HISTORY

Fantastic venue for a concert! Getting there isn't the easiest because, well, it's Toronto and traffic is atrocious, but everything else was great. I appreciated that they have pizza because we had a 5½ hour drive from the States and didn't have time for dinner beforehand. We had general admission main floor for LCD Soundsystem, and we were able to see perfectly from where we were standing, about 20 feet from stage off to the right a bit. It was packed and the crowd was dancing and having a great time, but at the same time very respectful of others. The sound in the building is fabulous, and the staff working admission, security, and the bar were professional and friendly. I don't have any complaints!

Absolutely fantastic venue to see a concert live and intimate. I love the small setting and the sound system. Hopefully more Reggae artists will perform there. There are a couple bars no long waiting in line and a huge washroom 👍🏼

After seeing well over 30 shows at History, I can confidently say this is one of the best concert venues in the city. The sound is consistently great across the room - whether you’re close to the stage or near the back, the acoustics hold up. It’s also one of the more accessible venues I’ve been to - they offer designated accessible seating and staff are always helpful and accommodating. The setup feels genuinely inclusive. Parking is plentiful in the surrounding area on event nights - usually in the $30-$40 range, which is steep but expected for Toronto. That said, the convenience is worth it if you’re driving. One of my favourite features is the smoking area - you just need a stamp to re-enter, and they allow you to leave your drink on a table (with lids available for safety/reassurance). There’s also a table set up with cups right near the smoking section and a water refill station, so you can stay hydrated without missing the action. Guest services is solid - they offer free earplugs (basic but decent) and recently introduced a “Plugz” booth where you can purchase higher-end ones for around $14-$16. Great to see ear safety taken seriously. Food-wise, there’s pizza and candy available - overpriced, like most venues, but it hits the spot if you came straight from work or didn’t have time to eat before the show. Lineups are minimal toward the end of most shows, which makes for a smooth exit compared to other downtown spots. All in all, History is well-run, thoughtfully designed, and consistently delivers a top-tier concert experience. It’s become my go-to venue in the city, and I’m always happy to return.

I saw Girl in Red here and the lighting/sound was great, but the floor was definitely not for the weak. The line outside went by pretty quickly once it opened, and I managed to get a okay view, but I also didn’t wait outside an hour early so that’s on me. The bar had $8 water which was disappointing but also what to expect for a concert venue. Next time i’d definitely get box seats, because based on other people’s reviews it’s worth it. If you’re used to standing at concerts and having floor seats, their floor is really intimate and pretty great from my friend’s perspectives (who regularly go for pit seats).

The Dylan Scott concert was amazing on Saturday. He is one of the most underrated performers in country music. Let's keep it that way so we can afford good tickets! Blew the Jelly Roll concert in Ottawa out of the water easily for at least 1/4 of the price. Great small venue for concerts as well.

Dope Lemon June 8, 2025 5+⭐- Band 5+⭐- for Venue itself. Great view of stage/band no matter where you are standing 1⭐- for the fact that Drinks are WAY overpriced. (2 shots Jameson 2 cans corona and couple bucks for tip $70) 🤬

Good spot for a concert. There is a Harvey’s and a coffee shop nearby in case you need a quick bite to eat or washroom break. There are independent paid parking lots behind venue. You can find decent parking rates using parking apps.

History is such a great venue to be at. It was our first time there. The sound, cleanliness and services there was awesome. We got seats on the mezzanine level. Huge shout out to Food Dudes!!! If you don’t get the truffle fries you are missing out! We got the fries, pizza slices and delicious drinks! The portion is generous! You get a special menu aside from the bar provided to you by the waitress when you get the mezzanine seats! What a great date night to be at!

Really liked this concert venue. It's the perfect size and had a lot of bathrooms and bartenders.

