Essar Centre
Description
Owned and operated by the City of Sault Ste Marie, the Essar Centre opened its doors in 2006. As Northern Ontario’s premier Sports and Entertainment Facility, the Essar Centre provides a topnotch home to the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, and serves as a multi-sporting complex, venue for entertainment, tradeshows, conferences and much more.
The Essar Centre spreads over one full block in Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown district, and is close to shopping centres, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. Our facility is fully accessible, equipped with elevators and ramps.
Since opening, the Essar Centre has hosted major concerts and special events including Elton John, Cirque du Soleil, KISS, the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Brad Paisley, Bryan Adams, Neil Young, the 2012 CARHA World Hockey Championships, Jerry Seinfeld, Motley Crue, and Mamma Mia; just to name a few! For a full listing of major concerts and special events, see the Event History
The Essar Centre is flexible in seating capacity, and can host events which require seating from 1,000 to 6,100. Inside, the Essar Centre is equipped with an in-venue full-service kitchen and restaurant, executive suites, special event and meeting room rental space and five private dressings rooms.
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facebook.comTickets are going fast! Why wouldn't they when this is the BIGGEST, BEST Johnny Reid show ever! If rehearsals are any indication, this is going to be show for the record books! Get your tickets now at the Essar Centre box office or online at www.essarcentre.ca/concerts
"Johnny Reid's latest studio album REVIVAL has received two nominations for the 2018 JUNO Awards including Album of the Year and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year. " Visit: https://www.johnnyreid.com/news for more. On March 29th, 2018 at the Essar Centre Johnny will be visiting the Sault to share tunes from his latest album. Hope to have you a part of the crowd to support such a talented artist. Don't miss a special appearance by Glass Tiger and opening performance by Jessica Mitchell. #thesoo For tickets visit: www.essarcentre.ca/concerts
"More than 1,000 delegates from around the globe are descending on Sault Ste. Marie Ontario next year. The community has been selected to host the 2019 World Martial Arts Championship - Canadian Open. Taking place July 25 to 28 at the Essar Centre" This tournament will feature participants from South Korea, Iran, France, Chile, India, Brazil, Bahrain, the United States and Canada. What a great way to show off what Sault Ste. Marie has too offer. Can't wait to welcome these visitors!
The Hounds are back in town!! Tonight The Soo Greyhounds play the Hamilton Bulldogs. Fill the house and welcome the boys back home at The Essar Centre. #gohoudsgo #EssarCentre #itsgamedayinSSM
Get your skate on this Family Day, Monday February 19th, 2018: John Rhodes Community Centre Arena - Rink #2 open for Public Skating from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more family fun activities visit:http://saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/February-2018/Family-Day-operations-for-City-facilities-and-serv.aspx
Visit WTF Festival Sault Ste. Marie to score two tickets to The REAL Russell Peters Deported World Tour at the Essar Centre this June. The draw takes place this Wednesday February 14 at 8pm. Hurry now, just in time for Valentine's Day!
Russell Peters - Tickets on Sale Now!!
Doors open at 1:00pm, game starts at 2:00pm at the Essar Centre, to host the 2018 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour on Sunday February 18th, 2018! Scotiabank proudly presents the 2018 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour featuring NHL legends from Stanley Cup winning teams, classic original 6 hockey teams and local former NHLers representing your hometown all in support of Special Olympics Ontario and the Law Enforcement Torch Run! Visit: www.benefithockey.com to learn more about this great event!
Russell's back with THE DEPORTED WORLD TOUR featuring ALL NEW MATERIAL. After taking time off since filming Almost Famous for Netflix, Russell has produced and starred in his own comedy-drama limited series for Netflix, The Indian Detective. The Indian Detective also stars Anupam Kher (The Big Sick, Silver Linings Playbook), William Shatner (Star Trek), Christina Cole (Suits, Casino Royale), Mishqah Parthiephal (Keeping Up with the Kandasamys). The Indian Detective will air in December on Netflix globally. Russell has also appeared in the still unreleased films, The Clapper with Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried and Tracy Morgan as well as Supercon with Ryan Kwanten and John Malkovich, and Public Schooled with Judy Greer. Tickets for the Russell Peters Deported World Tour show range from $45 to $75, plus taxes and fees. They will be available beginning Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m. There will also be a limited number of VIP passes. To purchase, go to the Essar Centre box office, visit www.essarcentre.ca/concerts or call 1-866-775-9422. This is the headlining act for the Sault's inaugural WTF Festival. For more information on the festival or to purchase bundles and accommodation packages visit www.wtffestival.ca
Just Announced.... Russell Peters coming to the Essar Centre on June 8th as part of the WTF Festival! Tickets go on sale on Friday February 9th at 10:00am . Visit the Essar Centre Box Office, www.essarcentre.ca, or call 1-866-775-9422 to purchase tickets. To learn more about all the events to come with the WTF Festival visit www.wtffestival.ca
Saturday, February 24, 2018,The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council is once again hosting the Annual Youth Art Gala at the Civic Centre. If you are interested in joining, admission is $10/person at the door, and will include a ticket for a mocktail, and a chance to sample some hors d'oeuvres from the secondary school Special Skills Major program. Proceeds from this event go to Children's ARCH Time: 7-11 p.m. Music begins at 7:15 on the main level.
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