Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

51°03′45″N 114°05′33″W / 51.0625°N 114.0925°W / 51.0625; -114.0925Public transit Jubilee stationOwnerGovernment of AlbertaTypePerforming arts centreCapacity2,523Opened1955TenantsCalgary Opera, Alberta Ballet CompanyWebsitewww.jubileeauditorium.com/calgary

The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is a performing arts, culture and community facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.^[1]

The auditorium was built in 1955 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alberta.^[2] It is owned and operated by the Government of Alberta.

The Jubilee is home to Calgary Opera, Alberta Ballet, and the annual Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Ceremonies. For many years it has hosted touring Broadway shows, stand-up comedians, theatre productions, bands, orchestras, dance festivals and awards ceremonies. Other tenants include Broadway Across Canada.^[3]

In 2005 as part of the celebrations for the Alberta Centennial, the auditorium underwent extensive renovations totalling $91 million.

The main theatre capacity to up 2,523^[4] people on three levels. Renovations beginning in 2004 focused on extensive improvements including: acoustics, seating, climate controls, and a revitalized new look.^[5]

See also

• Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

References

Further reading

• Alberta. Office of the Premier (1958). Jubilee Auditoriums : Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. Government of Alberta.

External links

• SAJA Website