Toronto, ON

Horseshoe Tavern

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Horseshoe Tavern is an iconic Queen West music room with a dedicated back stage and a no-frills, close-up feel. Rock, indie, punk, country and roots are all at home in the 19+ space, where history and intimacy carry more weight than flashy production. Bands should come ready to deliver the songs and the performance without hiding behind spectacle.

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Contact
Ben
Role
Talent Buyer

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info@horseshoetavern.com
416-598-4226Open booking page

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Capacity
400
Age policy
19+
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
370 Queen Street West, M5V 2A2, Canada
Venue phone
+1 416-598-4226

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