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Jubilee Auditorium Northern Alberta
Category: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Music Venues [Edit]
11455 87 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6G 2T2
(780) 427-2760
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 4:30 pm
- Music:
- Background, Live
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Best Nights:
- Fri
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
13 reviews for Jubilee Auditorium Northern Alberta
13 reviews in English
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Review from Angela E.
1/23/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I adore this venue. There's really not a bad seat anywhere in the house - I've sat in all sections, depending on what I wanted to pay for tickets, and my view of the stage has never been poor.
The biggest pull for me to live theatre is the pit orchestra. I even like when the instruments just start to tune, and I get excited knowing that the show's start is coming! The sound in the Jube is great.
Another perk is its location right on the LRT line. Very helpful.
Some of my favourite moments at the Jube:
-seeing friends and family convocate on stage (SO sad I missed my own convocation)
-the huge multi-person elephant costume at the beginning of Lion King (honourable mention to the hyena costumes)
-Elphaba vs. Galinda - nearly as fabulous as the production of Wicked I saw on Broadway in NYC
-the Nutcracker, several times - honestly the dancing isn't always my favourite, but the costumes and the music are unbelievable
-Fiddler on the Roof - I had no idea it was such a funny show!
-Phantom of the Opera - unreal set. omg..
... and coming soon - Cats!
On my Jube wishlist:
-Jesus Christ Superstar
-Les Miserables -
Review from Jeff G.
12/26/2011
The Jube is the ideal venue for concerts. Violet P and I saw many shows here; Jackson Browne, Brian Wilson, Neil Young, and other stuff.
The seating is spacious and ideal with a fresh view of the stage from anywhere in the house. The sound is crisp, warm, and clear. The Jube is constructed like an old-style theatre so it provides an air of comfort and intimacy between the audience and the performer that cannot be achieved in an arena setting. Places like Rexall are an abomination for concerts.
I've never been here for a function like a graduation or an awards ceremony so I can't comment on how those turn out.
Long live the Jube. -
Review from robyn w.
8/17/2011
I used to go to the Jube a lot, but haven't been since they completed their renovations.
i finally got my chance when Wicked came to town.
The place was packed, but the ticket takers were quick enough to ensure that everyone got in their seats in time for the show to start. Our seats were orchestra, row S, stage left - and I was concerned at first that we would be too far back on the floor, or too far left to really enjoy the show, but those worries were unfounded. The sight-lines were great, though my exact seat was a bit sticky and required a heavy push to be able to sit in it.
I do wish there had been some (better) warning during the intermission before the second act, because there were many people running to their seats well into the first scene after the break - which was a bit annoying to me, and probably more so for the performers.
The Jube is the venerable grande-dame of theatres in the city, and it was great to revisit her - though I think I would have enjoyed Wicked even if it were performed in an alley.Listed in: 30 Day Challenge
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Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
7/28/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Oh my gosh, the Jubilee! How have I not written a review of the Jubilee yet?
I've been to countless events at the "Jube." An intimate Tragically Hip concert (Could there be anything better than Gord Downie jumping into the crowd and bizarrely interacting with concert-goers? Nope!), as many Broadway Across Canada shows as my bank account can handle, and many a University of Alberta convocation.
The sound is flawless, and there isn't a bad seat in the house. I try to grab the floor as often as I can, though (I recommend rows F and beyond, but no closer - it's harder to see). -
Review from Char D.
Edmonton, AB
5/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The Jubilee auditorium is the largest theatre in Edmonton by far and after their renovations, it is one of the nicest too. The lobby is large and open and there is a concession which is open for all big events. There are usually bars on each balcony and on the main floor to get yourself a glass of wine during intermission too.
The backstage area is very large with two floors of dressing rooms and a dance studio downstairs.
My only complaint is that the new seats seem closer together making it impossible to cross or uncrossed your legs without kicking someone in the head. They are also not as soft as they used to be. -
Review from Alouise D.
Edmonton, AB
5/31/2011
I've been to the jube several times for touring musical productions. My High School also had our grad ceremony here, and I was lucky enough to get to sing on stage, although that was before the renovations.
The jubilee is a decent sized auditorium. I love the stadium seating, it's really hard to get a bad seat here - unless someone who's super tall sits in front of you. There are two balconies. The first balcony is really great, but I find the higher balcony harder to see from.
The lobby is nicely decorated, with lots of local art. The drinks here are overpriced, so I tend to just go out somewhere after the show. The bathrooms are always clean, but get really busy. I don't like how the soap is integrated into the faucet system (unless that's been changed recently). It just means you're never 100% sure how clean your hands are, or your left with that soapy residue on them.
As far as acoustics go for the audience they are great. The sound is quite good, and you won't have a problem hearing anything. I can say when I sang here I found the accoustics weren't great - this is for those performing, not the audience. But perhaps they were able to make some improvements with renovations. Still acoustically I don't think it compares to the Winspear Centre.
