The iconic Astor Theatre is Nova Scotia’s oldest continuously running performing arts theatre, and one of only two independent movie houses in the province. It features some of the best acoustics in the province while retaining its early 20th century character, including rounded ceilings, elaborate mouldings, and plaster walls.

Built in 1902 as the Liverpool Opera House, the theatre hosted touring and local performances, silent films by 1917, and the first talking pictures (movies) by 1930. It was renamed the Astor Theatre in the 30s by Liverpool native Seth M. Bartling, Sr., then town clerk and Queens MLA. In 1979, the Astor began producing live performances with the Winds of Change Dramatic Society. The Astor has hosted world-renowned touring artists, from Natalie MacMaster and Mr. Dressup to the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The Astor Theatre remains a spectacular venue to enjoy live performing arts and movies, evolving over the years to accommodate major live theatre performances, music concerts, dance, comedy, special events, and the latest cinema technology.