Centre for the Arts - Brock University

Saturate you senses at Niagara’s Cultural Treasure! The Centre for the Arts, Brock University presents an annual HOT TICKET Professional Entertainment Season of some of the world’s best touring artists right in your own backyard.  

Enjoy a wide variety of high quality music, dance, theatre, comedy and young audience performances from September to April of each year in the intimate Sean O’Sullivan and David S. Howes Theatres. Tickets for each season go on sale to the general public the day after Labour Day with special discounts and offers for members, students and community groups. 

Part of Centre for the Arts’ mandate is to present, promote and nurture new and emerging artists in addition to presenting world class established artists in all genres. We are proud to have the opportunity to discover and present such a diverse range of artists to supportive Niagara audiences and with each new discovery, you are helping to shape the future careers of up-and-coming artists. In the past, our members and patrons have supported and nurtured outstanding artists such as Jann Arden, Leahy, Natalie McMaster and Ron Sexsmith, helping them to become national treasures. 

Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For weekend performances, the Box Office will open one hour prior to showtime.

Summer and holiday hours may vary.

*Summer Hours*

From July 5 to Sept. 2
Monday to Friday ONLY: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular hours resume Sept. 6/11

Inclement Weather Policy

When the weather outside is frightful...watch our home page for up to date notices. We will also attempt to contact all ticket holders via email and/or phone.

For alternate information on performance cancellation due to inclement weather, please also listen to one of the following sponsoring radio stations for regular updates: 91.7 GIANT FM, CKTB 610AM, EZ Rock 105.7FM, or HTZ 97.7FM.

Centre for the Arts' Box Office provides ticketing services for all of the HOT TICKET Professional Entertainment Season events, as well as for the following organizations: Shakespeare in the Vineyard, Chorus Niagara, Niagara Symphony, Terry O'Malley Lecture Series, Willmot Lecture Series, Department of Music ENCORE Professional and Viva Voce Choral Series, Department of Dramatic Arts Theatre Productions, Brock University Students Union and major events for Brock's Athletics Department. We also act as a ticket agent for many on and off campus events, community groups and clients.

From the Toronto Airport

From Highway 401 West, take Hwy 403 South to the Queen Elizabeth Highway (QEW) in the direction of Niagara Falls. Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way around the lake, then Southeast to St. Catharines. At Exit 49, turn onto Highway 406 south and continue until you reach St. Davids Road. Exit St. Davids Road West (Highway 71) and follow until you reach Merrittville Hwy. Proceed through lights on to campus.

From Buffalo (Peace Bridge)

Cross the Peace Bridge and take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) toward Toronto. At Exit 32B, turn onto Thorold Stone Road West and continue through the Thorold Tunnel where the road becomes Highway 58. Take the St. Davids Road West exit (Highway 71) and follow until you reach Merrittville Hwy. Proceed through lights on to campus.

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