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Local Youth Theatre

Theatre Ancaster Stage 2 Presents: Pirates of Penzance Jr.

January 26, 2024

Come see local youth (grades 5-8) tackle the wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic score: The Pirates of Penzance JR., a swashbuckling musical journey!

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Live @ the Old Fire Hall: Hamilton All Star Jazz Holiday Concert

December 1, 2023

[Hosted at the Old Firehall Arts Centre] Join us for a great evening of big band jazz as the Juniors, Rising Stars, All Stars, and After Hours Big Band all take to the stage. You might even hear the occasional holiday favourite or two!

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Jules

October 30, 2023

Jules follows Milton (Ben Kingsley) who lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. Move over E.T. and Elliott. Meet Jules and Milton. Jeff Mitchell/Phoenix Film Festival. Season Sponsor: Rastins Pharmacy, Film Date Sponsor: Ian and Anne Campbell, Proceeds to Hamilton Out of the Cold

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Theatre Ancaster Presents: Legally Blonde

November 9, 2023

Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

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One Night Only!

Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Land Acknowledgement - A Concert

October 20, 2023

Sinfonia Ancaster is proud to present this concert dedicated to the land on which the Memorial Arts Centre sits and the people who first lived on this land. Featuring works by Turtle Island composers that glorify the natural world.

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Internationally renowned concert pianist from Ancaster!

Valerie Tryon in Recital!

October 12, 2023

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to hear internationally renowned concert pianist- and beloved Ancaster resident, Valerie Tryon!

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The Legendary North American Tour!

Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook

October 7, 2023

Memorial is proud to once again welcome Suzanne O Davis and her incredible band as she performs her latest and most heartfelt tribute to Carole King, ‘Tapestry’.

