The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar "More Great Jazz than anywhere else, all the time!" Since the late '80s, the Rex has been at the forefront of Toronto's thriving local jazz scene.
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From humble beginnings, The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar has grown into a musical mecca presenting 19 shows per week. The casual atmosphere, eclectic mix of retro-chic decor, and an exciting variety of draught beer combine to make The Rex feel like a second home. At The Rex, we stay true to our motto: "More Great Jazz than anywhere else, all the time!"

Exciting, nostalgic, playful and ethereal ✨ Andrew Downing's new quintet plays his compositions inspired by a year in Rī...
10/06/2026

Exciting, nostalgic, playful and ethereal ✨ Andrew Downing's new quintet plays his compositions inspired by a year in Rīga, Latvia, alongside pieces drawn from nature and ancient poetry. Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm.

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Happy Monday folks! We've got great players on all week at 5pm, starting today with 🕺
10/05/2026

Happy Monday folks! We've got great players on all week at 5pm, starting today with 🕺

Global Jazz brings sounds from around the world to The Rex every Sunday! Rouso, a new Calypso-folk project led by JUNO-n...
10/04/2026

Global Jazz brings sounds from around the world to The Rex every Sunday! Rouso, a new Calypso-folk project led by JUNO-nominated saxophonist Jesse Ryan, opens the month today at 2pm.

Walk in only / Pay what you can. Arrive early for the best seats!

One more night of The Marni Project featuring ! Tonight at 8pm, limited tickets left online and at the door. Tara David...
10/03/2026

One more night of The Marni Project featuring ! Tonight at 8pm, limited tickets left online and at the door.

Tara Davidson - Alto & Soprano Saxophones
Florian Hoefner - Piano & Accordion
Dan Fortin - Acoustic Bass
Ethan Ardelli - Drums

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Some recent late night vibes at The Rex 🎸CPP Keith Barstow Quartet La-Nai Gabriel Power HourSaturdays at 11pm through Oc...
10/03/2026

Some recent late night vibes at The Rex 🎸

CPP
Keith Barstow Quartet
La-Nai Gabriel Power Hour

Saturdays at 11pm through October.

This Sunday and Monday we're excited to have the York University Faculty All Stars on our stage⭐ Seven players with JUNO...
10/02/2026

This Sunday and Monday we're excited to have the York University Faculty All Stars on our stage⭐ Seven players with JUNO wins and nominations, National Jazz Award recognition, and a range that runs from jazz, soul and R&B to Indian, African and Brazilian traditions. 8pm both nights.

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Late Night Hang tomorrow at 11pm with The Woodshed Orchestra! Legendary Toronto drummer Dave Clark (Rheostatics, Dinner ...
10/02/2026

Late Night Hang tomorrow at 11pm with The Woodshed Orchestra! Legendary Toronto drummer Dave Clark (Rheostatics, Dinner is Ruined, The WoodChoppers Association, Gord Downie and Charles Spearin) pilots the band through New Orleans funk, 2nd line, ska, soul, reggae, polka, klezmer and calypso, with Tania Gill, Michael Herring, Joe Lapinski and Chris Gale.

A terrific lineup of Saturday matinees ahead in October! A great way to spend an afternoon on Queen West!
10/01/2026

A terrific lineup of Saturday matinees ahead in October! A great way to spend an afternoon on Queen West!

A leading voice in Canadian jazz for over two decades, JUNO Award-winning saxophonist Tara Davidson brings her new quart...
09/30/2026

A leading voice in Canadian jazz for over two decades, JUNO Award-winning saxophonist Tara Davidson brings her new quartet, The Marni Project, to The Rex!

Original compositions with Florian Hoefner, Dan Fortin and Ethan Ardelli, tonight through Saturday at 8pm.

Tickets at therexshop.ca or at the door 🎫

Address

194 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON
M5V1Z1

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11pm
Friday 9:30am - 11pm
Saturday 9:30am - 11pm
Sunday 9:30am - 11pm

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