Centennial Concert Hall

Centennial Concert Hall is a Performing arts centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, it began as an urban renewal program in 1960. The Centennial Concert Hall, as part of the Manitoba Centennial Centre, was built as a Canadian Centennial project and is adjacent to the Manitoba Museum. The venue has a seating capacity of 2,305. The stage is 24 metres wide, 12 metres deep and over 33 metres tall which can accommodate a full orchestra and a choir of 700. The Centennial Concert Hall supports Manitoba visual artists through monthly exhibitions on the Piano Nobile, the Gallery has featured the creations of over 200 Manitoba artists. This spacious area overlooking the main lobby offers high ceilings, majestic chandeliers and a grand piano. There are murals throughout the hall from the Canadian sculptor Greta Dale and Winnipeg artist Tony Tascona. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Manitoba Opera perform at the Centennial Concert Hall. Centennial Concert Hall also hosts a wide variety of local and global artists, dance companies and musicals.
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