Best places: Live music venues in Canada

Home to Canada's national opera & ballet companies, this sleek, modern building features 3 stages.

Home to the city's symphony orchestra, this contemporary venue offers concerts & choir performances.

👍👍 It was my first time in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Roy Thomson Hall. Very impressive. I really enjoyed every moment.

Refined playhouse from Mirvish Productions for musicals like "Miss Saigon" & "Les Misérables."

Century-old double-decker theatre with lavish Edwardian details hosting musicals, films & concerts.

👍👍 This is such a beautiful Theater and the plays are amazing. I'm so happy to see that we have such a great place like this in Saint John; It really gives people a chance to express their talents and it is very popular. The inside is very appealing to the crowd and they are often sell out for every pl...

Victorian building housing a music school & an auditorium for diverse international concerts.

Large, modern auditorium hosting a variety of performing arts productions & concerts.

Venue with renowned acoustics for local, international & student performers in many disciplines.

Intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages.

👍👍 Absolutely loved the play Tosca! The main actress that played Tosca was amazing! The young male minor actor that was running from the law had a truly remarkable voice! I wish I could have heard more from him! I definitely will return to this opera house again! Stage: The stage is tilted towards the...

Sleek Eritrean-Ethiopian eatery featuring live music & dishes for both carnivores & vegans.

Restored 1920s movie palace now featuring live performances, including concerts, dance & theatre.

👍👍 A recommendation from a friend in Kanata brought us to Neat, and are we glad that we followed their recommendation. The interior is a wonderland of mixes, from the chalkboard menus (the artist who does this has better printing than many teachers I've seen) to the melange of tables and chairs. The pi...

Laid-back pit stop featuring Southern-style BBQ, po' boys & seafood mains, with live blues music.

Comfy venue offering an indie movie theatre & bookshop, with light fare, cocktails & regular events.

This busy BBQ joint with rustic decor serves up Texas-style brisket & ribs, plus whiskey cocktails.

👍👍 History is a great concert venue with mainly GA/General Admission ticket sales, while having limited reserved seating. They offer VIP suites/seats, which include private priority entry, in-seat bar service as well as complimentary coat check and other great amenities. When I tell you I will never do...

Simple lodging offering laid-back dorms & private rooms, plus a hip bar with live entertainment.

Music venue & restaurant offering drinks & live jazz in an intimate, low-key stetting since 1986.