The Bauer Theatre
Main Stage and Family Stage performances take place at the Bauer Theatre, a beautifully renovated 200-seat venue located on the StFX University campus. With comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and nearby parking, the Bauer offers a welcoming space to experience live theatre.
Before and after the show, audiences are invited to gather with friends and fellow theatre-goers in the Green Room Lounge and outdoor patio, making your night at the theatre a full experience.
Tickets for Festival Antigonish performances can be purchased online or through the box office.
Box Office Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The box office also opens one hour before each performance.
Contact the Box Office
902-867-3333
boxoffice@festivalantigonish.ca
Ticket prices are listed before tax. Policies may vary depending on the performance.
If you have questions about refunds, exchanges, late seating, or other ticket policies, please visit our Ticket & Theatre Policies page for full details.
Treat yourself to a night out in The Highland Heart of Nova Scotia.
Downtown Dinner and Theatre with the Claymore Inn
The Claymore Inn and Suites is an Antigonish hotel located in one of Nova Scotia’s most charming and cleanest towns. Antigonish is ideally positioned half way between Halifax and Sydney, Cape Breton. Antigonish is known as “The Highland Heart of Nova Scotia”. The longest running Scottish Highland Games held outside of Scotland are run each summer, only 3 minutes from the hotel.
Stay and Play Package Starting at $223.51 +HST
• One night’s accommodations at the Claymore Inn and Suites
• Two $15 breakfast vouchers for the Justamere Cafe and Bakery
• Two REGULAR TICKETS for Festival Antigonish Productions.
How to Book
• Book online with the Claymore Inn at https://claymoreinn.com/
Gabrieau’s is nestled in Antigonish, Highland heart of Nova Scotia. Home of St. Francis Xavier University and surrounded by beautiful hiking trails and beaches. Drop by for lunch or an evening of gourmet dining.
Enjoy 15 % your food purchases during our summer season, with a 5pm-6pm dinner reservation and valid theatre tickets within 24 hours of the show date.
How To Book
gabrieaus.com / 902.863.1925
If you have questions about refunds, exchanges, late seating, or other ticket policies, please visit our Ticket & Theatre Policies page for full details.
Make the most of your evening at the theatre by visiting the Green Room Lounge, located inside the Bauer Theatre.
The lounge and outdoor patio offer a relaxed space to gather before the show, during intermission, or after the final curtain.
Guests can enjoy:
- Wine, craft beer, and premium spirits
- Signature cocktails
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Light snacks
The bar opens on show nights before the performance and during intermission.
Festival Antigonish is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive theatre experience for everyone. The Bauer Theatre offers wheelchair accessible seating, assistive listening technology, and a variety of programs designed to make theatre more accessible to our community.
We also offer initiatives such as Pay What You Can previews, Relaxed Performances, and community events that help remove barriers and create a supportive environment for all audiences.
If you require accommodations or accessibility support, we’re here to help.
The Bauer Theatre is located on the StFX University campus in Antigonish, Nova Scotia at 5015 Chapel Square.
Parking is available in front of the theatre, with additional parking lots located nearby on campus. While spaces directly in front of the theatre are limited, several convenient parking options are within a short walking distance.
Click here to view the campus map
Travel to Festival Antigonish
Festival Antigonish is located in the town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous Highland games outside Scotland. It is approximately 160 kilometres northeast of Halifax, the provincial capital. Approximately 2 hours from the Halifax airport, 2 hours and 15 minutes from the Newfoundland Ferry, and one hour from the PEI ferry, Festival Antigonish sits in the heart of Nova Scotia.
A booming tourist location in the summer months, Antigonish offers multiple accommodations within walking distance from the Bauer Theatre as well as a wide variety of restaurants. Plan your visit to Festival Antigonish and explore all that Antigonish has to offer.
Doors typically open 30 minutes before the performance.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to pick up tickets, enjoy a drink in the Green Room Lounge, and find their seats before the show begins.
Late seating may be restricted depending on the performance to avoid disrupting the actors and audience.