Roy Thomson Hall Toronto
Roy Thomson Hall in Downtown Toronto is home to the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in the heart of Toronto with seating for an audience of 2630. The Hall is the home venue of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as well as the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. It also hosts many screenings from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson along with the architectural firm Mathers and Haldnby, the Roy Thomson Hall features a circular exterior of sloping glass. It was opened in 1982, but received extensive renovations in 2002 including improvements to the acoustics.
For additional information about the Roy Thomson Hall and upcoming concerts and events see their website linked below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes, if you wish to see a performance.Roy Thomson Hall Toronto Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Address: 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, Canada
Phone: (416) 872-4255
Official Website: Roy Thomson Hall Toronto
Roy Thomson Hall Toronto Reviews
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out of 5 RTH is a gorgeous venue no matter what reason you visit for. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is excellent, taking in a film during TIFF is a great experience, and you can't go wrong participating in National Geographic Live. The seats are big and plush. There isn't a bad seat in the venue. The only downside is the hard to access, tiny bathrooms. The accessibility of the venue was a real afterthought.
Theresa L - 2 months ago
Attending a Vivaldi performance at Roy Thomson Hall was an unforgettable experience. The hall itself is stunning, with incredible acoustics that made every note resonate beautifully. The orchestra delivered a powerful and captivating performance of Vivaldi's masterpieces, bringing the music to life in a way that left me completely mesmerized. The atmosphere was elegant and refined, making it the perfect setting for a night of classical music. The staff was courteous and helpful, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. If you’re a fan of classical music, catching a performance here is a must!
Gigi Dogan - a week ago
Love all the orchestras! The orchestra is incredible and every single time, it amazes! We went to see the pines of Rome and it was my favorite of all time, the last part of it was incredible and the switch from light to dark and it growing back up was amazing. The writing is a great pair to understand the music and gives you something to think about while listening to the music, but the writing is very well written too! Everyone is super nice in the place, and the tickets were reasonably priced!
Raul Cureteanu - 6 months ago
I saw the Toronto Symphony Orchestra here in April 2024. I will say it can get quite hot in the actual hall itself.
The bathrooms are quite difficult to find, and if you are headed to the Men's restroom as an able-bodied individual, there is a flight of stairs to scale to get to.
Chris Welch - 4 months ago
We went there for the TSO orchestra and it blew our mind. The performance was grand and the coherence of the program was well done. The stage presence was impressive and conductor made sure to keep the audience engaged throughout the performance. We were throughly basking in the atmosphere as it was electric with the audience hanging on to every note and applauding enthusiastically after each piece. Bravo to the entire team of musicians and the conductor for an unforgettable experience.
The hall was well maintained and the staffs very extremely friendly and helpful. The seats were perfect for viewing and the ticket prices were quite reasonable.
Lajja Palaniswamy - 4 months ago
Directions
TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Yonge-University-Spadina | St. Andrew Station | 2 Minutes |
How to get to Roy Thomson Hall Toronto by TTC Subway
From St. Andrew Station walk 1 blocks west along King Street. Roy Thomson Hall is on the south side of King Street West at the corner of Simcoe Street.
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