March 14, 2025 I Closure
Cosmo Music to Close After 57 Years
Cosmo Music, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, has announced it will be closing after 57 years.
Dubbed Canada’s largest MI retail store, Cosmo Music citing it made the decision following “significant challenges faced by after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite major technological investments and efforts to adapt to a changing market.”
Beginning in 1966 as Cosmo Guitars, Tom Hebert’s import business expanded into a retail store in 1968. The store in Downsview, Ontario, offered guitars and accessories, and by 1971, Cosmo Music relocated to Richmond Hill, adding lessons and a wider range of instruments. In 1975, brass and woodwind instruments were introduced, followed by a larger Yonge Street in 1985. By 1990, Cosmo Music opened the Brass and Woodwind Centre. In 2008, the store combined its locations into one large superstore. In recent years, the store was run by Tom’s son Mark Hebert.
“We are deeply grateful to our dedicated team, loyal customers, brand partners, and the music community that has supported us throughout these incredible years,” the Hebert family, owners of Cosmo Music, said in a company statement. “It’s been a privilege to serve as a hub for musicians and music lovers alike.”
Cosmo Music’s retail store, located at 10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill, Ontario, will remain open for a limited time, with a closing date to be determined based on inventory and other factors. The company will hold a final sale, offering customers a last opportunity to purchase gear at discounted prices. Long & McQuade will take over the future of the physical location.
“Cosmo Music has always been more than just a store,” the Hebert family added. “It has been a space where musicians found inspiration, created connections, and shared their passion. We’re proud of what we’ve built over the decades and will always cherish the memories made with our community.”
