Venue Rentals

The Wingate Studio is a state-of-the-art, 2,500 sq. ft. acoustically engineered venue in downtown Victoria. Accessible, and available for rentals for rehearsal, recording, and performance space in Pacific Opera Victoria’s community,  

The Mezzanine is a meeting room supplied with tables that seat up to 20 comfortably. Laptop and OWL system available to use and compatible with Zoom and Teams. Private single stall washroom available. Wheelchair accessible.  

Inquiries about Baumann Centre venue rentals – Nicole Hannah, Venue & Events Coordinator 

(The following does not include labour.)

Not for Profit Rate* | $51.50 per hour / $309 per day 

Commercial Rates* | $103 per hour / $618 per day 

*Plus Admin Fee, Custodial, & GST 

The Studio Access Program has concluded. It was made possible with a generous, one-time grant from the City of Victoria.

Pacific Opera Victoria reserves the right to determine appropriate levels of staffing for events. 

Event Host $35 per hour* (min 4 hrs) 

IATSE Technician $55 per hour* (min 4 hrs) 

Custodial Service $125* 

Piano Tuning $200* 

*Plus Admin Fee & GST, subject to change. 

Mezzanine Rates

$25.75 per hour / $154.50 per day (plus admin fee and GST). Labour required for after hours use, see above for rates. For Mezzanine availability please contact Nicole Hannah, Venue & Events Coordinator 

Scene Shop, Wardrobe & Prop Shop rentals 

The Opera Shop’s 10,000 square foot warehouse is available for film, television and event production. The Scene Shop is designed for construction work in steel, wood and scenic painting and boasts a clear height of 20 feet, level loading facilities, compressed air and ample utilities. The wardrobe and prop shops are generous spaces with natural light, laundry facilities and fitting rooms. The Opera Shop has secure parking, office space, lunch room, and wireless internet service and is centrally located in Victoria’s downtown warehouse district. 

Pacific Opera Victoria maintains professional affiliations with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE Local 168), Associated Designers of Canada, Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology and WorkSafeBC.  

Pacific Opera Victoria’s eclectic team of artists and craftspeople can bring a wealth of creative and technical expertise to your project in the fields of project management, design, construction, scenic art, properties and wardrobe construction. The team brings a wealth of experience in opera, theatre, film, and television production. 

Non-profit community groups are welcome use their volunteer labour in our shops under the guidance of our shop team. 

Inquiries about The Opera Shop venue rentals – Ereca Hassell, Director of Production and Artistic Administration