Anvil Centre Ballroom & Atrium
Our conference centre’s versatile, configurable floor plans and multi-use spaces accommodate a wide variety of event formats and set-ups, offering endless possibilities for event planners.
Anvil Centre’s Ballroom has movable partitions customizable for multiple configurations to accommodate events from 50 to 400 guests.
Are you planning a banquet, galla, conference, tradeshow or wedding? Please contact our Conferences & Events team.
Ballroom Full (East, West, North)
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WiFi
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Ceiling Height
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Carpet
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Fir exterior walls
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7387 Square Feet
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Configurable into 5 spaces with moveable partition walls (Ballroom East, West, North 1,2,3)
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Dimensions 89’X83’
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Maximum Rounds of 10 - 430 people
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Maximum Theatre Style – 500
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Maximum Reception Style – 739
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Maximum Classroom Style - 444
- Suitable for: Keynote presentations, Banquets, Conferences & Meetings
Ballroom Full with Atrium
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WiFi
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Ceiling Height
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Carpet
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Fir exterior walls
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10,275 Square Feet
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Removable wall between Atrium and Ballroom
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Dimensions 107’X83’
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Maximum Rounds of 10 - 500
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Maximum Reception Style - 1,027
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Maximum Theatre Style - 750
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8X8 Exhibit Booth – 66
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Suitable for: Tradeshows, Galas, Banquets, Receptions, Cultural Events & Community Festivals
- *Room 101 is suitable for Green Room, additional exhibit space, conference office, coat check, bridal room (can only be booked in conjunction with the conference level ballroom)
Ballroom Atrium
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Wi-Fi
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Marble Floor
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Cathedral ceiling and window curtain
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Suitable for: Networking Events, Receptions, Cultural Events & Festivals, Tradeshows, Event Registration area, Refreshment area
- *Must be booked in conjunction with Ballroom space
Ballroom East & West
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Wi-Fi
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Ceiling Height
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Fir exterior walls
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4408 Square Feet
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Dimensions 53’11” X 83’
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Maximum Rounds of 10 – 300
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Maximum Theatre Style – 489
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Maximum Reception – 441
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Maximum Classroom – 315
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Maximum U-Shape – 115
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Maximum Boardroom - 106
- Suitable for: Conferences, Banquets, Educational Events, Annual General Meetings, Small tradeshows
Ballroom North
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Wi-Fi
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Ceiling Height
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1669 Square Feet
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Configurable into 3 separate spaces with moveable partition walls
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Dimensions
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66’ X 25’6”
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Maximum in Rounds of 10 – 100
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Maximum Theatre Style – 156
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Maximum Reception Style - 167
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Maximum Classroom Style - 72
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Maximum Boardroom Style – 40
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Maximum U-Shape – 58
- Suitable for: Breakout spaces, small meetings, networking reception
The Anvil Room (2nd Floor)
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Wi-Fi
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Executive Boardroom
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Maximum Boardroom Style 17
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Features LCD Panel with Clickshare
- Suitable for: small meetings, board meetings, interviews
Anvil Centre Theatre
Anvil Centre Theatre is a vibrant, contemporary space ideal for presentations, banquets and galas, conferences and other business events.
With multiple configurations, state-of-the-art theatre features, an experienced theatre staff and 5-star catering options, create a customized audience experience for all types of events.
Additional staffing fees may apply to events outside of our regular operating hours.
Are you producing a play, concert or community performance? Please contact our performing arts team.
Are you planning a banquet, galla, conference or tradeshow? Please contact our Conferences & Events team.
Included in Every Theatre Rental:
- Day-of-event manager / Duty manager (for events with catering)
- General technician and supervisor for eight hours
- WiFi
- Tables and chairs
- One standard event set-up/conversion (additional labour charges may apply to non-standard event requirements and/or for additional furnishing and equipment)
- Linens for events with catering
- Access to the in-house sound system for background music
- Microphones (up to six channels of wireless included; more channels can be added at an additional cost)
- Standard event housekeeping (post-event cleaning fees may apply to certain events such as consumer shows and festivals)
- Washroom cleaning during event
- Standard building security (additional security fees may apply for events with alcohol service)
Anvil Centre Theatre Features:
- Wooden wall-to-wall sprung floor
- Risers
- Complete in-stock lighting
- Sound inventories
- Ample, comfortable dressing room spaces
- Green room
- Easy-to-access rigging
- Overhead tension grid with load-ins and lighting hangs (no ladders or lifts required)
- Reception capabilities
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Full Seating
Standard theatre-style configuration and seating, plus balcony. Accommodates 361 guests.
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Half Seating
Half the depth of a full seating configuration, plus balcony. Accommodates 201 guests.
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Half seating with bistro tables
Table seating on the floor for 60 guests, plus 153 theatre seats and 48 balcony seats.
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Open Floor
Fully retracted configuration (no seating) that accommodates up to xxx standing guests. Ideal for banquets, receptions and small trades shows. An extra conversion fee of $400 applies.
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Thrust Seating
Adds two risers to the half seating configuration, extending from the sides of the house. Accommodates 323 guests, including the balcony.
Anvil Centre Cultural Spaces
Anvil Centre’s Cultural Studios are top-of-the-line professional studio spaces that offer quality settings for visual, performing, applied, sound and new media arts.
They are also available for workshops, lectures, screenings and rehearsals.
Anvil Centre offers professionally outfitted, acoustically insulated music practice rooms. All Cultural Studios and Music Practice Rooms can be rented at affordable prices.
For more information or to request a booking, please contact museum@newwestcity.ca or call 604.527.4640.
Cultural Studio 411 (East & West)
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1056 Square Feet
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24’ X 44’
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Maximum 80 Theatre Style
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Maximum 55 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 411A (East)
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528 Square Feet
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24’ X 22’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees,
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 411B (West)
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528 Square Feet
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24’ X 22’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 413 (East & West)
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1104 Square Feet
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24’ X 46’
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Maximum 80 Theatre Style
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Maximum 55 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 413A (East)
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552 Square Feet
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24’ X 23’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Cultural Studio 413B (West)
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552 Square Feet
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24’ X 23’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 27 Classroom Style
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Features utility sink and counter, natural light, linoleum floor, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as painting, drawing, crafts, workshops, rehearsals, meetings, seminars, lectures
Music Practice Room 412
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60 square feet
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Maximum 4 individuals (depending on instruments)
- Upright piano
Studio 415 (Dance Studio)
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900 Square Feet
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36’ X 25’
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Permanent stereo system w/MP3 hookup, floor to ceiling mirrors along two walls, natural light, ballet barres along two walls appropriate for adults and children, sprung floor with hardwood surface, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for dance rehearsals, classes and practice
Cultural Studio 417
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884 Square Feet
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34’ X 26’
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Maximum 45 Theatre Style
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Maximum 36 Classroom Style
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Features natural light, carpeted floor, 60” television and audio, adjustable temperature 19-23 degrees
- Suitable for cultural activities and programs such as lectures, workshops, meetings and seminars
Tell us more about your event
Your next event starts here. We can set up a guided tour, share creative ideas and approaches, answer all your technical questions, and help establish a budget.
To inquire, please submit your requirements using this form. You can also provide additional information using the Attach File feature. We will respond promptly to your request.
For immediate assistance, please call 604 515 3830 or email anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca.