About the venue
Mel Lastman Square is an outdoor civic gathering space in North York. Its garden court, amphitheatre, fountains and reflecting pool create several distinct areas for public activity and events. The square brings performances into an open city setting rather than an enclosed auditorium, with the organiser's chosen area and the weather shaping each visit.
The square's different landscape elements help create a civic place where people can gather around a programme while remaining part of the open city. An amphitheatre supports a performance focus, while the garden court, water features and surrounding public space contribute to the setting. That combination gives an event a connection with everyday North York life, bringing a shared cultural occasion into a place also used for meeting, passing through and spending time outdoors.