The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is a modern theatre in downtown Toronto designed specifically for opera and ballet performances. Created by architectural firm Diamond Schmitt, the building is distinguished by its contemporary glass façade and a modern interpretation of the traditional European horseshoe-shaped auditorium. The main hall seats approximately 2,070 guests, and the venue is the permanent home of the Canadian Opera Company and an important performance venue for The National Ballet of Canada.
The auditorium was designed with an emphasis on exceptional acoustics, clear sightlines and intimacy with the stage. Its multi-tiered configuration, acoustically shaped surfaces and isolation from exterior city noise create a controlled sound environment particularly well suited to opera, ballet and orchestral performances. Spacious glass-fronted public areas and lounges add to the elegant yet functional experience before and after a performance.
The theatre is located at 145 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, on the southeast corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue. The main entrance is positioned at this intersection, while a particularly convenient feature is the direct connection to Osgoode subway station. The venue also has an underground parking garage with approximately 200 spaces, accessed from York Street south of Queen Street West. For a broader overview of transportation and getting around Toronto, see the information further down the page.