Who owns the Masonic Temple in Toronto?
Info-Tech Research Group
Masonic Temple (Toronto)
| Owner | Info-Tech Research Group |
| Genre(s) | Rock, Blues, Folk, Jazz, HipHop, Big Band, Pop, Grunge, Metal |
| Seating type | Standing room main floor, seated + standing mezzanine, private boxes |
| Capacity | 1,200 |
| Construction |
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What is the name of the concert hall in Toronto?
Toronto Masonic Temple
888 Yonge St. The Concert Hall | Toronto Masonic Temple.
Where do concerts take place in Toronto?
The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Toronto
- Budweiser Stage. 955 Lakeshore Blvd.
- Scotiabank Arena. 40 Bay St, Toronto, ON.
- The Danforth Music Hall. 147 Danforth Ave. (
- Roy Thomson Hall. 60 Simcoe St (at King St W), Toronto, ON.
- Yonge-Dundas Square.
- Toronto Music Garden.
- Echo Beach.
- Rogers Centre.
What is bigger Rogers Centre or ACC?
In addition to hosting concerts, the ACC is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and the Toronto Rock lacrosse. It can hold more than 19,000 people. Home to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rogers Centre can hold about 50,000 people.
Is the Masonic Temple still open in Toronto?
It’s still there on the corner of Yonge and Davenport, equidistant from both the Bloor and Rosedale subway stops, but its days as a music venue ended long ago. But when it was around, Toronto’s Masonic Temple –known for years to music fans as The Concert Hall and The Rockpile before that–hosted some amazing shows on its main floor.
When did the Masonic Temple become a concert hall?
In fact, The Garys helped revive the Masonic Temple and re-brand it as the Concert Hall in 1980, after a period of relative inactivity. A decade earlier, it was known as the Rock Pile — Toronto’s major rock music hall during the psychedelic ‘60s.
Where is the concert hall in Toronto located?
Storied live music venue the Concert Hall will reopen for Toronto Jazz Festival. The 100-year-old venue, which is housed inside 888 Yonge St. – the Masonic Temple building at the corner of Yonge and Davenport – will continue to operate year-round after the June festival.
Is the backstage at the Masonic Temple cramped?
Yes, the backstage was cramped. Yes, the bathrooms were tiny. And yes, rivers of sweat and condensation would run down the walls, even on the coldest February days. But damn, it was a cool place to see a show.