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Bsmt 254

A compact Lansdowne basement built for close-range bands and DJ sets, with a 99-person licensed capacity and a custom sound system.

Upcoming shows
15
Capacity
99
Address
254 Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 3X9
Phone
(416) 801-6325
Next show
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
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Bsmt 254 in Toronto

About Bsmt 254

BSMT 254 is a 99-person licensed basement venue in Toronto, with its scale part of the appeal: the short riser stage can hold up to nine musicians, while its custom Higher Heights HiFi system was built around close-range listening. The room began presenting shows in 2019 and hosts band bills alongside DJ parties. Expect a close-up set, a compact dance floor, and a room shaped around sound.

A basement takes shape

Former Lula Lounge manager Vas Cranis and a business partner started BSMT 254 to give young, up-and-coming bands performance opportunities. The venue dates its first show to 2019; Exclaim places its opening in 2021 and describes the space as a lower-level room near Lansdowne and College.

Its early years included a sharp municipal flashpoint. On November 5, 2019, Toronto staff asked the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to review or refuse BSMT 254’s liquor-licence application after nearby residents raised concerns involving noise, litter, safety and lighting. The application listed an indoor capacity of 99 people. Weeks earlier, Wavelength presented an October 2019 local hip-hop bill there with Swagger Rite, LolaBunz and 730Rarri, billing BSMT 254 as a new venue in town.

The room today

BSMT 254 welcomes promoters, performers and audiences, with live music, DJ events and private functions all part of its booking mix. Emerging bands, reggae-focused programming and DJs form a useful guide to the sound palette. Live bookings include an in-house audio technician plus audio and backline access; the room has a Behringer X32 Compact, monitors, a full-range PA, and LED and incandescent lighting. For DJ nights, the riser can come out to enlarge the dance floor; the bar remains in-house, while tables and chairs can turn the room into a seated-concert setup with a smaller capacity.

Sources

  1. About — BSMT254
  2. AGCO Liquor Licence Application – 254 Lansdowne Avenue (Basement), File No. 725356 — City of Toronto
  3. BSMT 254 — Exclaim!
  4. Wavelength Monthly: Swagger Rite + LolaBunz + 730Rarri — Wavelength Music

Next 15 shows

  • Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · 18:00 astral RIDDIMS + Disaster Pony, DJ Gramera View in the CrowdMate app
  • Tue, 17 Nov 2026 · 19:00 Ami Cheonjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 21:00 Szikra + Sa96, Xela, Samarjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Fri, 20 Nov 2026 · 22:00 T-Nex + DJ Barbi & OMG.BLOGjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sun, 22 Nov 2026 · 19:00 Horseman + Pass By (Hamilton/Ottawa) /Leo Chang (NYC)/Savant Flaneur (WPG)/Care, Not Care (Paris, France)/Clung (Karen Ng & Colin Cudmore)/Hot Shot (KW) View in the CrowdMate app
  • Thu, 26 Nov 2026 · 19:00 Cathy Noneed + Frank's Echo Service, Marilyn, lo bil, Daena Delma, Dj Lucky Star, Melly Davidson, Brawk Ward, Miss Messyjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · 22:00 THE BIG SHOWDOWNjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · 20:00 Patrick McDoom - Bass / Michael James - Keys / Tyrone Xavier - Guitar / Mike Smith - Trombone / Joel Harbans- Sax / Michael Garrick - Vocalsjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · 22:00 Choppa Chop + Paul E Lopes & Channel 9 View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sun, 29 Nov 2026 · 19:00 The Legend Adam Bomb + King Bliss, Kng Bondalero, Swann, Resin, DJ Tictactic, DJ Shortcut, Quinn C Martin & JennyOldschool View in the CrowdMate app
  • Fri, 4 Dec 2026 · 20:00 No Suits + Arial Ten, Ensider View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · 16:00 DJ's Ron Jon (Ritmo) + Cartel (Tambores Tuesday), Junior Lopez (Drum Rythm Records), Live percussion by Chico y Raul (Drum it Out)just announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Fri, 11 Dec 2026 · 20:00 Enchanters + Fuzz Vultures and the Slimetones View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sat, 19 Dec 2026 · 20:00 Marcus Ali - sax // Patrice Barbanchon - trumpet / keys // Carl Harvey - lead guitar // Vince Reel - drums // Michael Shapinko - bass // Laurel Tubman - vocals / percussion / keys // Jason Wilson - vocals / keys / acoustic guitarjust announced View in the CrowdMate app
  • Sun, 27 Dec 2026 · 22:00 Assemble Records Label Eventjust announced View in the CrowdMate app

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