Must-see entertainment in Toronto

  • Toronto Maple Leafs

    Toronto

    The 13-time Stanley Cup–winning Maple Leafs slap the puck around Scotiabank Arena. Every game sells out with fiery fans – hockey is intrinsic to the…

  • Dakota Tavern

    Toronto

    This basement tavern rocks, with wooden-barrel stools and a small stage where you can catch some twang. You'll hear mostly country and blues, plus a bit…

  • Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

    Toronto

    This art deco theater with a two-tiered balcony screens a wonderfully varied schedule of new releases, art-house flicks, shorts, documentaries and vintage…

  • Toronto Blue Jays

    Toronto

    Toronto's Major League Baseball team (a Toronto icon and a source of pride) plays at the Rogers Centre – it's the only MLB franchise based outside the USA…

  • Toronto Argonauts

    Toronto

    The Toronto Argonauts crack their Canadian Football League (CFL) helmets at BMO Field at Exhibition Place, off Lake Shore Blvd W. Founded in 1873, the …

  • Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

    Toronto

    Founded in 1979, Buddies is the world's oldest queer theater company. Its mission: to develop and produce queer voices and stories on stage. Check the…

  • Toronto Raptors

    Toronto

    The 'Raps,' the NBA’s only Canadian team, have made the playoffs 11 times since they joined the league in 1995, but they never reached the finals…until…

  • Ed Mirvish Theatre

    Toronto

    Formerly the Canon, the Ed Mirvish Theatre was renamed in 2011 in honor of the late Ed Mirvish, a well-loved Toronto businessman, philanthropist and…

  • Shakespeare in High Park

    Toronto

    Shakespeare in High Park is one of Canada's longest-running outdoor theater events, having started in 1982. Guests sit on grassy levels by the…

  • Toronto Centre for the Arts

    Toronto

    Way north on Yonge St, the TCA is home to four stages, including the 1036-seat George Weston Recital Hall, where the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs…

  • Lee's Palace

    Toronto

    Legendary Lee's Palace has set the stage over the years for Dinosaur Jr, the Smashing Pumpkins and Queens of the Stone Age. Kurt Cobain started an…

  • Fleck Dance Theatre

    Toronto

    Part of the Harbourfront Centre complex, this small theater presents contemporary dance performances that often challenge and move viewers. Check the…

  • Toronto Rock

    Toronto

    Toronto's professional lacrosse team is red hot, having won the league championship six times. Games are held at Scotiabank Arena; get tickets through…

  • Theatre Centre

    Toronto

    Housed in a magnificent landmark building, the Theatre Centre produces and supports experimental works of performance and visual art. Come here to push…

  • Clinton's

    Toronto

    Weekly themed DJ nights, live music and comedy are all part of the lineup at iconic Clinton's, which attracts a fun, arty crowd. There's a pub at the…

  • Mod Club

    Toronto

    This excellent Little Italy venue showcases alt-rock acts like The Killers and Muse. If you want to flaunt your hip-hop rhymes, look out for 'trap karaoke…

  • Cineplex Yonge-Dundas

    Toronto

    At the heart of Yonge & Dundas Sq, this enormous cinema complex has 23 huge screens with fabulous stadium seating, IMAX, VIP screens with reserved seating…

  • Mirvish TicketKing

    Toronto

    Mirvish TicketKing sells tickets for shows at the Royal Alexandra, Princess of Wales, Ed Mirvish, CAA, and Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres.

  • Massey Hall

    Toronto

    Few venues have hosted as diverse a range of performances as Massey Hall, with over 125 years in the business. Extensive renovations to bring the 2500…

More destinations you need to see