Venue guide
Where the shows are
Toronto's main stages, grouped by size, with the neighbourhood and the easiest way to get there on transit.
Concerts
Stadiums and arenas
Scotiabank Arena
Downtown, by Union StationArena tours, plus the Maple Leafs and RaptorsRogers Centre
Downtown, by Union Station and the CN TowerStadium concerts and the Blue JaysBudweiser Stage
Ontario Place, waterfront. Streetcar or Exhibition GOOutdoor summer amphitheatreCoca-Cola Coliseum
Exhibition Place. Streetcar or Exhibition GOMid-size arena concerts, Marlies and Sceptres hockey, Toronto Tempo basketballBMO Field
Exhibition Place. Streetcar or Exhibition GOToronto FC, the Argonauts and summer stadium showsConcerts
Concert halls and big rooms
Massey Hall
Downtown, by Queen station (Line 1)Historic concert hall, opened in 1894Roy Thomson Hall
Entertainment District, by St. Andrew station (Line 1)Home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, plus concerts and TIFF galasMeridian Hall
Front St E, by Union StationLarge theatre for concerts, comedy and touring showsHistory
Leslieville, Queen St E. StreetcarMid-size concert venueRebel
Polson Pier, waterfrontNightclub and concert venueDanforth Music Hall
The Danforth, between Broadview and Chester stations (Line 2)Concerts and comedy in a restored theatrePhoenix Concert Theatre
Sherbourne St, Cabbagetown areaMid-size rock and club showsConcerts
Clubs and small rooms
Horseshoe Tavern
Queen St W near Spadina. StreetcarLegendary small rock clubLee's Palace
The Annex, by Bathurst station (Line 2)Indie and alternative showsThe Opera House
Riverside, Queen St E. StreetcarClub shows in a former vaudeville theatreTheatre
Theatres
Princess of Wales Theatre
King St W, near St. Andrew station (Line 1)Big touring musicals (Mirvish)Royal Alexandra Theatre
King St W, near St. Andrew station (Line 1)Musicals and plays (Mirvish)CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
Yonge-Dundas, by Dundas station (Line 1)Musicals and touring shows (Mirvish)Comedy
Comedy rooms
Comedy Bar
Bloor St W at Ossington. Line 2 subwayStand-up and sketch most nights of the weekYuk Yuk's Toronto
Richmond St W, near Osgoode station (Line 1)Long-running stand-up clubVenues change their policies on bags, entry times and accessibility. Check the venue's own website before you go.