Skyline Celebration

Join us for an evening under the stars as we kick off Brock’s 60th anniversary!

We’re marking 60 years of Brock with a one-of-a-kind celebration on the Podium – the iconic outdoor rooftop space surrounding Arthur Schmon Tower, the landmark symbol of our University. This signature event will feature:

  • Niagara food and wine
  • Live entertainment
  • A special Pop-up Archives exhibit, giving you the opportunity to experience Brock’s unique history

September 21, 2024

6 to 11 p.m.

The Brock Podium

Tickets are $75 per person

Available until September 16.

September 21, 2024

6 to 11 p.m.

The Brock Podium

Early Bird Tickets – $60 per person

Early Bird Tickets are $60 per person until August 12, then tickets will be on sale for $75. Tickets will be available until September 16.

Event Details

Celebrate with a lineup of local entertainment and culinary options. From tacos, sliders and Italian fare to fresh oysters, charcuterie, comfort food and more, this event promises to have something for everyone.

Cuisine provided by:

  • Aramark Canada
  • Tide and Vine
  • Feastivities by 43 North Group
  • Chile and Agave
  • De La Terre Bakery + Café
  • Comfort Kitchen
  • Beechwood Doughnuts

Entertainment provided by:

  • The Standard Trio
  • Grace Notes
  • SaxyMusicEntertainment
  • The Figure Four

Event FAQ

Each ticket purchased includes:  

  • Two beverage tickets (one alcohol and one non-alcohol)   
  • Appetizer stations available from 6 to 7 p.m. 
  • Four tickets to enjoy culinary offerings from local food vendors 
  • Dessert, coffee and tea

Any additional food and beverages guests wish to enjoy will be available for purchase at the event. 

Guest parking is complimentary on campus in Lots D, B1 and Lot 1 for guests attending the event. Directional signage will be provided when entering campus.

Guests will enter through the main entrance of the University into the Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP). Stairs and elevator access will bring guests to the upper level of RFP, which directly leads to the Podium where the rooftop event will be held. Wayfinders will be available to assist guests upon arrival.  

In case of rain or high winds, the event will be moved indoors to the lower and upper levels of the Rankin Family Pavilion (RFP). Guests will enter through the main entrance of the University and into the RFP rain or shine. 

Accessible parking will be available on campus. Guests who require it will also have access to an accessible drop-off zone at the main entrance, an elevator to enter the outdoor Podium space, and indoor accessible washrooms.

Please note that seating at the event is varied but does include open table seating. If you have any additional questions about event accessibility, please email events@brocku.ca.

Food options will be available for those with dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and gluten-free. For more specific information about dietary concerns, please email events@brocku.ca.

A smart casual dress code with flat footwear on the Podium is recommended. Show your Badger pride by wearing Brock gear and memorabilia.

No, you do not need to be a Brock grad to attend this event. The Skyline Celebration is an event open to all.

The History of the Podium

Experience history in the making at the Brock Podium, the outdoor rooftop area surrounding the third floor of the Arthur Schmon Tower. Originally intended as the venue for convocation between 1967 and 1972, the plans were later moved indoors to the new gymnasium built in 1973. Though the Podium was envisioned as an event space and parking area, these plans were never fully realized.

For the first time, we are bringing this vision to life with Brock’s Skyline Celebration.

A large audience watches a university graduation ceremony on a rooftop next to Schmon Tower at Brock University in the 1960s inthis black and white photo.
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An aerial view of a large audience watches a university graduation ceremony on a rooftop next to Schmon Tower at Brock University in the 1960s inthis black and white photo.
A large audience watches a university graduation ceremony on a rooftop next to Schmon Tower at Brock University in the 1960s inthis black and white photo.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening as we honour our past 60 and celebrate the next.

See what else we have planned for Brock‘s 60th anniversary!

Learn more about the history and how we plan to celebrate it.

Still have questions about the Skyline Celebration?

Email us directly at events@brocku.ca.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Logo for WMKL
Logo for TD Insurance
Logo for Manulife
Logo for Salit Steel
Aramark company logo
Logo for Commercial Digital Print
Logo for Brand Blvd
Logo for Southbrook Vineyards
Logo for Malivoire
Logo for Peller Estates
Logo for Cave Spring Vineyard
Logo for Fielding Estate Winery
Logo for Henry of Pelham Winery
Logo for Creekside Estate Winery
Logo for Oast House Brewers