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About Black Box Theatre At the Great Hall
Welcome to Black Box Theatre at The Great Hall, now known as Longboat Hall within The Great Hall’s historic multi-venue lineup. Located at 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3, this venue blends intimate rooms with a grand Main Hall, offering flexible configurations for a variety of events—from concerts and talks to immersive performances. Here’s what you need to know to secure your seats and plan a great visit.
Space highlights include the Main Hall (up to 480 standing with seating options), Longboat Hall (up to 400 standing or 200 seated), Conversation Room (up to 117), and Drawing Room (up to 97). Floor plans for the Main Hall and Longboat Hall are available on The Great Hall site, helping you picture the room layouts for your preferred event.
Whether you’re attending a show, a fashion event, or a community gathering, The Great Hall’s central Queen Street West location makes it a convenient hub in Toronto’s vibrant arts scene. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and bites to fuel your night.
How to get there
The venue sits on Queen Street West, with the TTC streetcar stop right outside The Great Hall. For drivers, multiple public parking lots are nearby; check the on-site parking map for the best option near your event. If you’re visiting from out of town or prefer a hotel base nearby, The Drake Hotel and Gladstone Hotel are both within a short distance on Queen Street West.
Nearby hotels
The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W) and Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St W) offer stylish, comfortable stays within easy reach of The Great Hall’s venues.
Dining and nightlife
Queen Street West is lined with independent cafés, bars, and eateries. For convenient options before or after events, consider affiliate recommendations for reliable, well-rated choices near the venue.
Why choose The Great Hall / Longboat Hall
Historic. Flexible. Iconic. The space blends multiple rooms—Main Hall, Longboat Hall, Conversation Room, and Drawing Room—so you can pick the ambiance that fits your event, from high-energy concerts to intimate performances. For planning purposes, floor plans and seating charts are available on The Great Hall site, helping you secure your seats with ease.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current address: 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3.
- Renamed space: Black Box Theatre was renamed Longboat Hall as part of The Great Hall’s venue lineup.
- Venue type: Historic multi-venue event space comprising Main Hall, Longboat Hall, Conversation Room, and Drawing Room.
- Capacity by space: Main Hall up to 480 standing (with seating options), Longboat Hall up to 400 standing / 200 seated, Conversation Room up to 117, Drawing Room up to 97.
- Seating charts / floor plans: Main Hall floor plan (PDF) and Longboat Hall spec sheet (PDF) available on The Great Hall site; floor plan for Longboat Hall also available.
- Parking & transit: TTC streetcar stop directly outside The Great Hall; multiple nearby public parking lots (parking map available on site).
- Nearby hotels: The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W) and Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen St W) are nearby options.
- Notable events hosted: Long Winter started at The Great Hall; Ed O’Brien performed in the Main Hall in 2020; The Great Hall has hosted events like Toronto Fashion Week.