The Canton Palace Theatre serves as both the literal and figurative cornerstone of Downtown Canton Arts District. A vital multi-purpose entertainment facility, its marquee burns brightly six feet above Market Avenue, welcoming you to enter its grand foyer and become a part of Canton's nostalgic past.
Hosting over 300 events (movies, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, fundraisers, etc.) a year, with an attendance of over 100,000 guests, the Palace strives to be an important part of Canton's future.
The Canton Palace Theatre is Canton's only surviving theatre and home to the only Kilgen Organ in its original location, which is still featured during movie showings and live events. Canton Palace Theatre is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres, is ranked 2nd on TripAdvisor's Things to do in Canton, hosts Canton's largest movie screen, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Canton Palace Theatre serves as both the literal and figurative cornerstone of Downtown Canton Arts District. A vital multi-purpose entertainment facility, its marquee burns brightly six feet above Market Avenue, welcoming you to enter its grand foyer and become a part of Canton's nostalgic past.
Hosting over 300 events (movies, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, fundraisers, etc.) a year, with an attendance of over 100,000 guests, the Palace strives to be an important part of Canton's future.
The Canton Palace Theatre is Canton's only surviving theatre and home to the only Kilgen Organ in its original location, which is still featured during movie showings and live events. Canton Palace Theatre is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres, is ranked 2nd on TripAdvisor's Things to do in Canton, hosts Canton's largest movie screen, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Year-Round; Closed on: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Open from 1 hour before until 30 minutes into the performance on performance days.
Credit/debit cards accepted for movie admission, event tickets, concessions, bar, and souvenirs.
Box Office is open Monday, Thursday & Friday.
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Some say that the theatre is haunted!
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The Canton Palace Theatre serves as both the literal and figurative cornerstone of Downtown Canton Arts District. A vital multi-purpose entertainment facility, its marquee burns brightly six feet above Market Avenue, welcoming you to enter its grand foyer and become a part of Canton's nostalgic past.
Hosting over 300 events (movies, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, fundraisers, etc.) a year, with an attendance of over 100,000 guests, the Palace strives to be an important part of Canton's future.
The Canton Palace Theatre is Canton's only surviving theatre and home to the only Kilgen Organ in its original location, which is still featured during movie showings and live events. Canton Palace Theatre is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres, is ranked 2nd on TripAdvisor's Things to do in Canton, hosts Canton's largest movie screen, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Enjoy 2025 Holiday Movie Series on Canton’s largest screen, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre!
Holiday Movie Special is the Canton Palace Theatre’s month-long series of holiday films!
Movie Schedule:
11/28 - Polar Express
12/16 - Elf
12/17 - Love Actually
12/18 - It's a Wonderful Life
12/20 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Show more
EXTRA FUN
Insider Info
Open from 1 hour before until 30 minutes into the performance on performance days.
Credit/debit cards accepted for movie admission, event tickets, concessions, bar, and souvenirs.
For over half a century, Canton Ballet’s The Nutcracker has enchanted families across Northeast Ohio, becoming a beloved holiday tradition.
Whether you’re embarking on your first ballet experience or returning with your children or grandchildren, The Nutcracker promises a mesmerizing journey for all ages.
This season, the Canton Symphony Orchestra returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score LIVE at every performance. Feel the music surround you, enhancing the magic of this timeless story!
For over half a century, Canton Ballet&rsq
For over half a century, Canton Ballet’s The Nutcracker has enchanted families across Northeast Ohio, becoming a beloved holiday tradition.
Whether you’re embarking on your first ballet experience or returning with your children or grandchildren, The Nutcracker promises a mesmerizing journey for all ages.
This season, the Canton Symphony Orchestra returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score LIVE at every performance. Feel the music surround you, enhancing the magic of this timeless story!
Step into the magic of the season with Vocal Fusion™ as they bring the power and beauty of a cappella music to life!
Join us for an extraordinary evening of vocal artistry, featuring captivating performances from Vocal Fusion™ and never before seen collaborations with Local Artists, but that's not all we have a few more surprises in store!
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable night of pure vocal magic at the Canton Palace Theatre!
**Tickets on Sale beginning October 1st**
Step into the magic of the season with Voc
Step into the magic of the season with Vocal Fusion™ as they bring the power and beauty of a cappella music to life!
Join us for an extraordinary evening of vocal artistry, featuring captivating performances from Vocal Fusion™ and never before seen collaborations with Local Artists, but that's not all we have a few more surprises in store!
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable night of pure vocal magic at the Canton Palace Theatre!
