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Live music

Live music in Toronto

Room oriented around a stage.

Example nights

Real Toronto venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at Bovine Sex Club in Kensington-Chinatown, then dinner at The Ballroom Bowl - John St in Wellington Place.

  • 01Bovine Sex ClubKensington-Chinatown · $
  • 02The Ballroom Bowl - John StWellington Place · $$

Games at Massey Hall in Downtown Yonge East, then dinner at One Eyed Jack Restaurant & Bar Toronto in Wellington Place.

  • 01Massey HallDowntown Yonge East · $$$
  • 02One Eyed Jack Restaurant & Bar TorontoWellington Place · $$

Games at The Cameron House in Kensington-Chinatown, then dinner at The Fox & Falcon Pub and Wing House in Trinity-Bellwoods.

  • 01The Cameron HouseKensington-Chinatown · $$
  • 02The Fox & Falcon Pub and Wing HouseTrinity-Bellwoods · $$

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Bovine Sex Club

    Kensington-Chinatown · $

    Arty, graffiti- & found object-covered watering hole famed since 1991 for its live music shows.

  2. 02

    Grossman's Tavern

    Kensington-Chinatown · $

    Blues, jazz & roots acts perform nightly (plus weekend matinees) at this well-worn watering hole.

  3. 03

    The Reservoir Lounge

    Downtown Yonge East · $$

    Intimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.

  4. 04

    The Cameron House

    Kensington-Chinatown · $$

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

  5. 05

    Hugh's Room Live

    South Riverdale · $$$

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

  6. 06

    HISTORY

    The Beaches · $$$

  7. 07

    Danforth Music Hall

    North Riverdale · $$$

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

  8. 08

    El Mocambo

    Kensington-Chinatown · $$

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

  9. 09

    Velvet Underground

    Kensington-Chinatown · $$

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

  10. 10

    RBC Amphitheatre

    Fort York-Liberty Village · $$$

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

  11. 11

    The Redwood Theatre

    Greenwood-Coxwell · $$$

  12. 12

    Koerner Hall

    University · $$$

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