What to do and see in Nova Scotia, United States: The Best Performances

The deCoste Performing Arts Centre is the premiere facility in Northeastern Nova Scotia annually hosting over 100 performances and corporate and community events. A 420 seat venue, with flexible seating and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Visit our website to see our year-round offerings. Located on Pictou's beautifully developed waterfront. Just minutes (walking distance) from numerous fine restaurants and two great museums; the Hector Heritage Quay and the Northumberland Fisheries Museum. Banks, shops and services nearby. Ample parking. Public internet access.

Welcome to Strathspey Performing Arts Centre! Home to live music, arts & culture, and tradition. Nestled in the rolling hills of Inverness County, this world class, professional theatre has played host to international and local performers alike. As an integral piece of the community for locals and a “must-see” for visitors, this venue has a passion for performance!

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre has been bringing professional repertory theatre to locals and visitors since 1987, and has grown into a summer favourite known at home and abroad. For twenty-eight consecutive years, the small stage of the comfortable and intimate Bauer Theatre has treated audiences to larger-than-life performances, and has become the heart of theatre in the community.

A hidden gem on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, the newly restored Chester Playhouse has had a rich history within the arts and culture community since 1938. This intimate performance venue is a favourite for patrons and performers alike, attracting local, regional, national and international entertainers. The Chester Playhouse proudly presents live music, theatre, comedy and film presentations throughout the entire year. Located in the heart of the historic village of Chester this gem of a theatre looks forward to welcoming you.

"Prepare to witness an amazing rebirth of musical and dramatic productions- the kind that made Cape Breton talent recognized and applauded nationwide."