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About Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

Welcome to Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, a historic cinema and theatre located in the Annex neighborhood of Toronto. With a seating capacity of great seats, this venue has a rich history as the primary home for Hot Docs programming, offering an intimate yet grand setting for documentary screenings, panels, and special events. Since 2016, the venue has carried the name Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, reflecting support from the Rogers Foundation. The building operates under a multi-year lease with Hot Docs, continuing its tradition of year‑round programming, including the Hot Docs Festival, Doc Soup, the Curious Minds Festival, and a variety of third‑party events.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting from out of town, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining to help you plan a smooth, no‑hassle visit.

Venue basics: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is located at 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3. The venue offers multiple seating areas — main floor, lower balcony, and upper balcony — with seating information available on the official site. For accessibility, there is accessible parking nearby, and paid options in nearby Green P lots. The cinema is conveniently near Bathurst Street subway station and TTC bus stops along Bathurst Street, making it easy to reach from multiple directions.

Nearby hotels: For a comfortable stay within walking distance or a quick ride, consider Kimpton Saint George and Park Hyatt Toronto. Both offer convenient access to the Annex and easy routes to the cinema.

What to see: In addition to year‑round Hot Docs programming, the venue hosts Doc Soup discussions, the Curious Minds Festival, and a range of third‑party screenings and events. If you’re planning a visit, secure your seats early for the next show and check the official Hot Docs site for current listings and seating charts.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 650 seats.
  • Address: 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3, Canada.
  • Venue type: historic cinema/theatre in the Annex, the primary home for Hot Docs programming.
  • Seating chart: main floor, lower balcony, and upper balcony (seating charts available on the Hot Docs site).
  • Parking: accessible parking within 200m; nearby Green P lot on Lippincott Street (365 Lippincott Street) with paid options.
  • Transit: near Bathurst Street subway station; TTC bus stops on Bathurst Street.
  • Nearby hotels: Kimpton Saint George (280 Bloor St W) and Park Hyatt Toronto (4 Avenue Road).
  • Notable events hosted: Hot Docs Festival (year‑round screenings), Doc Soup series, Curious Minds Festival, and other third‑party events.
  • Rename/history: renamed Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in 2016 after Rogers Foundation support.
  • Ownership/lease: building sold August 6, 2025; Hot Docs continues to operate the cinema under a multi‑year lease.