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The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
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University of British Columbia6265 Crescent Rd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Neighbourhood: UBC
(604) 822-9197
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
7 reviews in English
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Review from Victoria R.
BC
1/2/2009
As a UBC Alumni, I have a special place in my heart for the Chan Centre. I use to daydream out the window in the arts building beside it and always think how great it would be to go there instead of being in class. At convocation, the long walkway into the centre was beautiful, and the entire area is surrounded by beautiful gardens and trees ans blooming flowers.
The auditorium is vast and the accoustics are great for opera and choral performances. At Christmas time, the annual concert is always sold out. The stage is very spacious as well. The neatest thing is probably the women's washrooms, so cool. All concrete, the grey and glass bathroom is circular with a communal wash area in the middle. Chrome and shiny all over, the lighting is ideal. -
Review from Herman E.
12/8/2011
I love this venue. It is a modern facility but what I like about it is the 3 level tiered side balconies. This is very similar to the old European set up. I don't think there is another three tiered balcony in Vancouver.
The real bonus is the back balcony! It is behind the stage. Wow oh Wow (sounding like Usher)!! I purposely sat in the back once to see that pianist rock star from China, Lang Lang play La Campanella from the Paganini Etudes. He was effing amazing to watch. His fingers blazed on the keyboard and he didn't miss a note.
The acoustics are wonderful and I've been here for operas, professional performances, as well as student performances.Listed in: Hollywood North
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Review from Crazy P.
Vancouver, BC
10/17/2011
Great venue. Beautiful surroundings.
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Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
12/31/2008
I get excited at the idea of going to the Chan Centre for a performance. There's something special about walking down the flight of stairs from Crescent Road to the lobby.
It's similar to the way church architects make the doors quite small to enhance the effect of the ornate and vaulted ceilings. It gives us commoners the feeling of reaching heaven, I've had tour guides tell me.
So I'd liken going to the Chan Centre to this same sense of discovery -- entering the rabbit hole only to discover an entire warren of tunnels, rooms and warm space.
The Chan Centre is a beautiful building and welcomes musicians who make beautiful music. And how about the women's washroom! It's worth the visit alone. See it here: http://www.flickr.com/... -
Review from Cameron M.
Toronto, ON
12/31/2008
I've only been to the Chan Centre a handful of times but I must say, it's one of the best designed venues when it comes to sight lines and acoustics.
I suppose that's a bit of a bland way to talk about a space and what it has to offer but in a city where most of the venues are a few decades old, The Chan Centre offers space aged technology in comparison.
I've been seated to the far side and far back and still been able to hear and see what's going on fairly well. That's more than I can say for a lot of places in the lower mainland.
Also, it should be noted that the black box theater in the Chan is pretty great as well. A lot of UBC theater performances go up here and while it's kind of a more industrial and changeable space, it still has the same acoustic and design ingenuity of it's larger counterpart. -
Review from Reena M.
10/24/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I've been here a number of times to watch concerts, speakers (Romeo Dallaire, Mohammad Yunus, Dan Savage to name a few), and every time I've had a good experience. The seats are comfortable enough to sleep in (temporarily). The sound is pretty good. And the decor is nice. I think the next time I will be here is when I say adieu to this university as a student!
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Review from Andy H.
Vancouver, BC
3/14/2010
Beautiful Centre that Chan built for performing arts. A great excuse to get all dressed up and go out on a date. I wonder if Chan has to EVER purchase tickets again. Or does he have a seat only he can sit on it?
