Do you want to find out what people are saying about the Regent Theatre?
Here are a few examples of the feedback we receive from our patrons, promoters and performers. We love constructive feedback from the community as it helps make the theatre experience better. Some testimonials have been truncated for space, or corrected for spelling, but no pertinent content has been changed. More to come!
Love this venue! Small and intimate with great sound. -Cheryl S.
The best venue in Oshawa to see live bands. Very friendly staff. -Martin F.
The venue is beautiful and the swing-away table at each seat is a welcome feature! -Isabel N.
The atmosphere was very warm and inviting, acoustics of the music playing was excellent. -Martha D.
5 stars. Great venue! Great ticket prices. Great selection of shows to see. Nice not having to trek into Toronto for great entertainment. -Gayle A.
Love this place! I love the fact that they show old movies – beyond love! –Carlie W.
Great sound and lighting, comfortable seats. Seen many shows at this location. – Andy N.
Been to two events so far. Both were exceptional entertainment. Looking to book my next evening at the good old REGENT of Oshawa. Thanks for holding these music nights. -Sue A.
Good theatre to watch musical acts, I go all the time with buddies. -Bruce L.
Excellent theatre, great staff & great acoustics. Keep up the great work, everyone! -Denise D.
Super venue, great staff, cold beer! -Gina S.
Great venue for a concert. Not a bad seat in the house. Very helpful to ticket holders in accessible seating. I’ve seen 3 shows there this year so far, and they’ve all been fantastic! -Nancy R.
Comfortable seats, great sightlines and sound! -Karyn G.
Very clean and they offer a variety of entertainment all year. -Mary D.
The Regent is such a gem! Great performances and community events. -Gail W.
The best concert venue for sound and lights in Durham Region. Friendly and welcoming staff. -Ian M.
Keep coming back for more. We live in Scarborough and have come to appreciate the savings by choosing entertainment in this great theatre in Oshawa instead of driving to downtown Toronto. We don’t have to pay for parking, the tickets are way more reasonably priced, and visibility is still good, no matter what seat one is in. We probably take in 3 shows a year and have never left disappointed. –Doris W.
Thanks for the ticket reminder (email). What a great service. Can’t wait. -Jackie B.
Enjoyed the performances and the classic movie nights. Lovely interior and glad it was restored to original as closely as possible and ensuring the place is still in use and not just sitting there rotting away. Keep up the great work. -Craz D.
Lovely, intimate theatre with comfortable seats and lots of leg room. -Lee H.
Great venue in downtown Oshawa -Ryan D.
There are no bad seats at this theatre! Have been several times & will continue to go to other shows. -Carol H.
The times that we have gone it was amazing . I would give the staff 10 out of 10. Friendly and very helpful. Hope to come again soon. -Tina V.
This is a great theatre in the heart of downtown Oshawa and there’s plenty of free parking on the street nearby. The employees were courteous and professional and quite friendly. The atmosphere was warm and the prices were very reasonable! -Marco C.
I love going to the Regent Theatre. All the shows are fantastic and there is not a bad seat in the house. It is so beautiful inside. I will go again. -Allan T.
Great small theatre in Oshawa. Went to see a play there, lots of leg room and every seat is facing the main stage. Well designed and a community gem. –Francis W.
A very nice theatre. Acoustics are good and every seat is a good one. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come again. –Sandra S.
I visited the Regent many times as a child in the 70s.The restoration is great, very close to how it was originally. I’ve been to a couple of concerts, the classic movie night and hot rod cinema. I enjoyed every visit and plan to come back for more. –Darryl P.
The Regent is a great place to go to the theatre. It’s just the right size. All the seats are not far from the main stage area… they also play movies sometimes. Love it because I don’t have to battle traffic to get there and I’m home in ten minutes! –Colleen C.
First time at this venue- lovely old style, Great sound, very quaint …oh and very comfortable seating. –Jean C.
Very good concert venue. I have seen many concerts and shows at this facility and have always enjoyed myself. The seating provides good views…a nice place to see a show. –Bob S.
A relaxed, comfortable atmosphere where one feels welcome. My first visit and certainly not my last. –Phil C.
Great sound and lighting, comfortable seats. I’ve seen many shows at this location. –Andy N.
The Regent is the best venue to see a show – or any entertainment at all! Great sound and viewing and the people are amazing! Highly recommended! –Gina C.
