The Canton Palace Theatre, one of Ohio’s most treasured historic performing arts venues, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, history, and community celebration November 20–22, 2026.
Exactly 100 years after the Palace first welcomed audiences, guests will experience a remarkable recreation of opening night as it unfolded in 1926. The afternoon will feature authentic vaudeville entertainment inspired by original opening night Palace programs, including:
- George Burns and Gracie Allen in “Lambchops”
- Carl Rosini, Master Magician
- Florence Brady in “A Cycle of Songs”
- Ruiz and Bonita in “Their Dances Supreme”
Audiences will also enjoy a rare screening of College Days, the second motion picture ever shown at the Palace in 1926 and believed to be making its first public screening in more than 90 years.
Completing the experience will be live accompaniment by Jay Spencer on the Palace’s historic Kilgen Wonder Organ, joined by the 16-piece Palace Concert Orchestra under the direction of Joseph N. Rubin, recreating the grandeur of the original opening celebration.
A Century of Community
Completed in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre remains one of Ohio’s finest examples of atmospheric theatre architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Palace welcomes more than 300 events annually, including concerts, films, educational programming, theatrical-style productions, and community performances, serving as a cultural cornerstone for Northeast Ohio.
The Centennial Celebration Weekend is both a tribute to the theatre’s remarkable past and an invitation for the community to help launch its next 100 years.
Event Details
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Ticket Prices
Tickets are $46, $36 or $26 depending on your seat selection.
