Theatre & Hall Rates
Theatre Rental Rates
The Arden offers a seating capacity of 497, including 2 designated wheelchair seats with attendants. "Local" entities are businesses, groups and individuals based in St. Albert.
Performance Intermissions
Performances exceeding 60 minutes must schedule at least one 20-minute intermission. A $200 penalty may be charged at the discretion of City Administration for non-conformance.
Standard Rentals
| Usage | Local Commerical | Outside Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Performance Live Performance = up to 8 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $1,900 | $2,250 or 10% of ticket sales, whichever is greater |
| Rehearsal NO AUDIENCE ALLOWED IN-HOUSE; Rehearsal rates = up to 5 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $1,150 | $1,350 |
| Cinema (Monday to Thursday only) Cinema Rates = video projector; 1 tech; 1 Front of House staff (FOH). Cinema Rates are only available for Local users on Non-prime days (Mon–Thurs). | $1,000 | n/a |
| Venue Overtime (up to 12 hours) Rehearsal: Overtime => 5 hours venue use / Live Performance: Overtime => 8 hours venue use | $225/hr | $255/hr |
| Venue Overtime (12+ hours) As determined by City Administration – only events that can operate by multiple staffing shifts will be allowed to exceed 12 hours of venue use/day (i.e. dance festivals) and will be charged venue overtime. | $335/hr | $380/hr |
Local Non-Profit Rentals
| Usage | Monday - Thursday | Friday - Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Live Performance Live Performance = up to 8 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Rehearsal NO AUDIENCE ALLOWED IN-HOUSE; Rehearsal rates = up to 5 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $750 | $1,150 |
| Cinema Cinema Rates = video projector; 1 tech; 1 Front of House staff (FOH). Cinema Rates are only available for Local users on Non-prime days (Mon–Thurs). | $625 | n/a |
| Venue Overtime (up to 12 hours) Rehearsal: Overtime => 5 hours venue use / Live Performance: Overtime => 8 hours venue use | $195/hr | $225/hr |
| Venue Overtime (12+ hours) As determined by City Administration – only events that can operate by multiple staffing shifts will be allowed to exceed 12 hours of venue use/day (i.e. dance festivals) and will be charged venue overtime. | $290/hr | $335/hr |
Outside Non-Profit Rentals
| Usage | Monday - Thursday | Friday - Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Live Performance Live Performance = up to 8 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| Rehearsal NO AUDIENCE ALLOWED IN-HOUSE; Rehearsal rates = up to 5 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $1,150 | $1,350 |
| Cinema Cinema Rates = video projector; 1 tech; 1 Front of House staff (FOH). Cinema Rates are only available for Local users on Non-prime days (Mon–Thurs). | n/a | n/a |
| Venue Overtime (up to 12 hours) Rehearsal: Overtime => 5 hours venue use / Live Performance: Overtime => 8 hours venue use | $225/hr | $255/hr |
| Venue Overtime (12+ hours) As determined by City Administration – only events that can operate by multiple staffing shifts will be allowed to exceed 12 hours of venue use/day (i.e. dance festivals) and will be charged venue overtime. | $335/hr | $380/hr |
Reciprocal Use Rentals
Only schools within these 3 districts qualify for the Reciprocal Use rates: Greater St. Albert Catholic School District #734; The Greater North Central Francophone Education Region #2; and St. Albert Public Schools #5565 (schools that are located within the geographic boundary of the City, provided their board is a party to this agreement).
| Usage | Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Live Performance Live Performance = up to 8 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $114/hr |
| Rehearsal NO AUDIENCE ALLOWED IN-HOUSE; Rehearsal rates = up to 5 hours of venue use; includes up to 2 techs; 1 Front of House staff (FOH) [see potential overtime rates] | $114/hr |
| Cinema | n/a |
| Venue Overtime | n/a |
Other Theatre Fees
Meal Breaks
To ensure no penalties, meal breaks should be given after 4 hours of work. Lack of a 1-hour meal break after 5 hours of labour. will result in financial penalties – $50/hr/staff.
Statutory Holidays
There is a $100/hr surcharge for the use of The Arden Theatre or Progress Hall on statutory holidays + staff overtime.
Progress Hall Rates
| Progress Hall – Includes AV + 1 Staff (Capacity: 80–120) | $50 for the first hour; $30 for each subsequent hour |
|---|---|
| Progress Hall – Day Rate (maximum 8 hours) includes AV and 1 FOH | $250 |
Equipment Rentals
| Video Projector | $75/day |
|---|---|
| Piano Rental: 7’ Steinway Grand (main stage use only) | $75/day |
| Follow Spot – Plus associated labour (min. 4 hrs) | $75/day + labour |
| Hazer – Cost of consumables will be added for runs > than 1 day (based on current prices) | $75/day + consumables |
| Specialized Services and/or Equipment (i.e Piano tuning, etc... subject to availability) | Cost + 15% admin fee |
Crew Services
There is a 4-hour minimum and overtime is charged at a 1.5 hourly rate.
| Additional Technician(s) – available for stage crew, rigger/fly, follow spot, monitor | $41/hour |
|---|---|
| Front of House (included in rental fees up to 8 hours) | $28/hour |
Capital Enhancement Fee (Facility Fee)
The Arden Theatre has a full-service box office. Renters are required to sell tickets through the Arden Theatre's ticketing platform. Charges are based on ticket prices and on the number of tickets sold.
| Non-paying ticketed Events (flat rate/event) | $175 |
|---|---|
| Festivals (flat rate/day) | $300 |
| Comp Ticket Request Fee (charged per ticket) | 12% of ticket price |
*Please note that there is a 12% facility fee (up to $6.00), a 5% box office fee, and a 3% processing fee (up to $1.00) added to all ticket prices at the box office, payable by the patron.
Administrative Services
To encompass all pre- and post-event labour conducted by Arden Theatre personnel.
| Rental Administration Fee | 5% of net ticket sales, added to final invoice |
|---|
Merchandise and Collateral Sales
Applies to Arden Theatre, Progress Hall, and St. Albert Place Plaza (Commission Merchandise and Collateral Sales Fee at discretion of City administration)
| Souvenirs, programs, recorded goods or any other article offered or displayed for sale | 15% |
|---|---|
| Festivals | $300 per merchant/per event |
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Last edited: February 19, 2026
