Toronto Concerts & Performances
Toronto, Ontario Concerts & Performances lists all the main events coming to town. For a dose of culture, visit the theatre, the opera or the symphony. Or catch rock bands, country music stars or pop sensations coming to Toronto. Maybe Cirque du Soleil is visiting or Riverdance? Find out about it here first.
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May 08 to May 19
World Stage has returned to Harbourfront Centre for the 2012 season and it is full of new and exciting performances! World Stage is an acclaimed international performance series, featuring provocative and cutting edge international and Canadian contemporary performances! Eight hand-picked productions from the U.S., the U.K., France, Brazil and Canada will augment decades of progressive world-class performance found only at World Stage. World Stage features thought-provoking productions featuring some of the biggest stars and hottest up-and-comers in performing arts!
World Stage ticket packages are available for a limited time.
World Stage has returned to Harbourfront Centre for the 2012 season and it is full of new and exciting performances! World Stage is an acclaimed international performance series, featuring provocative and cutting edge international and Canadian contemporary performances! Eight hand-picked productions from the U.S., the U.K., France, Brazil and Canada will augment decades of progressive world-class performance found only at World Stage. World Stage features thought-provoking productions featuring some of the biggest stars and hottest up-and-comers in performing arts!
World Stage ticket packages are available for a limited time.
- Harbourfront Centre Address: 235 Queens Quay West Toronto ON CA M5J 2G8
May 26
Canadian south Asian culture and music are celebrated at this annual event, which occurs over the course of a day in Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square. An impressive line-up of performers take the stage for a series of day-long live concerts. Product and food vendors are also featured.
Canadian south Asian culture and music are celebrated at this annual event, which occurs over the course of a day in Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square. An impressive line-up of performers take the stage for a series of day-long live concerts. Product and food vendors are also featured.
- Yonge-Dundas Square Address: Yonge St & Dundas St Toronto ON CAN
Jun 09 to Jun 10
Celebrating rhythms from around the globe, this annual music fest features an impressive line-up of live local, national and international acts. Drum workshops, dancing, food and craft vendors, kids' activities and a parade of drums are added highlights.
Celebrating rhythms from around the globe, this annual music fest features an impressive line-up of live local, national and international acts. Drum workshops, dancing, food and craft vendors, kids' activities and a parade of drums are added highlights.
- Queens Park Address: University Avenue & College St Toronto ON
Jun 11 to Jun 17
Known as The NXNE, this festival showcases emerging artists from Canada, the United States and other countries. Musical genres performed have included folk, punk and funk. The event, usually held in June, takes place in clubs, outdoor stages and special venues in the downtown area. A conference unites the movers and shakers of the industry with many budding performers. The relatively new film portion of the festival offers special screenings of new films.
Known as The NXNE, this festival showcases emerging artists from Canada, the United States and other countries. Musical genres performed have included folk, punk and funk. The event, usually held in June, takes place in clubs, outdoor stages and special venues in the downtown area. A conference unites the movers and shakers of the industry with many budding performers. The relatively new film portion of the festival offers special screenings of new films.
Jul 14
A showcase of regional, national and international rock, punk and alt-rock acts are featured at this annual outdoor concert event.
A showcase of regional, national and international rock, punk and alt-rock acts are featured at this annual outdoor concert event.
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Francophonie en Fête is an annual event celebrating the multicultural spirit of French Ontario with fellow francophones and francophiles who share a passion for the French-speaking culture. Enjoy a variety of musical performances and activities throughout the festival.
Francophonie en Fête is an annual event celebrating the multicultural spirit of French Ontario with fellow francophones and francophiles who share a passion for the French-speaking culture. Enjoy a variety of musical performances and activities throughout the festival.
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The Annual CP24/CHUM Christmas Carol Concert in support of the Annual CP24/CHUM Christmas Wish.
2PM
Featuring Special Guests:
International Opera Stars, Richard Margison and Isabel Bayrakdarian
3 time Canadian Olympic medalist Karen Cockburn with
True North Brass
The Larkin Singers
High Park Children's Choir
The Choirs of Yorkminster Park Baptist and Christ Church Deer Park
William Maddox, Organist
Eric Robertson, Music Director
Admission Free - Doors open at 1 p.m.
A collection will be taken for the CP/24 Chum Christmas Wish
Also accepting donations of toys.
The Annual CP24/CHUM Christmas Carol Concert in support of the Annual CP24/CHUM Christmas Wish.
2PM
Featuring Special Guests:
International Opera Stars, Richard Margison and Isabel Bayrakdarian
3 time Canadian Olympic medalist Karen Cockburn with
True North Brass
The Larkin Singers
High Park Children's Choir
The Choirs of Yorkminster Park Baptist and Christ Church Deer Park
William Maddox, Organist
Eric Robertson, Music Director
Admission Free - Doors open at 1 p.m.
