Performance and Rehearsal Space List

If you have or know of any rehearsal and/or performance space in the GTA that is not listed here please let us know and we'll be happy to add it to our list free of charge: 416-966-1062 or fringe@fringetoronto.com

In addition to our Performance and Rehearsal Space List, The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) publishes a book called STAGES: A Guide to Toronto 's Theatre Facilities . This book provides all the contact and technical information for performance and rehearsal spaces in the city. There is a copy of the book available for viewing at the TTA office (215 Spadina Ave. Suite 210 just north of Queen on the corner of Sullivan) and is available for purchase in .pdf format. Contact Blair Francey 416-536-6468 x 30

  • 199 Studios - Sheppard Ave West. www.199studios.com. 199 Studios offers uptown rehearsal space at a comfortable & affordable location, quality equipment, a friendly environment, and nearby parking. For information about rental space, contact 416.226.4204 or email info@199studios.
  • Academy of Spanish Dance - 401 Richmond St. academy@flamencos.net

  • Actors Repertory Company - 9 St. Nicholas Street, Suite 602 www.arcstage.com Beautiful rehearsal space available, 800 sq. feet, downtown at Yonge and Wellesley. Contact actorsrepertory@bellnet.ca
  • Annex Dance Academy Inc . – www. annexdanceacademy.com We have rehearsal space available at both of our locations. 942 Bathurst St., Toronto (416-533-2623) Annex Dance Academy Inc. 39-2861 Sherwood Heights Dr., Oakville. (905-829-1610) or email info@annexdanceacademy.com
  • Arabesque Studios – #1 Gloucester St., Suite 107. 416-920-5593
  • Artists' Play – 276 Carlaw ave. unit 209. www.artistsplay.com. We are thrilled to tell you we have successfully moved our floor and our mirrors to the second level! In the transition we have been blessed with a more intimate and quiet studio with large windows and a spacious bathroom with shower! For more info about renting please call 416.465.8615
  • Artscape - http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca/gpiarp Artscape's facility is located at Gibralter Point on Toronto Island . Work studios are available for local and visiting artists as well as a meeting facility.
  • Betty Oliphant Theatre – 404 Jarvis St. 416-964-3780 (ask for the Betty Oliphant Theatre)
  • Bloor St United Church - 300 Bloor St W. Call 416-924-7439 for more information

  • Brockport Studios Toronto - http://www.brockportstudios.com. Brockport Rehearsal Studios offers 7 spacious and aucoustically treated rooms to improve and develop your craft as a musician and artist. All of the rooms are carpeted and acoustically treated with absorbers, diffusers and traps to insure the best quality of sound while rehearsing.
  • Centre for the Arts - 263 Adelaide Street. www.centreforthearts.com Two rehearsal studios. One may be used as a venue, seating 50. Contact John Boylan (Director of the Centre) at 647 436 2787 or email info@centreforthearts.com

