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WE ARE NCTS, the registered Canadian charitable society behind The Civic Theatre, a cultural media arts centre devoted to presenting and promoting film as a cultural and economic force in our society; advancing education about film and digital media; and, through the power of technology, offering our city and region a greater role to play in a global community. Our vision is to entertain, educate, connect, and communicate.

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TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA

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Take Your Seat

A simple, lasting way to help rebuild The Civic Theatre, one seat at a time.

Drive-In Dreams (And a Big Community Challenge)

Can Nelson help bring back the Drive-In this summer? We’re launching a 100-pass community challenge to make it happen.

The Civic Theatre Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Renewal

NCTS marked a major milestone in the future of The Civic Theatre with a public groundbreaking ceremony on April 29, 2026., marking the beginning of construction their a 3-screen renovation.

Work With Us This Summer at NCTS

NCTS is hiring four summer team members through the Canada Summer Jobs program

An Update About The Civic Theatre and My Birthday Wish

The Civic Theatre’s next chapter is in sight. Eleanor’s birthday wish? That our community rallies one more time to raise $75K this fall and keep us moving toward the long-awaited 3-screen renovation.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

BUILDING A HOME FOR OUR IMAGINATIONS

For decades, the Civic Theatre has been a place where our community gathers — to watch films, share stories, and experience culture together. Today, we’re reimagining this historic theatre as a vibrant cultural hub for Nelson and the Kootenays.

Our capital campaign will restore and renovate the building to improve accessibility, modernize facilities, and create a space that can support film, festivals, performances, and community events for generations to come. Every contribution helps bring this vision to life and ensures the Civic remains a home for storytelling in our community.

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$5M Raised to Date

$2.5M Remaining Goal

JUNE 2027 Target Reopening

MORE THAN MOVIES

The Civic Theatre is more than a cinema. We’re a community gathering place for film, storytelling, and creative exchange in Nelson and the Kootenays. Alongside year-round film programming, we host festivals, talks, performances, and community celebrations that bring people together around unique and shared stories. Through initiatives like our artists residencies, regional film office work, and education programs, we support filmmakers, artists, and audiences across our rural region, creating space for new ideas, cultural connection, and creative opportunity.