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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jun 11 – Sun Jun 21, 2026

Jun 11 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Minako Uchino, carillon. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226 or Noon at Met. Freewill donation.

Jun 11 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven's Ninth. Beethoven: Symphony No.9 "Choral". Ambur Braid, soprano; Ema Nikolovska, mezzo; Saimir Pirgu, tenor; Jongmin Park, bass; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. From $147. Also Jun 12(7:30pm), 13(7:30pm), 14(3pm).

Jun 11 8:00: Jazz Bistro. The Sean Nimmons Quintet. Sean Nimmons with Mike Murley, tenor saxophone; Kevin Turcotte, trumpet; Dan Fortin, bass; Ethan Ardelli, drums. 251 Victoria St. www.jazzbistro.ca/event/the-sean-nimmons-quintet or 416-363-5299.

Jun 12 7:00: Apocryphonia Concert Series/Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet. Of Whales and Willpower: The Jamaican Jonah. Samuel Felsted: Jonah (Canadian premiere). Paul Williamson, tenor; Alexander Cappellazzo, tenor; Joshua Duncan-Lee, organ. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 514-378-2558. $45 & $35.

Jun 12 7:30: Guelph Musicfest. Gryphon Trio. Trios by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Clark, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Dvořák: Piano Trio No.3 in f Op.65 (B.130). Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; Roman Borys, cello; Jamie Parker, piano. Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St., Guelph. www.guelphmusicfest.ca or 519-993-7591. From $20.

Jun 12 7:30: Luminato/Toronto Symphony Orchestra/Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Beethoven's Ninth. To be simulcast on the screens at Sankofa Square with participation of. Beethoven: Symphony No.9 "Choral". Ambur Braid, soprano; Ema Nikolovska, mezzo; Saimir Pirgu, tenor; Jongmin Park, bass; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Gustavo Gimeno, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or www.luminatofestival.com/ode-to-joy or 416-598-3375. $203. Concert also performed on Jun 13(7:30pm), 14(3pm) but will not be simulcast.

Jun 12 7:30: Opera 5: Toronto Opera Festival. Parḗlios. Music by Cecilia Livingston & Libretto by Duncan McFarlane. Len Crino, soprano; Brenden Lengsfeld, alto; Ryan Nauta, tenor; Aaron Dimoff, baritone; Dancers: Sully Malaeb Proulx, Jarrett Siddall, and Miyeko Ferguson; TorQ Percussion Ensemble; Jennifer Nichols, director & choreographer; Evan Mitchell, music director. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. Parelios. $50; $35(arts workers); $30(sr); $20(under 25). Also Jun 13(7:30pm) & 14(2:30pm).

Jun 12 7:30: Silverthorn Symphonic Winds. The Lord of the Rings. Johan de Meij: Symphony No. 1 - The Lord of the Rings; Brian W. Jagger: Navitas (world premiere); Joshua A. Idio: The Templar Order (world premiere). Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. www.silverthornwinds.ca. $20.

Jun 12 7:30: Toronto Bandura Festival. Bandura on Bloor 2026 Concert Series. Julian Kytasty, bandura; Olha Petelko, bandura. Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd. 416-845-2691 or www.torontobandurafestival.ca. $25(Early Bird); $35(Regular); $30(sr/under 30); Free(under 12).

Jun 12 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Up On the Roof: An Evening with Michah Barnes. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/micah-barnes-up-on-the-roof-2. $35; $20(st/arts workers/underemployed).

Jun 12 8:00: The Old Mill. Ale Avery Nunez. Old Mill Toronto - Restaurant, 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/ale-avery-nunez.

Jun 13 10:00am: Canadian Music and Performing Arts Association. Richmond Hill Music and Performing Arts Festival Gala Concert. Winners of 2026 Richmond Hill Music and Performing Arts Festival. Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 437-602-8788.

Jun 13 12:00_noon: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Just the Two of Us! With David Pell, principal trombone & a special guest for a performance and chat. Hamilton Farmers' Market, 35 York Blvd., Hamilton. www.hpo.org. Free.

Jun 13 12:30: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival: TBSI Faculty Chamber Recital. An informal chamber recital featuring members of the faculty. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.tafelmusik.org/TBSF2026. Free.

Jun 13 2:00: Hugh's Room Live. Love, Lust & Loss Concert. A wide selection of classical, madrigal & roots music from Handel to Harry Potter, Spice Girls, and more. 16 Chairs; Geoff Butler, music director; Donna Green, artistic director; William O’Meare, piano. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. donnagreen@gmail.com. $30; Free(children under 12).

Jun 13 3:00: Toronto Northern Lights Chorus. There's No Place Like Home: Spring A Cappella Concert. Over The Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz; If I May (Nat King Cole); Welcome to the Rock from Come From Away; Good News from James and the Giant Peach; Happy Together (The Turtles). Guest performing groups to be announced. Terminal Theatre - Queens Quay Terminal, Third Floor, 207 Queens Quay West. 416-505-3321. $30; $15(st); Free(children under 12).

Jun 13 4:00: Friends of Music at St. Thomas’s. Cellist Tyler Michael James in Recital. St. Thomas's Anglican Church, 383 Huron St. 416-979-2323. PWYC: $40 suggested; $20(st).

