Queen West LIVE Music Series
Schedule
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Queen Street West | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Looking for a way to combat the winter blues?
Come to Queen West and experience live music courtsey of the Queen Street West Business Improvement Area (BIA) across Bathurst to Simcoe in partnership with our member businesses and Sofar Sounds Toronto.
From iconic music venues to unique spaces, we are bringing music to all spaces and places for everyone to enjoy!
Scroll down to see the lineup and all shows under Agenda.
All shows are free or no-cover charge by venues except for Sofar shows (see below for more details).
- A ticket is required for Sofar shows due to venue capcity and are available at:
- Sofar tickets are available for a limited time only till show is sold out, get your tickets while they last.
- An Eventbrite ticket does not serve as a entry ticket for Sofar shows and registration is required on Sofar's website to recieve an official ticket.
Sofar Sounds Shows
Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. We bring people together to create space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world.
Click below to event page for full details and to RSVP and get your ticket.
January 8th
- https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/64104
January 17th
- https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/64121
January 18th
- https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/64122
If you have any questions or concerns please email [email protected]
This activation is made possible through the Construction Mitigation Grant funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and administered by the City of Toronto.
Lineup
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
January 8th- Sofar Sounds Show
Host: Sofar
Info: Enjoy live music in an unique space while you'll get to peruse a plethora of vinyls and more! Come indulge in tasty mocktails and sultry sounds. https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/64104
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
January 11th- Hot Black Coffee
Host: Hot Black Coffee
Info: Enjoy jazz music with indie coffee shop vibes.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
January 13th- Chris Rice Quartet
Host: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
Info: Hailing from the British Columbia interior, Chris Rice is an upright bass player making big moves in the Toronto scene. Currently in his second year at Humber Polytechnics esteemed jazz program, and inspired by the legendary quarter notes of Ray Brown and Robert Hurst Chris has been developing his own unique sound on, and off of the bandstand.
Marking his debut show bandleading at The Rex, Chris and his quartet of some of Torontos greatest up and comers will be paying homage to the music of the 80s and 90s greats featuring compositions from Wynton Marsalis, Dick Oatts, and more!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
January 13th- Classic Rex Jam
Host: The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
Info: Jam with us! Enjoy our house band (a collection of beloved all-stars) spontaneously creating musical goodness just for you!
Hosted by the legendary Chris Banks.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
January 14th- Big Tabacco
Host: Horseshoe Tavern
Info: TBC
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM
January 15th- Drink 182 & Deadbeats on Holiday
Host: The Rivoli
Info: Join us for a night of tributes to Blink 182 and Green Day. Bad Holiday appears as special guests! 19+
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
January 17th- Sofar Sounds Show
Host: Sofar Sounds
Info: Enjoy live music in an unique space while plethora of books, comics, and more! Come indulge in tasty mocktails and bluesy sounds. https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/64121
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
January 18th- Sofar Sounds Show
Host: Sofar Sounds
Info: Enjoy live music in an unique space and you'll get to peruse a plethora of posters, frames, and more! Come enjoy coffee/tea sold by @welchcoffeeco and indie/folk sounds. https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/64122
Where is it happening?
Queen Street West, Queen Street West, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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