Located in the MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, at the University of Victoria, the 220-seat Phillip T. Young Recital Hall is the main auditorium for School of Music faculty and student recitals, masterclasses and rehearsals.

The Recital Hall houses two Steinway concert grand pianos, adjustable lighting, and a state-of-the-art recording and streaming studio. A lobby/lounge area is available for receptions.

Venue Specs

Capacity222

Venue FormatTheatre

Liquor LicenseNone, All Ages or Provide your own

Capacity Notes/Details202 fixed seats and 20 additional chairs

Dimension Notes / DetailsDownstage width: 46 feet
Upstage width: 23.5 feet

Has StageYes

Rentable / Hosts Outside EventsYes

Rental RatesContact for details.

Rental / Usage RestrictionsDue to the high demand of our facilities for internal use, we do not regularly accept external rental bookings during the months of September-December and January-April.

Has Sound / LightingYes

Soundsystem DetailsNo built-in sound system.

Wheelchair Accessible?Yes

Accessibility NotesThe Recital Hall is wheel chair accessible from the main recital hall entrance for audience members and from the stage doors for backstage/stage access.

Amenities2 Steinway grand pianos; chairs; music stands

Parking NotesThe Phillip T. Young Recital Hall is located in the MacLaurin Building and most easily accessible from the Ring Road by parking lots E (adjacent to the MacLaurin Building) and 6 (across the road). Parking is subject to UVic traffic and parking regulations. User-pay parking is available in all main campus lots Monday to Saturday, including evenings.

Venue StaffingRequired at Additional Charge

Listed Under:
Venues >> Music Venue
Music >> Music Rehearsal Space
Music >> Music School / Instruction

Listing last confirmed: Sep. 11, 2019