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Concert Venues

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Concert Venues

The good, the bad, and the downright unacceptable.

1. Phoenix Concert Theatre

410 Sherbourne St
Toronto, ON M4X 1K2
Canada
(416) 323-1251

Category: Music Venues

Neighborhood: Cabbagetown

6/16/2009

Essential Tips From A Phoenix Regular:

GETTING THERE:
Walk southbound from Sherbourne station or take the incredibly unreliable 94 bus along Wellesley OR even the 506 Carlton Streetcar (even less reliable). The Phoenix likes to maintain a line even…More »

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2. Lee's Palace

529 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5
Canada
(416) 532-1598

Category: Music Venues

10/18/2009

Essential Tips From A Lee's Palace Regular:

Lee's got a makeover a few years ago but it doesn't look any less dingy. It's still the same ol' Lee's, but the centre bar has moved to the back and the stage is higher. Sound quality is good, shows are…More »

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3. The Opera House

735 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1H1
Canada
(416) 466-0313

Category: Music Venues

Neighborhood: Riverdale

4/14/2009

There seems to be a lot of disdain for The Opera House's location, but bear in mind the MULTIPLE methods of transportation that lead to it. If you think about it it's actually quite convenient - you've got the 501 Queen and 504 King Streetcars going…More »

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4. The Horseshoe Tavern

368 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
Canada
(416) 598-4753

Categories: Music Venues, Dive Bars

Neighborhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

6/10/2009

A Toronto institution! The Horseshoe Tavern (which you'll never hear me refer to as "The 'Shoe") is a dingy yet reliable little bar that is often where many big bands get their first sold-out Toronto break and it's pretty rare to see an empty…More »

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5. The Drake Underground

1150 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
Canada
(416) 531-5042

Category: Lounges

Neighborhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

4/3/2009

The Drake Underground is a pretty decent venue for live acts and DJs. It's also played host to a lot of secret shows and afterparties. On weekends it gets pretty chaotic because there are usually multiple events going on upstairs in the lounge and on…More »

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6. Massey Hall

178 Victoria St
Toronto, ON M5B 1T6
Canada
(416) 872-4255

Category: Music Venues

Neighborhood: Downtown Core

2/11/2009

Like the reviewers below have already stated, finding out that your favourite band is playing at Massey Hall is an absolute treat! The sound quality is unparalleled and there isn't a bad seat in the place, whether you're on the ground floor or one of…More »

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7. El Mocambo

464 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2G8
Canada
(416) 968-2001

Category: Music Venues

Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core

10/6/2009

The El Mo's been kicking around for a looooong time. I neither like or dislike it, it's just sort of "there." Let's put it this way: if I hear that a band I like is playing here, I'm both excited and not. Excited because I know it'll be cheap (under…More »

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8. Kool Haus

132 Queens Quay E
Toronto, ON M5A 3Y5
Canada
(416) 869-0045

Category: Music Venues

3/30/2009

Kool Haus used to be at the very, very bottom of my list of Toronto's worst concert venues, but then Sound Academy and Arrow Hall came along and are both currently tied for that distinction. Compared to those two places, travelling to Kool Haus is an…More »

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9. Rogers Centre

1 Blue Jays Way
Toronto, ON M5V 1J4
Canada
(416) 341-3663

Category: Stadiums & Arenas

Neighborhoods: City Place, Entertainment District

Update - 9/24/2009

Sadly I only learned at the END of the baseball season that they allow outside food as long as it's wrapped, bagged or in a container.

I dunno about you, but to me that screams "GANDHI ROTI!!!" so I picked up a couple of them and handily made my way…More »

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4/7/2009
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10. Ricoh Coliseum

100 Princes Blvd
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Canada
(416) 263-3900

Category: Venues & Event Spaces

3/30/2009

Ricoh Coliseum definitely ranks very, very low on most people's lists of Toronto concert venues. Fortunately not too many people have been subjected to its hollow interior since very few bands actually book the venue (thankfully). I've seen TV On The…More »

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11. Whippersnapper Gallery

594 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M5T 1H5
Canada

Categories: Music Venues, Art Galleries

Neighborhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Kensington Market

4/12/2009

I've been to Whippersnapper Gallery for two types of events. One was a raging success while the other was mediocre at best.

As an art space, Whippersnapper is terrific. It's quiet, spacious, and there's room for a makeshift bar in the back corner…More »

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