The Concert Hall, Toronto live recordings and venue details
Opened in 1918 as the Masonic Temple, it has also been known as Club 888, the Rock Pile, and now The Concert Hall. As a live music venue it has hosted many great bands throughout the years, including Toronto's first Led Zeppelin concert in 1969, and was used as a rehersal space in September 1997 for the Rolling Stones Bridges To Babylon Tour.
Upcoming live events at The Concert Hall
Yes, you can still enjoy live music at The Concert Hall. Check out https://888yonge.com/#upcoming-events
Historic timeline
- The building was designed by William F. Sparling as the official headquarters for Canadian Freemasons and opened in 1918.
- In the 1960's the space was renamed The Rock Pile and became a legendary rock venue in Toronto, hosting early shows for bands like The Who, Led Zeppelin (their first Toronto show in 1969), and The Grateful Dead.
- In the 1980's the space was renamed to The Concert Hall with many hip-hop, grunge, and rock shows. Legendary performances include Cypress Hill, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and many more.
- The Rolling Stones used the Masonic Hall as rehearsal space in the summer of 1997 for their Bridges to Babylon tour
- For a time the space was slated for demolition and redevelopment, but was saved and has since been protected under the Ontario Heritage Act. The address - three eights - is seen as lucky in some cultures, making the spot even more sought after.
- The property was sold to CTV in 1998 and used as a TV studio to broadcast Open Mike with Mike Bullard. Then in 2006 to 2012 it was used as Bell Media (MTV).
Additional websites
- Corporate webpage for The Concert Hall at 888 Yonge
- Historic photos
- The Masonic Temple: A site analysis
Previous names of The Concert Hall
- Masonic Temple
- Club 888
- The Rock Pile
The Concert Hall location
Located in Yorkville neighborhood at:
888 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 2J2
CA
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 2J2
CA
GPS: 43.67304091062727, -79.38815898566928
Concerts at The Concert Hall
Concerts by date
- 1982 - The Spoons - Live At The Concert Hall, Toronto - Oct. 29th, 1982
- 1983 - TWISTED SISTER ~ Toronto 1983
- 1984 - Dream Syndicate Live at Concert Hall on 1984-07-13
- 1985 - R.E.M. Live - 1985-08-16 Concert Hall, Toronto, Canada
- 1990 - Iggy Pop - live in Toronto at the Concert Hall - Nov 12 1990
- 1990 - Jane's Addiction - Concert Hall - Toronto - Sun Nov 25 1990
- 1991 - Billy Bragg Live at Toronto's Concert Hall on 1991-11-22
- 1993 - Green Day: Live at the Concert Hall - October 6, 1993 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 1997 - The Rolling Stones Rehearsals, Masonic Temple Toronto, 15 September 1997
- 2008 - Sam Roberts Band Live at The Concert Hall Toronto ON on 2008-05-15
- 2024 - Stars - Oct. 4, 2024 @ The Concert Hall. Toronto, Canada
- 2024 - Cupcakke - The Concert Hall - Toronto - 2024-12-21
Concerts by artist
- Billy Bragg on Friday November 22nd 1991
- Cupcakke on Saturday December 21st 2024
- Dream Syndicate on Friday July 13th 1984
- Green Day on Wednesday October 6th 1993
- Iggy Pop on Monday November 12th 1990
- Jane's Addiction on Sunday November 25th 1990
- R.E.M. on Friday August 16th 1985
- The Rolling Stones on Monday September 15th 1997
- Sam Roberts Band on Thursday May 15th 2008
- Spoons on Friday October 29th 1982
- Stars on Friday October 4th 2024
- Twisted Sister on Friday November 4th 1983
Share this page with the URL: https://wholemap.com/music/venue/concert-hall
(Follow these links to the full list of venues and concerts by band name or concerts by year. We also have more details on some artists, here. Live music vault website design and original text copyright 2026 Wholemap. Videos and recordings and the details provided, are owned by the respective copyright holders.)