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ABOUT THE VENUE
Welcome to Commonwealth Bar & Stage, where history meets modern entertainment in the heart of downtown Calgary. Housed within a meticulously restored historic shipping warehouse, our multifaceted event space seamlessly blends vintage charm with a fashion-forward aesthetic.
Following our recent renovations, Commonwealth now features a larger stage, expanded open floor plan, and brand-new bathrooms, enhancing both comfort and experience for every guest. Our upgraded state-of-the-art lighting and visual systems create an immersive atmosphere, making every event truly unforgettable.
Whether you're planning an intimate meet and greet, a corporate presentation, an elegant dinner, or a high-energy live music event, our versatile venue accommodates gatherings of 50 to 500 guests with ease. Commonwealth is not just a venue—it’s a testament to Calgary’s heritage, offering top-tier technology, flexible spaces, and a private patio—an ideal setting for creating lasting moments in downtown Calgary.
Join us, and let Commonwealth SET THE STAGE for your event vision.
Main Room Stage
Stage Dimensions
Width: 17 Feet
Depth: 14.5 Feet
Height: 12 Feet (9 Feet from 4.5’ upstage to rear due to vent)
Main PA (FLOWN)
8 - L-Acoustics KARA II 2 Way Line Array
4 - L-Acoustics SB18 Single 18" Subwoofer
2 - L-Acoustics SB18M Single 18" Subwoofer
4 - L-Acoustics LA4X 4 Ch Power Amplifier
Front of House (FOH)
Midas M32 Console (FULL)
1 Midas DL32 Digital Head
2 Cat 5E tie lines to stage
(NOTE:: Monitors are from FOH, there is no split snake In - House)
DJ Equipment
4 - CDJ 3000
4 - Technics 1200 Mkii Turntables
1 - Pioneer DJM V10
1 - Pioneer DJM a9 mixer
Stage Monitors
2 - L-Acoustics ARCS WIDE 2 Way Passive Speaker (Pair)
2 - L-Acoustics SB18M Single 18" Subwoofer
UNDRGRD PA
2 - VOID TriMotion
4 - VOID Stasys X V2 Dual 18’ Subwoofers
4 - VOID Cyclone Delays
2 - VOID Venu 12 V2 Booth Monitors
Lighting & Visuals
Lighting System
2 - Zuse Wash
2 - Fuze Wash
2 - MAC 250’s
32 - October Strips
4 - Pocket Pro’s
4 - VLX Movers
Onyx SW on touchscreen PC
Urban Visuals Custom Installation (UNDRGRD)
Video Wall
3.9mm LED Video Wall
Height: 98" (8’2”)
Width: 196" (16’4”)
DJ Booth
Height: 39" (3’3”)
Width: 98" (8’2”)
Microphones
Shure Beta 52
Sennheiser 602ii
Shure Beta 57
Shure SM57 (×2)
Sennheiser e609 (×2)
Sennheiser e604 (×3)
Shure SM58 (×4)
Shure BG 4.1 Condensers (×2)
Radial J48 Active DIs (×2)
Digiflex DSP01 Stereo DI (×2)
ART PDB Passive DI
Shure PGX d2 Wireless Mic
FOOD & BEVERAGE
We have partnered with Executive Chef Daniel Petros of Divine Foods & Meetncheese, YYC’s Chef Driven Charcuterie & Catering Company to offer outstanding, local restaurant quality food for our clients.
Our unique concept, open two level space, incredible versatility and central downtown location is well suited to facilitate a wide range of occasions. From high-level corporate functions, conferences, holiday season celebrations and to private events of all sizes and styles.
We also offer the unique ability to curate a custom tailored musical experience perfectly suited to your needs. From live rock ‘n’ roll, country and cover bands to a wide arsenal of local, national and international DJs, that can deliver the exact musical style and sound that you and your guest desire.
Our in-house catering options are designed with optimal function ability in mind. That means ease of service, execution and delivery into your hands.