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About Backstage at Meridian Hall

Backstage at Meridian Hall is a flexible, intimate performance space within the Meridian Hall complex in downtown Toronto. Located at 10 The Esplanade (with Meridian Hall’s main address at 1 Front Street East), this cabaret-style venue hosts a variety of special events in an adaptable setting. While seating arrangements vary by event, guests can expect a close-up, immersive experience that complements the main hall’s grand stage.

Whether you’re catching a concert, intimate talk, or a special showcase,Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you. Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help plan your visit.

Venue details: Backstage at Meridian Hall sits within the TO Live/Meridian Hall complex. The main Meridian Hall auditorium seats about 3,172 to 3,191 patrons, while Backstage is flexible and configured per event. For accessibility, limited onsite parking is available by advance arrangement; public parking and nearby lots are common options.

Parking and access: Public parking is available in nearby lots. Onsite accessible parking requires prior coordination—plan your visit with the venue’s accessibility and parking guidance. The venue is roughly a 600-meter stroll from Union Station and is easily reached via TTC streetcar or subway. This central location puts you steps from a range of accommodations and eateries.

Transit: Union Station is the nearby transit hub, about 600 meters away. TTC streetcars and subway services provide convenient access, making it easy to combine a show with downtown dining and sightseeing.

Nearby hotels and dining: The area around the Esplanade and the broader Downtown Toronto core offers a variety of hotels and restaurants. We highlight trusted partner recommendations to help with your overnight plans and post-show meals. For the best value and reliability, consider our affiliate partners for hotels and dining, which we link on the booking pages.

Recent history at Meridian Hall includes legendary performances and events over the years, with a renaming to Meridian Hall in 2019. The intimate Backstage space continues the venue’s tradition of showcasing remarkable talent in a distinctive setting.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address appears as 10 The Esplanade on Ticketmaster's Backstage at Meridian Hall page; Meridian Hall's main address is 1 Front Street East, Toronto, ON.
  • Main Meridian Hall auditorium capacity: 3,172 seats (or about 3,191 per some sources); Backstage seating is not a fixed chart and varies by event.
  • Venue type: intimate, flexible 'backstage'/cabaret-style space used for special events in unusual spaces within the TO Live/ Meridian Hall complex.
  • Parking: public parking at nearby lots; limited onsite accessible parking requires advanced arrangement; see plan-your-visit info for details.
  • Transit: located near Union Station; accessible by TTC streetcar/subway; roughly 600 meters east of Union Station.
  • Notable events at Meridian Hall (historic equivalents of the venue): Judy Garland (1961, 1965), Harry Belafonte, Tom Jones, and other major acts; Titanic Live has been staged there.
  • Renaming history: the venue was renamed Meridian Hall in 2019 (Sony Centre for the Performing Arts -> Meridian Hall; TO Live branding followed).