Rentals

Host Your Event in a Peterborough Landmark

From concerts and theatre to conferences — Market Hall is downtown Peterborough's most distinctive event venue.

what you can Host

Market Hall is a fully accessible, 350-seat venue suitable for a wide range of events — including live theatre, music and dance presentations, film screenings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, and more.

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  • Live Music & Concerts
  • Theatre & Dance
  • Film Screenings
  • Conferences & Lectures
  • Private & Corporate Events
    • the venue
  • Capacity: 226-348 seats
  • Layout: Configurable - standing, row seating, cabaret and more.
  • Accessibility: Fully accessible, elevator to all floors
  • Stage dimensions: 16dx24w, 4ft stage extension available *will reduce capacity depending on floor plan.
  • Backstage: 1green room (12-15 people), 1 large dressing room (12-15 people), 1 small dressing room (3-4 people), private washrooms.
  • AV & Lighting: ETC, ACME, Apollo
  • Sound system: D&B Line Array, Digico SD9 Console
  • Lobby & Bar: Open unless requested otherwise
  • Load-in access: 336 George Street (backstage entrance)
    • see all tech specs
    rental rates
    Rental Block Commercial Non-Profit
    6 Hours $1,230 + HST $1,010 + HST
    8 Hours $1,450 + HST $1,259 + HST
    10 Hours $1,775 + HST $1,609 + HST
    12 Hours $1,939 + HST $1,795 + HST
    Weekly — 3 Performances (6–7 days) $4,599 + HST $3,950 + HST

    All packages include 1 technician, 1 FOH manager, and appropriate concession staff. All ticketed events include 1 box office attendee.

    For specific quotes, email chad@markethall.org.

    lobby only
    Rental Commercial Non-Profit
    Lobby (per hour) $125/hr + HST $105/hr + HST
    For specific quotes on add-on services, contact rentals@markethall.org.
    standard fees
    Service Fee
    Box Office Set-up & Ticketing System $55 + HST
    Projector Fee $125
    Merchant Account Use (credit/debit) 3.5%
    Additional Technical Staff $40/hour + HST
    SOCAN Tariff (background music, receptions, avg.) $85 + HST
    Charge Bar Gratuities 15%
    Post-Event Cleaning (when applicable) $55/hour + HST
    For specific quotes on add-on services, contact rentals@markethall.org.
    available add-on services
    Service Notes
    Lighting Design Available — fees vary
    Stage Management Available — fees vary
    Audio Recording Use Market Hall as a recording space
    Videography Filming and edit services available
    Print Services Programs, posters, signage — rates by size
    For specific quotes on add-on services, contact rentals@markethall.org.
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    direct contact
    Chad Hogan
    Chief Executive Officer
    140 Charlotte St., 3rd Floor
    Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8
    Chad Hogan, Chief Executive Officer
    chad@markethall.org
    705.749.1146