EST 1917
Live Nation Presents
In 1998, songwriting & production duo, Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw, formed Metric and left Toronto for NYC in search of like-minded artists. In 2001/2002, they were joined by drummer, Joules Scott, and keys & bassist, Joshua Winstead, and found themselves at the center of the city’s burgeoning alt-rock scene alongside bands like LCD Soundsystem, The Strokes, TV On the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, and more. Unlike their peers, Metric resisted major label offers, releasing albums that pushed boundaries on their own terms. Metric’s relentless pursuit of timeless songwriting and fiercely independent ethos have cemented their place as one of the most essential and ahead-of-the-curve bands of the last two decades. By constantly upping themselves across nine unpredictable and adventurous studio albums, the trailblazing Toronto outfit founded by Emily Haines & Jimmy Shaw is proof that you can amass an untouchable catalog without signing to a major label or changing your lineup. Their latest LP, Formentera II, out October 13 via their label MMI & Thirty Tigers, is a testament to their singular purpose. It stands among their best and most genre-defying work and closes the 18-song cycle started by 2022’s critically acclaimed Formentera.
October 14 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$69.50
Collective Concerts Presents
Experience the raw authenticity and heart-stirring harmonies of The Wood Brothers, masters of American roots music. Their live performances are a captivating blend of blues, folk, and soul that resonate with depth and warmth, filled with poignant storytelling and infectious rhythms. Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Wood Brothers deliver a sonic experience that is both intimately soulful and electrifyingly energetic.
October 24 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$35.00
Collective Concerts Presents
Hailing from the dynamic music scene of New York City, Blonde Redhead brings an invigorating blend of indie rock that will captivate and electrify your senses. From the mesmerizing vocals of Kazu Makino to the symbiotic rhythm of the Pace brothers, their performance is an immersive journey from raw, noise-filled tracks to ethereal, dreamy soundscapes. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Blonde Redhead, a band that embodies musical innovation and continues to redefine the boundaries of indie rock.
November 2 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$32.50
MODO-LIVE Presents
It’s Dumb Just Come Have Fun!!!!!
Pull out your striped sweaters and floral swim trunks Toronto, because this underwater-themed rave is floating down to The Concert Hall on November 3rd, brought to you by the creators of the viral Shrek Rave!
This 19+ event promises that even though it’s dumb, you should just come and have fun. Tickets are on-sale now!
November 3 2023
19+
Doors at 10:00PM
$26.69
Collective Concerts Presents
Dive headfirst into the sonic whirlwind that is The Tea Party. This Canadian power trio doesn’t just play music, they craft auditory experiences, ripping through boundaries with their explosive mix of rock, blues, and world music. Brace for impact - The Tea Party’s raw, guttural sound will hit you like a sledgehammer, leaving you craving for more of their relentless, no-holds-barred audial onslaught. But the night doesn’t stop with The Tea Party. Prepare to be swept away by supporting act, I Mother Earth, a force of nature that’s set to shake the foundations of the historic Masonic Temple with their earth-shattering alt-rock and progressive metal soundscapes. Their raw energy and intricate compositions promise an exhilarating journey that blurs the lines between music and raw emotion. In a world of predictable beats, I Mother Earth is a tidal wave - uncontrolled, unpredictable, and undeniably powerful.
November 4 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$50.00
Collective Concerts Presents
Dive headfirst into the sonic whirlwind that is The Tea Party. This Canadian power trio doesn’t just play music, they craft auditory experiences, ripping through boundaries with their explosive mix of rock, blues, and world music. Brace for impact - The Tea Party’s raw, guttural sound will hit you like a sledgehammer, leaving you craving for more of their relentless, no-holds-barred audial onslaught. But the night doesn’t stop with The Tea Party. Prepare to be swept away by supporting act, I Mother Earth, a force of nature that’s set to shake the foundations of the historic Masonic Temple with their earth-shattering alt-rock and progressive metal soundscapes. Their raw energy and intricate compositions promise an exhilarating journey that blurs the lines between music and raw emotion. In a world of predictable beats, I Mother Earth is a tidal wave - uncontrolled, unpredictable, and undeniably powerful.
November 5 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$50.00
MRG Live Presents
Alison Roman is a New York-based cook, writer, and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbooks Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy and Dining In. She is the creator of the Home Movies series on YouTube and the author of a newsletter titled A Newsletter. You can find recipes, videos, recommendations and more, at alisoneroman.com.
*Book not included in offer. Please bring your own copy or purchase one on-site.
