Live Music in Toronto

Lee's Palace

Long-time no-frills haven for local, Canadian & international indie & alt-rock acts.

Ontario Place

63-hectare lakeside park with an IMAX movie theatre & a marina, plus arts events & walking trails

HISTORY

El Mocambo

A former rock 'n' roll institution, now renovated & a host for indie rock, hip-hop & roots acts.

Scotiabank Arena

Large arena hosting pro hockey, basketball & lacrosse, plus many visiting big-name music acts.

The Mod Club

Midsize venue offering local & touring alt-rock acts, plus dancing to a wide range of tunes.

The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar

Unpretentious hotel with streamlined rooms & casual dining, plus a hip bar with nightly jazz.

Velvet Underground

Nightclub where DJs spin & bands play alt-rock alongside found-metal angel sculptures.

Horseshoe Tavern

Unpretentious front bar with pool table, plus a historic back room with local & touring music acts.

Hugh's Room Live

A 200-seat club for famous & emerging folk, jazz, blues & roots acts, plus an eclectic dining menu.

The Garrison

Midsize club hosting local & visiting indie bands, with a front lounge serving Latin tapas.

Rogers Stadium

Koerner Hall

Concert venue known for its acoustics that seats 1,135 guests & hosts a range of musical acts.

The Cameron House

Intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages.

Phoenix Concert Theatre

Spacious standing-room-only concert venue with 3 separate rooms, several bars & weekend dancing.

RBC Amphitheatre

Lakeside concert space for touring shows, with reserved seating & a general admission lawn area.

Poetry Jazz Cafe

Images of jazz greats decorate this cozy cocktail bar with a back patio that hosts live music.

CAA Centre - Sports and Entertainment Complex

Coda

2nd-story nightclub hosting dance parties & a wide mix of live acts, from hip-hop to death metal.

Danforth Music Hall

Built in 1919, this longstanding theatre hosts contemporary local & international musicians.