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 “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Infused with deep lyricism and flirtatious spark, If Beale Street Could Talk adapts James Baldwin’s poignant novel about a woman fighting to free her falsely accused husband from prison before the birth of their child. Run time: 1 hr 57 min Bar and concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at [...]
Music by the Bay Live presents Rory Block
Rory Block has committed her life and her career to preserving the Delta blues tradition and bringing it to life for 21st century audiences around the world.
TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel Film Circuit presents “Falls Around Her”
Mary is a renowned Anishinaabe musician who comes home to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation in northern Ontario, exhausted by many years on the road touring with her band. She returns to the land to restore herself, but it can be tricky to hide from the demands of the outside world and the past has a [...]
Music by the Bay Live presents Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues
For four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band.
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.