{{Short description|Theatre in Nanaimo, British Columbia}} {{Use Canadian English|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox venue |name = The Port Theatre |logo_image = |logo_size = |image = |image_size = 250px |caption = |address = {{nowrap|125 Front Street}}<br />Nanaimo, British Columbia<br />V9R 6Z4 |coordinates= {{coord|49.16601795412946|-123.93519963120046|type:landmark_region:CA_scale:3000|display=inline,title}} |owner = City of Nanaimo |operator = Port Theatre Society |type= Performing arts centre |cost = |capacity = |broke_ground = |opened = 1998 |architect = |tenants = Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra, Crimson Coast Dance, TheatreOne, Nanaimo International Jazz Festival |website = {{URL|https://www.porttheatre.com/}} |public_transit = }} '''The Port Theatre''' is community arts centre and venue located in Nanaimo, British Columbia. It was built by The Port Theatre Society and the City of Nanaimo, and was officially opened in September 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/archive/pre2001/1998/nrs98/7298nr.asp|title=NANAIMO PORT THEATRE GREETS ITS FIRST AUDIENCE|website=archive.news.gov.bc.ca}}</ref>
The building is located on the waterfront, and houses an 804-seat theatre, several galleries, and offices.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/marketplace/nanaimo-theatre-brings-the-world-to-the-stage/|title=Nanaimo theatre brings the world to the stage|date=October 4, 2021|website=Nanaimo News Bulletin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.twarchitect.ca/projects/performing-arts/port-theatre-nanaimo|title=Port Theatre Nanaimo | Terence Williams Architect|website=www.twarchitect.ca}}</ref>
The venue is home to the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vancouverislandsymphony.com/symphony-at-the-port-theatre/|title=Symphony at The Port Theatre|website=Vancouver Island Symphony}}</ref> and several local professional and community groups. The Society also presents shows from national and international artists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/port-theatres-spotlight-series-getting-underway-in-nanaimo/|title=Port Theatre's Spotlight series getting underway in Nanaimo|date=September 24, 2019|website=Vancouver Island Free Daily}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straight.com/music/port-theatres-spotlight-series-features-streamed-performances-by-harry-manx-and-tonye-aganaba|title=The Port Theatre's Spotlight Series features streamed performances by Harry Manx and Tonye Aganaba|date=January 21, 2021|website=The Georgia Straight}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/nanaimo-rapper-sirreal-and-friends-play-the-port-theatre/|title=Nanaimo rapper Sirreal and friends play the Port Theatre|date=June 19, 2021|website=Nanaimo News Bulletin}}</ref>
The Port Theatre won the 2005 Sterling Award for Business Excellence in Arts/Culture/Entertainment from the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, 2004 the Presenter Organization of the Year by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association, and named the 2025 BC Live Performance Network Presenter of the Year for their role in boundary pushing programming, reconciliation, and leadership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bctouring.org/directories/venues/the-port-theatre/|title=The Port Theatre|website=BC Touring Council}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bclive.ca/programs/awards/#presenter-professional|author=BC Live Performance Network |title=Awards }}</ref>
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Category:Theatres in British Columbia Category:1998 establishments in British Columbia Category:Buildings and structures in Nanaimo Category:Music venues in British Columbia