Restore a Theatre - Renew a Neighbourhood
This extraordinary structure, built as a vaudeville house in 1907 and opened on 6 January 1908, enjoys the finest acoustics of any theatre in British Columbia. Closed since 1990, it is now the subject of a major restoration project headed by developer Marc Williams and the non-profit Pantages Theatre Arts Society.
This restoration will recreate the look and ambience of a century-old treasure. It will offer the most modern technologies available in light and sound, in broadcasting and webcasting, in lobbies and galleries, and in multi-use purposes—all within a unique and meticulously restored house, in Canada’s poorest, but culturally richest neighbourhood.
The Pantages is part of an extraordinary renaissance taking place in the Downtown Eastside. This human and economic recovery presently includes the Carnegie Centre, the Firehall Arts Centre, the Infinity Theatre, the Chapel Arts Centre, Victory Square, and two dozen art galleries. Soon, it will also include the massive Woodward’s project—and the Pantages Theatre.
Location
We are located at 150 East Hastings Street, between Main and Columbia Streets.
We have a second entrance at 127 East Pender Street, between Main and Columbia.
We are one block from Chinatown, two blocks from Gastown, three blocks from Woodwards, five blocks from SkyTrain, and served by numerous bus lines.