The Phoenix concert theatre can be described in one word as eclectic. It caters to pretty much all kinds of people. From folk sweethearts to hip hop – you are bound to find all kinds of music being played here at some point of time. Occasionally, there are live shows that are dedicated to classic rock albums. Sometimes you run into an up and coming live performer, and at other times there are themed club nights with a DJ. Weekends are exclusively reserved for such club nights. The live-to-air Club 102 on Saturdays has the distinction of being the longest running live-to-air night in history.

The Phoenix Concert Theatre stands on 18,000 square feet, and a short distance away from the Sherbourne Subway Station. It has three different rooms – the Main Room, Le Loft, and the Parlour.

The Main Room has got a large dance floor, probably one of the largest in the city. There are five bars, including the very popular 50-foot bar made of marble. The 20x30 stage with leading edge sound and light has seen several special events and fashion shows that are organized throughout the year.

Le Loft has the capacity to seat over 100 people and looks over the Main Room. The overhanging balcony stretches along the width of the entire club. It has its own separate bar and the interiors feature custom art work.

The Parlour can be reached from the Main Room as well as the front entrance. It has a dance floor, separate sound and lighting system, lounge seating and a decorative bar. If you want something more than drinks and dance, you can shoot some pool at one of the four pool tables here.

Phoenix is partly a concert theatre and partly a night club. The dance floor is jam packed every weekend. Even though it is slightly away from the main Toronto centre, there are times when you can find it difficult get entry into this night club.

Traveling bands such as the Decemberists and Spoon and the Arctic Monkeys patronize this nightclub and stop over here quite frequently. These bands feel at home here as the Phoenix is just the right size. They are neither cramped in a smaller venue nor dwarfed in places like the Air Canada Centre.

Walking into Phoenix is like stepping into a super charged environment. There’s so much to do here that one probably falls short of time in an effort to indulge in everything. If you are fond of dancing, you can step up to the dance floor and sway in rhythm to the music. If you are the kind who jus likes to sit and watch, you can take a seat at the one of the five bars with your favorite drink and take in all the action. Everything said and done, Phoenix is the place to be, if you are a die-hard nightclub fan.