Overview
About Winspear Centre
Opened in September, 1997, to fulfill the need for a concert hall in Edmonton, The Francis Winspear Centre for Music was built with a budget of $45 million, of which 6 million was donated by Dr. Francis Winspear ( the largest single private donation to a performing arts facility in Canadian history). The centre is home to The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Pro Coro Canada.
What to do at Winspear Centre ?
There are plenty of events to chose from on any given day, including dance, spoken word and readings, children’s events, and concerts ranging from symphonic music to jazz, folk, blues, and rock.
Winspear centre Events – here
Winspear centre seating map – here
Who all can go and enjoy ? – There is something for everybody depending on the event/performance chosen.
How to get to Winspear Centre ?
Winspear Centre location and directions
Located in The Arts District of downtown Edmonton near Winston Churchill square, the centre is in the corner of 102nd Avenue and 99th Street.
GPS : 53.543696,-113.488599
Click on the map tab or the link above for directions.
The centre is served both by LRT (capital line) and many bus routes.
Winspear Box Office & Customer Service
#4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Corner of 99th Street and 102 Avenue, Down town Edmonton.
How much will it cost at Winspear Centre ?
Winspear Centre Admission/ Rates
Varies with performances.
Type of payments accepted – Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Debit card, Interac
When to go to Winspear Centre ?
Winspear Centre Hours
Concert/event timings varies depending on performances.
Winspear Centre Box Office Hours
By Phone – 780-428-1414
Monday to Friday | 10:00 am – 8pm
Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:30pm
In Person
Monday to Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:30pm
On performance nights: open until half an hour after the start of performance.
How long will it take to visit?
Depends on the performance.
What about Amenities, Access & Parking at Winspear Centre ?
Restrooms.
Wheel chair accessible.
Parking at Winspear Centre
Library Parkade, 10165 – 100 Street, GPS : 53.543095,-113.490634
City Hall Parkade, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, GPS : 53.545621,-113.49001
For hotel/accomodation near The Winspear Centre – here
Image courtesy – Winspear centre