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.
Street parking in downtown Canton is free evenings and weekends.
Credit/debit cards accepted for movie admission, event tickets, concessions, bar, and souvenirs.
Business and Box Office open M-F 10am to 4pm, open for events and movies as scheduled.
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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.
You can find affordable, family-friendly movies on Canton's largest screen each Monday afternoon during the 2024 Summer Kids Movie Series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre!
2024 Schedule:
June 17 - Trolls Band Together
June 24 - Migration
July 1 - The Little Mermaid
July 8 - Frozen
July 15 - Up
July 22 - Home Alone
July 29 - Zootopia
August 5 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Canton Palace Theatre presents Sensory Cinema, a theatre experience tailored to patrons with sensory processing disorders and their families. Lights are dimmed, sound is lower, and dietary sensitive offerings are available in the concession stand.
2024 Schedule:
June 17 - Trolls Band Together
June 24 - Migration
July 1 - The Little Mermaid
July 8 - Frozen
July 15 - Up
July 22 - Home Alone
July 29 - Zootopia
August 5 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Street parking in downtown Canton is free evenings and weekends.
Credit/debit cards accepted for movie admission, event tickets, concessions, bar, and souvenirs.
Business and Box Office open M-F 10am to 4pm, open for events and movies as scheduled.
You can find affordable, family-friendly movies on Canton's largest screen each Monday afternoon during the 2024 Summer Kids Movie Series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre!
2024 Schedule:
June 17 - Trolls Band Together
June 24 - Migration
July 1 - The Little Mermaid
July 8 - Frozen
July 15 - Up
July 22 - Home Alone
July 29 - Zootopia
August 5 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
You can find affordable, family-friendly m
You can find affordable, family-friendly movies on Canton's largest screen each Monday afternoon during the 2024 Summer Kids Movie Series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre!
2024 Schedule:
June 17 - Trolls Band Together
June 24 - Migration
July 1 - The Little Mermaid
July 8 - Frozen
July 15 - Up
July 22 - Home Alone
July 29 - Zootopia
August 5 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Canton Palace Theatre presents Sensory Cinema, a theatre experience tailored to patrons with sensory processing disorders and their families. Lights are dimmed, sound is lower, and dietary sensitive offerings are available in the concession stand.
2024 Schedule:
June 17 - Trolls Band Together
June 24 - Migration
July 1 - The Little Mermaid
July 8 - Frozen
July 15 - Up
July 22 - Home Alone
July 29 - Zootopia
August 5 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Canton Palace Theatre presents Sensory
The Canton Palace Theatre presents Sensory Cinema, a theatre experience tailored to patrons with sensory processing disorders and their families. Lights are dimmed, sound is lower, and dietary sensitive offerings are available in the concession stand.
2024 Schedule:
June 17 - Trolls Band Together
June 24 - Migration
July 1 - The Little Mermaid
July 8 - Frozen
July 15 - Up
July 22 - Home Alone
July 29 - Zootopia
August 5 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Join us for the Centennial Plaza Movie Series every Wednesday this summer!
This free outdoor movie event brings beloved, family-friendly movies to the big screen at Centennial Plaza in the heart of downtown Canton!
2024 SCHEDULE
June 5 – Elemental
June 12 – Wish
June 19 – The Princess and the Frog
June 26 – Cars
July 3 – Luca
July 10 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
July 17 – Up
July 24 – Elf
July 31 – Rudy
August 7 – The Wizard of Oz
August 14 – High School Musical
Join us for the Centennial Plaza Movie Ser
Join us for the Centennial Plaza Movie Series every Wednesday this summer!
This free outdoor movie event brings beloved, family-friendly movies to the big screen at Centennial Plaza in the heart of downtown Canton!
2024 SCHEDULE
June 5 – Elemental
June 12 – Wish
June 19 – The Princess and the Frog
June 26 – Cars
July 3 – Luca
July 10 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
July 17 – Up
July 24 – Elf
July 31 – Rudy
August 7 – The Wizard of Oz
August 14 – High School Musical
Canton Palace Theatre presents An Afternoon with Carrie Coon!
Enjoy an episode of HBO's The Gilded Age on the big screen, followed by a Q&A with actress Carrie Coon and costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone, moderated by the Massillon Museum's Gilding Northeast Ohio: Fashion and Fortune 1870–1900 guest curator, Brian Centrone!
Canton Palace Theatre presents An Afternoo
Canton Palace Theatre presents An Afternoon with Carrie Coon!
Enjoy an episode of HBO's The Gilded Age on the big screen, followed by a Q&A with actress Carrie Coon and costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone, moderated by the Massillon Museum's Gilding Northeast Ohio: Fashion and Fortune 1870–1900 guest curator, Brian Centrone!
A special showing of the original, silent Phantom of the Opera with organ accompaniment by Jay Spencer at the Canton Palace Theatre's Kilgen Organ! This program is part of the larger event, Gilding Northeast Ohio, presented by the Massillon Museum.
Synopsis:
A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer!
A special showing of the original, silent
A special showing of the original, silent Phantom of the Opera with organ accompaniment by Jay Spencer at the Canton Palace Theatre's Kilgen Organ! This program is part of the larger event, Gilding Northeast Ohio, presented by the Massillon Museum.
Synopsis:
A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer!
George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals, Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s..
getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting standing ovations for his performance of “Careless Whisper.” He even gets the fans involved! Robert’s spot-on looks, vocal range, dance moves, crowd interaction, and
charisma will leave you cheering for an encore!
George Michael Reborn, the incredible trib
George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals, Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s..
getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting standing ovations for his performance of “Careless Whisper.” He even gets the fans involved! Robert’s spot-on looks, vocal range, dance moves, crowd interaction, and
charisma will leave you cheering for an encore!
A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours!
A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics! This show features those famous Motown trademarks...dazzling choreography and unforgettable harmonies all performed in that soulful Motown style! ?This is an evening not to be missed!
A Motown Christmas features a world-class
A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours!
A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics! This show features those famous Motown trademarks...dazzling choreography and unforgettable harmonies all performed in that soulful Motown style! ?This is an evening not to be missed!
Earn 100 Points on the Pigskin's Pals Adventure Pass to score an invite to kick off the holidays with an exclusive Pigskin's Pals private movie screening with giveaways, mascot friends, and kid-friendly entertainment at the Canton Palace Theatre on November 20th.
Invite is extended to the number of children within the household subscribed per pass, and up to two adults. Limited to the first 1,500 attendees.
Earn 100 Points on the Pigskin's Pals
Earn 100 Points on the Pigskin's Pals Adventure Pass to score an invite to kick off the holidays with an exclusive Pigskin's Pals private movie screening with giveaways, mascot friends, and kid-friendly entertainment at the Canton Palace Theatre on November 20th.
Invite is extended to the number of children within the household subscribed per pass, and up to two adults. Limited to the first 1,500 attendees.