FAQs
You’re doing it! You booked your tickets to come to The Second City at 1 York Street. We can’t wait to welcome you!
GO Train Directions:
Take GO to the show! GO transit customers can take the train to Union Station. Upon exiting Union Station, head south on York Street. 1 York Street is located between Bremner Blvd and Harbour St. Remember, your PRESTO card works on all area transit! Pre-buy your online GO ticket here!
Subway Directions:
Exit at Union, which will take you to Toronto’s Union Station. Upon exiting Union Station, head south on York Street. 1 York Street is located between Bremner Blvd and Harbour St. Union is located on Line 1.
Bus/Streetcar Directions:
The 509 (Harbourfront) and 510 (Spadina) streetcars both stop at Queens Quay West at Harbourfront. From Queens Quay, head east towards York Street, then head north on York until you find 1 York Street to your right, at Harbour Street.
Driving Directions:
Approaching from West of Toronto: Take the Gardiner Expressway Eastbound to exit 154, Yonge-Bay-York. Stay on the right two lanes and merge onto Harbour Street.
Approaching from East of Toronto: Take the Gardiner Expressway Westbound to exit 154, Yonge-Bay-York. Stay on the second-from-the-right lane to merge onto Lake Shore Blvd W.
Parking:
The parking lot at 1 York Street can be accessed from Harbour Street or Lake Shore Blvd Westbound (cannot be accessed from Lake Shore Blvd Eastbound). Parking is $15 from 6pm-6am. Rates may change during special events (such as sports game nights).
For over half a century, The Second City has been daring audiences to laugh at our world, our shared experiences, and ourselves. Bring your group to enjoy the latest cutting-edge sketch comedy combined with songs and improv at the world’s greatest comedy theatre.
Enjoy the ease and benefits of making a group reservation, learn more here!
Current performances are 1 hour, 30 minutes, with a 10 minute intermission. Seating begins 30 minutes before showtime. Please keep in mind show details are subject to change without notice.
Please email customerservice@secondcity.com.
Yes, but we always advise that the language and situations are adult in nature and contain profanity. Our performances are similar to an R rated movie, and suggested for audience members ages 16+.
Any Second City career opportunities will be listed here with application instructions: www.secondcity.com/careers/
Please contact ticketing@secondcity.com with any questions. Tickets are non-refundable but exchanges are possible. To keep everyone safe we ask that you do not attend a performance if you are not feeling well.
Seating is first come, first served.
Current term students are eligible for 15% off Mainstage show tickets. Offer valid for one ticket per show, Sunday through Thursday. The discount also applies for student show tickets, 15% one ticket per show. Please show your Training Centre student ID to claim your discounted ticket.
Please send us a hard-copy written request (on company/organization letterhead, if possible) to our mailing address or fax number. Please allow 4 weeks between the request and the date you will require it. The letter must include a brief description of your event or organization, the date you require it by, and a return mailing address (if different from the organization’s address). Without this information, we cannot consider your request.
We cannot guarantee a ticket donation in every case, but these are the best practices for us to assist you. There is a limited number of ticket vouchers we can distribute per month, and we favour those requests which follow our guidelines. Learn more about our donation requests <a href=”https://www.secondcity.com/donation-requests/”>HERE</a>
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