The Rex

From humble beginnings, The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar has grown into a musical mecca presenting 18 shows per week.Since the late '80s, the Rex has been at the forefront of Toronto's thriving local jazz scene. 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.The Jazz & Blues Bar continually attracts Canada's finest musicians and is unique in that it remains distinctly inexpensive and affordable for the budget-conscious. During the annual Downtown Jazz Festival, The Rex is one of the central venues, and it's not unusual for world-renowned musicians (like Kurt Elling, Roy Hargrove & The RH Factor, Joshua Redman, Russel Malone, Harry Connick Jr., Stacy Rowles, Ani Difranco, Dave Liebman, Slide Hampton, Joe & Pat LaBarbera, Rob McConnell, 2005 Grammy Nominee Donny McCaslin and many more) to show up on our stage.At The Rex, we stay true to our motto: "More Great Jazz than anywhere else, all the time!"