The Lester Centre is the heart of arts in Prince Rupert and surrounding communities. The facility averages over 120 performances each year including the Prince Rupert community musical, BC Annual Dance Competition, and TEDx Prince Rupert. The venue is also used for rehearsals, dance classes, meetings and school district events with more than 420 bookings in a season. The facility contains a 700 seat auditorium, rehearsal room, a number of versatile meeting rooms and a lobby gallery display. Any event is possible at the Lester Centre of the Arts: conventions, auctions, and televised town hall meetings are just some of the events that we host.