Summer Music Festivals

June 23 to July 2
Toronto, ON

One of the premiere jazz festivals in North America, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival celebrates its 31st edition when it moves to the Bloor-Yorkville area this summer. Featuring an all-star lineup that includes Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone and Mavis Staples, among others, the festival has something for every music lover. Opening weekend will kick off with a special performance by Randy Bachman in the revived concert hall on Friday, June 23. R&B legend Aaron Neville will take the stage for a free outdoor concert on Saturday June 24. 
This year the TD Toronto Jazz Festival will play host to over 1,500 incredible musicians performing more than 100 free concerts. Stop by the Bloor-Yorkville area to catch the best in music from noon to 10pm each day from June 23 to July 2.
For more information, tickets and show details, visit our website.

416-928-2033
www.torontojazz.com
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July 6 to 9
London, ON

TD Sunfest 17Celebrate the enchantment of summer with Canada’s premier festival of the global arts. Now in its 23rd year, free-admission TD Sunfest transfigures London’s Victoria Park into a culturally diverse jewel, where over 35 top world music and jazz groups from all corners of the planet entertain on five stages. 2017 headliners range from red-hot bands Bixiga 70 (Brazil) and DakhaBrakha (Ukraine) to new discoveries Coreyah (South Korea) and Chouk Bwa Libète (Haiti). As part of the Canada150 festivities, enjoy two Government of Ontario-supported programs: “SUN Nation Under a Groove” and “Suntario150,” which will showcase artists from almost every Canadian province and territory. And with 250+ exhibitors, TD Sunfest ’17 will whet festival-goers’ appetites for scrumptious international cuisine and unique crafts and visual art.

519-672-1522
www.sunfest.on.ca
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August 16 to 20
Markham, ON

TD Markham Jazz FestivalThe TD Markham Jazz Festival is an exciting and vibrant five-day event featuring well-known professional jazz musicians performing on three stages on beautiful Main Street Unionville in Markham. The festival starts on Wednesday, August 16 with a ticketed Opening Night concert, including a reception and silent auction, at the intimate Varley Art Gallery.
From August 17 to 20, Main Street comes alive with 30+ free performances all day and evening on outdoor stages, on the street, and in bars and restaurants.
Come and enjoy acclaimed Canadian and international artists performing all styles of jazz and blues. Early confirmed artists include Manteca, Shakura S’Aida, Barbra Lica, Paul Reddick and Monkey Junk, Carol Welsman, and Samantha Martin and the Delta Sugar.

905-471-5299
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
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May 30 to June 11
Toronto, ON

Tafelmusik Baroque Summer FestivalMusicians from around the world gather in Toronto for the annual Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival with free concerts open to the public, featuring the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and participants of the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute. “Delightfully Baroque” on May 30 at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre; “Musical Interlude” on June 4, “Many Strings Attached” on June 5 and “TBSI Orchestras and Choirs” on June 8 at Walter Hall, University of Toronto; and the Grand Finale on June 11 at Grace Church on-the-Hill. All concerts are general admission. Free tickets for the Grand Finale must be obtained in advance and will be made available to the public Tuesday, June 6 at 10am, at the Tafelmusik box office (427 Bloor Street W).

416-964-6337
www.tafelmusik.org/TBSF
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September 15 to 17
Owen Sound and Meaford, ON

SweetWater Music FestivalSweetWater has a splash of maple for the 14th edition coming up this September. Artistic director Mark Fewer has once again assembled an amazing lineup, including baritone Russell Braun, John Novacek, James Campbell, Guy Few, Drew Jurecka, Edwin Huizinga and Aiyun Huang. Plus, a special all-Canadian lineup on Saturday night as Canada marks 150 years of Confederation. SweetWater 2017 also has free, interactive activities including Mozart for Munchkins, Classical Jam playalong, and a Luthiers Exhibit and Performance. Ticketed events include a Friday Night Opening Gala ($45); Saturday Early Evening Concert and Sunday Matinee ($35); and Saturday After Hours Jazz ($30). Festival 3-Concert Pass $105. Student tickets $10 (excluding After Hours Jazz).

