 1895 Richardsonian Romanesque building at 1 West Street N, Orillia, ON. The venue features two intimate spaces: the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium with 677 seats and the Studio Theatre with 104 seats, totaling 781 seats across spaces. Named in 1997 to honor hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot, this cultural landmark has hosted a roster of notable performers including Oscar Peterson, Glenn Gould, KD Lang, Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, The Marx Brothers, and Liona Boyd. Whether you’re planning a night of music, theatre, or comedy, we’ve got you covered for easy, no-fuss ticket access and the best local recommendations.

Getting there is straightforward: public transit stops are steps from the theatre, and downtown Orillia offers multiple parking options. An adjacent municipal lot provides paid parking Monday–Saturday, 9:00–5:30, with free parking after 5:30 and on Sundays. Nearby hotels and dining spots include Best Western Plus Orillia Hotel, Champlain Waterfront Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia, Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn, Days Inn Orillia, Stone Gate Inn, and other downtown accommodations. For a complete plan, secure your seats through our easy, friendly process, and check our trusted partner recommendations for convenient stays and meals near the venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium: 677 seats; Studio Theatre: 104 seats (781 total across spaces).
  • Address: 1 West Street N, Orillia, ON L3V 3A6.
  • Venue type: Historic performing arts theatre housed in a 1895 Richardsonian Romanesque building.
  • Two performance spaces: Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium and the 104-seat Studio Theatre.
  • Seating chart details: Balcony is accessible only by stairs (not wheelchair accessible); main floor seating is accessible; Studio seating is accessible; seating maps show 677 and 104 seats respectively.
  • Parking: Adjacent municipal lot; paid parking Mon-Sat 9:00–5:30; free after 5:30 and Sundays; additional municipal lots nearby.
  • Transit: Public transit stops are steps away from the theatre; downtown Orillia transit options available.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Orillia Hotel, Champlain Waterfront Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia, Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn, Days Inn Orillia, Stone Gate Inn, and other downtown accommodations.
  • Notable events hosted: performers such as Gordon Lightfoot, Oscar Peterson, Glenn Gould, KD Lang, Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, The Marx Brothers, Liona Boyd, and more.
  • Renaming note: The main auditorium was renamed Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium in 1997 in honour of the hometown musician.