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deCoste Performing Arts Centre

Theaters ·Pictou ·Open now
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About

deCoste Performing Arts Centre is a professional performing arts venue on the Pictou waterfront in northeastern Nova Scotia.

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Why go

  • Past performers include international headliners, artists from across Canada, and local and regional productions.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

The hall

Capacity
400 seats
Seating
Flexible, non-fixed seating

Tickets and box office

  • Centre opening hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–16:00.
  • The centre seeks partnerships to help people facing barriers access shows and events.

Interesting facts3

1/3
  1. 2022

    By 2022, the centre had presented more than 3,500 performances.

    About Us » deCoste Centre
  2. 400 tickets

    The library pass program distributed more than 400 tickets in its first year.

    Programs » deCoste Centre

  3. The centre is a Nova Scotia–registered not-for-profit society and a federal charitable organization.

    About Us » deCoste Centre

Shorts

History

  1. 1982The centre opened.
  2. 2017The Winter Blast Festival marked its transition to year-round programming.
  3. 2023An expansion project proposed growth from 13,000 to 23,000 square feet and renovations inside and out.

Accessibility

  • Venue accessibility Fully accessible.

Sources: Home » deCoste Centre · About Us » deCoste Centre · Programs » deCoste Centre · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
99 Water Street, Pictou

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Questions and answers

Where is deCoste Performing Arts Centre?

At 99 Water Street, Pictou.

Can library patrons get complimentary tickets to deCoste Performing Arts Centre?

The centre offers library patrons passes that can be exchanged for complimentary tickets.

What events can deCoste Performing Arts Centre's seating accommodate?

Its non-fixed seating can be rearranged for conferences, meetings, special events and weddings.

What facilities were included in deCoste Performing Arts Centre's 2023 expansion plan?

The plan included a public library, larger event space, art exhibition spaces, and meeting and office space.

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