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Season Highlight
Theatre Ancaster Presents: Legally Blonde
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Nov 9, 2023
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Nov 26, 2023
Local Teen Company Tackles a Modern Classic!
Theatre Ancaster Stage 3 Presents: Roald Dahl's Matilda
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Feb 23, 2024
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Mar 2, 2024
Theatre Ancaster Presents: The Music of Motown
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Apr 19, 2024
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May 4, 2024
Theatre Ancaster Stage 2 Presents: GLEE
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May 17, 2024
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May 19, 2024
Local Youth Theatre
Theatre Ancaster Stage 2 Presents: Pirates of Penzance Jr.
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Jan 26, 2024
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Jan 28, 2024
Theatre Ancaster Classics Presents: Oklahoma in Concert
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Feb 9, 2024
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Feb 11, 2024
Charity Benefit Radio Play
Theatre Ancaster Presents: Miracle on 34th Street Benefit (Radio Play)
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Dec 8, 2023
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Dec 10, 2023
Theatre Ancaster Chorus Presents: "Be Our Guest"
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May 11, 2024
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May 12, 2024
Ancaster Chorus
Theatre Ancaster Chorus Presents: "Christmas Top 40"
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Dec 16, 2023
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Dec 17, 2023
Theatre Ancaster Classics Presents: "Spirited"
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Mar 1, 2024
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Mar 3, 2024
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Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
The Legendary North American Tour!
Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
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Oct 7, 2023
Valerie Tryon in Recital!
Internationally renowned concert pianist from Ancaster!
Valerie Tryon in Recital!
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Oct 12, 2023
EPIC EAGLES - The Definitive Tribute to the Eagles.
EPIC EAGLES - The Definitive Tribute to the Eagles.
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Oct 14, 2023
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Land Acknowledgement - A Concert
One Night Only!
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Land Acknowledgement - A Concert
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Oct 20, 2023
Live @ the Old Fire Hall: Myriad 3
Live @ the Old Fire Hall: Myriad 3
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Oct 28, 2023
Live @ the Old Fire Hall: The Hornets ft. Chris Ayries
Live @ the Old Fire Hall: The Hornets ft. Chris Ayries
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Nov 25, 2023
Live @ the Old Fire Hall: Hamilton All Star Jazz Holiday Concert
Live @ the Old Fire Hall: Hamilton All Star Jazz Holiday Concert
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Dec 1, 2023
A Lunch at Allen's Christmas
MURRAY McLAUCHLAN, CINDY CHURCH, MARC JORDAN and IAN THOMAS
A Lunch at Allen's Christmas
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Dec 5, 2023
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Home for the Holidays! - A Concert
One Night Only!
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Home for the Holidays! - A Concert
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Dec 15, 2023
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Half the Sky - A Concert
One Night Only!
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Half the Sky - A Concert
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Mar 8, 2024
Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Unabashedly Romantic - A Concert
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Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Unabashedly Romantic - A Concert
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May 10, 2024
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Jules
Jules
Jules
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Oct 30, 2023
PUMP UP THE VOLUME: Panel Discussion: Virtual Production + Short Film Presentation
PUMP UP THE VOLUME: Panel Discussion: Virtual Production + Short Film Presentation
PUMP UP THE VOLUME: Panel Discussion: Virtual Production + Short Film Presentation
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Oct 28, 2023
SPACE MONKEYS
SPACE MONKEYS
SPACE MONKEYS
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Oct 24, 2023
DRAMA SHORTS
DRAMA SHORTS
DRAMA SHORTS
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Oct 27, 2023
Thrills and Chills
Thrills and Chills (Short Film Collection)
Thrills and Chills (Short Film Collection)
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Oct 27, 2023
Comedy Shorts
Comedy Shorts
Comedy Shorts
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Oct 28, 2023
The Martini Shot
The Martini Shot
The Martini Shot
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Oct 21, 2023
NIGHT BLOOMS
NIGHT BLOOMS
NIGHT BLOOMS
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Oct 28, 2023
ANIMATED SHORTS
ANIMATED SHORTS
ANIMATED SHORTS
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Oct 25, 2023
Local Documentaries: Short films from the GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area)
Local Documentaries: Short films from the GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area)
Local Documentaries: Short films from the GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area)
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Oct 25, 2023
INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
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Oct 23, 2023
ADDICTED TO LIFE
ADDICTED TO LIFE
ADDICTED TO LIFE
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Oct 27, 2023
UNFRIENDING
UNFRIENDING
UNFRIENDING
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Oct 29, 2023
Dead County
Dead County
Dead County
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Oct 29, 2023
How to (Not) Build A School in Haiti
How to (Not) Build A School in Haiti
How to (Not) Build A School in Haiti
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Oct 26, 2023
WE DARE TO DREAM
WE DARE TO DREAM
WE DARE TO DREAM
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Oct 25, 2023
FIGHTING THROUGH THE FOG
FIGHTING THROUGH THE FOG
FIGHTING THROUGH THE FOG
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Oct 24, 2023
A Human Picture // Unimaginable
A Human Picture // Unimaginable
A Human Picture // Unimaginable
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Oct 23, 2023
Les Filles du Roi
Les Filles du Roi
Les Filles du Roi
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Oct 22, 2023
When Hope Breaks Through
When Hope Breaks Through
When Hope Breaks Through
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Oct 29, 2023
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: Short Films
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: Short Films
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: Short Films
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Oct 23, 2023
EMERGING FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
EMERGING FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
EMERGING FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
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Oct 26, 2023
THE RULES OF LACROSSE.
THE RULES OF LACROSSE
THE RULES OF LACROSSE
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Oct 28, 2023
NEW FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
NEW FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
NEW FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
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Oct 26, 2023
THE HYPER BOREAN
THE HYPER BOREAN
THE HYPER BOREAN
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Oct 24, 2023
Local Shorts
Local Shorts
Local Shorts
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Oct 21, 2023
CHATEAU LAURIER
Chateau Laurier
Chateau Laurier
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Oct 22, 2023
KIDS CAN FILM!
Kids Can Film!
Kids Can Film!
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Oct 22, 2023
Sinfonia Ancaster: Mohawk Institute Residential School - Film & Discussion
Sinfonia Ancaster: Mohawk Institute Residential School Film & Discussion
Sinfonia Ancaster: Mohawk Institute Residential School Film & Discussion
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Oct 3, 2023
Past Lives
Past Lives
Past Lives
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Oct 2, 2023
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Other Events & ClassesSee All

Celebrating Nature's Artistry: A Floral Art, Design, and Horticulture Show
Presented by the Garden Club of Ancaster. Floral art exhibitors from Toronto, Niagara, and Hamilton compete in a judged show. Visit for free!
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Celebrating Nature's Artistry: A Floral Art, Design, and Horticulture Show
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AMAC Studio Arts
Our own Art Studio running adult-beginner focused courses.
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AMAC Studio Arts
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Dundas Valley School of Art
We are very excited to announce that Dundas Valley School of Art is currently finalizing plans to offer their always fantastic programming at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre. More info coming soon!
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Dundas Valley School of Art
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Avalon Music Academy
Music Lessons
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Avalon Music Academy
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Hamilton Film Festival Classes
School of Media Arts
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Hamilton Film Festival Classes
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Theatre Ancaster Youth Programming
Youth Programming
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Theatre Ancaster Youth Programming
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Theatre Ancaster Adult Programming
Adult Programming
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Theatre Ancaster Adult Programming
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