Things to do in Toronto, Canada: The Best Concerts & Shows

December 11, 2021 Kandra Bartel

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Restaurants in Toronto

1. Opera Atelier

189 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1M4 Canada +1 416-703-3767 http://www.operaatelier.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

Opera Atelier

2. The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre

189 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1M4 Canada +1 416-314-2901 [email protected] http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/ewg/ewg-home
Excellent
71%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 350 reviews

The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre

The last operating double-decker theatre in the world. Built in 1913 and restored and renovated by the Ontario Heritage Trust in the 1980s today the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is home to a diverse and variety of entertainment in Toronot. From TIFF to Ross Petty Holiday Family Musicals there is something for everyone. The downstairs auditorium is the elegant Elgin Theatre red and gold in Edwardian design. The upstairs theatre is the whimsical Winter Garden a unique botanical rooftop garden that blooms year around. Join us for musicals, operas, comedy and films. Public tours happen Mondays at 5pm and Saturdays at 10am check website for cancelations.

Reviewed By NiuMum

When I suggested to take a guided tour to the theatre,some of my friends said why dont we leverage a show to visit the theatre rather than investing additional time and money?I have to say it is really worth it!We attended the Saturday morning 10:00 2 hours guided tour. Two volunteers hosted us. Linda let us take the 1913 made Otis Elevator. It is manually operated!They spend two hours to relfect the theatre history and how it was restored including keeping the original spelling mistake. They keep it as Edward time style. It is really amazing to see the only operating double decker theatre in the world on site. I really recommend people pay a visit there. When you know the stories,you will see this theatre differently when you come for a show next time.

3. Massey Hall

178 Victoria St, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1T7 Canada +1 416-872-4255 [email protected] http://www.masseyhall.com/
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 304 reviews

Massey Hall

Reviewed By 23iulianu

If you have your favorite artist coming to Toronto at Massey Hall, don't hesitate to buy tickets. However, avoid the gallery tickets; the seats at Massey Hall are as they were one hundred years ago, ... and the gallery was the place for the low-class people.

4. Ed Mirvish Theatre

244 Victoria St, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1V8 Canada +1 800-461-3333 [email protected] http://www.mirvish.com
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,571 reviews

Ed Mirvish Theatre

The Ed Mirvish Theatre began its life in 1920 as a combination vaudeville and motion picture theatre in the Pantages theatre circuit. With its original 3373 seats, it was the largest cinema in Canada and, with its lavish interior - designed by the great theatre architect Thomas Lamb - the most elegant. David Mirvish officially renamed the iconic building The Ed Mirvish Theatre on December 6, 2011.

Reviewed By NorthernSpirit - Peterborough, Canada

Saw Bat out of Hell (Matinee) and we really enjoyed it. Arriving at the theatre early is a good idea. It gets crowded very quickly, and the doors to the actual theatre only open 30 mins prior to the start of the show. But, if you're there early you can use the washrooms, before showtime rather than during intermission (which is a zoo!). We also had a glass of wine while waiting to go in. All staff are friendly and helpful.

5. Matilda The Musical

244 Victoria St Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1V8 Canada +1 800-461-3333 http://www.mirvish.com/matilda
Excellent
46%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Matilda The Musical

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the multi award- winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Dodgers, inspired by the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

6. Open Sesame

54 Dundas St E, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1C7 Canada [email protected] http://facebook.com/opensesamemagic

Toronto's free open mic magic show. Come see new talent work on their art and great performers do what they do best.

7. Imperial Comedy Show

54 Dundas St E The Imperial Pub, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1C7 Canada http://imperialcomedy.com/

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