Presented as a gift to the people of Alberta, construction of the Southern Jubilee Auditoria began in the summer of 1955 and was completed in the spring of 1957. In announcing the decision to provide these auditoria, Premier E.C. Manning said, "The need for such centres has long been apparent. The government believes that they will be both appropriate and practical memorials to the fifty years of development and to those pioneers whose foresight and fortitude made that progress possible."

Dedication Week Ceremonies were held in April, 1957 as a celebration of Arts in Alberta. Performances included the Symphony, the Opera and many other civic groups. The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium has provided a home to its resident companies – the Alberta Ballet since 1966, and the Calgary Opera since 1972.

Dates of Interest
1978 – A new wing was added to the building, which included the escalator and the elevator.
1982-1983 – The lobbies were refurbished.
1983 – The Banquet Room and the Meeting Room were built.
1986 - 1987 – The Rehearsal Room was renovated and won the Alberta Architects Award.
2004 - 2005 – Extensive renovations took place as part of the Provincial Centennial in 2005.

The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium continues to play a vital role in the arts in Alberta.