Sony Centre For The Performing Arts Review

a great venue. nice cozy professional experience from start to finish. easy to find and pay for tickets. website is always first class to navigate. wonderful entertainment. variety at best.

Nice venue. Expensive wine in plastic glasses. Pleasant staff. Saw The Ones - Beatles Tribute....terrible sound system .. Top third of the screen behind the band was not visible to those in the Balcony ... Disco ball hanging in front of screen also blocking view.Should have spent the money on 4 years of Spotify. Disappointing evening.

Everything is good except the seats. They are so tight with very little leg room. I wasn't expecting this from such a facility. Otherwise it's great.

This old lady is still a great place to see a show!

Formerly known as the Sony Center. The show was "We Will Rock You". It's a typical theater venue of about 70 yrs old . Seating capacity is limited so pick a good seat. We had an isle seat due to possible lack of legroom space.
Orchestra seats were ok but people that fidget and talk throughout the performance was not only annoying but ignorant and rude.
The Staff were very friendly and professional but they really need to scrutinize and caution patrons for thier ignorant behaviour. (Thereby, ruining the performance for others around them).

Had an amazing time seeing impractical jokers live. First being there and I had a blast. Can't wait to come back again

Seats are a snug, especially when there's no coatcheck and everyone has large winter coats to hold onto.. I thought this theatre had closed to renovate? Anyways if you're very tall avoid sitting in the center especially.

Love this venue.. staff is always helpful to find your seat.. great acoustics smaller but still large more intimate venue.. parking nearby at green p if you are coming from outside the city isn't too bad..

It's a lovely place for a performance. The seats are comfortable and you can see the stage fairly well regardless of where you are in the room.

My only dislike was when I was last there, the staff waited quite a bit before they let us into the performance hall with the seats. So, everyone was crowded into the entrance, after getting through the doors, when you have around 2000 people, this gets very full very fast.

Good restaurant options nearby and great parking options. Awesome theatre experience

Great seat anywhere and easy to get via public transportation.

First time going there and first time at The Symphony of the Godesses.
My seat wasn't the greatest, since it was blocked by the wall to the left of it. But that was something I knew of beforehand.
The concert itself was really nice. The big screen helped showcase the orchestra.
The snacks cost too much for what was being offered.
Overall, the experience was great.

My daughter loved the nick live junior show. Very good experience

I worked an event for M.A.C cosmetics and it was so much fun

Ended up seeing Massive Attack here. An unforgettable show at a sensational venue. Would be happy to go back for more concerts and events.

Caught Brit Floyd. Lovrd the show. Great acoustics.

Watched the archangel summit here and it was an amazing venue!

Good venue with excellent acoustic properties. All seats aligned for good viewing. A variety of performances book here.

This is a great venue for small intimate shows. I've been here many times to see different performances, and it has always been a fun time. I would say the only downsides are the cost for drinks and that they only sell popcorn as a snack. Aside from that, the formerly known Sony Centre still holds it's own as far as shows are concerned...in my opinion

Great place to watch a performance sound system is great

Had a great first-time experience here- Joe Bonamassa and band. The venue isn't too big (seats just over 3000) so acoustics and sightlines were great (our view from the back of the 2nd level was fine). Staff seemed friendly. Lots of dining options nearby. Would definitely go to another show there.

I have so many happy sentimental memories of this centre from childhood into adulthood as my family frequently attended The Ballet and symphony here. Great acoustic sound never changes. Staff is great! May I say Stephanie is outstanding In exuding warmth and making you feel so welcome as if she is hosting you in her beautiful home. Thank-you!
Tonights performance wrapping up the 2019 Toronto "Love Never Fails' Convention was breathtaking! My favorite childhood place reached its crescendo tonight!

Seating is difficult if you are 6 feet or more and rather tight together. Aim for aisle if you are tall. Sound is very good and visibility.

Seats have gotten wayyy too narrow. Had to leave before end of show because it was so uncomfortable.

Nice sight lines but god forbid if you dancing in the aisles. Not the place to see your fav band and dance.

Good venue. Wide performing hall with all the equipment necessary for a professional quality show. Of course, with places like this it depends a lot on what's actually being performed.

I like the classy vibe of the Sony venue. The carpeting reminds me of the Royal York Hotel, the staff is friendly and the shows that the venue hosts are really good. I enjoy the intimate setting and they offer wheelchair accessibility for those that have mobility devices like myself. It s easy to get into and out of the venue, and it s conveniently located close to Union Station if you re taking public transit home. Definitely recommends checking out an event there.

Great venue for any shows, been to plays, seen musicians performs and comedians at this venue and its always amazing. The staff are incredibly helpful, the upstairs bars are usually less packed and the washrooms are located in the basement!

Horrible experience, they took forever to open the doors for the wiggle show, lots of kids crying , disrespectful to everybody

This is a great venue but the seats are really tight and squishy. Make sure to pick an aisle seat.

Cool venue, multiple drink and snack bars so theres never really a line at any of them! The theater itself is really cool and seats are comfortable

Nice place, but long lines everywhere, for drinks, to get in, public washrooms.. Chairs athe balcony are not very large and are kind of uncomfortable. Stair at the balcony are high steps, some difficulty to step down on them.

Drinks were too expensive and they didn't have any inventory at the counter when we went to see jim jefferies

They need to do something about the number of people entering the theatre hall after the start of performances and after intermission. It causes considerable distraction and interruption. Other than that it's a good venue.

Saw Decemberists in concert. Centre was great! No bad seat.

Very nice venue, well kept and in good location for transit.

The acoustics are amazing. The venue is large, but even for the top row balcony, we could still see the stage and what was going on. I love when bands play at this place.

Big space and lots of seats. The lighting was really cool. Loud sound and even though I was sitting in the mezzanine I was still able to see the stage clearly. There is also a big screen as well.

Good place and host just the leg space between the chairs is not enough.

See the Ghostbusters live in concert. Excellent show. Very cold in the theater by the end.

I've been to a few shows at the Sony Centre. The venue is small enough so there are no bad seats. The first show I went I thought the sound wasn't that great but the second show I went to the sound was excellent. So I guess it depends on the performer. Staff are great

Great sound quality, comfortable seating, good view and always interesting speakers/events happening! really enjoyed the Jordan Peterson discussion

Big venue with average accoustics and wide open lobby for pre and intermission refreshments. Beer selection: Ace Hill. Wine wasn't memorable. Large bathrooms with plenty of stalls to move the intermission crowd. Theatre is well located to King or Union subway stops with plenty of dining options within a 2 minute walk.

Staff was great with my 2 kids in wheel chairs. To bad we can not get better seats do to accessibility at this location.
NOSE BLEEDING SECTION

Was there once to see Celtic woman the theater was great 3 min walk from the go train station

Great for special events. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)

Seats are comfortable albiet a little on the far side if you're in the nose bleed section. Acoustics could be better but not bad.

Nice space, easy to understand and spacious enough to be comfortable. Venue was clean and well taken care of.

Wonderful mid-size venue with excellent views from all seats. Seating is spacious with nice leg room. Staff is very pleasant and helpful.
Been here for a number of concerts over the years and each time it was great. If you are unsure about seeing an artist at the venue I would highly recommend it.

Great entertainment location for convocation ceremony events & public entertainment midday performance & evening shows. Comfortable seating but not enough leg stretch room for tall people with longer extremeties.