Community Rollout Event Week Capitol Theatre 2026

Four unique Community Rollout Events take place from April 20 to April 23. The On the Rock Gala takes place on April 25.

February 24, 2026 (Port Hope, ON) – Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has launched tickets for this year’s highly-anticipated Summer Season Rollout events, and the theatre’s major fundraising gala, themed On the Rock, a Newfoundland-style celebration, as a nod to this year’s mainstage production of Come From Away. For the gala, the entire building will be decked out in the sights and sounds of Canada’s favourite province, where guests will gather to enjoy live music, toast to the season ahead, and directly support Canadian artists. On the Rock is bound to be the event of the spring, with a live auction, and performances from The Fiddleheads, Seventh Town, and Melissa Payne. Whether dressed to the nines or in your fanciest sou’wester, everyone is welcome at this kitchen party!

Four unique Community Rollout Events take place from April 20 to April 23. The On the Rock Gala takes place on April 25.
The Capitol Theatre’s annual, multi-day community celebration provides vital support for the theatre, and the upcoming summer season: Where Our Stories Begin.
Said Kempson: “Our rollout events bring the spirit of our summer season productions out of the theatre and into our community. Inspired by this season’s upcoming productions, we have five amazing events on offer this year, with all proceeds going directly to the work you’ll see on stage. The incredible support each year at our annual rollout events enables us to develop and program high quality plays and concerts, including musicals like Come From Away, the inspiration for this year’s gala.”
Community Rollout Events offer something for everyone:

BEAGLES & BASEBALL
April 20 | 4–7pm
PWYC Admission for Dog Lovers & Spectators
$150 to register a team
Join us for a mini-slo-pitch tournament to celebrate our summer production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown! And just like the Peanuts gang, this tourney is about fun more than skill. Register as a team with your business or a group of friends for a chance to claim the “Top Dog” title.
If baseball isn’t your thing, you can bring your pooch to the park for some dog activities, a classic BBQ, and a whole lot of fun.
Event Location: Wladyka Park 300 Croft Street, Port Hope, ON. Event Supporters: Municipality of Port Hope, Happenstance Bakery
COCKTAIL CONDOLENCES
April 21 | 6–9pm
$50 per person
It’s all the parts of a funeral cocktail reception–only without the grieving. As we look forward to our summer production of Liars at a Funeral, we’re hosting a cocktail reception featuring church sandwiches, flower arrangements, and complimentary estate planning tips. There might even be a few secrets to reveal over cocktails with our community!
Event Location: Rushnell Funeral Home 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope. Event Supporters: Rushnell Funeral Homes Inc. & Mendum Wealth Management
KITCHEN PARTY CRAWL
April 22 | 7–10pm
$45 per person
Inspired by the pubs of George Street in St. John’s, we’re celebrating our summer production of Come From Away with a musical pub crawl through the streets of Port Hope. Join us as we venture to the pubs of Port Hope to share stories, a pint, and a laugh. Along the way, we’ll be filling the streets with live music from Newfoundland itself, with all of the English, Scottish, and Irish influences that you’d expect. Light refreshments included.
Event Location: Meet at the Capitol Theatre. Crawl stops at the Beamish House, Thirsty Goose, and Ganaraska Brewery. Event Supporters: Beamish House, Thirsty Goose, and Ganaraska Brewery
A THRILL ON SCREEN
April 23 | 7–10pm
$25 per person
As we look forward to our summer production of the new Canadian adaptation of Gaslight, join us for an intimate screening of the classic 1944 film that made this story so popular. Catch a thrill as we take in this compelling film in the Rod Stewart & Masumi Suzuki Atmospheric Theatre at the Capitol–and take home an old-fashioned portrait from our photographer in the lobby.
Event Location: The Capitol Theatre.
ON THE ROCK RED CARPET GALA
April 25 | 6–10pm
$150 per person
The Capitol’s annual Red Carpet Gala gets a Newfoundland-style makeover this year—in honour of our upcoming production of Come From Away. Join us first for a cocktail reception, where you’ll see the whole building decked out in the sights and sounds of Canada’s favourite province. Then we’ll gather in the Rod Stewart & Masumi Suzuki Atmospheric Theatre to hear more live music from the rock, celebrate the season ahead, and support our community! Enjoy a live auction with returning dynamic host Layne, special surprises, and live performances from The Fiddleheads, Seventh Town, and Melisa Payne.

THE 2026 SEASON IS UNDERWAY!
And the Capitol’s biggest fans and early birds still save the most. Subscription packages are up to 10% off when booked before April 30. Single tickets for all programming will be available by March 31.
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The Capitol Theatre gratefully acknowledges regional support from the Canada Council for the Arts, FedDev Ontario, the Ontario Arts Council, the municipality of Port Hope, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The Capitol Theatre Port Hope is home to year-round, world-class, live entertainment. Founded in 1930 as the town’s local cinema, the Capitol is now one of the last remaining atmospheric theatres in the country, where concerts, plays, special events and film screenings are staged, and new Canadian work is developed. The Capitol is also a home for the local arts community, where all individuals, groups, and organizations are welcome to create, collaborate, and connect.
The Capitol provides memorable experiences for guests through artistic excellence, a wide variety of programming, and the historic venue itself. For more information, visit capitoltheatre.com

Recurring Event: Yes

Start: 04/20/2026 / End: 04/25/2026
Website: Community Rollout Event Week Capitol Theatre 2026

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