What a beautiful theatre. The seats were comfortable for our entire performance and they had plenty of event staff and bars set up to serve customers. The fact that they had a mobile system to preorder drinks for pick up at intermission made things move smoothly. The staff was friendly and efficient. We loved the decor and really enjoyed walking around looking at all the art school students art. The themed drinks and decorations were great too. Thank you to all the amazing stage and show crews who put on a fantastic show. I have 2 complaints but I think they're universal to theatres and event centre's in general; there need to be more ladies bathroom stalls or make all the bathrooms gender neutral. Second is that seats should be staggered so that you're looking over someone's shoulders and not into the back of someone tall's head. read more

Saw Shen Yun. A beautiful production. Great lighting, effects and stage. The seats in the auditorium, however, were torturous. Painful to sit for more than an hour. Even that hour was unpleasant. The seats feature very thin cushion over a narrow hard wood frame, with short, hard wood arm rests. Everyone in my section stood up immediately at intermission. People behind me were rubbing their legs and hips complaining about how uncomfortable the seats were. Made a beautiful production less enjoyable read more

Fortunately I managed to grab a couple of tickets to Calgary Opera's 2012 presentation of Pagliacci / Gianni Schicchi a week and a half before its showing. Due to the popularity of the presentation and the fact that it was the opening night of the 2012 season, tickets went quickly and the best I could do for me and my date was row X chair 50 and 51. Having never been to the Jubilee, I was concerned that it might be difficult to see or enjoy the show from row X because the seats were the last row of the floor section and slightly to the right of the stage. However, I was pleased that one can clearly view and hear the orchestra and cast from my seat. This was my first opera and I'll never forget the chills it send down my spine at certain points. I would recommend watching any production at the Jube, great acoustics ... at least from where I was sitting. Parking was $6. Coat Check $2 per coat. Getting your first spine chill from the opera ... priceless! 13/30 - Yelp 30 Day Challenge read more

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I've never been to a concert at the Jub before, if you can believe it! But I came to see a favourite band of mine with some friends and it was awesome! Great acoustics, nice volume and really crisp and clear. Seats were comfy too! It felt clean and classy, unlike some other of the city's venues. read more

Not the best venue in town to see live music. We went to see a show there this summer and we waited too long to buy tickets which meant we were way in the upper, upper deck. Outside the windows, you could see through clouds. The angle seems odd there in that it actually goes away from the stage as it goes up. I don't even think the acoustics were all that great. They had to pump it up to reach us all the way up there. But that said, this seems to be a popular venue for mid-sized acts and if you really want to see the performer you'll go. Just buy tickets early so your head's not in the clouds. read more

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I've always had great experiences at this venue. Most recent was a couple days ago with Jim Gafagon... Much better then any Yuk Yuks or Comedy Cave... But also much more expensive because their headliners aren't usually anyone current like this. Whether it's comedy or theatre, the shows are really good. The mall is nearby so we had some pre show drinks at Chilis Bar and walked over to avoid the parking issue they have onsite. The venue seating gets a tad uncomfortable after awhile and the lineup to get into the doors was really long and slow at first... But resolved itself once they opened a second door to allow more people to get to their seats. Overall, great place and great staff. Clean and pleasant environment and always a great night out. read more

SEATS ARE TOO UNCOMFORTABLE / SQUISHED IN I came March 2019 to see a big musical, with a good friend who'd come all the way from Halifax. We watched "Come From Away". A portion of the show has the actors all complaining about being stuck on a crowded, stuffy plane for days during 9-11. The Jubilee seats are VERY uncomfortable, being too narrow for people's bodies. Everyone was crossing their arms in front of themselves and holding them there, because otherwise we were elbowing each other, hard! Butts and thighs were touching the person beside you. Ewww!!! When you come to the Jubilee, you are paying big ticket prices and it feels like such a rip-off once you are seated. You know how you hate being stuck on those tiny tiny airline seats with no leg room? Exactly the same, here. Stuffy too - so be sure to wear something very light so you can strip down. It wasn't just myself and my friend grumbling. Everyone was. We were in the cheaper seats tonight, but I've been in the best ones and they are the same. I avoid this place as much as I can, and think we should all boycott it! read more

