Renting the Theatre for Live Performances
Venables Theatre is available for rental by touring artists, performing ensembles and concert promoters from within the Okanagan and around the globe. Rental rates are available for commercial presentations, not-for-profits, local groups and a special rate is available for activities for children and youth.
Contact the Theatre Manager at manager@venablestheatre.ca
for current rental rates and theatre availability
Audience Seating
The theatre has 373 upholstered seats, 8 wheelchair positions and room for an additional 25 seats (if needed) for a maximum capacity of 406 audience members. The fixed seating area has 11 rows of seats arranged "continental style" with extra space between rows and wide aisles on either side. There is not a bad seat in the house!
Lobby and Box Office
The lobby is a beautiful area with an elegant sweeping staircase and windows all around looking out on the town and landscape of the South Okanagan. The lobby has built in seating areas for the audience and ample washrooms for even a Sold Out event. A secure box office is available in the theatre lobby.
Concession
The lobby has a fully equipped and fully staffed licensed concession offering a variety of wine and beer as well non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Special requests may be accommodated if requested in advance of your event.
Change rooms
The artists' change room fits up to 18 comfortably with ample mirrors, lights and counter space. There are three washrooms and one shower, and space for rolling costume racks. The changing area can be used as one long room or, with the installed accordion doors, be divided into two separate areas.
Piano
The theatre houses the South Okanagan Concert Society's Yamaha C3 Grand piano. It is available for rent to other groups who are also responsible for the cost for tuning (if necessary.)
