Meet for live theatre, music, entertainment and cinema in the Toronto's cozy historical district. An easy area to navigate, check out the sights and sounds in The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, which is central to Toronto's downtown core.

Live Theatre

SONY Centre for the Performing Arts
1 Front Street East | 416-393-7469 | sonycentre.ca
Famously entertaining for 45 years. The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is Canada's premier performance venue and an historical and cultural landmark in Toronto. As Toronto's only mainstream civic theatre in the heart of the downtown entertainment district, it is the largest performing arts venue in Canada with a capacity of 3,200 soft seats, and is operated for the benefit of the people of Toronto and the continuation of cultural diversity and entertainment excellence in Canada.

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
27 Front Street East | 416-366-7723 | stlc.com
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the StLC features some of the city's best live entertainment including theatre, music, operetta, musicals, dance, spoken word and comedy. Visit our website for a listing of upcoming events.

Cinema

Rainbow Cinemas Market Square
80 Front Street East | 416-214-7006 | rainbowcinemas.ca
First Run films at an affordable price.

Live Entertainment

Bier Markt
58 The Esplanade | 416-862-7575
Located in one of Toronto's most historic districts — on the city's original waterfront promenade — the Esplanade Bier Markt remains a place to see and be seen. Beginning with a selection of over 100 brands of beer from 24 countries, the European brassiere's culinary commitment is defined by season to ensure exceptional quality. Chic and dynamic modern design compliment the stay as do friendly and knowledgeable staff. Be it part of the journey or the destination, your experience at the Esplanade Bier Markt is sure to be memorable. Lunch service begins daily at 11am. Brasserie Brunch every Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm. Reservations recommended.

C'est What?
67 Front Street East | 416-867-9499 | cestwhat.com
C'est What books "fresh original pop music with an edge." Jeff Buckley, Jewel, Roger Hodgson, and Wilco are among the international acts that have appeared here. Notable home grown alumni include Barenaked Ladies, Feist, Hawksley Workman, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Harmer, Sarah Slean, and The Tea Party. It is arguably Toronto's finest small venue and showcase atmosphere.

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
70 The Esplanade | 416-362-2495 | fionnmaccoolstoronto.com
Fionn MacCool's offers a wide selection of signature dishes inspired by the best of Ireland with a warm and friendly Irish hospitality, an exceptional selection of premium, imported and domestic draught and live entertainment including Celtic and East Coast music Wednesday to Saturday nights. Enjoy our breath taking garden patio and our lunch, dinner, late night and weekend brunches.

Reservoir Lounge
52 Wellington Street East | 416-955-0887
The Reservoir Lounge boasts an extensive menu, from pizzas to oysters, with a focus on Southern-style cooking.

sultan's tent & cafÉ Moroc
49 Front Street East | 416-961-0601 | thesultantstent.com
The Sultan's Tent offers a four-course French Moroccan Sultan's Feast with live entertainment. You will be dining on plush divans under shimmering lantern lit tents, sipping cocktails and mint tea, admiring the charms of the belly dancers. Café Moroc offers a Casablanca style bar and sophisticated café for a la cart dishes.

Other Theatres within Walking Distance

CanStage Berkeley Street Theatre
26 Berkeley Street | 416-368-3110 | canstage.com

Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People (LKTYP)
165 Front Street East | 416-862-2222 | lktyp.ca

Massey Hall
178 Victoria Street | 416-872-4255 | roythomson.com

Roy Thompson hall
Corner of King and Simcoe Streets | 416-872-4255 | roythomson.com