Arts and Entertainment

If you spend any time in the Annapolis Royal area, you'll certainly notice the many arts and entertainment activities that happen all year round. This is a community with a strong commitment to culture, and it shows in the number of performances, art and craft exhibitions, films, heritage re-enactments and workshops held here. Since the 1970s we've become a magnet for professional artists and craftspeople, writers, performers and cultural organizers who find an environment that stimulates creativity.

A hard-working corps of volunteers keeps things bustling through the year, with plays, concerts, cabarets, art exhibits and readings.

Along with the list below, please visit our list of festivals & events to get a complete list of recurring and annual events in Annapolis Royal and the surrounding area.

  • Annapolis Basin Community Band

    Phone: (902) 532-2741
    Meetings are held at the Annapolis West Education Centre, Champlain Drive, each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Band members come from the Valley area, including Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown, Middleton, Lawrencetown, Caledonia, Bear River, Clementsport and Digby. New members are always welcome.

  • Annapolis District Drama Group

    Contact: Brian Dickinson
    Phone: (902) 532-5568
    This community theatre group, established in 1951, has produced at least one play in nearly every year since. The ADDG also contributes casts, crew, costumes and support to plays, musical events and historical pageants by other organizations. Most productions are held at King's Theatre. Play readings are held once or twice a year, and new members are always welcome.

  • ARTsPLACE

    396 St. George Street
    Phone: (902) 532-7069
    A vibrant cultural centre with exhibitions by local, regional and visiting artists, workshops and coffee houses.
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    » Visit the website

  • King's Theatre

    209 St. George Street
    Phone: (902) 532-7704
    This heritage theatre presents a variety of entertainment from feature films to live performances, including a Summer Festival.
    » Send an e-mail
    » Visit the website

  • Upper Clements Park

    Atlantic Canada's largest amusement park featuring extensive live entertainment. Themed on local area heritage and featuring local handcrafts and performers. A great way for the family to spend a day.
    » Visit the website

  • A Royal Consort – Community Chamber Choir

    Rehearsals Sundays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Church Hall. For information call Caroline Bosley at (902) 532-0275


  • Annapolis Basin Community Chorus (ABC Chorus)

    group meets at St. Luke's Hall, St. George Street on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is a fun evening of singing and the group performs at public events throughout the year. The director is Joanne Buckmaster and accompanist is Bebe McLean. Our motto is "If you can't carry a tune, we provide the bucket". Contact Joanne at (902) 638-3489 for more information.