Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Welcome to our award-winning facility
Explore upcoming live performances and festivals, register for an arts program or book a room for an event.
The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is an award-winning, multi-purpose community arts facility in beautiful Deer Lake Park. The building is named after acclaimed painter Jack Shadbolt and his wife Doris Shadbolt—curator, author and art educator.
James Cowan Theatre Redevelopment and Parking Impacts
The Shadbolt main building will continue to operate during construction of the James Cowan Theatre Redevelopment, however there will be parking impacts over the next few years. Please give yourself extra time to arrive ahead of your program and consider using carpool, ride sharing or transit. Parking in our outdoor surface parking lot on Deer Lake Avenue will be limited so customers/patrons are encouraged to park in our underground lot. View our parking map for additional parking locations.
What's on
Shadbolt offers various programs, theatre performances and festivals. You can also book the venue for conferences, recitals, weddings and other events. It's the perfect place to become involved in arts and culture, volunteer at a festival or special event or catch up with friends.
Facility features
Shadbolt offers various programs, theatre performances and festivals. You can also book the venue for conferences, recitals, weddings and other events. It's the perfect place to become involved in arts and culture, volunteer at a festival or special event or catch up with friends over coffee.
In the mood to make some art? You can order all your art supplies from our shop.
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Pick from a variety of unique and exciting events and exhibitions.
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Encores Cafe closed effective June 2024. The Cafe will reopen in 2027 once the James Cowan Theatre Redevelopment project is complete.
During this time, visit Mai's Cafe located in the neighbouring Burnaby Village Museum for a quick bite, coffee or tea until September 1, 2025. Hours are the same as Burnaby Village Museum. Please visit the museum website to confirm dates/hours.
Christine Sinclair Community Centre is now home to a beautifully renovated fine arts studio dedicated to visual arts and ceramics classes. This expansion enriches our cultural programming and invites the community to explore their creativity in this brand-new specialized space. Check out activities and register today.
Parking
There are 3 designated parking stalls provided. Two spaces are located in the north parking lot which is accessed from Deer Lake Avenue and one space is located in the south underground lot.
Entry/interior access
Access to all areas is provided by elevator, ramp or level entry. Automatic doors are located at the east and west entrances. The upstairs studios in Mather House are not wheelchair accessible.
Washrooms
There are wheelchair accessible washrooms on all floors of Shadbolt Centre, and on the first floor of Mather House.
Hearing accessibility
- Download the Bettear app for Shadbolt theatre performances—This free app provides high-quality, personalized audio accessibility for individuals with hearing loss.
- Assistive listening devices for persons with hearing-related disabilities are available at the Studio Theatre.
Sponsorships
We appreciate and welcome sponsorships throughout the year.
To sponsor an upcoming program or event, contact Jared Bowles (Communications & Marketing Coordinator) at 604-205-3044 or email him at [email protected].
Visitor Information
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Contact Us
- General inquiries
- 604-297-4440
- Box office
- 604-205-3000
- [email protected]
Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Office hours
Monday-Friday: 9 am-4:30 pm
Closed on weekends and holidays
Registration available until 30 minutes before closing.
Public transit
Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Parking
Free parking at the Centre includes 70 underground stalls and 61 surface stalls at the north end of the building. Some stalls are designated for those with parking permits only.
There are 2 accessible stalls in the north surface parking lot, and 1 stall in the south underground lot. Street parking is also available on Deer Lake Ave.