Oshawa has many performing arts venues and groups that specialize in creating and showcasing theatre, music and film.
| Theatre |
| Arts Resource Centre |
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The Arts Resource Centre has a theatre that can seat up to 100 people.
Visit the Arts Resource Centre for more information on hours, accessibility and availability.The Arts Resource Centre is the home to the Durham Shoestring Performers but the building is available for rent for private parties, recitals and performances.
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| Oshawa Little Theatre |
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The Oshawa Little Theatre can seat up to 350 people.
The Theatre produces many musicals, comedies,
classics and dramas each year.
Visit the Oshawa Little Theatre for
more information on performance schedule,
ticket prices and hours of operation.
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| Regent Theatre |
| The Regent Theatre is operated by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and offers programs musical performances, community celebrations and more. The Ontario Philharmonic regularly performs in this renovated facility.
Visit the Regent Theatre for more information on performance schedule, ticket prices and hours of operation.
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| Driftwood Theatre |
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Driftwood Theatre is a theatre group that performs classic plays. The philosophy of the group is that performances are accessible to all and also held outdoors.
Visit the Driftwood Theatre for more information on upcoming performances in Durham Region, tickets and locations.
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| Durham Shoestring Performers |
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Durham Shoestring Performers (DSP) are a performing arts group that has a commitment to producing Canadian plays and supporting the work of local playwrights. DSP performances can be seen at the Arts Resource Centre.
Visit Durham Shoestring Performers for information on upcoming performances, tickets and location.
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| Music |
| Tribute Communities Centre |
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The Tribute Communities Centre is Oshawa's largest sports and entertainment facility. It hosts sporting events, music concerts and performances. It was recognized as Major Facility of the Year in 2014 during Canadian Music Week, ranked #1 in Canada by Venues Today and 79th in the world by Pollstar Magazine.
Visit the Tribute Communities Centre for more information on events and tickets.
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| Memorial Park and Bandshell |
Memorial Park and Bandshell  is located in the heart of downtown Oshawa and hosts numerous festivals, events and performances throughout the year. The Park and Bandshell is available to community groups who would like to rent the venue for their own festivals and events. |
| Oshawa Civic Band |
The Oshawa Civic Band is a traditional military brass  band that was formed in 1870. The group plays regularly in Oshawa at various venues.
Visit the Oshawa Civic Band for information on performance schedules and tickets.
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| Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music Festival |
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The Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music Festival, a non-profit incorporated charitable organization, has been operating in the Durham Region for more than 40 years. The primary objective of our organization is to allow any youth in the Durham and surrounding regions the opportunity to perform and display their musical or speech talents in front of a professional adjudicator.
Visit Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music Festival for more information on festival dates, locations and opportunities.
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| Oshawa Opera |
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Oshawa Opera presents 3 concerts per season and features musicians and singers from across Canada. Oshawa Opera performs at various locations throughout Oshawa and Durham Region.
Visit the Oshawa Opera for information on performances, tickets and how to join the Oshawa Opera or Oshawa Opera Chorus.
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| Ontario Philharmonic |
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Based in Durham Region, the Ontario Philharmonic is a professional regional orchestra that regularly performs at the Regent Theatre in Oshawa.
Visit the Ontario Philharmonic for more information on performances and tickets.
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| Durham Shores Chorus |
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Durham Shores Chorus is an all-women vocal group who sing in the barbershop style. The group performs throughout Durham Region and welcomes new members.
Visit Durham Shores Chorus for information on performances, tickets and how to join the Durham Shores Chorus.
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| Durham Youth Orchestra |
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The Durham Youth Orchestra is a classical musical orchestra that allows youth to gain experience playing orchestral masterpieces. The group performs a minimum of 3 times per year at various venues throughout Durham Region.
Visit the Durham Youth Orchestrafor more information on performances, tickets and how to join the Durham Youth Orchestra.
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| County Town Singers |
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The County Town Singers is a community choral group that performs a wide selection of music. The group regularly performs in Durham Region and is seeking new members.
Visit the County Town Singers for more information on performances, rehearsals and how to join the County Town Singers.
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| Film and Cinema |
| Cinechats |
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Cinechats is a cosmopolitan film series showing the best films from around the world. Exclusive presentations and previews alongside film festival movies are organized through this program.
Visit Cinechats for more information on film schedules, tickets and screening locations.
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| Cinefest |
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Oshawa Public Library hosts Cinefest Durham - a collaboration with the Friends of the Oshawa Public Library and presented by the Toronto International Film Festivals program, Film Circuit. Cinefest brings great films of both Canadian and international calibre right to Oshawa.
Visit Cinefest Durham for more information on film schedules, times and location.
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| Classic Movie Nights |
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On the first Thursday of every month, the Regent Theatre hosts classic movie night.
Visit the Regent Theatre for more information on upcoming films, tickets and location.
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