SHOWCASE

Darke Hall takes its name from Francis Nicholson Darke who was a prominent Regina businessman in the late 19^th and early 20^th century. During his career, he served as Mayor of Regina and as a Member of Parliament. Mr. Darke’s philanthropy was instrumental in the establishment of Regina College in 1910 (which eventually became the University of Regina) and Darke Hall for Music and Art which opened in 1929.

In 2014, the University of Regina launched a major campaign to restore Darke Hall to its original glory. Over a six-year construction process, the hall was transformed into a modern, accessible venue while maintaining and refurbishing its architectural heritage. The transformation of Darke Hall was completed in 2022 with a gala opening hosted by the University of Regina on April 21. On May 1, 2022, the operation of Darke Hall was transferred to the Darke Hall Society through a partnership agreement between the university and the non-profit society.