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
Sci-fi Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of Star Wars, Star Trek, robots, aliens and more! To register your team of 2-8 people email stfranciscentre@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529 ext. 2787 (ARTS) Entry is $5/person Cash bar and concessions available!
TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents THE TOMORROW MAN
Ed spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner (Danner) spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small town somewhere in America, these two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other’s stuff. Run time: 1 hr 34 min [...]
Music by the Bay Live Presents The Music of Van Morrison
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com, email mbbl.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661 “… Matt Weidinger and his stellar group of musicians have put together a live music gem” – Bob Hunt, The Blues Studio Sessions “Matt’s interpretation of Van’s music is a deeply moving personal memoir of Celtic soul. Simply marvellous…Actually fantabulous!” – […]
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents JUDY
In this biopic, the final years of the beloved actress and singer Judy Garland (portrayed by Renée Zellweger) are explored as she arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be [...]
Explore the Impossible starring Sheldon Casavant
With sleight of hand and mind-captivating illusions, Sheldon Casavant shares his own story of discovering magic in an awe-inspiring performance. Sheldon rolls fast-paced magic, audience participation, and a brief history of the most famous magician of all time – Harry Houdini – into one exciting and theatrical magic show. Light hearted, highly interactive, and appropriate [...]
80s & 90s Trivia Night
To register your team of 2-8 people email stfranciscentre@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529 ext. 2787 (ARTS) Entry is $5/person Cash bar and concessions available!
TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents THE FAREWELL
Billi's (Awkwafina) family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch - the only person that doesn't know she only has a few weeks to live. Run time: 1 hr 40 min Bar and concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available [...]
Nina Simone: A Tribute starring Faith Amour
After receiving rave reviews in Ajax in 2018, award-winning jazz phenom, Faith Amour, returns to the St. Francis Centre with her new Tribute to Nina Simone. Along with a 5 piece band and screen projections, Faith shares both the music and the fascinating life of this singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist who [...]
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents THE SONG OF NAMES
Tim Roth and Clive Owen star in François Girard’s (Hochelaga, Land of Souls) latest sweeping historical drama, about a man searching for his childhood best friend — a Polish violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust — who vanished decades before on the night of his first public performance. With The Song of Names, acclaimed filmmaker [...]
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.