Main studio / Event room at Diptych Studio
Photo Studio in a Photo / Film Studio
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Private space
104 reviews
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122 John Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2E3
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Entertainment District, Toronto, ON
About this space
Popular studio and event space established in 2015! 6000sq/ft of indoor venue, and 3000sq/ft private-access walk-out rooftop included. Big beautiful vintage windows, daytime studio lighting as well as intimate evening lighting with controllable colours and dimmable functions... As pictured in our photo section, the space is fully furnished with large modern leather sofa's, an amazing tropical plant collection, lots of different tables (both standing height and standard seating height available as needed) as well as additional seating etc.
Studio Features:
-Staff that are there to greet renters upon arrival and help get quickly settled in with the space, we then exit to give you privacy but are on-call for any accommodational assistance when needed
-Situated right downtown on John Street between Richmond and Adelaide (near the subway too!), with large public pay parking immediately located on both sides of the building!
-Reception waiting area at the entrance
-WIFI
-Heating and A/C
-Full kitchen and multiple bathrooms
-35 stacking chairs, 15ft custom antique wooden-beam benches, 3 large modern leather couches, and chairs
-**professional studio lighting packages including photography strobes (with stands and high-end softboxes)
-15 4ft LED tube lights, with optional colours giving some versatile video-style lighting! (**INCLUDED WITH LIGHTING PACKAGE STATED ABOVE**)
-Lots of additional lighting stands
-13 different coloured seamless *paper backdrops (white, black, medium blue, grey, olive, beige, yellow, green, pink, purple, red, orange, and brown) *separately charged at $5 per foot to cover the cost of replacement
-Complete hair & mua area
-Projector and screen
-Steamer, rolling racks, hangers, fans, stools, mirrors, sandbags, extension cords... you name it! :)
-And our highly experienced cordial staff, always striving to give the highest possible value to our renters
Studio Features:
-Staff that are there to greet renters upon arrival and help get quickly settled in with the space, we then exit to give you privacy but are on-call for any accommodational assistance when needed
-Situated right downtown on John Street between Richmond and Adelaide (near the subway too!), with large public pay parking immediately located on both sides of the building!
-Reception waiting area at the entrance
-WIFI
-Heating and A/C
-Full kitchen and multiple bathrooms
-35 stacking chairs, 15ft custom antique wooden-beam benches, 3 large modern leather couches, and chairs
-**professional studio lighting packages including photography strobes (with stands and high-end softboxes)
-15 4ft LED tube lights, with optional colours giving some versatile video-style lighting! (**INCLUDED WITH LIGHTING PACKAGE STATED ABOVE**)
-Lots of additional lighting stands
-13 different coloured seamless *paper backdrops (white, black, medium blue, grey, olive, beige, yellow, green, pink, purple, red, orange, and brown) *separately charged at $5 per foot to cover the cost of replacement
-Complete hair & mua area
-Projector and screen
-Steamer, rolling racks, hangers, fans, stools, mirrors, sandbags, extension cords... you name it! :)
-And our highly experienced cordial staff, always striving to give the highest possible value to our renters
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Prices
Sunday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Monday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Tuesday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Wednesday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Thursday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Friday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Saturday
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 am –
3:00 am
from
C$120
hire fee per hour
Note:
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am.
Extension available.
All prices include sales tax.
- $60 hourly for still photography - (under 10ppl) - (separate add-ons for studio lighting and equipment)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
- $120 hourly for group shoots - (10ppl or more, multiple photographers)
- $120 hourly for video, commercials, interviews, any video recording
- $120 hourly for event groups of 30ppl or less - $10 per person for additional attendee's - (added fee for DJ or live music!)
Minimum booking duration:
2 hours
Capacity
Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 50
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions
Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Host rules
✖︎ PLEASE NOTE:
- Event rentals are preferred "RSVP" attendee's only. Clients must confirm their maximum number of guests prior to booking confirmation.
- The space has a professionally installed ceiling-mounted sound system with bluetooth connectivity, to stream your phone or tablets music playlist, included at no extra charge! :)
- We do also allow personal entertainment such as musicians and/or DJ's, however this option must be submitted for approval prior to booking, and is subject to the separate $500 fee. Clients bringing any DJ or live performance with their own speakers and audio equipment must detail these when requesting the booking.
✖︎ RULES ARE FAIRLY SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW:
1. No smoking indoors. The rooftop is incredible, and the perfect place to do so :)
2. Keep the entrance doors closed at all times. No loitering at the street entrance by attendee's at any time.
3. The space cannot be left unattended at any time. No strangers are to be tolerated in the space either, and clients should immediately reach out to management for any issues.
4. We love costume and decoration and welcome all! However clients booking the space are responsible to ensure the space is not tarnished or left in need to clean from any specialized items such as glitter, baby oil, or shimmer, paint, make-ups, etc!
