Massey Hall

Saw Japanese Breakfast at Massey Hall for my first visit, and it didn’t disappoint. The sound quality was incredible - crisp and clear. Honestly, I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the place. The venue has so much character, and the atmosphere was amazing. Already looking forward to going back.

Incredible and valuable piece of historical architecture. I sat in third balcony which we supposed to get there through old fashion none standard stairs and seats were close to each others. Love the vibe of the space but in comparison with modern architecture maybe a little far from requirements.

Smashing IT! nnMassey Hall is Toronto's Apollo Theatre in Harlem.nnMassey Hall this splendid building, is more than just 4 walls and a roof, it's a place that we Canadian's hold dear to our heart as it has been centre stage for our very own most talented performers.nnIt's also been center stage for many world wide performers throughout the years.nnThis renowned concert hall was built in 1894 it was gifted to the people of Toronto by industrialist Hart Massey in memory of his son Charles Albert. A musician who passed away.nnMassey Hall opened on June 14, 1894, with its first performance featuring Handel's Messiah, which included the Grand Festival Orchestral and it's 500 member chorus.nnMassey Hall is well known for its exceptional acoustics, making it a favorite performance spot for many performers. Its intimate seating arrangement is always a very focal point in many all of it's performances so much more special and memorable.nnRegarding the seating, the design of Massey Hall means that every seat, any seat, will not disappoint. The circular structure and each floor situated as one level up mean's that viewing of the center stage is perfect.nnNow, mind you, it does get loud. So if you're anything like me, you may want to remember to bring ear plugs. Yes, I am that person who complains that the music is too loud when I go to concerts.nnBut regardless. Massey Hall is a must attend. Everyone should be offered the joy and gift of entering this fabulous and cultural historical site!nnFor more information about the history of Massey Hall and what concerts/venues are playing, just head on out to their website.nnGrab yourself some tickets to watch a concert/show at Massey Hall! You owe it to yourself!nnAlso, before I leave you, I want to give mention to the great staff that work at Massey Hall from the ushers, to the house managers, box office people, and the security guards. They do such an amazing job at taking care of the patrons. Remember to say thank you to them when you're at Massey Hall!

Even with its shortcomings, Massey Hall is great. They recently renovated and it still looks lovely. I like how there's a downstairs bar and merch area that's big enough for preshow guests to get what they need. The space is large and at the floor level not crowded. Excellent sound. The downsides are the seats are definitely small, some are obstructed by pillars and others are totally obstructed by speakers. Sit centrally and you'll probably be in good shape. There's a dedicated accessibility entrance as well which is nice to see for those who need it. I've enjoyed both performances I've seen here and look forward to coming back.

This was my first time here and I had such a great experience. The seating is spacious and not too tight. I went to see Pink Sweats on Feb 19, 2025 and it was so great and lovely! The vibes were nice and my seats were perfect!!! Can’t wait for my next concert there!

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