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Roy Thomson Hall

60 Simcoe St. | (at King St. W.), Toronto, Ontario M5J 2H5, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
416 593 4822
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Ranked #15 of 233 attractions in Toronto
Type: Theaters
Description: This curved glass structure, a downtown architectural landmark, is a well-known concert hall.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I have been for a couple of different live performances, one was Lang Lang. Not a bad seat in the house. The sound is amazing. There is no bad echo. Located downtown Toronto on King St.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I have to agree with davidgoldberg1’s review below. He’s said just about all that I would —and very eloquently. Now, a couple of words of advice to out-of-towners and newbies. The hall is about a two-minute walk from the St. Andrew subway station; quite a populous and safe neighbourhood. There's even an underground walkway from the station to the hall... More

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Barrie, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The Roy Thompson Hall is a great little venue for small concerts the sound is good easy access it was just a great time.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

When this striking piece of architecture was first opened to the public, it received rave reports -----until the music started. It was such an improvement upon the Massey Hall, Toronto's previous musical slum, and so pleasing to the eye, that everyone forgot it was to serve as the new home for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir. Its... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

I just saw Deepak Chopra speak here the other night- I think I have been here once before for a TIFF event as well. I am not sure how I feel about this venue. It's beautiful, don't get me wrong and the location is fantastic and the staff are great, but I had a hard time the other night hearing... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

The sound is amazing and there is no bad seat. Seats are comfortable, and staff are always friendly and helpful.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Attended a lunchtime concert last Monday and had a brilliant time. The Mendelson Choir was amazing and the seats and acoustics in the hall were just perfect. You can see lots of concrete looking up but once the lights are dimmed you can just relax and enjoy the wonderful music and the organ.

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ontario, canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I just saw the Tenors there, and hadn't been in years. The place has held up well, and no matter where you sit, the view and audio is great. Bar is reasonable, and you can take your drinks in with you, and there are enough seats that everyone seemed to be able to sit at intermissions that needed to.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Classy place to enjoy classy music. Likely my favourite venue in TO. I love the round building too. TSO plays here.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Over the years, RTH seems to have gotten better.... perhaps acoustical engineers have tweaked things to make the sound even better. The performances and events vary nicely; whatever I've gone to hear there, whether René Fleming, the Toronto Childrens' Chorus, the Toronto Symphony, The Proms or guest artists, I've always been glad I went. Worthwhile concert venue to visit or... More

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