Review #22 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012 I've only been to the Jubilee Auditorium twice - once to watch Alberta Ballet and another time to Rock of Ages. Jubilee Auditorium and both experiences were excellent. All the ushers were very friendly and always ready to assist anyone who's having a hard time finding their seats. I like that there were several bars which prevented long lines before the start of the show. If you know what you're gonna have during the intermission, you can also order your drink before the show starts. Some of the rows/seats are not elevated high enough that all you're gonna see if the head of the person in front of you. You have to move your head to one side just to get a good view. read more

I've seen a few performances here, most recently the full operatic performance of Aida, and of less grandiosity, but equal charm, Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans. I've been to few theatres around the world, and while "The Jubilee" is not equal to say, the Lincoln Centre, I do feel that Calgary is pretty lucky to have such a well-designed, reasonably aesthetic venue. The sightlines are quite good, and as other people say, the acoustics are pleasing. read more

The Jubilee Auditorium is one of the top notch venues in the City of Calgary. I have been to "the Jube" a number of times for various events - everything from the Nitty Gritty dirt band, to Jerry Seinfeld, fundraisers, and on December 23rd -- the Nutcracker Ballet. In my opinion, there are many highs and lows around going to events at the Jube, such as: Accolades: 1. Really, there isnt a bad seat in the house. For the nutcracker, I was in the nosebleeds, second balcony, back half, almost touching the roof, and even with my fear of heights, it is comfortable up there with a great view. 2. The acoustics are fantastic! The CPO sounded amazing as always, and you could even hear the ballerina's feet on the floor. The bad news: 1. Parking is a nightmare. An absolute nightmare. We got to the jube with 30 minutes to spare, and barely made it in. Seriously, the 3 minute call to get to our seats was happening as we were running in from the parkade. 2. Parking and drinks were cash only. I have every confidence this contributed to the bottleneck in parking. Likely people were driving up, didn't have cash and then had to retreat with a mile-long lineup. Its 2012 people - does anyone carry cash anymore? Luckily, I did, but trust me, it was a fluke. I usually only have my debit card and credit card. 3. Bathrooms are not sufficient for the size of the venue. We were on the second balcony, and went to the first level for a refreshment. The ladies room was lined up for miles into the hallway on both levels. Given that they have taken the stand to not allow you back into the theatre during the production, the venue should allow enough time at intermission to get people through. The venue is first class in terms of your experience during the show. However, getting into the venue, getting a soft drink and hitting the bathroom are basic requirements, that will hopefully be addressed. read more

I hadn't been to the Jubilee Auditorium in a good 10 years and finally revisited it last night when I went to go see The Alberta Ballet perform The Nut Cracker on stage there. We were sitting on the first balcony and the seats were fantastic! I had actually forgotten what a beautiful theatre The Jubilee is! I was also told recently that they renovated it and from what I could tell, you can see the stage from pretty much any seat. The music travels beautifully and the seats are extremely comfortable in comparison to other theatre seats. My experience at The Jubilee Auditorium was wonderful and it's definitely scoring 5 stars in my books! read more

Besides the Centre for Performing Arts downtown, where else is there to see a great live performance in Calgary? The last time I was here was to watch Blue Man Group, and this time it was for West Side Story (which had a less than one week run). First balcony centre is a nice spot if you can get the front row, otherwise be prepared to have your sightline blocked by people with long torsos. read more

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The Jubilee is a good venue and overall I have had positive experiences. My most recent visit... Paid Parking was okay and reasonably close, but that may depend on how busy it is. The seven dollar parking was cash only so it was a fortunate that i did have the cash on me. The ushers and staff were mostly friendly and helpful aside from one grouch. The seating is tight - elbow to elbow. I can not imagine a larger person being comfortable squished in like that. read more

the sound is great and they have great shows all year long.. Need to work on the food and drinks during the break. read more

I've been here for many shows over the years and most recently for the Book of Mormon. The venue is great as always. The staff at the bar were very friendly and let us know if a recent change that you're now allowed to bring your beverages inside with you while you enjoy the show. Parking, as always, is a struggle if you don't arrive nice and early. Best to take the train if you can. Skip the hassle. read more