Artist Presale: Sept 19 @ 10AM EST
MRG Live Presale: Sept 21 @ 10AM EST
Onsale: Sept 22 @ 10AM EST
November 11 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$39.50 - 149.50
Collective Concerts present
On November 28, Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real will be taking the stage at Toronto’s historic The Concert Hall. This highly anticipated performance promised to be an unforgettable experience for fans. With their unique fusion of rock, country and blues, Lukas Nelson’s soulful vocals and crazy guitar skills, along with the band’s tightly knit chemistry, will create a captivating atmosphere. Expect a night filled with powerful anthems, heartfelt ballads and infectious energy as Lukas Nelson and the POTR bring their show to Yorkville.
Tickets on-sale Friday September 22 at 10am
November 28 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$30.97
Collective Concerts Presents
Prepare for an electrifying night at The Concert Hall as Busty and The Bass light up the stage with their infectious blend of soul, funk, and jazz. This eight-piece collective is known for bringing down the house with their commanding stage presence, tight grooves, and powerhouse horn section that breathes life into every note. Grab your tickets now to experience Busty and The Bass’s unforgettable show, where electrifying rhythms meet soulful melodies, and every song is a new adventure.
December 7 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$35.00
Collective Concerts Presents
Prepare for a sonic onslaught with Broken Social Scene, the eclectic collective from the underbelly of Toronto’s indie scene. Their performances are an explosive barrage of indie rock, baroque pop, and boundary-defying experimental jams that challenge the status quo. Venture into the electric chaos of a Broken Social Scene show, where musical norms are shattered, and every moment is an unpredictable explosion of creative rebellion.
December 15 2023
19+
Doors at 7:00PM
$42.50
Toronto’s renewed and reimagined premiere event space located centrally in beautiful Yorkville. Our 700-person concert hall and supporting spaces, turning 100 years old this year, guarantee your event will be unforgettable and one of a kind. Radiating with character and history, having hosted thousands of musical events across the last century, there’s a story and an experience around every corner.
Complete with a raised stage, ornate proscenium arch, active theatre lighting rig, hardwood dance floor, and awe inspiring acoustics, the hall is second to none in the city.
The Masonic Temple was opened with great ceremony on January 1, 1918. Owned by an independent corporation of Masons, the Temple was intended to house a disparate group of lodges and chapters; at one point, thirty-eight different groups called the temple home.
Unlike the rest of the Temple, the Concert Hall was intended as rental public space to help defray operating costs, with dressing rooms, a stage, and food preparation areas.
It’s been known by many names as music and owners changed: The Concert Hall; The Auditorium; Club 888; The Rockpile, Regency Ballroom. The Concert hall started out mainly being used as a lecture-hall (“G. K. Chesterton: Literature as Luggage”), ballroom (“Canada’s Largest Public Dance Every Wed. – Fri. – Sat.”) and to host community concerts.
That’s not to say there weren’t more fantastic events too - Frank Sinatra used to rent the building for private parties, and the Rolling Stones used the space as a summer rehearsal studio for years.
The Concert Hall started to gain traction as a rock concert venue in the 1960s, attracting performers like Wilson Pickett, Tina Turner, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Johnny Lee Hooker, Canned Heat, and Buddy Guy by 1968.
1969 was a massive year: Led Zeppelin, Muddy Waters, Frank Zappa, Chuck Berry, The Who, B. B. King, the Grateful Dead, Mothers of Invention. And that was just a lead into the 70s: The Animals, Iggy Pop, The Ramones, Toots and the Maytals, Hugh Masekela. The 80s starred Iron Maiden, The Cure, Dead Kennedys, King Crimson and Depeche Mode
But things were starting to look bleak. The Building’s condition had rapidly deteriorated throughout the 70s, and as Masons started moving to the suburbs, the Temple started to fall on hard times. The corporation started looking to sell in the mid 90s, but the bands played on, ranging from Vanilla Ice to Weird Al Yankovic, The Tragically Hip to Ice-T. Rage Against the Machine. Phish. Queen Latifah. David Bowie. Pearl Jam & The Smashing Pumpkins opened for The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Green Day opened for Bad Religion. It wasn’t enough.
The building narrowly escaped demolition in 1997 by being declared a heritage site (the ‘lucky’ 888 address was coveted by developers). CTV bought it in 1998 as a news bureau and venue for the Mike Bullard show. MTV took over in 2006, and, despite closing the Concert Hall, still managed to cage a performance from U2 in 2009.
MTV decided to up-stakes and move down to Queen Street in 2012, but the Temple only had to wait a year before Info-Tech Research Group bought and thoroughly renovated it. The Concert Hall has been opened for special events, like listening sessions lead by Jimmy Page, concerts by Luke and the Apostles and Platinum Blond, boxing events, and much more. Now that 888 Yonge Inc. has the reins, we can expect more fantastic events in this beautiful, historic space.
Special Thanks to Daniel Tate. @theflyervault
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