About

Welcome to the beautiful Capitol Theatre!

We are proud to maintain one of our region’s most significant and beloved heritage buildings. Since its complete restoration in 1993, the theatre has undergone further major upgrades including a completely renovated lobby and green rooms, soundproofing and energy efficiency updates. The theatre boasts state-of-the-art equipment and amazing acoustics. For more than 100 years, we have been THE community’s gathering space where generations have enjoyed the best arts and cultural events.

The Capitol is a vibrant member of our community. We are proud to partner with other cultural organizations, educational institutions, governments and businesses to ensure the continuation of exciting live performing arts in our region.

The Capitol acknowledges that the land on which it operates is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. As we commit to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, the Capitol acknowledges and honours Indigenous stories and works as they are essential to the cultural ecosystem in which we live, work and create. The Capitol is working with Indigenous people, organizations and communities in order to build strong, sustainable relationships with respect and integrity.