I took my grandkids to see Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in concert and it was absolutely magical, so to speak. A wonderful experience for people of all ages! read more

The most impressive thing about the JASA was how organised the parking staff was, there was a good full house last night and parking seemed to flow quite freely. We found a space in the parking lot for a mere 5 dollars and just one level up brought us inside and down the hall from the auditorium. There is an amazing view of Calgary from this location and our cityscape twinkled in the night. The ushers were extremely courteous and we got there right before the performance. But as beautiful as the interior is and as huge as JASA is, the seating was so small, I mean my elbows rested on the elbows of both my neighbours. Plus there wasn't much leg room and I am a shorter person. I couldn't imagine how tall people could sit and enjoy any performance in these seats. My friend got leg cramps during the first half so during intermission we decided to stretch our legs and luckily we found an area on the lowest level lobby where there was a flat screen TV. Here were leather chairs and although we were in the auditorium we thought we could still hear and see the lecture from here, sit on comfortable loungers and stretch our legs. One of the ushers put up the volume for us and we watched the rest of the lecture from the auditorium lobby. So all in all JASA is definitely not my first choice for viewing anything in Calgary. I much prefer the EPCOR centre. read more

What an amazing venue, so beautiful and the acoustics are amazing. We came here to see the Nutcracker Ballet, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The bar staff was a bit frantic trying to get everyone beverages at intermission, but they seemed to handle it okay. For a classy night out, this is the venue. read more

The name "auditorium" doesn't really do this place justice. It is easily one of my favourite spaces to watch theatre or catch a show in all of Calgary. I'm not just saying that because the sinks in the bathrooms have soap that comes out with the water. Okay, I sorta am. Besides the kick-ass bathroom, the auditorium itself is simply stunning. I've had seats all over the place and they usually have a great views of the stage, but sometimes that depends on the show. This is also home to Broadway Across Canada and is more than capable of holding huge shows like Miss Saigon and The Lion King. I've also caught Dallas Green here too and he easily could have gotten swallowed up by the giant stage, instead the auditorium's acoustics carried him through the night. A little bit of a parking tip. Find the parking lot off of 10st. You'll get a closer spot and get out so much faster. And it is only $5. read more

I've been to many performances here, most recently last night. I seem to think the main floor restrooms have been renovated (among other things) since the last time I was here. They are rather nice. I appreciate the announced countdown of time prior to the start of a show. Overall, it's a classy place and I think it's a fantastic semi-intimate venue. I never purchase food or beverages so have nothing to report about that. I feel "The Jube" would deserve 5 stars if the parking situation were better. I save myself a lot of hassle by leaving my vehicle in the North Hill Centre Mall parking lot and walking five minutes to the venue. read more

We had a great evening at The Jubilee last night. We were on the second balcony and could still see and hear very well. Parking was a bit of a pain so go early to avoid that stress. read more

Still my favorite place for seeing a show or musical event. This venue a more class experience. Whether it's a philharmonic orchestra, musical production, live theatre, stand-up comedy, graduation, or seasoned musical artist, it all makes for a memorable experience. read more

The venue is lovely, but not conducive for large crowds. We recently went to watch a touring Broadway musical, and the experience at the Jubilee was a gong show! 1) Be sure to arrive to the venue at least 45 minutes in advance, especially if it's a big show. The queue just to get into the parkade is atrocious. 2) I have no clue why they decide to do this, but you weren't even allowed to enter the foyer unless you had a ticket. If you were meeting friends who had your ticket, you would need to call or text them to find the entrance that you're at so you can get inside. With 3 separate entrances it adds to the confusion. No access to the restrooms, coat check, or anything unless you had your ticket. 3) Concession is cash only, so we waited in the long line-up only to get the front to find out that we had to scramble for cash. 4) Line ups to the concession and ladies room are long. We ended up not getting any drinks since there was only 1 minute left for intermission by the time we reached the front. 5) While the ushers were making sure no one got into the building unless you had a ticket at the front entrances, by the time you got into the auditorium, ushers were few and far between to direct you to your seat or give you a playbill. read more