Looking for an alternative space to host a show, concert or rehearsal? There are many City spaces available for short-term rentals. Learn about their amenities and how to access them.
Hundreds of the City’s parks and recreation centres have a variety of spaces that can be booked for different events or rehearsal space.
If your gathering or event includes:
Learn about booking the City’s recreation facilities for your event.
If your event does not require any of the above, explore One-Time Booking of Parks & Recreation Facilities.
The City also offers several outdoor park locations that are pre-approved for booking Arts, Music and Movie Nights.
The City’s museums and cultural centres represent a range of historical periods and architectural styles, many set within beautiful natural surroundings. The venues can be rented for a variety of functions including concerts, workshops and meetings.
The following spaces include features that are ideal for concerts, rehearsals and music events.
Browse the full list of locations and spaces plus more details and rental fees.
Toronto Public Library (TPL) branches offer cultural spaces across the city. TPL has three theatres which have production equipment that may be suitable for rehearsals and ticketed shows as well as five libraries that have premium rental venues.
TO Live, an agency of the City of Toronto, operates seven theatres and various adjacent spaces across three venues. The three venues also offer rehearsal spaces for rent.
Learn more about TO Live spaces.
Making Space is a TO Live program that offers the artistic community of Toronto affordable spaces for rehearsals, creative residencies, workshops, meetings/convenings, and research.
Find out more about Making Space.
The Harbourfront Centre can accommodate events of all sizes, from a 350 person capacity theatre to the 1,000 seat outdoor concert stage, all located in the heart of Toronto’s downtown waterfront.
It’s OK* Community Arts operates a City-owned space at 468 Queen St W. The 10,000 square-foot cultural hub is an independent Black-led and operated interdisciplinary arts space.
Explore It’s OK* Studios and information on booking and rates.
STACKT Market provides a unique destination for events of all shapes and sizes, in any season. From globally renowned festivals and conferences to Toronto community events and workshops, STACKT Market has a variety of spaces and offers affordable rates for community groups.
Find out how to book an event in this unique space.