Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 Mt Benson is an official 2026 programming includes live-band entertainment, confirming active music use at the branch. Programming includes dancing, community entertainment. Because music shares the room with food, drinks, and conversation, controlled dynamics and a compact setup are valuable. For the right working act, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 Mt Benson offers a clearly defined Nanaimo performance opportunity.
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In Nanaimo, British Columbia, The Port Theatre accommodates about 804 people under an All Ages policy. The Port Theatre is an 800-seat theatre on the breathtaking waterfront in downtown Nanaimo. The purpose of The Port Theatre Society is to stimulate and enhance artistic, cultural and economic activity of central Vancouver Island. The Port Theatre programs All Genres. The Port Theatre accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Sound and stage provisions at The Port Theatre remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. The Port Theatre’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Before confirming The Port Theatre, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.
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- Mya
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- Talent Buyer
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- Capacity
- 804
- Capacity notes
- seated.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- All Genres
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 125 Front Street, V9R 6Z4, Canada
- Venue phone
- +1 250-754-8550
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