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HomeExplore & EngageEntertainment

Durham Region’s historic downtown districts are buzzing with energy and are home to many entertaining activities.

Whether you want to enjoy a night on the town dancing, rock out to a live band, or try your luck at the casino, Durham’s nightlife is calling.

If that’s not enough to keep you busy, why not see your favourite sports team in action, catch a high-adrenaline motorsport event, or enjoy live quarter horse racing? There’s always something new to discover in Durham Region!

Live music

The Biltmore Theatre stage, balcony and concert seating
The Biltmore Theatre, Oshawa

 

Biltmore Theatre – 39 King Street East, Oshawa

Tribute Communities Centre - 99 Athol Street East Oshawa

The Music Hall Oshawa – 44 Bond Street East, Oshawa

Ontario Philharmonic – 50 King Street East, Oshawa (Regent Theatre)

Uxbridge Music Hall - 16 Main Street South, Uxbridge

St. Francis Centre - 78 Church Street South, Ajax

RESOUND Choir

 

View our list of live music venues in Durham Region.
Film and cinema

Exterior of the Roxy Theatre in Downtown Uxbridge
The Roxy Theatre, Uxbridge

 

Durham Region International Film Festival

The Roxy Theatres of Uxbridge – 46 Brock Street West, Uxbridge

Landmark Cinemas Whitby - 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby

Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP – Pickering Towne Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering

Cineplex Odeon Ajax Cinemas - 248 Kingston Road East, Ajax

Cineplex Odeon Oshawa Cinemas - 1351 Grandview Street North, Oshawa

Cineplex Odeon Clarington Place Cinemas - 111 Clarington Boulevard, Bowmanville

 

View our list of cinemas in Durham Region.

Motorsports, casinos and racetracks

Race cars on the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville

 

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - 3233 Concession Road 10, Bowmanville

Pickering Casino Resort - 888 Durham Live Avenue, Pickering

Ajax Downs Live Quarter Horse Racing - 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax

Casino Ajax - 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax

Great Blue Heron Casino - 21777 Island Road, Port Perry

 

View our list of entertainment venues in Durham Region.

Durham Region is also home to live theatre and performance spaces as well as 14 distinct and diverse downtown areas in the Downtowns of Durham.

Crowd at Tribute Communities Centre

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