  • COBA, Collective of Black Artists Studio - 610 Queen Street West, 2nd floor (at Bathurst) We have two studios available for rent, the smaller one is 40' X 30' and the larger one is 64' X 30'. Each studio is equipped with sprung dance floor, wall-to-wall mirrors and CD player. There are two washrooms/changing areas with shower. Ideal for dance and theatre rehearsal. $15/hr for rehearsals, $20/hr for workshop. Available as of June 11th Monday to Sunday 9am to midnight. 416.658.3111 or email info@cobainc.com
  • Creative Children's Dance Centre - 2968 Dundas St W. 30' x 30' mirrored studio space with sprung floor available for rental. $15/hr (rates are negotiable for extended rental agreements). 416-762-9200.
  • Dragontrails Studio – Felim Court, Unit 1A, 1444 Dupont Street. (Between Lansdowne & Symington on the North side of Dupont) For more information email info@dragontrailsdrama.com or call 416.536.6553
  • Emmanuel Howard Park United Church – 214 Wright Avenue. (Roncesvalles &Wright Ave.) If you need more information, please call our office manager, Debra Kobe at 416-536-1755 or you can email her at hwrdprk@bellnet.ca
  • Factory Theatre – www.factorytheatre.ca email: info@factorytheatre.ca
  • Fraser Studios - 115 Danforth Ave. (@ Broadview) www.fraserstudios.net. Four studios avaliable at $10 - $25/hr. Fringe discounts 25% - 50% off listed price. For more information email info@fraserstudios.net or call 416.778.5533.
  • Guitar Girl Studio - 1402 Queen St. East, Studio D. The Guitar Girl studio has a legal capacity of 165 people, and is available for private functions, special events and exhibitions. With approximately 2,200 sq ft of useable space that includes a kitchenette and washroom facilities, the bright studio features large casement windows with clear east/west exposure and has a curtain system for dividing the room into thirds. Ceiling height is approx 12 ft. Call 416.469.4475 or email info@guitargirl.ca for more information.
  • Harbourfront Centre - www.harbourfrontcentre.com/rentals Three performance spaces available: The Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. The Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. The Studio Theatre, York Quay Centre.
  • Kapisanan Philippine Centre - 167 Augusta Avenue (Spadina/Dundas). Small performance space (audience capacity 80-100, equipped with sound board and lighting), rehearsal space, workshop, and boardroom. Reasonable prices and special rates for arts organizations. Tel: 416-979-0600, 416-979-0300 email info@kapisanancentre.com
  • Labspace Studio – 276 Carlaw Ave, Suite 202. www.labspacestudio.com Cheap Rehearsal/Workshop/Performance space available! Labspace Studio is a creative hub, a meeting place, a theatre, a gallery, and a dance floor located in the east end of Toronto . With a dual mandate to provide affordable performance space to the Toronto arts community and to showcase its own innovative programming, Labspace aims to foster a space of ongoing experimentation, collaboration and exchange. Labspace is available for rehearsals, workshops, classes and special events. Main performance space 28 x 30 with 13' ceilings EMAIL: info@labspacestudio.com or CALL : 416-836-1516
  • Metropolitan Church - 56 Queen Street East, 416-363-0331 ext 23. 
  • The Papermill Theatre - 67 Pottery Rd. The Papermill Theatre is a large, recently renovated space that seats 164 and offers a retractable seating unit, two fully furnished dressing rooms and an LCD projector. For more information please call 416-396-2819 or e-mail todmorden@toronto.ca
  • Propeller Centre for Visual Arts - 984 Queen Street West . Call 416-504-7142 or email  gallery@propellerctr.com for more info.
  • Queen West Arts Centre - www.qwac.ca Theatre, Studio A and Studio B available for rent. Fringe and SummerWorks Special: Studio B$15/hr for the first 6 hours and $10 for every hour afterwards. For further details, contact Michael Wheeler at michael@qwac.ca or 416.915.6747.
  • Toronto Youth Theatre - 100A Ossington Ave. The Queen West Arts Centre, home of the Classical Theatre Project and the Toronto Youth Theatre. Three studios and one large rehearsal room all air conditioned, long term rents are negotiable. Studio A - 54' x 25' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Studio B - 45' x 28' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Studio C - 38' x 17' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Theatre Room - 46' x 44' Space for large cast rehearsals or set pieces. Call 416.915.6747 or email matthew@torontoyouththeatre.org
  • The Ruckus Rooms – Call 647-284-2964 for more info.
  • St. Luke's United Church - 353 Sherbourne Street (corner of Carlton & Sherbourne) Wide variety of spaces available. Prices are negotiable. Call 416-924-9619 for more information.
  • St. Matthew's United Church - 729 St.Clair W. Call 416-653-5711
  • Studio 27 – 27A Bloor Street East. We are currently seeking a theatre company to rent our space during weekdays. The space is spacious, wall-to-wall mirrors without any pillars, good floor, clean and safe. The size is 1300 sq. ft. There are both female and male washrooms. The studio is equipped with CD player system, video and TV. For more information, call 416.924.2331
  • Tapestry/Nightwood New Work Studio - 55 Mill St, The Cannery, Studio 315.  The Studio is a flexible space, well suited for auditions, meetings, rehearsals, workshops and performances.  Studio Features Include: 1320 square feet; hardwood floors; grand piano available (additional charges apply); stackable chairs for 100. For all rental inquiries call (416) 944-1740 x4 or christine@nightwoodtheatre.net .
  • The Little Space - Eglinton West Subway. Call Angel 416-850-1543
  • The Walmer Centre – 188 Lowther (Bloor and Spadina) Family friendly content only. Call Aija Marshall at 416-924-1121 or email at office@walmer.ca
  • Winchester Street Theatre – 80 Winchester Street. Call 647-439-3741

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