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Top Performance Spaces in Toronto, ON
If you're planning a live music gig in Kensington Market, a spoken word night in Queen Street West, or a full-stage production in the Entertainment District, the performance venues in Toronto will make your event stand out. With pro-level lighting, great acoustics, and customisable setups, you’ll have everything you need to impress your audience. Tagvenue can help you find and book a performance venue in Toronto that takes your event to the next level.
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![Spadina Theatre at Spadina Theatre in The Annex, Toronto, ON]()
from C$125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySpadina Theatre
140 guestsSpadina TheatreThe Annex, Toronto, ONThe 147-seat theatre is perfect for musical performances, lectures, film screenings, and stage plays. The auditorium includes a Christie 10K projector, a wide and retractable film screen, a professional lighting system with -
![Studio 527 | Dance Annex at Dance Annex Studios - 527 Bloor St West in University, Toronto, ON]()
from C$58
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 527 | Dance Annex
60 guestsDance Annex Studios - 527 Bloor St WestUniversity, Toronto, ON
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![Entire Venue at Lee's Palace in University, Toronto, ON]()
from C$2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
600 guestsLee's PalaceUniversity, Toronto, ONOur place is an inventive, artist-oriented rental space where music bands, promoters, and event producers can have their show completely under their control. -
![The Starlight Room at El Mocambo in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON]()
from C$4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Starlight Room
300 guestsEl MocamboKensington Market, Toronto, ONThe El Mocambo is a live music and entertainment venue in Toronto, Ontario. Located on Spadina Avenue, just south of College Street, the venue has played an important role in the development of popular music in Toronto since -
![Live Room connected to Analog & Digital Studios at MDC Music Studios in Alderwood, Toronto, ON]()
from C$500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLive Room connected to Analog & Digital Studios
100 guestsMDC Music StudiosAlderwood, Toronto, ONShowcasing and Rehearsals: The room offers abundant space for showcasing performances, conducting product knowledge sessions, and serves as a full-fledged rehearsal space. -
![Event Space at Urbanbeat Studio in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON]()
from C$65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
100 guestsUrbanbeat StudioKensington Market, Toronto, ONKKas
“My guests enjoyed their time, and especially loved the big wall mirrors available.” -
![Studio 2 at Run The Flex in Bloor-Yorkville, Toronto, ON]()
from C$50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 2
30 guestsRun The FlexBloor-Yorkville, Toronto, ONStudio 2 can accommodate up to 30 people. It will be a great fit for dance classes, performances, and rehearsals. -
![the Un-Finished room at @ghostnoteto in The Village, Toronto, ON]()
from C$40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitythe Un-Finished room
30 guests@ghostnotetoThe Village, Toronto, ONt.U-F. (aka the Un-Finished) is the newest room @ghostnoteto Available as a rehearsal space and/or a small event space. Approximately 500sq ft with AC, fully equipped for bands, featuring a large stage and audience area (capacity -
![UNDER THE NEON PALMS at El Mocambo in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON]()
from C$8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUNDER THE NEON PALMS
400 guestsEl MocamboKensington Market, Toronto, ONExperience live music at its finest. The new El Mocambo features the very best audio and visual experience for live entertainment. Quickly being regarded as “one of the best sounding rooms in the world”, we are proud to deliver -
![3rd floor studio at Dovercourt House in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Juncti, Toronto, ON]()
from C$50
hire fee / per hourCheck availability3rd floor studio
150 guestsDovercourt HouseDovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Juncti, Toronto, ONBeautiful rehearsal and workshop studio near Ossington subway station. This 30'x60' studio has 13 ft high ceilings with sprung dance floors and is one open space. -
![Event Space at Primal Note Studios in Briar Hill-Belgravia, Toronto, ON]()
from C$150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
120 guestsPrimal Note StudiosBriar Hill-Belgravia, Toronto, ONThe space is fully equipped with PA system, lighting rig with controller, projector, and a variety of seats and tables. Several art installations give the space a creative and inspiring vibe, perfect for social media posts -
![Event Space at Ballroom Expressions Dance Studio in Mount Dennis, Toronto, ON]()
from C$300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
150 guestsBallroom Expressions Dance StudioMount Dennis, Toronto, ONWhether you're organizing a dance class, a celebration, or a special event, we have the ideal venue for you. Feel free to reach out to us to discuss rental rates, availability, and any specific requirements you may have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Booking costs of performance venues average C$125 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Toronto, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From C$70 | to C$226 | hire fee per hour |
| From C$1200 | to C$5000 | hire fee per day |
| From C$1500 | to C$6000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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Studio 527 | Dance Annex at Dance Annex Studios - 527 Bloor St West in University - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue easy to access.’ -
The Starlight Room at El Mocambo in Kensington Market - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Our main floor performance venue features state-of-the-art audio and video systems with a capacity of 300 people. The starlight room is the perfect place for corporate events, concerts, private functions, weddings, charity... -
Dance Studio at The S.P.A.C.E in The Danforth - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Sound system with CD and auxiliary cord connection capabilities. Ballet barres are varied heights and can be placed in the room according to your needs.
You'll find performance venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Toronto, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average C$75 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average C$150 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average C$210 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 500 m from central Toronto, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Media Production Studio at Media studio
on 600 Bay Street 410 - 400 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘My friends and I loved it. Owner was incredibly helpful throughout the booking and event.’ -
Versatile Space at Art Bay
on 600 Bay Street 5th Floor, Unit 503 - 400 m from centre.
Venue said: This is a 900-sqft space with eight large windows and views over Yonge-Dundas Square. It includes a stage, a photography backdrop system, a PA system with a digital mixer, and a sound booth control room. -
Serene Downtown Event Space at The Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis
on 49 Elm Street - 500 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘So comfortable, effect for a watch party!!’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for performance venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average C$289 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Dance Studio | prices average C$58 hire fee per hour | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average C$290 hire fee per hour | typically between 90 and 180 guests |
| Music Studio | prices average C$112 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 40 guests |
| Photo / Film Studio | prices average C$150 hire fee per hour | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
Many Toronto performance venues come equipped with essential technical gear, like lighting, sound systems, and staging options. Some studios like MDC Music Studios are designed for live events and have a Yamaha 6 pc Drum Kit, Marshall Plexi Re-issue, VOX AC-30 Handwired, Ampeg SVT Classic, Behringer Powerplay 16 P16-M (9), Stageboxes to the Studer, and 6 Sound Baffles. Always confirm with the venue manager about included facilities and any extra fees.
There are outdoor performance spaces like great parks and rooftop spots around the city, perfect for concert shows during summer. For large dance, play, or music performances, Toronto has many auditoriums and theatres, such as The Concert Hall in Yorkville or venues in the Distillery District, offering fantastic acoustics and seats for hundreds. If you want something private or small, lofts like Junto Studio on Dupont Street or Sorry Studio in Liberty Village offer versatile spaces for smaller gigs, creative performances, or rehearsals.
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