Facility & Venue Rental
Facility
Established in 1918, U of T Music is Canada’s leading institution for higher education in music and is a growing global presence in musical training, interdisciplinary research, and digital media content development.
U of T Music is committed to preparing our students for successful careers in and beyond music in a swiftly changing global environment. We embrace the global challenges of building culturally informed, healthy, sustainable societies, and preparing global citizens for leadership roles.
Space for U of T Music includes three sites:
Edward Johnson Building
The Edward Johnson Building (EJB) (1964) with its MacMillan Theatre (MT 814 seats) and Walter Hall (WH 495 seats) performance spaces, large ensemble rehearsal rooms, classrooms, and studio offices, and its renowned Music Library (1990 additional wing).
Faculty of Music South (90 Wellesley)
The Faculty of Music South (90W), a satellite building at 90 Wellesley, a converted dormitory built in 1955, used by Music since 2007 and partially renovated in 2011 for Jazz, graduate student offices, and other Performance functions.
90 Queen's Park
The transformative new major New Building Project now in the planning stages for 90 Queen’s Park (90QP) in partnership with other university and external stakeholders, which will connect the EJB directly to the 90QP facility and will include a New Recital Hall for Music as well as other related spaces for performance, conferences, and special events.
Venue Rental
MacMillan Theatre
With one of Toronto's largest stages, an orchestra pit for 50 musicians, and a full fly-tower, U of T Music's MacMillan Theatre is the city's busiest stage.
The MacMillan Theatre seats 814 people and has complete lighting and recording facilities.
Designed to present operas, orchestral works, and recitals, MacMillan Theatre is ideal for guest productions, conventions, filming, and private events.
Seating Plan
Walter Hall
Named for Arnold Walter, Dean of U of T Music (1952-1968), with 495 seats, Walter Hall is Toronto's finest small auditorium. Designed for chamber music and solo recitals, Walter Hall also has a Casavant Organ.
The intimacy of Walter Hall makes it an ideal venue for your event.
Seating Plan
Have a question?
If you're curious to know more about renting a Faculty of Music space or venue, please contact the Concert Office.