Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe closed through year-end after Canada Day flooding
Water damage to the main stage, orchestra pit and seating means all shows and events are cancelled until Dec. 31; ticketholders will receive refunds.
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Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe has joined the growing list of Ottawa properties damaged in the Canada Day storms. The west-end venue is cancelling all shows and events through the end of 2026 due to water infiltration that caused what staff called "considerable damage."
Water damaged the main theatre stage, the orchestra pit, front rows of seating, the studio theatre, the orchestra, the lower studio, lobby, flooring, and a grand piano. The city's general manager of recreation, cultural and facility services said damage assessment is still ongoing and no timeline has been set for restoration planning or completion.
Staff are contacting all "shows, events and rentals through the end of the year" to offer refunds and help identify alternative venues, such as the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans. Ticketholders will also receive refunds. The status of performances booked after Dec. 31 will be reassessed in the fall as restoration planning progresses.
The closure is one of multiple major cultural impacts from the July 1 rainstorm. The city has not said how many shows and events have been cancelled or how many people are affected.
How much will repairs cost and who is paying for the restoration?
When will restoration work actually begin, and what is a realistic reopening date?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What happened to Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe?
Water infiltration from the Canada Day storms caused considerable damage to Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe, affecting the main stage, orchestra pit, seating, studio theatre, lobby, flooring, and a grand piano.
When will Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe reopen?
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe is closed through December 31, 2026. The status of performances booked after that date will be reassessed in the fall as restoration planning progresses.
Will ticketholders get their money back?
Yes, ticketholders will receive refunds for all cancelled shows and events at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe.
