Irving Oil Auditorium is the main auditorium of Saint John’s historic Imperial Theatre, a performing arts venue restored to reflect the character of the original 1913 theatre. The theatre now accommodates approximately 850 guests across orchestra and balcony seating, with its stage regularly hosting theatre productions, concerts, comedy and other cultural events.
The interior combines the character of a traditional theatre with the infrastructure required for contemporary live performances. Orchestra and balcony sections provide different perspectives of the stage, while the comparatively intimate scale creates a more direct experience for music, spoken performances and theatrical productions. The venue is designed to accommodate a varied audience as well as professional touring and local productions.
12 King Square South, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada places the auditorium beside King’s Square in the central part of the city. The theatre does not have its own parking lot, but on-street and public parking options are available nearby, while the Charlotte Street / City Market transit stop is located across King’s Square from the theatre. For a broader overview of transportation around Saint John, the information further down the page provides additional context.