Alix Goolden Performance Hall
A world class performance hall, in the heart of downtown Victoria.
907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria BC Canada
The Alix Goolden Performance Hall, formerly a church sanctuary, is an elegant 800-seat venue featuring fine acoustics, a vaulted ceiling, filigree iron railings, carved wooden pews, and intricate stained glass windows. It is at once spacious and intimate. Named in honour of one of the Conservatory's original founders, the Alix Goolden Performance Hall plays host to many acclaimed international performers, while also serving the needs of the Conservatory students and faculty and the local community.
The hall has hosted readings by such internationally known authors as David Suzuki, Margaret Atwood, Timothy Findley, and Salman Rushdie. It has seen performances by musicians as diverse as Jean Stilwell, Moshe Hammer, Anton Kuerti, the Nylons, Daniel Lanois, the Arrogant Worms, Sarah Harmer and Randy Bachman. Such noted Conservatory alumni as Barbara Livingston and Walter Prossnitz have also performed in the hall.
The hall has gained a national and international profile. It was used as a location for the movie Emile, starring Sir Ian McKellen and has also been spotted in the national media, including CBC TV’s prime time comedy, This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
To find out who is performing at the Hall right now, go to Events.
Technical Description & Rental Services
For more information on renting the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, please phone Bookings & Venues Manager, Marcus Pollard 250-386-5311, ext 284, or email him: Bookings & Venues Manager.
Seating Plan
• Capacity: 814 (Main Floor: 446; Mezzanine Level: 368)
• Festival style (unnumbered) seating in original padded heritage pews, which curve 180º around stage front. Some seats offer limited vision.
The Stage
• 40' wide by 28' deep
• New semicircular thrust stage. Constructed of cushioned maple hardwood.
• Risers available
Backstage
• 500 sq. ft. green room with minor kitchen facilities
Sound and Lighting
• Excellent acoustics and sightlines
• Stage lighting and P.A. system. Detailed technical specifications available upon request.
Piano
• Hamburg Steinway 9 ft Concert Grand Piano
Other Services
• Public washroom facilities
• Wheelchair accessibility
Box Office and Promotion
• Your event will be included in all Victoria Conservatory of Music upcoming events listings, including the Events listings on the Victoria Conservatory of Music website
• Ticket production and distribution services are not provided
