Looking for a rehearsal space for your new or established band? There are quite a few around the city, so don’t worry about finding a home!
I have looked far and wide for studios and I’ve done my best to compile them all, including details you may like to know! I’ve done my best to contact some ahead of time for additional photos and details about instrument rentals and performance spaces. I’ve also included closest intersections to save you time from research.
If this is your first time renting a rehearsal space, be sure to check each location’s FAQ page and give them a call. Most have a 2-hour minimum (prices below are per hour, so you will double that price), some require deposits or a credit card, and some are more flexible than others. Be sure to check out my other article, What To Bring To A Rehearsal Studio, so you don’t show up unprepared and waste time and money.
Note: Some studios appear to be closed but Google still indicates they are open. I have attempted to contact a few studios like 76A/Encore Studios and Decibel House, but their phone lines are not connected. I have only included the studios that I know are 100% open. Any spaces left blank indicates that they don’t mention it on their website, and I haven’t been able to reach them to ask.
AMusikZone
748 Broadview Ave (Broadview & Danforth)
Price: $20/Hour (Only 1 Room)
Phone: 416-462-1731
Email: art.zone@bell.net
*There is only one room available. Please contact them via email or their FB page for questions or to book*
Rental Instruments Available?: Yes. The room comes with guitar, bass and keyboard. Other instruments are available as well.
Recording Space Available?: Yes. The room doubles as a recording space, up to 24 tracks.
Performance Space Available?: Yes. They host small events in their café, and they have a large enclosed patio for parties up to 70 people.
Arcade studios
14 Eugene St (Lawrence & Caledonia)
Price: Monthly Rentals Only (Please Contact)
Phone: 647-881-6491
Email: thearcadestudios@gmail.com
Rental Instruments Available?: No
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: No
Array Music
155 Walnut Ave (Richmond W & Niagara)
Price: $35 (Only 1 Room)
Phone: 416-532-3019
Email: housemanager@arraymusic.ca
Rental Instruments Available?: No
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Yes
*They specialize in recording and performance*
The Best DeaL In Town
23 Polson St (Cherry & Polson)
Price: $23-25/Hour
Phone: 416-834-9030
Email: thebestdealsintownstudios@gmail.com
Rental Instruments Available?: No
Recording Space Available?: No
Performance Space Available?: No
Cherry Jam Rehearsal Studios
154 Islington Ave (Islington & Lakeshore)
Price: $30/Hour
Phone: 416-693-1816
Email: info@cherryjamrehearsal.com
Rental Instruments Available?: ?
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Yes
DC Music
360 Muster Ave (Bloor & Kipling)
Price: $15-$65/Hour
Phone: 416-234-0222
Email: info@dcmusic.ca
Rental Instruments Available: Yes
(Guitar, Keyboard, Bass)
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Yes
Ghost Note (NEW!!)
12A Isabella St (Bloor & Yonge)
Price: $20/Hour ($10 for Solo Musicians)
Phone: 647-487-4383
Email: ghostnoteto@gmail.com
Rental Instruments Available?: Yes (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, EFX Pedals)
Recording Space Available?: No
Performance Space Available?: Coming Soon!
Side Note: Ghost Note has a heavy emphasis on building the local music/art scene. Bands that rehearse here get their gigs promoted on their socials (Instagram|Twitter) and there is a big community white board for posting musician ads, gigs, etc. Part of the space is rented by an art-collective tattoo studio (000000000000_studio), so don’t let that catch you off guard!
The Groove Room
15 Towns Rd (Hohner & Kipling)
Price: $20+/Hour ($10 for Solo Musicians)
Phone: 416-259-3325
Email: studio@grooveroom.ca
Rental Instruments Available?: No
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: No
Houndsooth
818 College St (College & Ossington)
Price: $20/Hour (This is a Bar/Cafe. They only have 1 Room downstairs, but they plan to open a 2nd one soon!)
Phone: 416-792-5077
Email: houndstoothtoronto@gmail.com
Rental Instruments Available?: No
Recording Space Available?: No
Performance Space Available?: No. They do music nights on Wednesday at 9pm, that feature one band, but it is organized by the business. Feel free to go in and ask for more details.
Jam Chamber
40 Le Page Crt (Keele & Finch W)
Price: $20+/Hour ($15 for Solo Musicians)
*Also offers monthly rentals for studios*
Phone: 647-932-6061
Email: jamchamberstudio@gmail.com
Rental Instruments Available: Yes
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Yes
Lil’Demon Guitars
Rear Unit – 1612 Queen Street W (Queen & Lansdowne)
Price: $25/Hour (Only 1 Room)
Phone: 416-530-1766
Email: info@lildemonguitars.com
*This is mainly a music store, so note that they only have 1 rehearsal room*
Rental Instruments Available: No
Recording Space Available?: No (Soon)
Performance Space Available?: Yes. They are connected to Kolors Barbershop in the front unit which hosts shows. They have a 40 person capacity.
Lynx Music
260 Emerson Ave (Lansdowne & Dupont)
Price: $24+/Hour ($15 for Solo Musicians)
Phone: 416-485-9999
Email: info@lynxmusic.ca
Rental Instruments Available: Yes (Keyboard)
Recording Space Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Yes
Mainstage Rehearsal Studios
330 Geary Ave (Dufferin & Dupont)
747 King St E (King & River)
Price: $18/Hour ($10 for Solo Musicians)
Phone: 416-999-5709 [Geary],
905-920-5755 [King]
Email: toronto@mainstagerehearsal.com [Geary], info@mainstagerehearsal.com [King]
Rental Instruments Available?: Yes
Recording Studio Available?: No?
Performance Space Available?: Yes
P6Media – Rehearse, Record, Broadcast
Stockyards/The Junction (Keele St & St Clair W) *Please Inquire*
Price:
$99/Evening (After 6pm)
$199/All Day
[Full Product List Here]
Phone/Email: Please message through their *contact page here*
Rental Instruments Available?: Full range of instruments available for no extra cost. [Full Gear List Here]
Recording Studio Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Space does not accommodate a large audience. However, they can live broadcast your show to any platform.
Primal Note Studios (NEW!!)
Unit 2 – 1141 Roselawn Ave (Dufferin & Eglinton)
Hours: $25+/Hour
*Also offers Monthly rentals for studios*
Phone: 647-453-3234
Email: Primalnoteproductions@gmail.com
Rental Instruments Available?: Yes
Recording Studio Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: Yes (Coming Soon!)
Ratspace
1278 Dupont St (Dupont & Dufferin)
Hours: $30+/Hour (Only 1 Room)
Phone: 647-705-8605
Email: booknow@ratspace.com
Rental Instruments Available?: No
Recording Studio Available?: Yes
Performance Space Available?: No
Rehearsal Factory
160 Islington Ave (Islington & Lake Shore Blvd W)
Price: Monthly Rentals Only (Please Contact)
Phone: 416-887-6422
Email: grant@rehearsalfactory.com
Rental Instruments Available?: ?
Recording Space Available?: ?
Performance Space Available?: ?
Hey, we’re opening a new rehearsal space near Dufferin and Eglinton called Primal Note Studios! Contact us for details!
http://www.primalnote.com/primal-note-studios – 1141 Roselawn Ave. Unit 2
Just wanted to say thanks to NOSTALGIA for the great efforts made in putting this list together.
i have a pretty busy studio and often dont have spots, so, the list will come in very handy to provide recommendations. Ive always recommended LYNX when im full and wasnt really aware of the other spots out there. Now i will just share the blog list. Great work!! Kevin Porter (amusikzone)
Thanks so much for the kind comment and support, Kevin! ^_^
Super handy list! Thanks!