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!"

Ensembles are back today at 5pm! + A great week of early sets ahead 😍Walk in only / Pay what you can 🎫
09/14/2026

Ensembles are back today at 5pm! + A great week of early sets ahead 😍Walk in only / Pay what you can 🎫

One of Canada's leading voices on the guitar plays Jeff Beck 🎸Mike Murray brings his explosive playing style to the Rex ...
09/11/2026

One of Canada's leading voices on the guitar plays Jeff Beck 🎸
Mike Murray brings his explosive playing style to the Rex stage Sunday and Monday at 8pm, joined by Giovanni Campanelli, Peter Bleakney, Dan Klas and Shourya Jain.

Fifty years of Wired, played with a rock attitude and intensity where every note sends a message.

Tickets at therexshop.ca or at the door 🎫

Four nights with bassist Roberto Occhipinti, this Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm! Contemporary jazz compositions and stand...
09/08/2026

Four nights with bassist Roberto Occhipinti, this Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm!

Contemporary jazz compositions and standards alongside music from two decades of Juno-nominated recordings 🎼

With Mike Murley, Adrean Farrugia, Mark McLean and Kevin Turcotte.

Tickets at therexshop.ca or at the door 🎫

Holiday Monday with Noah Kosta today at 5pm! Swipe for this weeks early shows😍Walk in only / Pay what you can.
09/07/2026

Holiday Monday with Noah Kosta today at 5pm! Swipe for this weeks early shows😍
Walk in only / Pay what you can.

Michael Sarian is at The Rex for two nights, praised by Downbeat for his "endlessly renewable strain of lyric improvisat...
09/06/2026

Michael Sarian is at The Rex for two nights, praised by Downbeat for his "endlessly renewable strain of lyric improvisation regardless of context or material." Born in Toronto and raised in Buenos Aires, Sarian moved to New York City in 2012 and has since performed on some of the world’s most iconic stages.

Tonight and tomorrow at 8pm 🎺

Michael Sarian - Trumpet/FX
Patrick O'Reilly - Electric guitar
Josh Cole - Bass
Nick Fraser - Drums

Tickets at therexshop.ca or at the door 🎫

What an evening! The Pannonica Jazz Orchestra put on a fantastic show to a full room last night, women across generation...
09/06/2026

What an evening! The Pannonica Jazz Orchestra put on a fantastic show to a full room last night, women across generations playing music composed and arranged by women. Honoured to have hosted the debut. Congratulations to every player! ❤️

Classically trained bassist turned bubblegrunge songwriter Vivienne Wilder makes her Rex debut tomorrow at 11pm. Rock, p...
09/04/2026

Classically trained bassist turned bubblegrunge songwriter Vivienne Wilder makes her Rex debut tomorrow at 11pm. Rock, pop, folk and electronic sounds, with songs that have landed in Kim's Convenience and Northern Rescue.

Vivienne Wilder - Guitar, Vox
Jon Hyde - Drums, Electronics, Bass

Walk in only / Pay what you can. Come hang!

The Pannonica Jazz Orchestra makes its Rex debut tomorrow night at 8pm !🎷🎺📯 A multi-generational, all-female ensemble le...
09/04/2026

The Pannonica Jazz Orchestra makes its Rex debut tomorrow night at 8pm !🎷🎺📯
A multi-generational, all-female ensemble led by trombonist and arranger Angela Pincente, playing music composed and arranged by women specifically for this group.

The name comes from Pannonica de Koenigswarter, the New York patron known as the Jazz Baroness, whose nickname turns up in the titles of tunes by the musicians she helped.

Tickets at therexshop.ca or at the door 🎫

Saxophonist Colleen Allen starts a three-night run tonight at 8pm!🎷 A dynamic solo performer and flawless ensemble music...
09/02/2026

Saxophonist Colleen Allen starts a three-night run tonight at 8pm!🎷 A dynamic solo performer and flawless ensemble musician, known for her gorgeous warm tone, soulful style, and brilliant soloing. She's joined by Adrean Farrugia on piano, Mike Downes on bass, and Ethan Ardelli on drums. Tonight through Friday.

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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