Participate in Doors Open Toronto
One weekend a year, dozens of sites open their doors for Doors Open Toronto, a city-wide celebration recognized as one of Toronto’s most culturally significant events. The City of Toronto is excited to work with the community to showcase their sites to residents and visitors. This year, indoor, outdoor and virtual Doors Open experiences will be included in the program.
Site consideration for 2023 is now open. To submit your site, complete the online application below by January 24, 2023.
Site Criteria
Preference will be given to sites that meet the following criteria:
Sites that are not usually open to the public or have areas not usually open to the public, but have some significant architectural features and/or have historical, social, or cultural significance to the city
Sites that are open to the public, but have some significant architectural features and/or have historical, social, or cultural significance to the city (ex: churches, banquet halls, theatres)
Sites that can commit to opening their doors for two full days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sites that are celebrating significant anniversaries
Sites recognized by heritage, urban design and/or architectural awards
Sites with significant original interior features and/or successful adaptive reuse features
Sites that feature contemporary design excellence and/or innovative green/sustainable/LEED elements
Sites in destination clusters (several venues in one area)
Sites representing the cultural diversity of Toronto
Sites located throughout Toronto, including Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke and East York, as well as downtown
Sites that can demonstrate enhanced or thematic programming
Theme for Doors Open Toronto 2023: City of Sound
What does a city sound like? From the chime of subway doors to hidden rehearsal studios in garages; from symphonies to church choirs; from world-renowned theatres to tiny DIY spaces, Toronto is a City of Sound.
Doors Open Toronto 2023 explores the influence and impact of music and sound on the city’s development through 150 of the city’s most architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings and sites all across the city.
