Fort Hill Performing Arts Center is a historic theatre in Canandaigua, housed in a restored section of the former Canandaigua Academy dating from 1928. Its main auditorium, the Sands Family Foundation Theatre, accommodates approximately 427 guests and combines the preserved character of the original proscenium with modern stage, lighting and sound equipment. The intimate scale makes the venue well suited to concerts, theatre productions, dance, comedy and other performing arts events.
The auditorium features upholstered orchestra seating and a mezzanine with box seating, providing clear views toward the stage. The restored interior retains the atmosphere of a 1920s theatre while incorporating contemporary production facilities. The venue also includes a gallery area, bar and concessions, while the mezzanine can be reached by elevator.
The theatre is located at 20 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, United States. On-site parking is limited, with additional free parking available along Fort Hill Avenue and Main Street; the entrance to the venue parking lot is the second entrance on the left along Fort Hill Avenue. For broader information on getting around Canandaigua and connections with surrounding transport hubs, see the city guide below.