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
Music by the Bay Live presents Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com, email MBBL.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661 Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson came together to record what was meant to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett. At the time, […]
tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents CHURCHILL
Tensions mount for the beleaguered British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Brian Cox) in the days leading up to infamous Allied D-Day landings in Normandy, France in June, 1944. Fearful of repeating his deadly mistakes from World War I in the Battle of Gallipoli, exhausted by years of war, plagued by depression and obsessed with his […]
“The Final Clue?” Mystery Dinner Theatre
Welcome to Bawdy Manor! A surprise birthday party has been planned for the wealthy matriarch Lady Lucille Bawdy, but the biggest surprise comes when she is found murdered! The clue’s the thing in this most puzzling murder mystery, based on the famous board game! Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal and join the fun to […]
tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents THE GLASS CASTLE
Chronicling the adventures of an eccentric, resilient and tight-knit family, THE GLASS CASTLE is a remarkable story of unconditional love. Oscar winner Brie Larson brings Jeannette Walls’s best-selling memoir to life as a young woman who, influenced by the joyfully wild nature of her deeply dysfunctional father (Woody Harrelson), found the fiery determination to carve […]
“Beauty and the Beast” by DuffleBag Theatre
The “Nearly World-Famous” DuffleBag Theatre is back, bringing the classic fairytale of Beauty and the Beast to life in their signature fun-filled and humorous fashion using audience members as the stars! When an egotistical, arrogant prince unkindly turns away an old woman from his castle door on a dark and stormy night, he is taught […]
Deck the Halls with Dirty Dishes
This Holiday season, may your lights never tangle, may your tree never tip, may your in-laws be cordial and may you see lots and lots of Dirty Dishes…the band, that is! Back by popular demand, this Toronto-based folk-roots-country-bluegrass band features Lisa Olafson on ukulele, Alison Porter on fiddle and Suzy Wilde on guitar and washboard. […]
tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents TULIP FEVER
In 17th Century Amsterdam, an orphaned girl Sophia (Alicia Vikander) is forcibly married to a rich and powerful merchant Cornelis Sandvoort (Christoph Waltz) – an unhappy arrangement that saves her from poverty. After her husband commissions a portrait, she begins a passionate affair with the painter Jan Van Loos (Dane DeHaan), a struggling young artist. […]
Absolute Journey Tribute
Absolute Journey Tribute is one of the most acclaimed rising tribute acts in North America, which features a faithful reproduction of the Steve Parry era of the San Francisco act. The show is further enriched by true-to-the-original costume changes and audience interactivity. Every note and movement on stage is so natural and heartfelt that it […]
Brent and Sarah’s Comedy Magic Show
Brent and Sarah Nicholls, a husband and wife team of magicians, first met while performing aboard Disney Cruise Lines. Their Comedy Magic Show is a non-stop laugh riot from beginning to end. The show is sure to amaze and impress, but it is Brent and Sarah’s hilarious personalities and on-stage chemistry that keep audiences raving […]
Music by the Bay Live presents Samantha Fish
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com, email MBBL.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661 Whether one leans towards the blues, opts for Americana or ignites some special fervor by playing with a garage band, there’s a common bond that suggests a reverence for the roots. Looking back towards an earlier template — no matter what […]
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.