Market Centre Theatre
Please Note: Marquee services are currently unavailable due to renovations.
The Market Centre Theatre is located in Downtown Woodstock at 22 Reeve St., next to the Woodstock Museum NHS. The upper level houses the auditorium and is perfect for all your theatrical needs. The lower level of the Market Centre Theatre is ideal for a variety of business and casual functions, like meetings, receptions, luncheons, exhibits and displays, and more!
Facility Information
Rental Rates
- 2024
- Full Facility Rate: $375 for 5 hours, extra hours billed at $45/hour + HST
- Lounge Rate: $150 for 3 hours, extra hours billed at $35/hour + HST
- 2025
- Full Facility Rate: $400 for 5 hours, extra hours billed at $50/hour + HST
- Lounge Rate: $175 for 3 hours, extra hours billed at $40/hour + HST
Additional equipment and staffing costs may apply; see below for details on extra costs.
Included
Full Facility:
Capacity: 249 people
Full use of all facilities in building: Auditorium, Change Rooms, Green Room, Lounge, Kitchen, Lobby and Washrooms.
Lounge has 50 chairs, 8 tables (6f long) and coat racks
Use of the marquee outside the Theatre
Use of hangers and easels for promotional material (in Lobby)
Lounge:
Capacity: 50 people
Full use of the following facilities in building: Lounge, Kitchen, and Washrooms
Lounge has 50 chairs, 8 tables (6f long) and coat racks
Kitchen:
Use of the Kitchen includes access to the refrigerator (no freezer), counters, sinks, and serving windows.
Catering or concession services are not provided with the rental of the facility; Renters must provide their own catering and concession services. No cooking is permitted in the Kitchen space. All food and drinks must be pre-prepared.
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Meeting Styles Boardroom Style: Seating for up to 30 with tables arranged in a u-shape. Classroom Style: Seating for up to 36 with tables arranged in rows. Presentations: Seating for up to 50 with chairs arranged theatre-style. Event Styles Luncheon: Serves up to 50 buffet-style. Banquet: Serves up to 50. Tables provided for food service only. Dining tables must be rented and are the responsibility of the Permit Holder. Reception: 100 people using the lounge or 150 people using the lounge and gallery. Standing only. |
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In compliance with Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Procedures, a minimum of 4 ushers are required with use of the Auditorium (Full Facility Rental). Renters can either provide their own ushers or hire them for a minimum of 3 hours at a rate of $16.55/hour (per usher). |
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Alcohol |
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The serving of alcohol must be approved by the Facility Rentals & Special Events Coordinator during the application process. If you are serving alcohol, you must obtain a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and comply with the Municipal Alcohol Policy for the City of Woodstock. |
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Insurance |
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A certificate of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 (two million), preferably with the City as a named insured is required. Insurance can be purchased during the rental application process. |
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Promotion |
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Event promoters may bring advertising specific to the rental use for display at The Market Centre Theatre 30 days in advance of the rental date. All promotional and advertising materials and messages promoting the use of The Market Centre must incorporate the name “The Market Centre” and / or The Market Centre logo. Full Facility rentals can take advantage of our special hangers, hanging panels, and an easel to display promotional materials, posters, artwork, etc., in the gallery located just outside the auditorium. |
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Parking |
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Free 2-hour street parking is available downtown. Free 2-hour or pay and display parking is also available at several municipal lots downtown. |
