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Drake and Live Nation Debuted New Music Venue 'History'

Live Nation Canada recently joined forces with global icon Drake to launch Toronto's newest music venue, History. The new location will officially open its doors on November 7th, 2021 at 1663 Queen Street East in Toronto's Beaches neighborhood.

The 2,500-capacity world-class venue features a state-of-the-art audiovisual system alongside an incredibly intimate feel. So far, the venue has a number of beloved performers on its roaster including July Talk, Bleachers, Thundercat, Duke Dumont, WizKid, Teyana Taylor, and CHVRCHES -- to name a few.

“We are thrilled to bring History to life in Toronto with live entertainment that we know will elevate the city’s concert-going experience,” said Riley O’Connor, Chairman, Live Nation Canada. “We can’t wait for both fans and artists alike to experience our newest destination music venue.”

Fans can now purchase tickets online from Ticket Master.

Image Credit: History Toronto

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