Commodore Ballroom

The Commodore Ballroom opened on Granville Street in December 1929 as the Commodore Cabaret. Designed in art deco style, it is famous for its sprung dance floor, lined with horsehair to absorb the impact of dancers' feet. It closed in 1996 and reopened in 1999 after a major renovation, and is operated by Live Nation.

The venue holds 990 people with standing room and table seating and hosts touring bands of every genre. Billboard has named it one of North America's most influential clubs. Downstairs, below street level, is Commodore Lanes, a vintage bowling alley and pool room.

Highlights at Commodore Ballroom

• 990 capacity with standing room and tables
• Historic sprung dance floor
• Art deco interior
• Commodore Lanes bowling and pool downstairs

Location: where Commodore Ballroom is

Commodore Ballroom is at 868 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC.

• Granville Station (about 5 min walk)
• Orpheum theatre (about 2 min walk)
• CF Pacific Centre (about 5 min walk)

Getting there and parking

Walk about five minutes from Granville Station (Expo Line) or Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line).

Good for

• Concerts
• Night out
• Rainy evenings

Commodore Ballroom: frequently asked questions

How big is the Commodore Ballroom?
It holds about 990 people with standing room and table seating.

What is special about the Commodore's dance floor?
It is a sprung floor lined with horsehair that absorbs some of the impact of dancing.