This corner stop on Queen West is a certified institution. The Rex hosts 80 shows monthly and has been around for more than 40 years, making it the longest-running jazz haunt in the city. They’ve also got a hotel upstairs if you live, eat, and sleep jazz.

This jazz club near Yonge-Dundas Square is the place to watch some acclaimed acts bang it out on their Steinway piano, a.k.a. the Red Pops. In the summer months, you can even soak in the sounds while sitting on their large patio.

Tucked away in the basement of an historic building near St. Lawrence Market, this cozy little lounge is considerd a premium destination for swing. They have different bands playing daily, plus the seven-piece swing band Tyler Yarema & His Rhythm twice a week.

This Chinatown venue is a total dive—as it should be. Operating since 1943, it’s one of the oldest music venues in town where you’ll find the likes of The Rattles playing for the room (and the occasional swing practice), cover-free, like always.

Succeeding the now-closed Poetry Jazz Café in Kensington, the new location has more space, which means more room to enjoy funky jazz beats any day of the week. Thanks to a new kitchen, you'll also get to enjoy a side of tasty treats while you take in some tunes.

This cute neighbourhood fixture in Roncesvalles offers up cocktails, a sweet back patio, and some amazing local acts gracing the front of their little space all year long. You’ll be treated to a variety of styles, from foot-tappin’ classics to some more instrumental stuff.

Sister establishment to La Palette, this community-oriented bar on Queen West is Toronto’s hub for multicultural music. Experience Eastern European plates and global drinks while enjoying sounds from all over the world, including numerous iterations of jazz, from arabic jazz to open jazz jams. 

This Armenian bar and live music venue in Kensington comes to you from the owners of Antikka Cafe and Records. The name is inspired by the title of a song by Armenian-born oud player John Berberian who was known to infuse traditional Armenian music with psychedelic jazz. True to spirit, The Oud & The Fuzz hosts live music every night after dinner.