Confederation Centre of the Arts offers two performance venues in the heart downtown Charlottetown within walking distance of several hotels, shops, and restaurants. Our stages have hosted a variety of world-class artists performing music, dance, comedy, and more.

Sobey Family Theatre

Sobey Family Theatre

A premier performance venue, the Sobey Family Theatre hosts performing artists and speakers, including those from The Charlottetown Festival, LIVE @ the Centre and the Symons Medal Presentation and Lecture. With 1106 seats, it is one of the largest soft-seat theatres in Atlantic Canada. 

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ABOUT THE SPACE

• This soft-seat proscenium theatre has 1106 seats (806 orchestra and 300 total seats in three balconies).
• The theatre is equipped with state-of-the art sound and lighting, soft goods, a fly system, and clear com communications.
• The first five rows of seats are able to roll away, extending the stage out into the house.
• The SFT has limited accessible seating and washrooms along with non-gender washrooms.
• Minimum crew is four heads (carps, props, LX, audio) + two electricians (for focus) for four hours (IATSE 906A).
  • After five hours without a meal break there is an additional meal penalty incurred.
• All tickets for events in our theatres must be issued through our box office.
• We will work with you to staff your event with an adequate number of theatre (FOH) staff.
• Normal procedure is that doors to the theatre open 30 minutes prior to the show time, but the lobby is always accessible to the public.

Accessibility

Any guests with special needs should discuss their needs with a box office representative when booking their tickets.

Guests in wheelchairs or who have difficulty climbing stairs may use the elevator located beside the main box office entrance on the corner of Queen and Grafton streets. This elevator will bring you to the lower foyer for access to the box office and the lobby of the Sobey Family Theatre.

Hearing Devices: Sobey Family Theatre is equipped with an infra-red listening system. Receivers may be obtained from the Front of House staff on a first-come-first-served basis.

Booster Seats: Booster seats are available in the Sobey Family Theatre from our Front of House Staff before the performance. These are provided on a first-come-first-served basis.

Concessions

For most of our performances, refreshments and snacks are available before the performance and during intermission. Alcoholic beverages are also served at some of our performances. All snacks and refreshments purchased on site at concessions are permitted into the theatre. Please note that many of our concession products may contain peanuts or peanut oil.

To download our booking questionnaire, click here.

The Mack

The Mack is a cabaret venue that seats approximately 212 people, making it an intimate venue for comedy, music, and more. 

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ABOUT THE SPACE

• The Mack is fully accessible with one accessible washroom.
• Minimum crew is two heads (LX & audio) for four hours (IATSE 906A).
  • After five hours without a meal break there is an additional meal penalty incurred.
• All tickets for events in our theatres must be issued through our box office.
• We will work with you to staff your event with an adequate number of theatre (FOH) staff.
• Normal procedure is that doors to the theatre open 30 minutes prior to the show time.
• Bar service is available pre-show and at intermission for all performances. Some exceptions apply.

Accessibility

Any guests with special needs should discuss their needs with a box office representative when booking their tickets.

Concessions

For most shows, the doors to The Mack are open 30 minutes prior to show time to allow for beverage service. Although there is no food service at The Mack, light snacks (i.e. chips) are available for sale at the bar.

Bar service is available pre-show and at intermission for most performances. Some exceptions apply.

All snacks and refreshments purchased on-site at concessions are permitted into the theatre. Please note that many of our concession products may contain peanuts or peanut oil.

To download our booking questionnaire, click here

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