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Downtown 1800 sqft Open Space at Shvrk Studio Queen W

Name: Downtown 1800 sqft Open Space at Shvrk Studio Queen W
Address: 165 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1X3, CA
Price range: from C$140 hire fee / per hour
Rating: 4.8

Photo Studio

Whole venue

About this space

This beautiful space offers a brightly lit 1800 sqft. space with a large cyclorama wall in the heart of downtown just steps away from CTV (formerly Much Music), designed with the unique needs of Toronto creatives in mind.

Our space is perfect to host your next event whether big or small. We’ve hosted everything such as podcasts, yoga events, birthdays, baby showers, engagements and even small weddings. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

The venue comes with a selection of carefully curated trendy furniture pieces to create a decor that serves as a unique playground for photographers and artists, as well as equipment suitable for all types of photoshoots – wedding parties, bridal, maternity, family, kids, pets, editorial, product, fashion, or commercial. We’ve got all the details covered so you can relax and concentrate on your artistic vision!

Venue Features:
•Ample natural light
•12’ high ceilings
•Free high-speed WiFi
•4 Speaker synced setup (Sonos 5, Era 300 & Era 100)
•65” QLED Samsung TV
•Mini fridge 4.4cu
• Air conditioning / heating
•2 beautiful sofas
•Additional props (i.e. accent chairs, plants etc.)
•Full length mirrors
•Private entrance
•Private bathrooms

Equipment Included
•18ft LED stripe with custom colors
•2 LED soft boxes
•1 strobe/flash unit (equipped wireless trigger and umbrella)
•Extension cords
•Garment steamer (upon request)
•Garment rolling rack + 25 hangers (upon request)

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 45-80 guests and costs between C$750 - C$1,000.

"Great Venue, Host was great! Would host another event here!"

- Ishan S. Sep 2026

Party

Typically for 50-75 guests and costs between C$700 - C$1,200.

"Very clean, beautiful space, spacious."

- James H. Apr 2025

Engagement Party

Typically for 30-50 guests and costs between C$1,000 - C$1,500.

"Makes for great photos, was fortunate to find this venue. Terrific owner as well, communicates excellently."

- Ray S. Jun 2025

Prices

Sunday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$165 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$165

All prices include sales tax.

Monday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$140 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$140

All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$140 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$140

All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$140 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$140

All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$150

All prices include sales tax.

Friday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$165 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$165

All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$165 hire fee per hour

Per hour

6:00 am – 6:00 am

from C$165

All prices include sales tax.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

Standing

up to 80
Dining

up to 40
Theatre

up to 50
Classroom

up to 50

Catering and drinks

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

You can bring your own alcohol free of charge

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Camera and photography equipment available on site
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Photography backdrops available
Place where clients can store items during their event
Dedicated dance floor area
Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking inside
Outside catering allowed
No confetti allowed
Client is responsible for any damage to space and property

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(74 reviews and ratings - )

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FAQ

Can the speakers be connected via Bluetooth?

No, you can connect to the speakers directly with Wi-Fi.

Are additional tables and chairs available to hire?

Yes, table and chair rentals are available if you want to save the additional effort.

Can clients play playlists at the venue?

Yes, the space comes equipped with four synced Sonos speakers that could be played at max volume in the entire night.

How can artwork be displayed at the venue?

The venue's only rule for displaying or decorating is that no holes may be made in the walls. Depending on the artwork's weight, pieces may be hung using wall-friendly 3M hooks or placed on easels.

Does “no accessible toilet” refer to wheelchair accessibility?

Yes. The space is not wheelchair accessible.

Shvrk Studio Queen W is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb

Response time: within a couple of hours

Response rate: 100%