Centennial Theatre is a performing arts venue in North Vancouver. It hosts a variety of shows throughout the year including lots of plays and concerts.
A HISTORY OF MOTOWN
Centennial Theatre presents the show A History of Motown on October 16th, 2026. Featuring Krystle Dos Santos and her six-piece band, the event is a nostalgic tribute to Detroit Soul music from the 1960s to 1980s. The performance also incorporates stories and historical context about the era that the music was created in. Early-bird admission starts at $30, with regular admission costing $5 more.
For tickets and event details, see the North Vancouver Rec & Culture website.
About Centennial Theatre
Centennial Theatre is a fair-sized venue that hosts all sorts of events and productions. It’s the biggest multi-purpose performing arts venue on Vancouver’s North Shore.
The theatre seats up to 658 people and features high quality sound and lighting systems. There’s a performance studio and dressing room in the building as well. Centennial Theatre’s lobby includes a licensed concession area and there is often local art on display. Several events take place at the venue each month, including everything from touring musicals and concerts to school plays and graduation ceremonies.
Located at 2300 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, Centennial Theatre is about two dozen blocks up the hill from the Shipyards District and the SeaBus Terminal at Lonsdale Quay. It’s an easy 15-minute bus ride from the SeaBus.
For folks wanting to drive, parking is available at the Harry Jerome Community Centre, which is in the same complex as Centennial Theatre. There are also drop-off and pick-up spots near the venue, while street parking is available in the surrounding area.
Other Information
To learn more about Centennial Theatre, visit the North Vancouver Rec website.
To learn about the region and other things to do while in the area, see our articles about North Vancouver and Vancouver’s North Shore.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Theatre Companies & Venues in Metro Vancouver
- Vancouver Shows & Entertainment
- September Calendar of Events
- North Vancouver Restaurants
