The following is a list of

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s in the

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. Toronto is one of the most toured cities in the world, with 85% of large world tours passing through the city between 2015 and 2023.

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and Scotiabank Arena are the highest capacity venues in the city, and they host most of the shows by superstar artists. Additionally, Toronto has the third largest concert market in the world, after

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and Los Angeles.

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Canada owns many of the large and mid sized venues in Toronto, including Budweiser Stage, History, The Opera House, The Danforth Music Hall, and Velvet Underground. This has been criticized by some as "monopolistic" and "big-footing". Supporters believe Live Nation is a benefit as it acquires venues that may otherwise go out of business, but critics say their practices push out independent venues and smaller promoters.

Map

The following is an interactive map of Toronto's music venues with concert capacities greater than 1,000 people.

Large venues

This section includes music venues with a capacity greater than 1,000 people. Defunct venues are not included.

Small venues

This section includes music venues with a capacity less than 1,000 people. Defunct venues are not included.

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References

{{Toronto Lists of music venues Toronto-related lists Culture of Toronto

Music venues A music venue is any location used for a concert or musical performance. Music venues range in size and location, from a small coffeehouse for folk music shows, an outdoor bandshell or bandstand or a concert hall to an indoor sports stadium. ...