welcome to the empress!
Since 1912, the Empress Theatre has brought gilm, music, performance, and shared cultural experiences to Fort Macleod and Southern Alberta.
Today, the Empress continues that tradition with film screenins, concerts, live theatre, special events, and community programming in one of Alberta’s most beautiful historic theatres.
Experience THe empress
From classic films and new releases to outstanding concerts, community theatre, and live performances, the Empress Theatre offers entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages.
Whether you are visiting Fort Macleod or have been part of the community for generations, the Empress remains a place where stories, music, and live performance connect audiences through unforgettable shared memories
Featured Experiences
Film Screenings
Concert Series
Community theatre
Live Performances
Classes and Workshops
Special Events
A Historic Fort Macleod Landmark
Opened in 1912 as an opera house, the Empress Theatre has welcomed generations of audiences through the silent film era, the arrival of “taking pictures”, live concerts, and community theatre productions.
More than a historic building, the Empress continues to bring arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences to rural Southern Alberta while preserving an important part of Fort Macleod’s heritage.
Support the empress theatre
Help Keep Historic Entertainment Alive
The Empress Theatre continues to thrive because of community support, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and audiences who believe in preserving arts and culture in rural Alberta.
Your support helps maintain this histoic venue while ensuring tfuture generations can continue to experience films, concerts, theatre, and live entertainment close to home.
RENT THE EMPRESS THEATRE
A Unique Historic Venue in Alberta
Looking for a memorable venue for a performance, meeting, celebration, screening, or special event?
The Empress Theatre offers a beautiful historic setting with timeless character in the heart of downtown Fort Macleod.
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