Phoenix Concert Theatre

Went to see strange advance, who put on a great show, including background, projections and lasers, with the box, who are talented and seasoned performers, although I’m not a big fan, but my friend who got the tickets is. Images in Vogue opened and they were not very good in any respect in terms of stage presence, and the sound for them was terrible, as if they didn’t do a sound check that sound system at the venue is loud but the only way it was bearable was with earplugs And it wasn’t very clear, but the concert was like $55 for three bands and so it was a good deal. The three bands were from the mid 80s and we were into them in high school and so the crowd was like 50 to 70 years old, but that would’ve been expected and that’s in our age range. Overall it was a good experience.

I won tickets from Virgin Radio to the Pink Pony Club event (which was AMAZING)! This was my first time being there and so happy for the memorable experience. Great vibe, super inclusive space 💕 The Djs and Boa from Drag Race Canada were 🔥

WOW!! SO AWESOME!!! 😎 First time here. Came to see "My Son The Hurricane". What a hugely energetic band! It's like watching an athletic team play musical instruments! If you ever get a chance, and you like brass instruments, go see these incredibly talented musicians! What a great venue! Lots of room on the main floor, also an upstairs area (closed when we were there). Several bars around the perimeter of the floor, friendly and helpful bartenders serving beer and other liquor. Prices were not bad, (about $12 for a large import beer) especially compared to what we had to pay a few weeks ago at the SkyDome (Sorry, I can't call it the Rogers Center, I'm old school this way, lol.) for both nights of the Metallica concert (that was super awesome also!). At The Pheonix we were right up at the stage, the crowd was into each of the three bands that played, "Altered By Mom" (ABM) opened, followed by "High Teens" both were good, then the main act: "My Son The Hurricane". A lot of my pics & vids are of ABM, no particular reason. The tickets were super affordable, just under $30 each, including fees. Concert was presented by 94.9 The Rock. Easy to get to The Pheonix by public transport, took GO train to Union Station then subway to College, then a 10 min walk to The Pheonix, including a quick stop to get a bottle of water at the old Maple Leaf Gardens which is now a full bore Loblaws. Going home at 12:30am we took an Uber ride share which cost $11 + $3 gratuity for total of $14 to get from the front door of The Phoenix to the main entrance of Union station to catch the last GO train home (surprised only a few Leafs fans were on it, guess they were partied out after the victory, lol!). Uber was worth it. If you drive, there is a sweet city owned parking lot right across the street, and get this, parking on a Friday night after 7pm, for the whole night, is $8.00!!! (See pics). Lots of parking spots, but sadly, saw only 1 Rock Star parking spot (Handicap / Accessible parking spot). The down side, 1 star was lost in my rating, was due to two things. First, maybe we were too close to the stage, but, sometimes the lyrics & other times instruments, sometimes a bit of both, was distorted. Next time we'll try a bit further back, see if that improves things. The second issue was security. Although polite & friendly, I was surprised to see some people being pated down, meanwhile, there were purse & bag searches. Let's just say weed / gummies are not allowed inside. Ok, that's fair, but my issue is I had to dump what I had. I was not allowed to turn around & leave the line up to do what I needed / wanted to do with MY LEGAL POSSESSION! Just a warning to people going to the venue, probably a good idea to read the rules before going. To be fair, what I dumped into their garbage can was a small amount. But, I could only do so after the security guard finally relaxed their really firm grip on MY LEGAL POSSESSION, and, I wasn't upset at the time, or now really, I was SO EXCITED to get into The Pheonix for the first time & see the AWESOME My Son The Hurricane!! After the band did their last set & the lights came on we went across the street into the municipal parking lot & up to the food truck (see pics). We had some really good fries, a good hot dog, and an ok Jamaican Beef Pattie, with drinks. The whole meal for 2 with tip was $23.00, which was ok. Nice guy running the food truck, really polite & helpful, fast service. The Pheonix: a GREAT time!

The Phoenix was established in 1991. The building was originally the German Canadian Club Harmonie, a building for ballroom dancing and oom-pa bands. After that, it became The Diamond Club. Now, it is a wonderful old establishment for concert goers. Nothing too fancy, but I love it! I'm not a fan of the location, though, as it's in a residential type of area. So, there is not a lot around it in the way of bars or restaurants. In particular, when you are not driving, but if you are driving, there is a fairly big paid parking lot right across from the venue. The bus stop is not far from the venue if you take the TTC. The venue is big but not too big, so no matter where you stand, you will have a good view of the bands performances, unless, of course, you get stuck behind a very tall person. Lol. But the beauty of standing in a concert venue is you can always move to another spot, bonus! The sound is great as well. There is a coat check available, but in the winter months, it's not necessarily needed. As it is cool in the venue. I dont believe this venue is wheelchair accessible but you may want to double check with them, perhaps they have an elevator that i never noticed, and it may be challenging for people with mobility issues as there are lots of stairs throughoutthe venue. There are 3 bars inside the concert area and one separate room for those who come early with a bar and some limited seating as well. The venue is mostly standing room. But there is a small fenced off area with limited seating available (folding chairs) for older people who may need it or for those who have mobility issues. There is also a small upper floor that has stairs and another bar, with munchies along with a variety of types of seating. It's not the best view in some areas of the seating on the upper level, though. But if you don't mind that and don't mind being farther away from the stage, it's a great option. There is also an additional narrow seating area on the right side of the venue from the stage, but not accessible to a bar. And also has stairs. There was a recent worry that they were going to close this venue, but luckily, they have been able to keep it going. Let's hope for it will be for many more years to come. Another very much needed venue for music lovers like me to enjoy. Rock on my fellow concert goers!

Cool venue for intimate shows, but sound was not great. Paid extra to sit on the balcony couches, which were comfortable.

Such a lovely and intimate theatre while having plenty of space. It seems to have a rich history with plenty of well known musicians who have played here. We went to see TR/ST on November 7th, 2024. Got the opportunity to get be close to the stage when we showed up early. Plenty of bars and has a balcony to watch from too. Great experience here and hope to come again!

The Phoenix is an institution! Always stoked to come here, there’s several bars, multiple levels and rooms, big smoking pit, what more can you ask for?! Please never close down, we need this venue alive and well!

The Phoenix Hall was a perfect venue for the Mobb Deep concert. The space was great, with a good vibe and chill crowd. Security was solid, and the atmosphere felt safe and friendly, which was a pleasant surprise for the event’s theme. Overall, it’s a great spot for concerts like this!