Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
About
Since its opening in 1997, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia has earned an international reputation for its striking design, stellar acoustics and exceptional programming. Artists, critics and audiences alike are unanimous in their praise of this multi-faceted facility, placing it among North America’s premier performing arts centres.
With innovative contemporary performers spanning an array of genres and disciplines, the Chan Centre is a vital place where artistic and academic disciplines merge to inspire new perspectives on life and culture. Past performers and guest speakers include Jeremy Dutcher, Oumou Sangaré, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Anoushka Shankar, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jon Batiste.
The Chan Centre includes a concert hall, black box theatre, and cinema. With this versatility, the Chan Centre has cemented itself as a dynamic venue that contributes to the vibrancy of arts and culture in the Greater Vancouver area.