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Bringing Quality Entertainment to Athens Since 1995
The Joshua Bates Centre is a vibrant performing arts hub in the heart of Athens, Ontario, where great music truly comes alive.
Each season, the Joshua Bates Performing Arts Committee of dedicated volunteers brings four exceptional shows to our small community, filling Athens with the kind of live music experiences you’d usually have to travel far to find.
From intimate evenings with storytellers to high‑energy performances that get the whole room moving, our seasonal lineup is curated to offer something special for everyone. It’s our way of keeping the arts thriving close to home and giving our community four great nights to look forward to every year!
The JBC is located on the second floor of Athens Town Hall, at 1 Main St. West, corner of Elgin and Main St. It is located at the only flashing traffic light in town. Here it is on the Google map.
Our venue is fully accessible (elevator located to the left of the main doors) and is air‑conditioned for audience comfort. Each show also features a small canteen offering soft drinks and water.
For more information about Athens, please visit the Township of Athens Homepage.
For all hall rental inquiries, please contact the Township of Athens directly during business hours at
613-924-2044.