Enjoy Elf on Canton’s largest screen as part of the 2025 Holiday Movie Special series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre!
Holiday Movie Special is the Canton Palace Theatre’s month-long series of holiday films!
Synopsis: Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirits!
Enjoy Elf on Canton’s largest screen
Enjoy Elf on Canton’s largest screen as part of the 2025 Holiday Movie Special series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre!
Holiday Movie Special is the Canton Palace Theatre’s month-long series of holiday films!
Synopsis: Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirits!
Hometown Jams is proud to present a legendary night of music and holiday cheer as The Oak Ridge Boys bring their timeless harmonies to the historic Canton Palace Theatre!
With a career that spans more than 50 years, The Oak Ridge Boys are beloved for their unmistakable four-part harmonies and chart-topping hits like “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God for Kids,” and “American Made.” Their holiday shows are a joyful mix of classic hits, Christmas favorites, and heartfelt moments!
Hometown Jams is proud to present a legend
Hometown Jams is proud to present a legendary night of music and holiday cheer as The Oak Ridge Boys bring their timeless harmonies to the historic Canton Palace Theatre!
With a career that spans more than 50 years, The Oak Ridge Boys are beloved for their unmistakable four-part harmonies and chart-topping hits like “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God for Kids,” and “American Made.” Their holiday shows are a joyful mix of classic hits, Christmas favorites, and heartfelt moments!
Join us for an Evening with Peter Billingsley & A Christmas Story at the Canton Palace Theatre!
Peter will be on a limited tour this holiday season hosting a series of screenings of A Christmas Story. The evening will include a pre-show meet and greet, screening of the 1983 film, and a Q&A where Billingsley will share stories from the set, behind-the-scenes photos, and memories from the classic! Audience questions are encouraged, and each screening will feature a Toy for Tots fundraiser!
Join us for an Evening with Peter Billings
Join us for an Evening with Peter Billingsley & A Christmas Story at the Canton Palace Theatre!
Peter will be on a limited tour this holiday season hosting a series of screenings of A Christmas Story. The evening will include a pre-show meet and greet, screening of the 1983 film, and a Q&A where Billingsley will share stories from the set, behind-the-scenes photos, and memories from the classic! Audience questions are encouraged, and each screening will feature a Toy for Tots fundraiser!
Fans can expect an unforgettable night filled with emotion, energy, and the songs that have made Brice one of the biggest names in country music!
With smash hits like “Rumor,” “One of Them Girls,” “Hard to Love,” and “I Drive Your Truck,” Brice has earned a reputation for blending heartfelt storytelling with arena-sized performances!
From soaring love songs to gritty country anthems, his live show is an experience that resonates long after the final note!
Fans can expect an unforgettable night fil
Fans can expect an unforgettable night filled with emotion, energy, and the songs that have made Brice one of the biggest names in country music!
With smash hits like “Rumor,” “One of Them Girls,” “Hard to Love,” and “I Drive Your Truck,” Brice has earned a reputation for blending heartfelt storytelling with arena-sized performances!
From soaring love songs to gritty country anthems, his live show is an experience that resonates long after the final note!
Colonel Terry Virts served in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut on two spaceflights. He also famously took more than 319,000 photographs from space—more than any other astronaut. Virts is the author of three books including View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World and How to Astronaut: An Insider’s Guide to Leaving Planet Earth,?which is a firsthand account of his over seven months in space—an experience few will ever know.
Colonel Terry Virts served in the US Air F
Colonel Terry Virts served in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut on two spaceflights. He also famously took more than 319,000 photographs from space—more than any other astronaut. Virts is the author of three books including View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World and How to Astronaut: An Insider’s Guide to Leaving Planet Earth,?which is a firsthand account of his over seven months in space—an experience few will ever know.
Season after season, millions of fans tune into Dancing with the Stars to watch three-time Emmy Award winner Derek Hough! The talented, consummate competitor whose skill and commitment made him the show's all-time champion.
Hough is the author of New York Times Best-Seller Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion. Derek’s extraordinary journey from bullied little boy to accomplished performer shows all of us how we can overcome obstacles and become winners not just in dance, but in life!
Season after season, millions of fans tune
Season after season, millions of fans tune into Dancing with the Stars to watch three-time Emmy Award winner Derek Hough! The talented, consummate competitor whose skill and commitment made him the show's all-time champion.
Hough is the author of New York Times Best-Seller Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion. Derek’s extraordinary journey from bullied little boy to accomplished performer shows all of us how we can overcome obstacles and become winners not just in dance, but in life!