The Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts is a venue on the Mount Royal University campus in Calgary, with concerts, theatre, dance and other cultural programming. Its range of performance spaces and accessible facilities make it useful to know which venue and campus entrance your event uses before setting out.
- Location: 18 Mount Royal Circle SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 7N5
- Campus: Mount Royal University
- Programming: concerts, recitals, theatre, dance and cultural events
- Ticket office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT; closed on statutory holidays
Taylor Centre location and campus setting
The Taylor Centre sits on Mount Royal University’s campus in southwest Calgary. The facility covers 95,000 square feet and was designed to meet LEED Gold standards.
The centre is home to the Mount Royal Conservatory, which has provided music instruction and performing-arts education since 1911. If you’re planning a wider campus visit, the Mount Royal University campus visit guide covers the university setting.
Its performance spaces include Bella Concert Hall, TransAlta Pavilion and the Hal and Marnie Wyatt Atelier, as well as Nickle Theatre, Leacock Theatre and Wright Theatre. Bella Concert Hall is described by Mount Royal University as a 650-seat venue with soft seating and spacious amenities.
Performances and ticket information
The Taylor Centre presents concerts, recitals, theatre, dance performances and cultural programming, with internationally renowned artists and emerging local talent. Check the event listing for the venue name, since the centre includes several performance spaces.
Tickets are available through the Mount Royal University Theatres ticketing site. The Bella Concert Hall Box Office is at 18 Mount Royal Circle SW and is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT, except on statutory holidays. You can contact the box office at 403-440-7770 or mrtickets@mtroyal.ca.
Before you go, check the Taylor Centre’s official site for current ticketing and box-office details.
Venue access and audience services
The centre’s buildings have accessible entrances with ramps or lifts, though accessibility differs between performance spaces. Nickle Theatre is not wheelchair accessible, so confirm the venue for your event if you have access requirements.
Bella Concert Hall has wheelchair spaces at B3, W105, W106, C226, C227, Box E1, C301 and C332. These spaces have no fixed seat and can be reached without stairs or ramps. Preferred companion seats beside wheelchair spaces may be requested, subject to availability.
For Bella Concert Hall performances, ask the Box Office about Sennheiser HDI 830 headphones, which connect to the sound system through an infrared receiver.
How do you get to the Taylor Centre?
Calgary Transit serves Mount Royal University with stops on both the east and west sides of campus. Bella Concert Hall is closest to the west side; Wright Theatre, Leacock Theatre and Nickle Theatre are closer to the east side. Use the stop that matches your venue, and consult Calgary’s CTrain and bus basics for broader transit context.
For Bella Concert Hall, the venue recommends Lots 6A and 7, Lot 8 after 4 p.m., East Gate Parkade, the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning underground parkade and the Riddell Learning and Library Centre underground parkade.
Evening and Saturday rates apply in those visitor lots after 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and all day Saturday; parking there is complimentary on Sundays and statutory holidays.
Planning a show visit
Start by confirming the performance space, then match it to the east or west side of campus for your transit or parking plan. If you need wheelchair access, check the details for that specific venue; the centre’s accessibility provisions vary by performance space.
For a Bella Concert Hall event, allow time to use the box office if you need ticket assistance or wish to ask about listening headphones. Parking recommendations and box-office hours can change, so verify the current details before travelling.
FAQs
Where is the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts?
It is on Mount Royal University’s campus at 18 Mount Royal Circle SW in Calgary, Alberta.
What kinds of performances take place there?
The programme includes concerts, recitals, theatre, dance performances and cultural programming.
Is Nickle Theatre wheelchair accessible?
No. The venue states that Nickle Theatre is not wheelchair accessible, and access provisions differ across the centre’s performance spaces.
When is the Bella Concert Hall Box Office open?
The hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT, excluding statutory holidays. Check the official site before you go for current details.