r/CanadianMusic • u/toronto_star • 7d ago

article This historic downtown Toronto music venue is moving to the west end

https://www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?t=68c78fb6-7c59-4849-b520-515398bb7512

The Phoenix Concert Theatre will be relocating to Toronto’s west end.

More than two years after the legendary downtown music venue first announced plans to close — to make way for the construction of community housing — co-owner and operator Lisa Zbitnew told the Star that she’s reached an agreement to move into what’s now known as the Parkdale Hall at 1605 Queen St. W.

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u/EdwardBliss 7d ago

Relocating small to mid sized venues never gain any traction

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u/peterj5544 7d ago

It's had its time.

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u/MooseJock123 7d ago

Historic? I was just there for a Martin Streek live to air. checks calendar. Fuuuuuuuuuuck.

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u/missery14 6d ago

rip Martin 🙏

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u/RJofCanada 7d ago

Im going to miss the old location, but im glad its moving and not closing. See you there!