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
Ajax Film Circuit presents “Into the Forest”
After several years of acclaimed television productions, writer-director Patricia Rozema (Mansfield Park, I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing) returns to the big screen with Into the Forest, a mesmerizing and powerful story about two teenage sisters who are forced to fend for themselves in a society that may be on the brink of collapse. Based on […]
Murder at Sea Mystery Dinner Theatre
“Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale! A tale of a fateful trip!” All aboard for this hilariously nautical whodunit featuring Hercule Perrier and other characters. Cash bar available. Catering provided by Pelican. MENU Freshly Baked Assorted Rolls & Butter Wedge Iceberg Salad with House Dressing Tuscan Chicken with Mustard, Apricot & Pepper Glaze Herb & […]
Music by the Bay Live presents Mad Dogs and Englishmen-The Music of Joe Cocker & Leon Russell
Returning to Music by the Bay Live by popular demand. The crowd favourite at the 2013 Kitchener Blues Festival, this show with 14 of the country’s top Blues and Roots music artists is a powerhouse Soul and Gospel/rock show guaranteed to bring the house down. Juno Award winning producer Lance Anderson (who brought The Last […]
DuffleBag Theatre Presents Dracula (Children’s Show Ages 4-12)
Ages 4-12 When Jonathan Harker sells the castle of an infamous Count, he soon discovers Transylvania is full of bats, hunch backs, vampires, and worst of all… NO CELL COVERAGE!!! The “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre returns to the St. Francis Centre with their hilarious adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It’s a story you can really […]
Ajax Film Circuit presents “The Meddler”
Striking a winning balance of insight, heart, and laugh-out-loud hilarity, the second feature from Lorene Scafaria (Seeking a Friend for the End of the World) stars the magnificent Susan Sarandon (The Lovely Bones) in one of her richest roles yet. Foregrounding a character typically relegated to the comic-relief sidelines, The Meddler is about that force […]
Music of the British Isles featuring the Weston Silver Band – RBC Concert Series
The Weston Silver Band, Canada’s award-winning Brass Band, invites you to a concert celebrating the music of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, featuring a varied program of audience favourites. Don’t miss this acclaimed ensemble, renowned for their exciting concerts and dazzling virtuoso soloists! Cash bar available. “Stellar and entertaining”- 4barsrest.com “One of the nation’s finest Brass Bands” Brass Herald Magazine Tickets available […]
Ajax Community Theatre presents I’ll Be Back Before Midnight By Peter Colley
November 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. November 20 at 2 p.m. November 24, 25, 26 at 8 p.m. After enduring a recent nervous breakdown, Jan and her archaeologist husband, Greg, rent an old farmhouse haunted by the ghost of a murder victim, or so says their quirky landlord George. Jan’s recovery soon takes a […]
Ajax Film Circuit presents “Captain Fantastic”
The sophomore film from actor-director Matt Ross (best known for his roles on TV’s Big Love and Silicon Valley), Captain Fantastic offers a delightfully offbeat and heartwarming tale about love, duty, and family. Ben (Viggo Mortensen, A Dangerous Method, Eastern Promises) and his wife are non-conformists who have chosen to raise their six kids deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, where […]
Music by the Bay Live presents Albert Cummings
“The blues is best served up live, with an enthusiastic audience and a killin’ band, and that’s exactly what guitarist Albert Cummings does. Cummings effortlessly shifts from chimney subdued stylings to raucous roadhouse raunch to soaring yet stinging lead lines, driving his audience to frenzy in all the right places.” – Guitar Edge Magazine “a […]
’Twas the Night Before Christmas by DuffleBag Theatre (Children’s Show Ages 4-12)
Ages 4-12 Celebrate the wonder of the season and join us for this hilarious re-telling of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous story, “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”. The “Nearly Word Famous” DuffleBag Theatre is back to spread their signature brand of joy and laughter in this interactive performance where children are invited on stage to […]
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.