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Live Music in Danforth Village

Discover live music, local flavours, and vinyl gems along Toronto’s Danforth strip.

Danforth Village is a lively, eclectic 3.5km stretch between Greektown and Main Street. Cultural diversity shines through in its African, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean shops and eateries.

Long-standing live music venues like the The Only Café, Linsmore Tavern, Sauce, and Hirut Café are tucked among cafés and bistros. Near Main Street, Comedy Bar Danforth draws international headliners and rising stand-up stars to one of Toronto’s top east-end stages.

Scroll down to explore live music venues, record shops, and listening lounges nearby.

Music Compass Neighbourhoods

Music Compass Neighbourhoods

Downtown Toronto

Yonge Street was once ground zero for Toronto’s music scene. In the 1960s, Canadian icons like...

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Little Italy

One of Toronto’s social and cultural hotspots, the area along and adjacent to College St...

More to love about Danforth Village

Between record shops, restaurants, and local hangouts, Danforth Village’s music scene is deeply woven into its multicultural fabric. Live music venues are sprinkled throughout the neighbourhood, offering cozy and welcoming spaces to catch performances across genres.

  • Music Compass is a self-guided experience highlighting Toronto’s live music culture across neighbourhoods. Use the map above to explore nearby venues, listen to local talent, and discover the rhythm of the city. 

    This program is brought to you by the City of Toronto, in partnership with Destination Toronto.

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