In 2007, Strabane's Alley Theatre opened to the general public offering a 270-seat theatre, art gallery, tourist information centre and cafe-bar. The Alley has won numerous awards since opening, including Northern Ireland Building of the Year 2008, Allianz Arts and Business Award 2009 and the The Green Apple Award 2008.
The venue has also hosted the All Ireland Confined Drama Finals (2008) and is the current home of the North West Music Festival, The Stage Write Schools Drama Festival, Sounds Like Summer Music Festival, the Strabane Drama Festival and the Johnny Crampsie Music Festival. Offering the very best in top class entertainment, arts development and conference facilities, the Alley Arts and Conference Centre is now recognised as one of the leading arts and conference venues within the North West of Ireland. The Alley opened in March 2007 and employs 8 full time members of staff and 4 part time staff.
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