TCU Place History
Construction
March 1, 1967
TCU Place was originally the vision of former mayor, J.D. McAskill in the 1950s. The mayor’s dream came true in Canada’s centennial year on March 1, 1967, when the project was finally completed, hence its original name—the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium
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April 1, 1968
It was with great pleasure that the centre was opened in 1968. The first show was the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Carmina Burana.
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May 14, 1968
The first University of Saskatchewan Convocation takes place at Centennial Auditorium, awarding a total of 1,407 degrees.
Read moreJohnny Cash & June Carter
June 11, 1970
Only two years after the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium opened its doors to the public, the nation’s favourite country couple made a momentous appearance in Saskatoon.
Read moreAnne Murray
March 12, 1971
On her first appearance in the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium, Anne Murray’s concert sold out within 90 minutes because of her hit song, “Snowbird.”
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Queen’s Royal Visit
July 1, 1978
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attends Centennial Auditorium for a royal gala hosted by the Saskatchewan Protocol Office.
Read morePhantom of the Opera
April 28, 1993
Andrew Lloyd Weber’s masterpiece plays the Centennial Auditorium for the first time, running April 28, 1993 – May 22, 1993.
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Expansions
January 2, 2005
Throughout 2005 and 2006, the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium underwent renovations, adding an extra 52,000 square feet to the building.
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Present Day
September 28, 2018
TCU Place continues to delight and amaze the myriad of guests that step foot in the 104,000 square foot convention centre and theatre.
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