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.

4.3 on Google · 300+ ratings · 814 Bloor St W · bar downstairs

All prices are all-in: HST included, no booking fees. Pick how many, then Get tickets.

Tonight Wed, Oct 21

Pro Show lineup: a stacked run of Toronto’s best stand-ups, revealed on stage.

6 PM
The Comedy Gym Happy HourOpen Mic$11.30 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $22.60
8 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00
10 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00

Tomorrow Thu, Oct 22

8 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00
10 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00

Friday Fri, Oct 23

6 PM
The Comedy Gym Happy HourOpen Mic$11.30 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $22.60
8 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70
10 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70

Saturday Sat, Oct 24

4:30 PM
Girl, Gay & They: Happy Hour Open Mic + Workshop Happy HourOpen Mic$11.30 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $22.60
8 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70
10 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70
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Alternative Shows

Ever wanted a show in your native tongue or something a little different than Backroom’s main staples? Then this is the section for you!

Beyond the Pro Shows, catch New Material Night on Sundays at 8 PM, the Initiation Showcase most Saturdays at 6 PM, and our happy hour open mics.

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Reviews

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★
“This was an amazing experience. In 7 years I’ve never heard my wife laughing that hard. I can’t wait to come back.”
IaianGoogle 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.”
LeahGoogle Review

4.3

Out of 5

★★★★★
300+ Ratings
★★★★★
“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”
AndresGoogle Review
★★★★★
“Owners are awesome, a great way to spend the evening. Saw a variety of comics with different of styles. Highly recommend!”
MadeleineGoogle Review

Meet Your Hosts

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Owners Ariel Kagan & Brandon Sobel on stage

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.

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4.3 on Google · 300+ ratings

Tonight

Wed, Oct 21

The Comedy Gym

Pro Show lineup: a stacked run of Toronto’s best stand-ups, revealed on stage.

6 PM
The Comedy Gym Open micHappy Hour$11.30 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $22.60
8 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00
10 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00

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.

Tomorrow Oct 22

8 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00
10 PM
Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00

Friday Oct 23

The Comedy Gym

6 PM
The Comedy Gym Open micHappy Hour$11.30 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $22.60
8 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70
10 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70

Saturday Oct 24

Girl, Gay & They: Happy Hour Open Mic + Workshop

4:30 PM
Girl, Gay & They: Happy Hour Open Mic + Workshop Open micHappy Hour$11.30 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $22.60
8 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70
10 PM
Pro Show$24.35 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $48.70

Sunday Oct 25

New Material Night · Feedback: Happy Hour Open Mic

8 PM
New Material Night Pro Show$22.50 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $45.00
10 PM
Feedback: Happy Hour Open Mic Open micHappy Hour$20.34 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $40.68

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

Thu, Oct 29

8 PM
Ghouls of Comedy with Ryan Visser & Alex Brovo $24.86 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $49.72

Sat, Nov 14

6 PM
Initiation Showcase $20.34 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $40.68

Fri, Dec 18

8 PM
Abbas Wahab live $28.25 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $56.50

Fri, Dec 18

10 PM
Abbas Wahab live $28.25 per ticket, all-in 2 tickets: $56.50

4.3 ★ on Google 300+ ratings

“In 7 years I’ve never heard my wife laughing that hard. I can’t wait to come back.”
Iaian, Google review
“Whenever we go to the city to see a comedy show, we come here.”
Leah, Google review
“Owners are awesome, a great way to spend the evening… Highly recommend!”
Madeleine, Google review

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Backroom Comedy Club
814 Bloor St W, Toronto (downstairs)

Bar downstairs: craft beer, cocktails and mocktails. Food upstairs.

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