Winnipeg, MB

Gas Station Arts Centre

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Gas Station Arts Centre is a live-music venue in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Programming includes Music, theatre, comedy, multi-arts. Live-band performance is part of the venue’s established use. For musicians, this room is best evaluated by how its existing programming matches an act’s style, instrumentation, volume, and audience. Bands and solo performers can use the venue’s established music mix and performance setting to decide whether the room belongs on a routing plan. A show that fits the space’s scale and normal audience environment will generally be the strongest match. The venue’s recurring connection to live performance also gives artists a practical reference point for planning stage footprint, production needs, and set presentation before pursuing a date. Working musicians should treat the established format as the clearest signal of fit and prepare a focused set that suits the room. The established live-music pattern gives performers a useful reference point when comparing local and regional opportunities. Independent arts centre with a 232-seat performance room used for music, theatre, dance, comedy and other live programming. Capacity is 232.

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Capacity
232
Age policy
21+
Genres
Comedy
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Address
445 River Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C3, Canada
Venue phone
204-284-9477

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