History

What is History? Co-developed by Live Nation and Drake at 1663 Queen Street East in The Beaches, History is a 2,500-capacity live music venue built on the former Greenwood Teletheatre grounds. The room features tiered general admission viewing, upper mezzanine box suites, VIP lounge seating, and multiple full-service bars powered by festival-grade acoustics and high-definition LED displays. It bridges the gap between intimate indie rooms and cavernous sports arenas, engineered specifically for crystal-clear sightlines and pristine sound from every vantage point.

History Menu & What to Order Rather than standard arena fare, History partners with Toronto catering powerhouse The Food Dudes and cult-favourite Blondies Pizza for concert-ready snacking. Fuel up during set changes with freshly baked slices of Blondies pepperoni pizza, crispy Food Dudes fried chicken tenders, or loaded truffle parmesan fries. At the bars, expect a swift flow of local craft tallboys, ready-to-drink cans, and signature house cocktails, plus dedicated in-seat catering and premium bottle service for upstairs box ticket holders.

Know Before You Go Admission is strictly ticketed through Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with general admission floor space or reserved VIP mezzanine tables determined by the specific show. Doors typically open 60 to 75 minutes before showtime, and arriving early is essential to dodge peak coat check and bar queues. Take the 501 Queen streetcar directly to Eastern Avenue or grab a quick rideshare from Danforth GO station; reserved parking at 1141 Eastern Avenue can also be pre-booked online.