Horowitz Theatre

VENUE FEATURES

  • Capacity: 681 (Full Theatre), 482 (Main Floor only)
  • Concert grade sound & lighting systems
  • Box office services
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(780) 492-4764

Since 1967, the Horowitz Theatre has been one of Edmonton’s favourite venues for live music, comedy, dance, and more. Its intimate, welcoming atmosphere makes every performance feel up close and unforgettable.

The Horowitz Theatre is located in the Students’ Union Building on the University of Alberta’s North Campus. It’s easy to get here by bus, LRT, or car — and even easier to enjoy everything nearby, from great restaurants to convenient parking.

Features include:

  • Top-of-the-line Meyer sound system and lighting systems capable of handling full scale concert productions
  • Two lobby levels with floor-to-ceiling windows, easily adapted for receptions
  • Fully equipped box office
  • Three dressing rooms, including one that is fully accessible, with washrooms, showers, ample counter space, and mirrors
  • Sprung stage floor, painted black and ideal for dance
  • Baldwin SF10 seven foot grand piano

Rental rates vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of event, expected attendance, and the organization booking the space. We would be happy to provide you with an estimate - please contact our team for more information. 

We’re proud to support the University of Alberta community with dedicated rates for the University departments and registered student groups. 

Your rental includes use of the stage and house, lobby, green room, and three dressing rooms, as well as access to the theatre’s loading dock for load in and load out. All in-house sound, lighting, and projection equipment are provided, along with three dedicated technicians (sound, lighting, and stage) and front of house staff for the duration of your event.

All events must be confirmed with a contract and deposit 60 days prior to the event, so we suggest starting the booking process with our team at least 90 days in advance. Certain venues within the Horowitz Events Centre can be booked up to 16 months in advance, and you're more than welcome to contact us farther out as well.

All ticketing is coordinated by the Horowitz Theatre to ensure a seamless experience for both our clients and patrons. Our exclusive online ticketing provider is Showpass. 

Once your event is confirmed, your coordinator will provide you with the next steps for getting your show set up online.

While the total number of seats in the theatre is fixed, the number that are sellable for any performance can vary due to production-based holds such as camera positions, or complimentary seats offered to important guests. Our ticketing team will provide you with up-to-date information on the number of sellable seats for your event. 

Both the lobby and box office open one hour prior to the scheduled show start time. Guests can begin taking their seats in the house approximately 30 minutes before the show begins.

We recommend patrons arrive between 30 and 60 mintues before the show is scheduled to start, to ensure they have enough time to park, reach the venue, enjoy a beverage, find their seats in the house.

Yes, the Horowitz Theatre is wheelchair accessible from the main entrance all the way throughout the venue. The elevator located near the box office provides access to the main floor and balcony levels, and a ramp provides access into the house for main floor seating. To purchase accessible seating for events at the Horowitz, please contact us at tickets@horowitzevents.ca.

Nearby Stadium Car Park and Education Car Park both offer accessible parking spaces, with Stadium providing a covered walkway directly the the west doors of the Students' Union Building.

At this time, the Horowitz Theatre is unable to provide booster seats, hearing assisting devices, or visual aids.

Absolutely! The majority of our bookings are made by off-campus clients, and we love seeing a wide variety of events in the Horowitz. Contact us for more details.

Of course! We love giving tours of our newly renovated space. Contact us at bookings@horowitzevents.ca or call 780-492-4764 to arrange a tour.


These policies are specific to booking the Horowitz Theatre. More detail on Horowitz Events Centre general policies can be found on  Booking Procedures, including information on details, ticketing, merchandise and bar services.

Booking
  • Holds for the Horowitz Theatre may be placed up to 16 months in advance.
  • All bookings in the Horowitz Theatre must be confirmed with a contract and deposit at least 60 days prior to the event. We recommend reaching out for an inital estimate at least 90 days prior to your event date.
Ticketing
  • All ticketing for the Horowitz Theatre is managed through the HEC. Depending on your preference, tickets can be listed online using ShowClix or printed out for in person sales. Tickets cannot be sold online on another platform.
  • A maximum of 620 seats can be sold in the theatre with general admission seating. In an assigned seating configuration the total number of sellable seats will be between 620 and 680 seats, subject to an advance with our technical staff.
Bar Service
  • The HEC offers bar service for events with a minimum of 90 minutes of service time (generally 1 hour prior to the event and one 30 minute intermission).
  • If you are interested in having us provide bar service for a reception after your event, please submit a request at least 30 days in advance.
Merchandise Sales
  • The Horowitz Theatre has a 15% commission rate on all merchandise sales. This rate is applied to gross sales, including GST. It is the renter’s responsibility to inform all parties involved of this commission.
  • Front of House staff can be scheduled to assist with merch sales – please contact us with your request at least 30 days in advance of the booking.

The Myer Horowitz Theatre plays a role on campus as a space to educate, entertain, and unite the campus community. It is an essential resource that the University of Alberta uses to create moments for students and provide experiences in the arts, intellectual debate, and community events. The theatre serves as a venue for community events on campus and in the city.

The theatre underwent a major renovation in 2019 and reopened to the public on April 8, 2024. The project's goal was to restore and expand the Theatre’s ability to meet this vision by bringing the design and technical elements of the venue up to date, and judiciously expanding the flexibility and size of the pre-performance spaces to allow for a wider range of activities and programming. Renovations also included crucial behind-the-scenes elements, such as improved acoustics, new sound and lighting equipment, a new control room, stage enhancements and a larger rehearsal space.

Summary of the Theatre House Renovations

  • Replacement of seating for increased comfort
  • Black slatted wall coverings on the side and rear walls of the chamber to provide better acoustics
  • Installation of new light fixtures and a Meyer sound system to enhance the experience of both performers and audience members
  • All-new loge seating

Summary of the Lobby Renovations

  • Expansion of main floor lobby to increase capacity and usability
  • Addition of an all-new balcony lobby
  • Construction of a permanent bar in the main floor lobby

Summary of Exterior Upgrades

  • Building out and enhancing the exterior theatre entrance for greater accessibility and visibility
  • Expanding and dramatically opening the current lobby to enable better functionality
  • Upgrading the box office to better serve patrons
  • Updating the current elevator to improve flow and increase accessibility
  • Increase the size of both womens and mens washrooms, as well as adding universal washrooms

During the 2019 renovations, we also focused on incorporating more sustainable practices and features in our theatre. We pride ourselves on being a sustainable space, and there are a few ways we committed to doing that.

Summary of Theatre Sustainability

  • The original staircase hardware and steps from 1967 were reused and refurbished
  • Reduction of overall energy used in the theatre by 43%, when compared to the previous design
  • Addition of over 200kW of roof and wall-mounted solar panels
  • All house and stage lights are 100% LED
  • Optimal thermal zoning
  • Upgraded HVAC systems
  • Water-conserving plumbing
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