519-371-2833
www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca
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July 21 to 23
Waterloo, ON

The Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival is an annual three-day free music festival held in Waterloo, Ontario, encouraging all genres of jazz. In 2017, we invite you to our 25th season where we look forward to entertaining more than 35,000 enthusiastic festival-goers!

519-885-1921
www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca
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July 28 to August 6
Toronto, ON

Summer Opera Lyric TheatreSummer Opera Lyric Theatre and Research Centre brings together young vocalists, students, professional singers and teachers of great stature. The programs combine learning and performing in an environment reflecting the professional operatic world of today. The SOLT 2017 Opera Workshop presents three great works for the stage: Carmen by Bizet, The Marriage of Figaro by W.A. Mozart, and a double bill performance of Canadian operas Night Blooming Cereus by John Beckwith & James Reaney and a world premiere of A Northern Lights Dream by Michael Rose. The diversity of roles and the amazing variety of style, both vocal and dramatic, makes this summer opera festival a special treat for Toronto’s opera fans. Please add SOLT 2017 to your summer calendar!

416-922-2912
www.solt.ca
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Green Pages 2017

2017 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 13th annual Green Pages, an overview of summer festivals and events across the musical map – classical, jazz, opera, folk, world music and much more – in unique and beautiful locations across the country!

The summer of Canada’s sesquicentennial brings with it a diverse range of musical opportunities to choose from. Here you will find brief profiles of 47 distinct summer festivals and/or concert series, provided by the presenters themselves. These listings are published in the special summer listings section of our June 2017 issue, while our online version of this guide lives here, at www.thewholenote.com/green. Festival profiles have been supplemented with photos, videos, links to social media and more, and information will be updated on an ongoing basis.

You can also visit The WholeNote’s online listings at www.thewholenote.com/ask-ludwig where listings will be added through the summer, and you will be able to search by date, geographic location, genre, keyword and more.

We wish you a melodious and magnificent summer!

THE 2017 GREEN PAGES TEAM

PROJECT MANAGER: Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR: Kevin King
LAYOUT & DESIGN: Susan Sinclair
PROOFREADING: Sara Constant / Karen Ages
WEBSITE: Bryson Winchester / Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2018

2018 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

The WholeNote's 14th annual Green Pages provides an essential overview of festivals and various musical events across the province and beyond from June to August. For classical, opera, jazz, folk, world music and beyond – the Green Pages provides a summary for those looking to catch all of the musical happenings around the GTA and afar.

Here you will find 46 distinct festivals, described by the presenters themselves. Check here for the latest information – from interactive social media links to up-to-date descriptions of upcoming festival programs and more, on our ever-evolving online platform.

Enjoy everything musical and more this beautiful summer season!

The 2018 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Karen Ages
PROOFREADING Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2019

2019 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

2409 GreenPages Cover WEBWelcome to WholeNote’s 15th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! Though the regular concert season is drawing to a close, there’s a lot happening in the coming months, with festivals from June to September, in Toronto, other parts of Ontario, and beyond. We hope you’ll enjoy perusing these pages, with profiles provided by the festivals themselves. There’s something for everyone, whether you love classical music, opera, jazz, folk and more.

The 2019 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Kevin King
PROOFREADING Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2020

2020 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 16th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! To state the obvious, it is not "business as usual" this summer due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, we invited summer music festivals, the usual way, to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. We've received the responses listed below, some to say they have cancelled outright, others to say they are offering live-streamed and other online events they hope you’ll tune in to, and still others to say “Like many of you, we don’t know what is coming next yet, but please stay tuned.” So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms in these unusual times. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

The 2020 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2021

2021 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 17th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! To state the obvious, it is not "business as usual" this summer due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, we invited summer music festivals, the usual way, to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms in these unusual times. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2022

2022 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 18th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We invite summer music festivals to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2023

2023 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 19th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We invite summer music festivals to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2024

2024 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 20th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We've invited music festivals from across Ontario to let you know what they're up to this summer - there are festivals of all kinds and genres, from classical to jazz to opera and more! Have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music and artists you love, over the summer months.

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

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