Stand-up comedy · Shows Wednesday to Sunday
Toronto’s Speakeasy Comedy Club & Bar
Toronto’s best stand-ups. Short sets, fast pace, no two shows alike.
4.4 on Google · 400+ reviews · 814 Bloor St W · bar downstairs
All prices are all-in: HST included, no booking fees. Add more tickets at checkout.
Tonight Thu, Nov 12
Pro Show lineup: a stacked run of Toronto’s best stand-ups, revealed on stage.
Tomorrow Fri, Nov 13
Saturday Sat, Nov 14
Sunday Sun, Nov 15
Wednesday Wed, Nov 18
Thursday Thu, Nov 19
Friday Fri, Nov 20
Saturday Sat, Nov 21
Pro Show Open mic Special show Click a show to get 2 tickets.
Reviews
What our guests say
4.4on Google · 400+ reviews
★★★★★
“This was an amazing experience. In 7 years I've never heard my wife laughing that hard. I can't wait to come back.”
Iaian Google review★★★★★
“They have never failed when making us feel welcomed. Not to mention, the food there is delicious, especially their poutine. Whenever we go to the city to see a comedy show, we come here. If any of our friends ask us about a good comedy club, we tell them about Backroom. 10000/10 would definitely recommend.”
Leah Google review★★★★★
“After a year decided to try this place out again and damn have they improved. Went to a Friday night show and was impressed good set and funny comedians. Will be back”
Andres Google review★★★★★
“Owners are awesome, a great way to spend the evening. Saw a variety of comics with different of styles. Highly recommend!”
Madeleine Google reviewWhy Backroom
- Toronto’s best stand-ups. Plus the odd surprise drop-in. The lineup comes together on the night.
- Short sets, fast pace. More comics doing less time. Not your style? The next one’s up in minutes.
- No two shows alike. An intimate basement room on Bloor, with a bar downstairs.
Meet Your Hosts
about us
Looking for a night of laughter and entertainment in Toronto? Look no further than our premier comedy club!
Pro Shows Wednesday to Saturday at 8 and 10 PM, New Material Night on Sundays, and happy hour open mics. Buy tickets online for our upcoming comedy events and experience the best of Toronto nightlife. Come join us for a night of non-stop laughs and fun!
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814 Bloor St W · Wed–Sun · 8 & 10 PM
Toronto’s best comics.
Every show.
New York-style stand-up in an intimate basement speakeasy. More comics, shorter sets, no slow patches. Who’s on? You find out when they hit the stage.
4.4 on Google · 400+ reviews
Tonight
Thu, Nov 12
Lineup: a stacked run of Toronto’s best stand-ups, revealed on stage.
What’s a Backroom show like?
A stacked lineup
Every show is a run of the best stand-ups working in Toronto right now, with a host keeping it moving, plus the odd surprise drop-in.
Short sets, fast pace
More comics doing less time. If one isn’t your thing, the next one’s up in minutes.
No two shows are alike
The lineup comes together on the night, so you never see the same show twice. That’s the fun part.
“At Backroom, we believe in MORE acts doing LESS time. If a performance isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry: they’ll be offstage in a flash!” Ariel Kagan, co-owner
Later this week
All prices are all-in: HST included, no booking fees. Add more tickets at checkout.
Tomorrow Nov 13
The Comedy Gym
Sunday Nov 15
New Material Night · Feedback: Happy Hour Open Mic
Wednesday Nov 18
The Comedy Gym
Open mic Happy Hour
Happy Hour Open Mics
These are open mics. New and up-and-coming comics try out fresh material: it’s looser and a little unpredictable, and the bar’s on happy hour.
- The Comedy GymWednesdays & Fridays · 6 PM
- Girl, Gay & They: Happy Hour Open Mic + WorkshopSaturdays · 4:30 PM
- Feedback: Happy Hour Open MicSundays · 10 PM · bucket draw, 90-second sets
Want the full pro lineup? Stick around for the 8 & 10 PM Pro Shows.
Headliners & specials
Sat, Nov 14
Fri, Nov 20
Sat, Nov 28
Thu, Dec 3
Thu, Dec 3
Mon, Dec 7
Fri, Dec 18
Fri, Dec 18
Fri, Dec 25
Fri, Dec 25
Fri, Dec 25
Tue, Dec 29
Tue, Dec 29
Thu, Dec 31
Thu, Dec 31
Fri, Jan 8
Fri, Jan 8
Holiday parties
Bring the office to a comedy show
Book seats for your group at a Pro Show, or take over the whole room for a private show for up to 55 people.
For comics
Thursday series submissions are open
Two Thursday series run January 21 to May 27, 2027. Backroom Bets at 8 PM: one headliner, a 30-minute set. 20/20 Perspective at 10 PM: two comics, 20 minutes each, pick your partner. For working comics. Full-length tape required.
4.4 ★ on Google 400+ reviews
“In 7 years I’ve never heard my wife laughing that hard. I can’t wait to come back.”
“Whenever we go to the city to see a comedy show, we come here.”
“Owners are awesome, a great way to spend the evening… Highly recommend!”
Find us
Backroom Comedy Club
814 Bloor St W, Toronto (downstairs)
Bar downstairs: craft beer, cocktails and mocktails. Food upstairs.