St. Francis Centre
About
Located in the heart of Pickering Village, the St. Francis Centre is Ajax’s centre for arts, culture and heritage. The St. Francis Centre is a designated heritage building. Originally constructed in 1871 and retrofitted in 2011 to a state-of-the-art performance and reception space, this unique facility marries historic architecture with modern design.
Upcoming Events
tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents “The Miseducation of Cameron Post”
In 1993, a teenage girl is forced into a gay conversion therapy center by her conservative guardians.
Music by the Bay Live presents An Acoustic Night of Triumph – and More! Featuring Rik Emmett
With decades in the biz, a dozen platinum albums from his years with Triumph, plus 19 more albums produced as an indie artist, ranging from rock to blues to jazz to folk to classical, Rik Emmett is one of the most prolific artists in Canadian history.
The Dreamboats
The Dreamboats combine angelic harmonies, rockin’ guitars, matching uniforms, and contagious dance steps!
Act2 Studio Works presents “No Longer Relevant?”
Come and see people in that magical last third of their lives explore ageism in everyday society. Pre-registration required.
Music by the Bay Live Presents Myles Goodwyn & Friends of the Blues
Myles Goodwyn is the singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the band APRIL WINE who’s drive shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings in 1969.
The Myles Goodwyn Band is a six-piece band from the east coast of Canada.
tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents “Mary Shelley”
Elle Fanning stars in this scintillating biopic of the Frankenstein author, chronicling her tempestuous marriage to dissolute poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and the fateful night at a Swiss chateau that inspired her most famous creation.
Music by the Bay Live Presents Alastair Greene
Alastair Greene’s musical journey has been anything but traditional. His combination of Blues, Southern Rock, and Jam Band sensibilities has been thrilling audiences for nearly two decades.
Music by the Bay Live Presents Les Stroud
As the host of the Discovery Channel’s Survivorman, Les Stroud entertained viewers with his immersive approach to the wilderness, but the Canadian-born Stroud also spreads his nature-first message via music, releasing his own albums of guitar and harmonica-based blues, folk and rock songs.
Music by the Bay Live Presents Tom Wilson: A Literary Recital
Just as he did at Massey Hall on May 24th, LeE HARVeY OsMOND and his band will take to the St. Francis Centre Stage for an intimate Literary Recital on the evening of November 10.
Irish Mythen
Irish Mythen can whip a crowd into a frenzy of laughter and kinetic energy with an ease not often seen… you will remember this show long after you’ve walked away.
Did You Know?
Your ticket to any event at the St. Francis Centre allows you to enjoy an enhanced Ajax experience through our partnerships with local businesses.
Simply present your St. Francis Centre ticket at participating businesses to receive discounts and special offers. TIFF, Ajax Film Circuit tickets are exempt from special offers.
Event Categories
A showcase of live community, professional theatre and variety acts.
A showcase of cinema, independent and world films.
A showcase of interactive musical performances.
A showcase of bands and musical groups.