This is honestly my favourite venue. Bars are fully serviced so no long lines, washrooms are nice and CLEAN, staff are friendly but firm. Food is ... OK, don't buy the water like I did! Tap is free. Usually I hate paying for GA - I like having reserved seating/areas to guarantee my view for a show, but here, you really can't go wrong (unless you're like me suffering from short height faced with tall people right in front. Sad.) There's I think 3 levels of GA: a pit, an area by the bar and washrooms, and 2nd floor. There's also some reserved seating in scattered sections, but unless you really NEED a seat, GA is your bestie. Also, the reserved seating tends to be in the very back because of how the venue is designed. The worst part for me is location. It's right by woodbine beach park. It feels so hard to get to since I'm from the opposite end of the city. Technically, there's a bus route you can take to/from Coxwell station, but I came here once during rush hour and the streets only have 2 lanes and 1 of those lanes is shared with the streetcar...so...hope there can be new ones built literally anywhere else!

A very cool venue with lots of space and good service. The lines aren't extremely long and it's very clean. I would suggest if you don't like crowds to get a table on the top floor. Great views and you have a waitress.

Ambience was really cool! Staff was also very friendly! Had hurt my leg earlier in the day and was offered a place to sit to enjoy the rest of the show I was at, if you have a favorite band performing here you should check this place out

This is a great addition to Toronto venue-wise. I've been here for both a big band concert and and EDM event. Acoustics were decent for both. The entire space is massive, their capacity limit is underwhelming for the size of the venue - which is a good thing is you like to have some personal room. They do have metal detectors and pretty aggressive security. FYI one of my girl friends was a little taken aback, but I think it's probably a good thing. Bathrooms are clean, and water is free. Huge bonuses! Wouldn't hesitate to go to a show here.

the night we went, the security and staff were INCREDIBLY NICE. btw, they let you store backpacks at the harvey's nextdoor, and then let you right back in line. really great venue.

A good size concert venue with decent acoustics. There's a raised area near the back that gives good sightlines to the stage. Line ups to get in can be long as they make you go through metal detectors and show ID, but once in the place is clean. Even the bathrooms had attendants keeping it tidy. There's a good range of beers, wines and spirts, although like so many venues nowadays they are way over-priced. Two drinks, a can of beer and a glass of wine cost over $33!

Quickly becoming one of my favourite music venues in the city. It's a big space without feeling too large or crowded. Easy to get a good view of the band and the acoustics are great. The beer is overpriced but that's par for the course for music venues. There's free street parking in the area which is such a plus. Not a venue for sitting, but if you're happy to stand for a show it's a lovely experience.

I honestly really like this venue. This was my first time attending an event at History. What impressed me the most was how well thought out the space is, how everything makes sense and is quite convenient. The space itself allows for a great experience all around from the acoustics, viewing the stage and yes even dancing. Standing is fine too but there is space enough to dance and not trouble others who may not want to. Almost even better is entering and exiting are quick and nearly hassle free. Please note I attended a capacity show and in no way does this reflect a lack of crowd this is a well planned layout. I thought the event staff were great and really went out of their way to help people make the most of their nights out. The bar is very accessible and keeps up with the demand easily not to mention that it's well stocked. As impressive as History appears from the outside so is the experience you will receive here. Looking forward to the next show I'll be attending there.

Honestly, the venue is amazing. It fits a ton of people and the SOUND is incredible. The only issue is the PARKING LOT. It took us an HOUR to get out of the Lizzy McAlpine concert... unacceptable. ALSO the stamp for 19+ is humungous and ugly. Good luck getting it off for the next work day.

This was my first visit to this venue, and it is beautiful! Very convenient layout, and not a bad view in the the house! Bars surround the area raised from the GA area, and plentiful staff made the alcohol acquisition quick and simple. I was NOT expecting $70+ dollars for 4 top shelf gin and tonics ($90+ with tip.), but I digress... This place has A LOT of security/ushers, and we felt very safe in the 3,800 person crowd. Sound was fantastic. It is obvious that a lot of thought went into planning Drake's venue.

Very nice, civilized legit live music venue. Good service at the bars and seated areas.