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Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)

MacLaurin B-Wing, University of Victoria Victoria BC map
Located in the MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, at the University of Victoria, the 220-seat Phillip T. Young Recital Hall is the main auditorium for School of Music faculty and student recitals, masterclasses and rehearsals.

The Recital Hall houses two Steinway concert grand pianos, adjustable lighting, and a state-of-the-art recording and streaming studio. A lobby/lounge area is available for receptions.
Open / Operational
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Accessibility Notes

The Recital Hall is wheel chair accessible from the main recital hall entrance for audience members and from the stage doors for backstage/stage access.

Venue Specs

Capacity222
Venue Formattheatre
Liquor LicenseNone
Capacity Notes/Details202 fixed seats and 20 additional chairs
Dimension Notes / DetailsDownstage width: 46 feet
Upstage width: 23.5 feet
Has StageYes
RentableYes
Rental RatesContact for details.
Rental / Usage RestrictionsDue to the high demand of our facilities for internal use, we do not regularly accept external rental bookings during the months of September-December and January-April.
Has Sound / LightingYes
Soundsystem DetailsNo built-in sound system.
Amenities2 Steinway grand pianos; chairs; music stands
Parking NotesThe Phillip T. Young Recital Hall is located in the MacLaurin Building and most easily accessible from the Ring Road by parking lots E (adjacent to the MacLaurin Building) and 6 (across the road). Parking is subject to UVic traffic and parking regulations. User-pay parking is available in all main campus lots Monday to Saturday, including evenings.
Venue StaffingRequired at Additional Charge
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Upcoming Events

12
Apr
14:00 16:00
Annual Concerto Competition Finals
Talented finalists from the UVic Concerto Competition showcase their concertos.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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Past Events

31
Mar
20:00 22:00
Eleanor Gray Memorial Piano and Voice Duo Competition
UVic School of Music piano & voice students pair up for an Art Song competition.
Free
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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28
Mar
20:00 22:00
UVic Chamber Singers: Poetry’s Music
Join the UVic Chamber Singers for a concert that explores poetry and music.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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22
Mar
20:00 22:00
UVic Vocal Jazz Ensemble Spring Showcase
The UVic Vocal Jazz Ensemble bridges classic jazz tunes with new arrangements.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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15
Mar
19:00 21:00
Jazz and Creative Music Ensemble: Summer Vibes
Feel the heat of summer a little early with an energetic concert.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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13
Mar
20:00 22:00
UVic Laptop Orchestra & Sonic Lab
A concert showcasing new works for laptop orchestra and chamber ensemble.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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27
Feb
20:00 22:00
Simon Farintosh: Solo Guitar Works
Guitarist Simon Farintosh presents program featuring Los Caprichos de Goya.
$12-$35
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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10
Feb
19:30 21:00
MY BLACK HISTORY IS POETRY, IS JAZZ!
Sonnet L'Abbé's shares their Black history via Afro-diasporic music and poetry.
Free
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31
Jan
19:30 21:30
Local Currents
UVic faculty and staff share original works.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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18
Jan
14:30 16:30
Chamber Music for a New Year
UVic School of Music faculty celebrates the rich colours of chamber music.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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15
Nov
2025
07:30
Emma Rush
Acclaimed Canadian guitarist Emma Rush makes her Victoria debut
$22.73
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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13
Nov
2025
11:30 14:30
An Afternoon with Violinist Rachel Podger
Rachel Podger leads string masterclass with UVic School of Music string students
Free
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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02
Nov
2025
14:30 15:45
No Pace, But Echo
concert of six works by Marco Neri and Deniz Pekmezci
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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02
Nov
2025
14:30 16:30
No place, but echo: Sound as Shelter, Memory as Score
No place, but echo is a concert of six works by Marco Neri & Deniz Pekmezci.
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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30
Oct
2025
20:00 22:00
Faculty Chamber Music for a New Season
Join UVic’s distinguished performance faculty for an evening of music.
$12-$35
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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29
Oct
2025
12:30 14:30
Amplifying Voices
Students from the UVic School of Music perform works by marginalized composers.
Free
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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23
Oct
2025
20:00 22:00
Bedtime Stories: A Recital for Horn and Piano
Join Sam McNally and Jany Lu for an evening of music inspired by the night.
$12-$35
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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22
Oct
2025
19:30 21:30
Poiesis Quartet
Don’t miss this chance to experience the Poiesis Quartet!
$12-$35
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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28
Sep
2025
14:30 16:30
Lecture-Recital: The Trials and Triumphs of Josephine Lang
Discover the remarkable life and music of Josephine Lang (1815-1880).
By Donation
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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26
Sep
2025
07:30
Tariq Harb
Victoria Guitar Society presents Jordanian-Canadian guitarist Tariq Harb in his debut performance in
$7-$30
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
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14
Aug
2025
19:00 22:00
UJAM Summer Concert Series: Emily Braden, Jennifer Scott, Brian Tate, Wes Carrol...
UJAM Concert Series Brings World-Class Jazz to UVic with Three Evening Shows
$25
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AddressMacLaurin B-Wing, University of Victoria