Harbourfront Centre is Toronto’s waterfront community campus for arts, culture, learning and education offering year-round programs and events accessible to all audiences. When available, we offer our facilities for rent for a variety of purposes.
Renting a Venue
Our rental venues can be used for events such as:
- professional theatre, music, or dance presentations
- film screenings
- lectures, panel discussions and workshops
- presentations
We regret that we do not accommodate private events such as weddings or birthdays in Harbourfront Centre venues. Our on-site partners are a great alternate option for these events. Please check out Boxcar Social, Queens Harbour and Amsterdam Brewhouse, or one of the Tour and Charter boats that dock along our water’s edge.
Our theatres are not suited for dance competitions, school recitals or graduations with limited ancillary spaces available. Events of a religious or political nature are not permitted on our site.
Email rentals@harbourfrontcentre.com for more information.
A Venue Rental Application is required to process your request.
Current theatre availability:
Studio Theatre (181-seat indoor proscenium theatre with fixed raked seating)
- Limited availability September-December 2026 – weekends only
Harbourfront Centre Theatre (350-seat indoor theatre with flexible seating)
- Limited availability September 2026
Brand Activations
Harbourfront Centre welcomes brand activations and experiential marketing concepts that enhance our visitor experience and deliver positive consumer engagements. If you are looking to promote a client or product to the public, click here.
Food and Market Vendors
Harbourfront Centre invites vendors of all kinds to apply for rental space. We are looking for enthusiastic entrepreneurs who sell unique designs, goods from around the world, fair trade products and much more. Click here for more information.
Location Filming and Commercial Photography
Harbourfront Centre’s waterfront location can stand in for both major cities and small towns, and our varied locations and venues provide numerous options for location shoots.
All location shoots require a film permit issued by Harbourfront Centre and are subject to location fees. To inquire about location film and photography please email rentals@harbourfrontcentre.com
Program Partnerships
Harbourfront Centre’s Arts & Culture Department partners with cultural, community and non-profit organisations to present outdoor festivals and events for the public. For more information, please contact Diana Webley at dwebley@harbourfrontcentre.com.