The growing arts community in Cornwall and SDG Counties is rich in talent and vision.
Local artists are readily accessible through area galleries, playhouses and concert halls as well as various arts events throughout the year.
Prepare to explore – and be amazed!
Venues
Aultsville Theatre
2 St. Lawrence Drive, Cornwall
613-932-1661
info@aultsvilletheatre.com
Aultsville Theatre is Cornwall’s professional community theatre. Since 1976, Aultsville has played host to a full spectrum of the performing arts. From local artists to world class touring performers, audiences and artists alike appreciate the exceptional experience provided by this 680-seat performing arts space.
Located along the Highway 401 corridor between Toronto and Montreal, Aultsville Theatre is a popular stop for professional touring artists. Cornwall’s close proximity to Akwesasne, SDG Counties, Ottawa, Montreal and northern New York State makes it an ideal destination for visiting audiences.
Aultsville Theatre is located on the campus of St. Lawrence College at 2 St. Lawrence Drive on the scenic St. Lawrence River.
Aultsville Theatre website
Aultsville Theatre Facebook page
Aultsville Theatre Instagram page
Cline House Gallery
204 Second Street East, Cornwall
613-932-1823
clinehouse@cornwall.ca
The opulent architecture of Cornwall’s historic Cline House provides the ideal backdrop for rotating exhibitions of visual art featuring the work of both local and visiting artists. Admission is free.
The gallery also offers rental space to host meetings, intimate cultural events and private gatherings.
The Cline House is currently operating as a pilot project to promote and support visual arts in the community. This new initiative is funded through the generosity and support of a private donation and in partnership with the City of Cornwall.
The gallery is open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm or by appointment. There is ample parking on site and admission is free.
Cline House Gallery website
Cline House Gallery Facebook page
Cline House Gallery Instagram page
La Maison
900 Montreal Road, Cornwall
613-932-7100
Established in 1935 as The St Lawrence House, La Maison is one of the premier live music venues in Cornwall.
Whether you’re a seasoned club enthusiast or just looking for a fun memorable night out, La Maison Tavern is the spot for you, with a revolving list of live musical acts featured throughout the year.
Management likes to stock the schedule with live music from local and touring bands, comedy shows, and drag shows too.
Port Theatre
132 Montreal Road, Cornwall
613-933-4547
info@theporttheatre.com
The Port Theatre is as iconic to Cornwall as it’s bridge once was. Originally titled The Roxy, the Port opened in December of 1941 to glowing success. Today, the Port still stands strong.
Boasting an impressive marquee and distinct lettering, its iconic look has become an area fixture and is a huge part of Cornwall history. Unsurprisingly, it’s layout doubles perfectly as an auditorium that features some amazing acoustics. After all, the room was designed to sound great, making The Port the premier live experience in town.
Owner Larry Sylvain and his team have been working tirelessly to bring live events and world class music back to the forefront of Cornwall.
The Port Theatre website
The Port Theatre Facebook page
Seaway Valley Theatre
30 Sixth Street East, Cornwall
613-933-3998
Seaway Valley Theatre is a versatile performance, event, and meeting venue located near Downtown Cornwall.
The upper floor contains two spacious, wheelchair-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi. One is the Ianni Performance Hall, so named for the Seaway Valley Theatre Company’s most generous benefactor. The hall plays host to various productions, rehearsals, and theatre camps for children. The other is the Event Room, which serves as the lobby during performances.
The theatre is four blocks north of Cornwall’s downtown core, close to many of the city’s best known restaurants and shops. Plentiful free parking is available both in front of and behind the building.
Seaway Valley Theatre website
Seaway Valley Theatre Facebook page
Seaway Valley Theatre Instagram page
Organizations
L’Amalgame
P.O. Box 171, Cornwall
613-362-0931
info@lamalgamedesarts.ca
The mission of L’Amalgame des arts de la langue française et du théâtre is to offer residents and visitors the opportunity to discover artworks and participate in artistic activities in the French language through various branches such as their theatre troupe, improvisation league, choir, writing group, and reading group.
L’Amalgame is a proud member of Théâtre Action since its inception. In 2023, the organization was honored with the Jeanne Sabourin Provincial Award.
Each year, L’Amalgame produces a play that attracts over 500 spectators from Cornwall and the surrounding area. In addition to their productions, the organization regularly organizes free workshops, public readings of French works, and online activities to allow everyone, including those who are geographically distant or have mobility difficulties, to participate in their events.
L’Amalgame website
L’Amalgame Facebook page
L’Amalgame Instagram page
Cornwall Concert Series
P.O. Box 1933, Cornwall
cornwallconcertseries@gmail.com
The Cornwall Concert Series has been a part of Cornwall’s arts scene for over three decades. The concert series is a non-profit, registered charitable organization run by a volunteer management board.
The mandate of the Cornwall Concert Series is to enrich the cultural life of Cornwall by bringing the highest calibre of musical entertainment to Cornwall at an affordable cost.
All concerts are presented at Aultsville Theatre. The series is sold by subscription. To encourage an appreciation of music and the arts in young people, we offer free tickets to elementary and high school music and drama students through local teachers, schools and music festivals.
Cornwall Concert Series website
Cornwall Concert Series Facebook page
Seaway Valley Theatre Company
30 Sixth Street East, Cornwall
613-933-3998
Founded in 2006, the Seaway Valley Theatre Company is a not-for-profit, non-professional theatre company based in Cornwall. SVTC produces commercial, mainstream entertainment which aims to appeal to the broadest audience possible.
At present, the organization stages four plays per year: a Broadway style musical, a musical play for children, and two comedies with cabaret style seating.
SVTC has always striven to feature the finest theatrical talent Cornwall and area has to offer, both onstage and off. As such, the organization has earned the respect of both the performing arts community and the public at large. They’ve also worked diligently to cultivate close and mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses, service organizations, schools, and media outlets.
SVTC website
SVTC Facebook page
SVTC Instagram page