Venue Booking Information

Canada’s National Ballet School’s main campus is located at 400 Jarvis St.  Guests arriving at the Celia Franca Centre and the Betty Oliphant Theatre can access the circular driveway at the front of the building.   Currie Hall is located at 105 Maitland St. (Maitland St. and Mutual St.).  

The award-winning facilities of Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) are primarily used to accommodate the needs of its professional training program and its community dance programs that run 7 days each week.  Spaces available to external clients can only be confirmed once the School’s needs have been met.    Event spaces at Celia Franca Centre are not self-contained.   

Call 416-964-3780, ext. 5131 or email  rentals@nbs-enb.ca. When inquiring about availability, please mention the name of the space, the number of guests, and the dates you have in mind.  

Basic rental rates are listed below. For further detail, contact rentals@nbs-enb.ca
 
Celia Franca Centre: 250 seated; 480 standing
Mona Campbell Square in CFC Package Price
 
4 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $2,500.00
8 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $4,000.00
 
Additional Hourly charge $500.00
if event goes over the 4 hour or 8 hour limit
 
Celia Franca Studio (200 seated or standing) $895.00

COURTYARD $350.00
available as an add-on until 11 pm; non-smoking
 
Currie Hall: 150 seated; 220 standing
 
4 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $2,000.00
8 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $3,500.00
Additional Hourly charge $450.00
if event goes over the 4 hour or 8 hour limit
 
Wedding Photo Shoot only – 1 hour all-in, no set-up $450.00
 
COURTYARD $300.00
available as an add-on until 11 pm; non-smoking

Meeting rates available
 
Betty Oliphant Theatre: 260 seats or 280 seats
 
Commercial Rates
 
4 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $995.00
8 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $1,995.00
 
Additional Hourly charge $250.00
if event goes over the 4 hour or 8 hour limit
 
Performance Fee $395.00
 
*Crew rates are not included in venue price
 
Not-for-Profit Rates (for registered charities only)
 
4 HOURS (including load-in and load-out) $500.00
Performance Fee $350.00

A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total estimated cost is required on signing the rental agreement.  No booking is official until a deposit has been paid.  A second Instalment of 50% of the total estimated cost is due 8 weeks prior to Event.    A third Instalment of 25% of total estimated cost is due one week prior to the event.   The client provides a cheque or credit card for first deposit as well as post-dated cheques or credit card authorization for Second and Third Instalments.  Any additional costs (beyond the Total Estimated Cost) will be reflected in the final invoice, which will be sent within 10 calendar days of the event date. 

If you are booking less than 30 days prior to your event, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Changes or cancellations must be confirmed in writing.  A fee of 25% of total estimated costs (the deposit) is applicable with more than 90 days notice of change or cancellation.    A fee of 50% of total estimated costs is applicable with notice between 60 and 89 days.  A fee of 75% of total estimated costs is applicable with between 30-59 days notice of change or cancellation.   Under 30 days notice of change or cancellation, a fee of 100% of estimated costs is applicable.  

A 15% Landmark Fee (or Heritage Fee) on food, beverages, and staffing is applicable and will be added to your catering invoice by the NBS’ preferred caterers.   A 10% administration will be applied to your venue rental costs and added to your venue invoice.  These fees support the professional and community programs of Canada’s National Ballet School, a registered charitable organization. 

NBS’ preferred caterers rank among the finest Toronto has to offer.  Every aspect of your event can be overseen by these dedicated professionals – event and menu planning, food and beverage services, staffing, music, décor, and coordination of equipment rental.  Please contact our preferred caterers directly to arrange quotations and consultations regarding your event.  

A Special Occasion Permit from the LCBO must be obtained when alcohol is served.  NBS’ preferred caterers can assist in this process.  Please allow at least two weeks prior to the event to obtain the permit.  You must provide this permit to NBS five days before your event. 

Underground parking for 50 vehicles at the Celia Franca Centre is available in association with valet services provided by Northern Valet.  Area parking is also available on Jarvis, Church, and Maitland Streets.

Some audio-visual equipment may be rented from NBS, depending on availability.   NBS’ Preferred Caterers can also assist in connecting you to NBS’ preferred suppliers.   Outside suppliers are also welcome, conditionally. 

Wireless internet, telephone conference and fax services are available.  Please confirm your requirements when you make your booking.