✖︎ CLEANING:
- Clients are responsible to maintain and/or return the space to the same clean organised state it was found upon arrival. We take security deposits for a reason. Zero tolerance for accidents due to ignorance or neglect. Clients are of course responsible for their attendee's as well. Any items needed for washrooms, cleaning requirements, etc are provided by the space at no extra charge, so plan and maintain as needed.
- Event rentals are preferred "RSVP" attendee's only. Clients must confirm their maximum number of guests prior to booking confirmation.
- The space has a professionally installed ceiling-mounted sound system with bluetooth connectivity, to stream your phone or tablets music playlist, included at no extra charge! :)
- We do also allow personal entertainment such as musicians and/or DJ's, however this option must be submitted for approval prior to booking, and is subject to the separate $500 fee. Clients bringing any DJ or live performance with their own speakers and audio equipment must detail these when requesting the booking.
✖︎ RULES ARE FAIRLY SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW:
1. No smoking indoors. The rooftop is incredible, and the perfect place to do so :)
2. Keep the entrance doors closed at all times. No loitering at the street entrance by attendee's at any time.
3. The space cannot be left unattended at any time. No strangers are to be tolerated in the space either, and clients should immediately reach out to management for any issues.
4. We love costume and decoration and welcome all! However clients booking the space are responsible to ensure the space is not tarnished or left in need to clean from any specialized items such as glitter, baby oil, or shimmer, paint, make-ups, etc!
✖︎ CLEANING:
- Clients are responsible to maintain and/or return the space to the same clean organised state it was found upon arrival. We take security deposits for a reason. Zero tolerance for accidents due to ignorance or neglect. Clients are of course responsible for their attendee's as well. Any items needed for washrooms, cleaning requirements, etc are provided by the space at no extra charge, so plan and maintain as needed.
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Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period
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Reviews and ratings
(104 reviews and ratings - )
AC
Austin C.
May 2025
Hall · 15 guests
Great space, great host.
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5.0
SS
Sofiya S.
May 2025
Birthday Party · 30 guests
The loft was great, spacious and had everything you need. Host is very accommodating and thorough
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5.0
JT
Julie T.
April 2025
30th Birthday Party · 35 guests
Dylan was an amazing host and the venue was great for my party. Lots of space, lots of furniture and tables to use. I would recommend booking this place for an event!
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4.8
XM
Xyza M.
March 2025
Event Space · 30 guests
The space is huge and versatile. Lighting is great for the atmosphere. The hosts were extremely nice as well. Great for a get together! Will definitely be booking again.
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5.0
About Diptych Studio
6000sq/ft building, with two entire floors of production studio and event space! With an additional separate boardroom, lounge room, full kitchen, multiple washrooms, and exclusive access to a 3000sq/ft rooftop with absolutely stunning city skyline views!
The 2000sq/ft main room production studio and event space with 100-year-old character, and beautiful old factory windows. Furnished with large modern leather couches and decot, and a beautiful tropical plant collection! We have several types and sizes of tables, many additional chairs, furniture & decor, professional photography lighting, video lighting, event space customizable mood lighting... We have it all and are the most popular rental space in Toronto for a reason! :)
The number one performing listing in Toronto, with countless photo/video clients and an extremely popular and versatile private event space since 2015, having hosted hundreds of birthdays, engagements, weddings, product launches, release parties, conferences/seminars/meetings, you name it and we've done it...
**PLZ NOTE - event rentals (starting from $120/hour) are individually determined on a simple and transparently shared formula, based on their unique production details; number of hours on-site, number of attendees, food & beverage requirements, monetizations of attendance or bar sales, set-up assistance, additional furniture and decor requests, peripheral area usage such as kitchen, rooftop, etc... basically all of the things adding to the overall 'impact to the space'.
The 2000sq/ft main room production studio and event space with 100-year-old character, and beautiful old factory windows. Furnished with large modern leather couches and decot, and a beautiful tropical plant collection! We have several types and sizes of tables, many additional chairs, furniture & decor, professional photography lighting, video lighting, event space customizable mood lighting... We have it all and are the most popular rental space in Toronto for a reason! :)
The number one performing listing in Toronto, with countless photo/video clients and an extremely popular and versatile private event space since 2015, having hosted hundreds of birthdays, engagements, weddings, product launches, release parties, conferences/seminars/meetings, you name it and we've done it...
**PLZ NOTE - event rentals (starting from $120/hour) are individually determined on a simple and transparently shared formula, based on their unique production details; number of hours on-site, number of attendees, food & beverage requirements, monetizations of attendance or bar sales, set-up assistance, additional furniture and decor requests, peripheral area usage such as kitchen, rooftop, etc... basically all of the things adding to the overall 'impact to the space'.
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