240 Parliament St.

Your ideas. Our space.

We love hosting amazing events, creative film/tv professionals and charities in our space. Anything is possible here – let’s make it happen.

Pricing

Simple transparent rates.

All prices below are subject to HST which is added on top.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

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"Geared To Revenue" pricing available.

What's included:

  • Craft Markets / Fairs

  • Local Film Festivals

  • Board Game Socials

  • Charity Fundraisers

  • Yoga, Pilates & Dance

  • And whatever else you can dream up!

NIGHTLIFE EVENTS / DANCES / ETC

$ 0

Friday or Saturday night, max 5 hours

$ 0

Sun-Thurs night, max 5 hours

What's included:

  • Fully staffed: Bar, cleaner, security & management

  • Use of Main Space and Backspace

  • Sound system, Lighting, Fog Machine & More.

  • Complimentary audio/video technical support

  • Clothes check (guests pay a fee)

  • Post-event cleaning (does not include things like confetti)

Available at additional cost:

  • Free clothes check for your guests

  • Open Bar: you pay for drinks instead of your guests.

  • Door hosts, DJs, performers & more

  • Catering: snacks, deserts & more

  • Afterhours: events lasting from 3am onwards

FILM & TV

$ 0

/ 12 hr day

Hourly Billing available also.

Discounts available for Low Budget productions (budgets as defined by ACTRA) as well as those who want to use the space for holding/lunch only (no shooting).

Our space is excellent as the following sets:

  • Bars & Nightclubs

  • Underground spaces

  • Concert venues, cabarets & entertainment spaces

  • Blank, empty space for you to set dec as anything at all

Small Production Discounts

  • Uses other than shooting (HMW, BG holding, lunchroom, etc)

  • Productions with a budget of $350k or less (terms apply)

  • ACTRA Co-Op Productions & student films

Our Process

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What is your payment policy?

Our payment policy is designed to be transparent and flexible for our clients. We typically require an initial 50% deposit before booking any project, with the remaining balance due no later than 7 calendar days before the date of the booking.

All events at The Lair are run by community groups including...

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Gayly Forward runs Toronto’s LGBTQ+ marching band.
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Dancing for Heaven runs events that unite trans, non-binary, & BIPOC queer folks.
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Wrestlefest connects queer wrestlers.
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Freakin’ Awesome Gay Stuff runs dance parties.
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Sweet Tooth Productions runs socials to connect LGBTQ & allies.
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Toronto Nude Dudes runs naturist social programs.

and many more.

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