Underground Event Space at Avant Garde Gallery

Event Space in a Gallery
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Private space
218 Merton Street, Toronto, ON M4S 1A1 –
Mount Pleasant West, Toronto, ON

About this space

Tucked beneath the streets of midtown Toronto, Avant Garde’s underground event space and art gallery offers a distinctive and versatile setting for unforgettable gatherings. Spanning 5,000 sq/ft, this hidden gem features exposed brick, high ceilings, and a flexible open layout—perfect for cocktail receptions, engagement parties, pop-ups, performances, and curated art exhibitions.

The venue includes a built-in sound system, adjustable track lighting, accessible washrooms, and ground-level access via stairs. Its raw, contemporary design provides a creative canvas that can be styled to suit a wide range of events.

Centrally located in midtown’s vibrant arts and culture district, Avant Garde offers a bold and inspiring backdrop for events that aim to stand out.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$5000 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$5000 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$5000 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$5000 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 150
Cabaret
up to 100
U-Shaped
up to 150
Classroom
up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence

Host rules

-Outside catering is allowed
-No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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FAQ

Clients may bring their own catering and production team, and the venue can recommend trusted AV, staging and lighting vendors when helpful. The space has standard power throughout, with upgrade options depending on the event setup.

No, there are no restrictions on live drumming, and the venue welcomes cultural programming and all traditions.


Avant Garde Gallery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.


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