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147 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
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About this place The Danforth Music Hall

The Danforth Music Hall is a storied Toronto venue with deep roots in the city's entertainment history. Originally built as a movie theatre in 1919 and known as Allen's Danforth, the building has evolved over the decades. It transitioned to featuring live performances in the late 1970s and took on its current name in 2011 under new ownership and management. Today, following extensive renovation and modernization, it stands as a major concert destination in Toronto. Located on Danforth Avenue in Toronto, this venue specializes in hosting both international and local artists across various genres. The combination of its historic architecture and contemporary updates creates a distinctive atmosphere that appeals to music fans seeking both character and quality sound. As a space that welcomes LGBTQ+ audiences, it's part of Toronto's vibrant entertainment scene where you'll find inclusive venues programming everything from live music to special events. If you're visiting Toronto and looking to catch live performances, the Danforth Music Hall offers a chance to experience music in a venue with genuine history while supporting a space that's welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers. Check their current event listings to see what's on during your visit, and arrive early to get a sense of the venue's unique character shaped by over a century of Toronto entertainment culture.

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nanc.y.b 5 months ago

Love this venue! Intimate yet big enough to give you a full concert experience! We were sitting in the mezzanine to see Max McNown this past October 2nd. We were asked to line up outside for about an hour before the show. Thankfully, it was a gorgeous evening! It was fun to see the excitement of that evening’s concert build up in the crowd as time passed. There are a number of bars on the main floor for everyone’s convenience. If you want to stand up, sing, and dance, I personally suggest getting a general admission ticket so you can be on the floor! Otherwise, you may get escorted out so others can continue to watch the show unobstructed, as some people found out. 😬 The seats were fairly comfortable. The tickets are much more affordable than the much larger venues. It’s the perfect way to be closer to the stage and see the bands a lot better.

Casey Wang
Casey Wang 3 months ago

Was here attending my first ever concert back in November for EDEN. I sat on the balcony since I didn't want to cram into the general floor and had an enjoyable time. Easy to navigate, staff were nice. Would come back for future concerts again.

Greg Brown
Greg Brown 5 months ago

This was the first time seeing 54-40 and they were absolutely awesome! They played many his and some new tracks from their upcoming PORTO album. They are worth seeing again. The venue was small, 1500 capacity, and quaint being 106 years old. The GA floors were a great standing room space however it is a repurposed theatre so be prepared to stand on a decline. Nonetheless, I'd still go back.

Melanie Dion
Melanie Dion 5 months ago

Came from Montreal to see Set It Off (and friends) and it was awesome! The venue is very nice, and the sound was amazing. Sometimes it's hard to hear the singer in some venues, but all the band's singers came through loud and clear. I very much doubt I'll be coming back, but that's only because I'm 5 and a half hours away.

James Kong
James Kong 5 months ago

Great venue, love the slightly slanted floors for better visibility of the stage. Could use a bit better airflow to help it from getting too stuffy inside. Only downside is the absolute human traffic jam trying to get outside after the show haha. Still overall 10/10 staple of Toronto, and a great place to see your fav bands play!!

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