A collection will be taken for the CP/24 Chum Christmas Wish
Also accepting donations of toys.
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Creativity takes centre stage during the annual U of T Celebration of the Arts. A spotlight illuminates a vibrant range of artistic expression across numerous disciplines at all three U of T campuses. With more than 80 events in music, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, and multimedia - including 14 juried student projects - the Celebration showcases the diversity and richness of U of T's vibrant arts scene. Most events are free.
Creativity takes centre stage during the annual U of T Celebration of the Arts. A spotlight illuminates a vibrant range of artistic expression across numerous disciplines at all three U of T campuses. With more than 80 events in music, theatre, visual arts, dance, film, and multimedia - including 14 juried student projects - the Celebration showcases the diversity and richness of U of T's vibrant arts scene. Most events are free.
- University of Toronto Address:
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Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Toronto with a brand new 2012 production, offering an exhilarating world-class production with grand scale performances that celebrate the pure excellence of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.
Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Toronto with a brand new 2012 production, offering an exhilarating world-class production with grand scale performances that celebrate the pure excellence of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture.
- Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Address: 1 Front St. E. Toronto ON CAN M5E 1B2
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During May Speech and Hearing Month, VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. VOICE has reached out to hundreds of children and their families over these many years as they struggle to accept their child’s diagnosis of hearing loss, seek to acquire support, information and valuable connections to help them and their child cope and move forward in a hearing world.
We are pleased to invite you to join us in our celebration at our 2nd annual Cocktail Music Soirée, to be held at the SHAMBA Foundation in Toronto (Yonge & Wellington) on May 27, 2010. The event will raise funds for the VOICE Auditory-Verbal Rehabilitation Program that teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to use their cochlear implants or hearing aids in order to acquire speech and language – enabling them to become fully-integrated and independent members of the community.
During May Speech and Hearing Month, VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. VOICE has reached out to hundreds of children and their families over these many years as they struggle to accept their child’s diagnosis of hearing loss, seek to acquire support, information and valuable connections to help them and their child cope and move forward in a hearing world.
We are pleased to invite you to join us in our celebration at our 2nd annual Cocktail Music Soirée, to be held at the SHAMBA Foundation in Toronto (Yonge & Wellington) on May 27, 2010. The event will raise funds for the VOICE Auditory-Verbal Rehabilitation Program that teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to use their cochlear implants or hearing aids in order to acquire speech and language – enabling them to become fully-integrated and independent members of the community.
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Winter nights just got a lot cooler with the return of the popular DJ Skate Nights at Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink. Voted by the Toronto Star as one of 175 Reasons to Love Toronto, DJ Skate Nights run every Saturday night from December to February (except during Christmas and New Year's) and feature a new set of mix-masters spinning hip hop, reggae and dub, disco, swing, deep house and more.
Winter nights just got a lot cooler with the return of the popular DJ Skate Nights at Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink. Voted by the Toronto Star as one of 175 Reasons to Love Toronto, DJ Skate Nights run every Saturday night from December to February (except during Christmas and New Year's) and feature a new set of mix-masters spinning hip hop, reggae and dub, disco, swing, deep house and more.
- Harbourfront Skating Rink Address: 235 Queens Quay W. Toronto ON CAN M5J 2G8
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Presented by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, this annual festival showcases the best in contemporary orchestral music through concerts, artist chats, post-concert activities and more. Guest artists from across Canada and the United States will perform pieces from current and emerging composers.
Presented by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, this annual festival showcases the best in contemporary orchestral music through concerts, artist chats, post-concert activities and more. Guest artists from across Canada and the United States will perform pieces from current and emerging composers.
- Roy Thomson Hall Address: 60 Simcoe St. Toronto ON Canada M5J 2H5
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Held at numerous venues around the city, this annual event showcases current music through conferences, a festival, awards celebrations and film exhibits. Music industry leaders, performers and writers converge for five days of sharing, competition and conferencing.
Held at numerous venues around the city, this annual event showcases current music through conferences, a festival, awards celebrations and film exhibits. Music industry leaders, performers and writers converge for five days of sharing, competition and conferencing.
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Formerly the Winter Salsa Carnival the Toronto Salsa Festival brings together professional instructors and performers, amateurs, intermediate and advanced social salsa dancers of all nationalities, who congregate to showcase their talent, learn new moves in workshops, and have fun on the dance floor.
Formerly the Winter Salsa Carnival the Toronto Salsa Festival brings together professional instructors and performers, amateurs, intermediate and advanced social salsa dancers of all nationalities, who congregate to showcase their talent, learn new moves in workshops, and have fun on the dance floor.
- Palais Royale Ballroom Address: 1601 Lakeshore Blvd. Toronto ON CAN M6K 3C1
