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About Lyric Theatre at Meridian Arts Centre

The Lyric Theatre is a mid-sized, proscenium-style venue within the Meridian Arts Centre in North York. Operated by TO Live, it offers an intimate setting with 561 seats across the Orchestra (467) and Balcony (94), plus accessible seating on both levels. Whether you’re catching a touring show or one of the venue’s notable events, you’ll find a straightforward ticket buying experience, helpful seating information, and convenient access via transit and nearby parking.

Seating is assigned, and a detailed seating plan is available through TO Live and venue guides. As part of a larger arts complex, the Lyric Theatre sits near transit options and a variety of lodging and dining choices, making it a convenient stop for a night out in Toronto’s North York district.

Nearby hotels and restaurants are easy to reach from the Lyric Theatre. Take advantage of affiliate partner recommendations for comfortable stays and dining that fits your plans. Parking is primarily street metered or off-site public lots, with access to TTC lines at North York Centre or Sheppard–Yonge, and GO Transit via Finch. Wheel-Trans is available for eligible riders. The venue’s address is 5040 Yonge Street East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6R8, placing you within the North York Centre corridor and a short ride from downtown Toronto.

Upcoming notable events at the Meridian Arts Centre include YOUNITE (Mar 15, 2026), Anticipation – The Carly Simon and James Taylor Story (Apr 30, 2026), O Christmas Tea (Nov–Dec 2022), and Legends, RBC (Oct 2025). The Lyric Theatre, formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts before its 2019 renaming, remains a cornerstone of this rebranded complex, presenting a diverse slate of performances in a classic proscenium setting.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 561 seats (Orchestra 467, Balcony 94); 23 accessible seats on the orchestra level and 6 accessible seats on the balcony level.
  • Address: 5040 Yonge Street East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6R8.
  • Venue type: mid-sized proscenium-style theatre within the Meridian Arts Centre, operated by TO Live.
  • Seating chart: assigned seating; seating plan available via TO Live and venue guides.
  • Parking: no on-site parking; limited metered street parking; nearby public lots (e.g., 180 Beecroft Rd; 95 Beecroft Rd; 5000 Yonge St; 5160 Yonge St; Empress Walk).
  • Transit: closest TTC stations are North York Centre and Sheppard–Yonge; GO Transit access via Finch; Wheel-Trans available.
  • Nearby hotels: Novotel Toronto North York (3 Park Home Ave, M2N 6L3) with direct indoor subway access; multiple hotels in North York Centre within short reach.
  • Notable events hosted: YOUNITE (Mar 15, 2026); Anticipation – The Carly Simon and James Taylor Story (Apr 30, 2026); O Christmas Tea (Nov–Dec 2022); Legends, RBC (Oct 2025).
  • Rename/demolition note: Meridian Arts Centre was formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts (renamed in 2019); the Lyric Theatre exists as part of this rebranded complex.