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Toronto Live Music

Toronto Live Music

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Created by Ines Obtinalla • Updated On: November 4, 2011

I go to concerts as often as I can in Toronto. There's awesome venues, and downright awful ones - but each one is a different experience and worth trying. Check out my favourites below.

Sound Academy is one of Toronto Live Music.

1. Sound Academy

11 Polson St., Toronto, ON
Concert Hall · Port Lands · 78 tips and reviews

HMVHMV: A tough venue to watch a gig at only because the sight lines are tight & the bars are tough to get at. Get there EARLY! That being said, it always showcase the hottest bands going.

Lee's Palace & The Dance Cave is one of Toronto Live Music.

2. Lee's Palace & The Dance Cave

7.7
529 Bloor St. W. (at Bathurst St.), Toronto, ON
Music Venue · Downtown Toronto · 50 tips and reviews

Ines O.Ines Obtinalla: Sweet little music venue. You'll have no problems getting a clear view anywhere. See your fav bands here before they make it to the ACCs and Molson Ampitheatres of the world.

Virgin Mobile Mod Club is one of Toronto Live Music.

3. Virgin Mobile Mod Club

722 College St (at Crawford), Toronto, ON
Rock Club · 50 tips and reviews

StarsStars: No matter where u stand u get a great view!

The Opera House is one of Toronto Live Music.

4. The Opera House

8.2
735 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON
Rock Club · Riverdale · 40 tips and reviews
Phoenix Concert Theatre is one of Toronto Live Music.

5. Phoenix Concert Theatre

7.8
410 Sherbourne St. (at Carlton St.), Toronto, ON
Rock Club · Downtown Toronto · 38 tips and reviews
Horseshoe Tavern is one of Toronto Live Music.

6. Horseshoe Tavern

8.1
370 Queen St. W (at Spadina Ave.), Toronto, ON
Music Venue · 60 tips and reviews
Yonge-Dundas Square is one of Toronto Live Music.

7. Yonge-Dundas Square

8.5
1 Dundas St E (at Yonge St), Toronto, ON
Plaza · Downtown Toronto · 169 tips and reviews

Ines O.Ines Obtinalla: Free concerts during NXNE in the summertime! Saw Cults and Nightbox here in 2011.

The Hoxton is one of Toronto Live Music.

8. The Hoxton

6.0
69 Bathurst W (at King St. W), Toronto, ON
Night Club · Fashion District · 33 tips and reviews

Ines O.Ines Obtinalla: Your favourite up-and-coming DJ from out of town is probably going to do a set here!

The Garrison is one of Toronto Live Music.

9. The Garrison

7.4
1197 Dundas Street West (Ossington), Toronto, ON
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews
Sonic Boom is one of Toronto Live Music.

10. Sonic Boom

782 Bathurst St. (at Bloor St.), Toronto, ON
Record Store · Palmerston · 24 tips and reviews