Paid parking is available, but harder to come by with all the construction going on in the area. I would recommend taking the LRT where possible.
The jubilee is a nice theatre in Edmonton, although it certainly doesn't have a classic feel to it, the way a theatre in New York would. Still unless your here for a rock concert I'd recommend getting dressed up. Nothing formal, just something nice. I always hate when I see people with ripped jeans and grubby t-shirts. Why not put on something clean if you're going for a night out? -
Review from Bradley M.
Edmonton, AB
2/21/2011 7 Check-ins Here
The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is the BEST place to go for sound...you can almost hear a pindrop on stage from the balcony front row
sightlines are awesome...
I've been there numerous times since the late '60s and am still impressed almost 50 yrs later. -
Review from Brennan W.
Edmonton, AB
9/8/2011
Sound reverbs slightly less as good as Winspear. Though that's like choosing between two bottles of Blue Label. Recently saw Brian Wilson, Tracy Morgan, and Jerry Seinfeld. I could not of had a better time.
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Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
2/24/2010
I recently went here for my sister's graduation from UofA. This venue really is beautiful and dramatic. There is something about the space that feels glamorous.The stage was far away, but it didn't feel as if the speaker was far away.
I also went here for a play once (The Vagina Monologues) and it felt very intimate, despite the size of the auditorium. The area is very large and there is even a balcony, but it does not feel overwhelming at all.
I have never been here for a concert, but I imagine (and have read in other reviews here) that it is clear sounding and wonderful.
I would love to go here for a concert sometime. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
2/12/2010
The Jubilee Auditorium is great for concerts. It offers great acoustics and a good view for everyone in attendance.
The auditorium has 2 balconies and can seat over 2000 people. It doesn't just contain the concert hall. It also has a banquet room and meeting rooms. It is most often used for the Edmonton Opera. The entire place is extremely elegant.
It is one of the standouts in Edmonton. -
Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
2/24/2010
I love the Jubilee.
I've been to the Jubilee for numerous concerts and they've all been amazing.
The acoustics in this building are unbelievable. Nothing ever gets distorted! The music can be so loud that you think your glasses might shatter, but it always sounds clear and crisp. It's incredible.
As far as seating goes, you can't get a bad seat at the Jubliee because there aren't any. Every seat has a great view and non of them seem far away.
Although the auditorium can seat over 2000 people, it still manages to have an intimate feel to it. It's hard to explain. It makes you feel special just to be there.
The atmosphere is great too. Everyone gathers in one place to share the experience of the something they love. And everyone is respectful of that. I really appreciate that fact about the Jubliee and its attendees.
I usually dress up when I go to the Jubliee because it's somewhat of an enchanting place. And, let's face it, I'm a girl - we love to get dressed up!
If you have never experienced a play of a concert at the Jubliee, I definitely recommend going for something. It's always a great time and a memorable experience. -
Review from Maria F.
12/11/2009
I have been to Jubilee Auditorium twice: once for B.B. King concert, and once to see Moscow Bullet. Both times I really enjoyed the experience. First of all, there is something exciting about getting ready to go see a concert or any live performance. Being dressed up a little fancier than usual, and seeing other people who made an effort to look nice for the occasion, put me in a festive mood. Stepping into the beautiful front lobby where people drink champagne and discuss their expectations of the upcoming performance makes me feel happy and grateful.
The acoustics at Jubilee are amazing! That was especially evident during B.B. King concert. The sound was crisp and clear; and although the place was packed with people who clapped, stomped their feet and even sang along, B.B. King's voice wasn't drawn out by the noises made by excessively enthusiastic listeners: )
During my visit to see Moscow Ballet, I was seating close to the stage which added to the pleasantness of the experience. It's always nice to see performers up close and personal.
Going to Jubilee is more affordable than some people may think. You don't have to sit at the front and close to the stage to enjoy yourself. All seats are great, even the ones at the back of the main floor and on the balcony. Every seat in the auditorium guarantees clear visibility and good acoustics. -
Review from Paula K.
11/13/2008
I have attended a number of concerts at the Jube (as it is often referred) over the years. The acoustics are excellent - I can usually hear a singer's every word. The music is loud without being so loud it goes distorted. As far as seating goes, just about every seat in the house is good, as it is very intimate. Even up on the second balcony, if you use binoculars it isn't so bad. The atmosphere is classy, and even when I am at a Jethro Tull concert and many of the others in attendance look like they have not changed their hairstyles or t-shirts since the 1970s, you can still get some excellent wine or other drinks in the lobby, a snack or two, and just mingle. I also have fond memories of going outside around to the back doors and waiting for the artists to come outside and perhaps sign an autograph or take a picture (my friends joke about my groupie habits!). If I find out an act I like is going to perform at the Jubilee, I definitely find that an incentive to buy a ticket because I know it is going to sound great.
