Upcoming Events at Yates Memorial Centre

The Yates Memorial Centre, officially known as the Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre in some references, is Lethbridge’s city-owned performing arts hub. Home to two intimate theatres—Yates Theatre and the Sterndale Bennett Theatre—the centre hosts a mix of local productions and touring performances, including the city’s professional company, New West Theatre. Whether you’re planning a night of drama, music, or comedy, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help secure your seats and make the most of your visit.

Located at 1002-4th Avenue South in downtown Lethbridge, the centre is easy to reach by public transit and is within walking distance of several hotels and eateries. While public seating maps aren’t widely published, capacities are published for booking: Yates Theatre seats approximately 474, and Sterndale Bennett Theatre seats about 162.

Parking is convenient: on-street options and nearby lots, with free parking after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. Lethbridge Transit serves the area, offering regular bus routes and trip-planner tools for planning your trip to the centre. The venue remains active with renovations and upgrades, continuing to be a central venue for the arts in Lethbridge.

Getting There

Address: 1002-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P5
Transit: Served by Lethbridge Transit with nearby stops and trip-planner options
Parking: Free after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends; additional on-street and nearby lot parking

Theatres and Capacity

Yates Theatre — ~474 seats
Sterndale Bennett Theatre — ~162 seats

What’s On Offer

As the home of New West Theatre (Lethbridge’s only professional theatre company) and a host venue for a variety of local and touring productions, the Yates Memorial Centre provides an accessible, community-focused experience. The two theatres offer intimate viewing options for a diverse range of performances.

Nearby Hotels & Dining

Several hotels and motels are within walking distance of the centre, providing convenient options for visitors. For dining, there are various restaurants nearby to suit different tastes and budgets. For the best stays, consider our recommended partners below.

Partner Recommendations

Hotels: We’ve partnered with local hotels to offer comfortable stays close to the venue. Check availability and book with our trusted partners for convenience.
Restaurants: Walking-distance dining options range from casual to fine, perfect for pre- or post-show meals. Explore our partner picks for a reliable experience.

Security, accessibility, and customer service are priorities at the Yates Memorial Centre. Whether you’re attending a single show or a run of performances, our team can help you secure your seats and provide up-to-date information on venue services and renovations.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1002-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P5
Venue type: City-owned performing arts centre with two theatres (Yates Theatre and Sterndale Bennett Theatre)
Capacities: Yates Theatre ~474 seats; Sterndale Bennett Theatre ~162 seats
Seating chart: public-facing seating maps are not widely published; official capacities are listed by the City for booking purposes
Parking: on-street and nearby lots; parking is free after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends
Transit: served by Lethbridge Transit; downtown location with access to regular bus routes and trip-planner tools
Nearby hotels: hotels and motels are within walking distance of the centre
Notable events hosted: home to New West Theatre (Lethbridge’s only professional theatre company) and hosts a variety of local and touring productions
Renaming/renovation status: officially known as Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre in some references; commonly called Yates Centre; actively in use with ongoing renovations and upgrades

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