Plan Your Visit / Symphony 101
Welcome to your Oakville Symphony!
We want to make every event as enjoyable and easy as possible. We strive to make you feel welcomed and here are some frequently asked questions so that you can be prepared to experience emotion and enjoy our concerts. As always, please contact us or the Oakville Centre if you have questions that aren’t answered here.
Our Main Concert Series takes place at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts at 130 Navy Street in Downtown Oakville. Our Mini Concerts for children take place at different Community Centre locations across Oakville. Additional concerts take place in a variety of venues in our lovely town!
The Oakville Centre is an intimate theatre with just 497 seats! All of the seats have a great view of the stage!
Tickets start from $20 for students and there are discounts for subscribers (25%!) and pick 3 (15%). There are also additional discounts if you are buying in bulk for a large group.
You do you! Dress comfortably or dress to the nines! We just want you to enjoy the show.
We start on Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm for our main concert series.
Make sure you are on time, as patrons are not seated while the orchestra is playing. If you are late, you will have to wait for a break in the performance to be seated. Don’t forget to stay after the show for a post concert chat with Conductor Lorenzo Guggenheim and our guest artist!
The Oakville Centre has a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks that can be purchased before the show or during intermission. Drinks purchased from the bar are allowed in the hall during the performance.
The Oakville Centre has been home to the Oakville Symphony since it opened in 1977 and is a cornerstone of Oakville’s Cultural Scene. The theatre is fully staffed and funded by the Town of Oakville and is located in the heart of downtown at 130 Navy Street.
Additional Questions about the Oakville Centre?
Please contact:
Box Office: boxoffice@oakvillecentre.ca or 905-815-2021
Box Office Hours
Weekdays: 1:00-4:30pm, and two hours prior to a performance.
Weekends: Two hours prior to a performance
Please use the main entrance on Navy Street to access the theatre. Accessible seating is not available online, please contact the box office director to purchase tickets for patrons using a wheelchair or walker. For the safety of all patrons, all accessible seating in the Main Auditorium is located in Row S. The Main Auditorium’s 17 row seating area has a steep incline, with steps down to each row. Due to design and age, the Oakville Centre does not have an elevator. Questions regarding accessibility of the theatre can be directed to: boxoffice@oakvillecentre.ca or 905-815-2021.
Oakville Centre for Performing Arts
130 Navy Street
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 2Z4
Transit
The Oakville Centre is 2.2 kilometres south of the Oakville Go Station. You may also access the theatre via Oakville Transit.
Parking
There is street parking in and around the Oakville Centre. The closest main lot is on Water St, behind the theatre. Please note you will have to go up the stairs behind the Oakville Centre to access the main doors. For more accessible parking, look for street parking. The Town of Oakville has a live parking map to help you find the best spot! Find parking options here.
Entry
A ticket is required for entry. Lobby doors open 45 minutes before, and auditorium doors open 30 minutes before the performance. A house manager is always available to assist.
Late Arrivals
Latecomers will be seated during an appropriate break. Lobby monitors display the performance for those waiting.
Mobile Devices
All devices must be muted or turned off during the performance. Recording devices are prohibited, and ushers may ask disruptive patrons to leave.
Food & Beverages
Snacks and drinks, including alcohol, are available before the show and at intermission, but no outside food or drinks are allowed. Beverages purchased at the bar may be allowed in the theatre for select shows. Filtered water is available, and only empty bottles may be filled.
Smoking
Smoking, e-cigarettes, and vaping are prohibited on the premises or within 9 meters of entrances.
Scent Advisory
Please avoid wearing scented products to accommodate those with allergies or chemical sensitivities.
We pledge to create safer, more inclusive, respectful workplaces where artists can thrive, free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence.
The Code of Conduct is a set of voluntary commitments developed by a coalition of Canadian performing arts stakeholders. Each signatory is solely responsible for upholding its commitments under the Code and its obligations under the law.