The beautifully appointed Vancity Theatre can be used to screen films, video and multi-media presentations, seminars or live performance (music, theatre, etc.).

Referred to in Business Week magazine as the "optimal viewing environment," the luxurious 170-seat theatre boasts state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment, plush seats with more than ample legroom and a stunning glass atrium.

In addition to its use as one of the Vancouver International Film Festival's venues during the annual 16-day fall event and stimulating year round programming, the Vancity Theatre is also available for rent to individuals and organizations.

Please select an option from our rental menu on the left to learn more about this fabulous space and our competitive rental rates or contact us for more information.

Past Renters

The centre is used as a venue for local community film festivals and a resource for other arts and cultural events. Here is a selection of past renters:

• Amnesty International Film Festival
• Argentinean Consulate
• BC Civil Liberties
• BC Student Film Festival
• CBC Documentary Unit
• DOXA
• Emily Carr University of Art and Design
• French Consulate
• National Congress of Black Women
• National Public Service Awards
• New Media BC
• PuSh Festival
• Queer Film Festival (formerly Out on Screen Film Festival)
• Reel 2 Real
• Simon Fraser University
• Siggraph
• Vancouver Chapter
• Swiss Consulate
• Taiwanese Film Festival
• Vancouver Enterprise Forum
• Vancouver Film School
• Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
• Vancouver Pride
• Vancouver Short Film Festival
• Vancouver Singapore Film Festival
• Women in Film
• Xtra West Hero Awards