Many locals still sing the blues over the demolition of their beloved revolving stage at Ontario Place, but its larger replacement remains the city's best...

This former vaudeville theatre, built in the early 1900s, was converted into a multi-level, multi-purpose venue in 1990. On a run-down section of Queen...

This small, second-floor bar is a happy place to hear upbeat Hammond-organ funk and jazz. It occasionally brings in stars like Brian Auger and Joey...

Part nightclub, part concert venue, the Phoenix boasts impressive sight-lines and sound, and has a more opulent feel than many of its peers. It regularly...

The swing revival may be dead as a doornail in most places, but it lives on in this basement lounge, underneath the eye-catching Flatiron building. Close to...

If you're tired of the elitist and snobbish atmosphere of some jazz clubs, then the Rex is a refreshingly low-key alternative. The casual atmosphere,...

The back room at the Riv has been a key spot on the Queen scene since the late '70s, and is a favoured venue for all things alternative, whether it's rock,...

With the arrival of the Air Canada Centre, the cavernous, oft-maligned Rogers Centre now hosts fewer concerts, but it's the one place in town for stadium...

In the shape of a snare drum, this striking glass building is hard to miss. The home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the 2,812-seat theatre also hosts...

Look for the large backlit silver dollar over the door and then step back in time. This legendary dive has seen better days, but it still draws top-notch...

With the COC and ballet gone, this 3,000-seat theatre is will continue to act as a roadhouse for touring Broadway-style shows, and a wide range of pop and...

Intimate, sacred and mellow: with those qualities, it's no surprise that this has been Tafelmusik's main stage for almost 25 years. It is also the favourite...