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
Hocus Pocus
Free ticketed event! The Sanderson Sisters have run amok and are taking over the St. Francis Centre on Friday, October 25, 2019 for a screening of Hocus Pocus! To RSVP for this event, email stfranciscentre@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS) Run time: 1 hr 36 min. Rated PG.
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents PAPI CHULO
Papi Chulo, is a poignant and very timely story of two worlds colliding in the same great city — and the delightfully unlikely friendship that emerges. Devastated with heartbreak, Los Angeles TV weatherman Sean (Matt Bomer, The Normal Heart, television’s White Collar) has an on-air meltdown in the midst of predicting a heat wave. The [...]
TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents VILLAGE ROCKSTARS
In a small village in northeast India, 10-year-old Dhunu dreams of having her own rock band. Her vibrant spirit, imagination and self-assurance stand out in a world where girls are expected to be timid and submissive. With her gang of boys and the support of her widowed mother, Dhunu faces the struggles of her daily [...]
An Evening With Raine Hamilton
With prism-clear vocals and strings, Raine Hamilton is a combination of vocal agility and power, as well as a charming and funny storyteller, often pairing her vulnerable tunes with engaging story intros. Named 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner for Emerging Artist of the Year, she has been compared to a string quartet + Sarah [...]
Ajax on Stage: Youth Talent Showcase
Bands, dance groups, vocalists, comedians, and performers showcase their talents at this spectacular event. Don't miss this evening filled with terrific performances! Tickets available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, Audley Recreation Centre and online at stfranciscentre.ca For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS) Buy tickets now!
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO
Jimmie Fails is in love with a Victorian house built by his grandfather in San Francisco’s Fillmore District. When the house’s current occupants leave for good, Jimmie and his friend Mont attempt to repair and reclaim the place that Jimmie most considers home, despite its prohibitive price tag and place in a gentrified, rapidly changing [...]
Snow White by DuffleBag Theatre
The “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre is back again after sold out shows in 2018! Laugh out loud as your family experiences their version of the classic story of Snow White with audience members being invited to be part of the show. This results in an exciting, interactive and hilarious experience as Snow White encounters [...]
Broadway Divas Live! starring Jennifer Walls
Broadway Divas Live! is a celebration of the greatest women of the stage brought to life by Toronto-based impressionist and cabaret artist Jennifer Walls (Finalist on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria” on CBC). Combining songs, stories and uncanny impressions with live musical accompaniment, Broadway Divas Live! is an entertaining spectacle [...]
Beatles Go Brass by the Weston Silver Band
Back by popular demand after a sold out show in 2016, the Weston Silver Band returns to the St. Francis Centre with one of their newest productions – Beatles on Brass. Considered one of the nation’s leading brass bands, this multi award-winning ensemble brings the timeless hits of The Beatles to life in a way [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pinkalicious The Musical by Electric Moon Theatre Company
The most PINKTASTIC musical is coming to the St. Francis Centre and it will have your family singing and dancing all day long!!! Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe [...]
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.