Venues, Rates & Fees

From concerts to lectures, to conferences and film shoots, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts offers a wide variety of rental opportunities with technical, ticketing and front of house support.

The Chan Centre’s venues are available for rent throughout the year. Rental rates for Chan Centre venues are based on pre-defined license periods and include a variety of services as well as a complement of front-of-house and technical staff. View each venue below to learn about general information and rates, or download the complete schedule of rates to the right.

Please note that new rules and safety protocols have been put into place in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and all rental events must be approved by the UBC Faculty of Arts as well as the Chan Centre. See the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts’ COVID-19 Restart Plan for full details.

Booking questions? Please contact:

Bailey Nicholson
Rentals & Programming Assistant
bcj.nicholson@ubc.ca
604-822-6472

Ticketing Your Event

All tickets for events taking place at the Chan Centre must be issued through the Chan Centre ticketing system. Click here for full details.

Marketing Support for Rental Clients

In addition to your own marketing plan, the Chan Centre can assist in the promotion of your event through our website, email newsletter, onsite digital signage system and social media networks. Click here for full details.

Technical Specifications

The Chan Centre’s flexible venues are designed and well-equipped to handle a variety of events and performances. A full-time production staff oversees clients’ technical needs, with expertise in stage, lighting and sound. Special requirements should be reviewed with the Chan Centre’s technical team. Technical specifications regarding the venues’ dimensions, acoustics, equipment, lighting, electrical, sound, audio and projection capabilities can be found here. For inquiries about safely planning your event and our production services, please contact David Humphrey, Production Manager at 604-827-2742 or david.humphrey@ubc.ca.