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El Mocambo, Kensington Market
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Live musicKensington Market

El Mocambo

  • 4.7718 reviews
  • $$

El Mocambo is a storied live-music venue with a historic, energetic vibe that draws music lovers and nightlife crowds. Expect well-crafted cocktails, loud shows, and a packed dance floor — it’s the place to see up-and-coming and headline acts in an intimate, neon-lit setting. Visit for memorable performances, a classic Toronto music scene atmosphere, and late-night excitement.

Quick answers

El Mocambo in short

When is the best time to visit El Mocambo?

It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is El Mocambo indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does El Mocambo cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is El Mocambo?

464 Spadina Ave. #462,Toronto, ON M5T 2G8,Canada.

Right now · 2:15 pm

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 5 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

16°

Clear

Feels
14°
Rain
1%
Wind
7km/h
  1. 3pmClear16°
  2. 4pmClear15°
  3. 5pmClear12°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 El Mocambo
  2. 2 Found Coffee · 3 min
  3. 3 Project Seoul · 4 min
  4. 4 LITTLE PEBBLES CAFE · 5 min
  5. 5 Ronnie's Local 069 · 6 min
464 Spadina Ave. #462, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8, Canada(opens the map)DirectionsTo Kensington MarketCall+17803941041Websiteelmocambo.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 718 reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Dinner
  • Weekend outings
  • Live music
  • Great cocktails
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Couples

What people say

Just wanted to send a note of thanks for last Thursday evening and the Bradley Hale EP release party. We found everything about the El Macombo and your staff to be top shelf. The audio and lighting capability was fantastic, including your technicians who were highly competent and easy to work with. The green room, t…
Fred Hale
Collaborated with the team at El Mocambo for the Iceland Airwaves Concert on November 20, 2025. Mike, Andre and team were excellent pre, during and post. The venue offers multiple rooms and a great platform for sound, lighting and customization. Highly recommend for any event!
Pete

Around Kensington Market

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.