I plan to attend future performances at the Regent. Whoever the person was who provided the direction and insight for the sound in this theatre and the Team who carried out the restoring and designs for the Regent have left a lasting legacy. –Louise H.M.
A beautiful old theatre has a new life… Over the passing years I have witnessed movies, choral concerts, ballet and lately symphonic concerts by the Philharmonic orchestra. The wonderful acoustics are still evident. A cultural jewel has been reborn. -Thomas P.
My first time to visit the Regent Theatre. Very convenient in downtown Oshawa, with free parking in the municipal parking garage on weekends. Close to several nice restaurants for pre or post performance snacks. Great sound in the theatre, every seat is a good seat, and a variety of classic rock, folk and other acts for any age group. I’ll be back again … and again. -William E.
What can I say about this venue? Great sound, many great artists entertaining me for great prices, minutes from my home. Did I mention free parking? -Dave M.
We enjoyed the Barra MacNeils there last weekend and we already have our tickets for Stampeders. Regent Theatre is the best! -Cheryl C.
Wow! We saw Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Music of the Night! What a sensational show. Left me speechless and wanting more. -Sandra A.
Had a great night enjoying the humour of Ron James! Lovely intimate theatre restored to its former glory! -Ena D
Had a great time seeing the Stars of Pop! Very friendly, clean and fun! Very affordable entertainment. Been here many times. -Karen N.
Attended Mamma Mia with friends last Saturday evening and loved every minute of it. –Diane L.
I have been a couple of times now and love the smaller venue. Saw Lighthouse and they were excellent! Great evening! -Irene S.
An intimate venue and l have enjoyed some awesome entertainment there including Leon Russell, Randy Bachman, Edgar Winter, High Valley and Matt Anderson. Keep them coming. -Lorne K.
Big shout out to Downtown Oshawa, The Regent Theatre and the Rock & Blues Festival awesome opening night MATT ANDERSON! wow …strolled around the core cool restaurants and Markets at 70 King very enjoyable! -Pam M.
Love Classic Movie Night! Cheap, there’s door prizes and a fantastic way to reconnect to the old movies we all know and love! -Wendy G.
[Classic Movie Night] Wonderful to see a movie “at the movie theatre”, like old school days. There’s no substitute for the big screen & pro sound! Pls keep playing movies Regent! -Ed B.
Mamma Mia was excellent! Top notch entertainment by Dancyn (Mansfield) Productions. –Mavis P.
[Five Man Electrical Band and Toronto] The show was fantastic, the sound quality and staff is professional. Cudos…Seeing Jim Gilmour of SAGA fame on keyboards for the band “Toronto” was a pleasant surprise that brought the show to a whole new level of quality and fun. Congratulations, well done. –Etnobal D.
Great small venue. We saw Steven Page with the Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra. The sound was fantastic, not a bad seat in the house. –Steve Y.
The Jesse Cook performance was fantastic!! Thank you so much! –Marlene A.
[Classic Movie Night] Brought back so many memories. (Regent) was the only movie theatre in town when I was a kid so I spent a lot of my childhood there. Wow has it changed!!! They have done a beautiful job of restoring it, Seats are comfortable and you have a great view no matter where you sit! And the sound; incredible! Great friends , great music and fantastic venue! -Christian S.
[To the General Manager] We just wanted to thank you and your staff for your assistance and professionalism. Your attention to detail was duly noted and assured a seamless experience. The sound and lighting systems in the Regent Theatre were top of the line and served to further enhance the concert atmosphere for our audiences. We were treated with total respect and, as a result, will not hesitate to return for future rental engagements.
Lynn & Paul Coulter – Springtime Professional Entertainment & Management[To the General Manager]Just a letter to say thank you for another great experience during the planning and execution of my show. The professionalism of you and your staff at the Regent Theatre made my job of promoting very smooth and trouble free. You and your staff’s assistance was greatly appreciated from initial booking of the show, up to and including the date of the performance and through to the show’s completion.
Barry Davis – North Star ShowsOne of our absolute favorite venues – the room sounds excellent and all good seats. Excellent staff – super friendly people and ultra-professional. SAGA feels at home here.
Michael Sadler – SagaThank You Regent staff for great hospitality. Great venue, great people!!
JS Bean – Double Vision Band