Jun 13 7:00: RESOUND Choir. Five Hundred Years of Love & Heartbreak. Works include Billy Joel: And So It Goes; Hopelessly Devoted to You; I Want You Back/ABC; I Will Survive; Four Strong Winds. An exploration of breakup songs from 500 years of musical history. By incorporating movement and spoken poetry, this performance seeks to evoke humor, nostalgia, and beauty. Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russett Ave., Oshawa. 416-471-9046. From $25.

Jun 13 7:30: Bronze Foundation Handbell Ensemble. 25th Anniversary Celebration. Susan Carscadden-Mifsud, solo handbells; Bronze Foundation Academy. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 115 St. Andrew's Rd., Toronto - Scarborough. www.bronzefoundation.ca. $25; $15(ages 6–16).

Jun 13 7:30: Forte - Toronto Gay Men's Chorus. In Our Nature: A Pride Concert. Ticheli: Earth Song; Byrd: Sing Joyfully; Ešenvalds: Stars; Joni Mitchell: Big Yellow Taxi. Jeff MacLean, collaborative pianist; Jeff MacLean, percussion; Tim Francom, cello; Edward Connell, director & conductor. Featuring Forte's new chamber ensemble Vox Fortis. Elgin and Wintergarden Theatre Centre - Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 647-483-6199 or www.fortechorus.com.

Jun 13 7:30: Hamilton Children's Choir. How to Build a Tree. Illumini Choir; Philip Darley, cello; Jamie Drake, percussion; Brent Fifield, organ; Laura Pin, piano; Melanie Tellez, conductor. St. Augustine Catholic Church, 58 Sydenham St., Dundas. How to Build a Tree. Free.

Jun 13 7:30: Melos Choir & Period Instruments. Of Love, Loss & Longing. Melos explores themes of love and loss through a range of historic musical expressions from the 12th to 19th centuries from Europe, Persia, Syria and Al-Andalus featuring works by Isaac, Monteverdi, Handel, Ibn Al Khatib, Darwish, and others. Guest artists: Sadaf Amini, Iranian santur; Arzhang Rafii, Iranian tar; and Aram Abou Zainedin, darbuka. St. John the Apostle Church, 88 Patrick St., Kingston. www.melos-earlymusic.org. $30.

Jun 13 7:30: Opera 5: Toronto Opera Festival. Parḗlios. See Jun 12. Also Jun 14(2:30pm).

Jun 13 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven's Ninth. See Jun 11. Also Jun 14(3pm).

Jun 13 8:00: Live Nation. Neoni: How to Kill a Fairytale Tour. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/neoni. From $36.

Jun 13 8:30: Luminato Festival. Lovin' You: The Minnie Riperton Story. Divine Brown, vocalist; DJ Starting from Scratch; Glenn Lewis, guest vocalist. Harbourfront Concert Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. www.luminatofestival.com/lovin--you. From $44.

Jun 14 11:00am: Xenia Concerts/TO Live. Majd Sukar & Friends. Together on stage presented in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability. Majd Sukar, clarinet. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. Rory McLeod at 437-441-7543 or Paolo Griffin at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com. Registration fee $5. To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your tickets when you attend the event. If you wish to donate your tickets, please let us know when you check in.

Jun 14 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. tUkU beY x bUdi Residence. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2204424. $25/$15(adv). Also Jun 21, 28; Jul 12 & 19.

Jun 14 2:00: Céleste Music. Elegy and Fantasy. Dussek: Élégie harmonique Op.61; Dussek: Le Retour à Paris Op.64; Schubert: Grand Rondo D.951; Schumann: Fantasy Op.17. Riko Fukuda, fortepiano; Charlotte Tang, fortepiano. Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. 905-953-5122 or www.newtix.ca. $50; $25(st).

Jun 14 2:00: Toronto Early Music Players Organization (TEMPO). TEMPO Tea and Concert. Our end-of-the-season event which is a fundraiser and opportunity for members and friends to perform, enjoy refreshments, and possibly buy recorders, music, or CDs. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tempotoronto.net or info@tempotoronto.net. Pay What You Can. Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.

Jun 14 2:30: Opera 5: Toronto Opera Festival. Parḗlios. See Jun 12.

Jun 14 3:00: Patchwork Trio. More Than Friends: Songs of Love from Around the World. Proceeds to the Musicbox Children's Charity. An acoustic set of a cappella and accompanied songs from a range of harmony singing traditions from around the world, including Sweden, Georgia, Appalachia, and Bulgaria exploring storytelling, harmony structure, and how people historically have used music to understand and enrich their lives and focussing on how we love our families, our crushes, our beloveds, and our communities through life and after death. Society Clubhouse, 967 College St. More Than Friends. Pay What You Can.

Jun 14 3:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven's Ninth. See Jun 11.

Jun 14 5:00: Reid's Distillery. Jennifer Bettencourt: Fado, Distilled. A musical trip to Lisbon with the evocative "blues of Portugal" — fado. Jennifer Bettencourt, fadista & vocals; Hernani Raposo, Portuguese guitar; Valdemar Mejdoubi, classical guitar; Nuno Tavares, piano. 32 Logan Ave. 416-465-4444 X2. $20(door); $15(adv).

Jun 14 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Sunday Noir with Nicky Lawrence. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2201986. $50.

Jun 14 7:30: Burdock Music Hall. The Little Phrase Album Release Party. The Little Phrase: Shannon Hoff, Tania Gill, Don Scott, Chris Banks & Aidan McConnell. Burdock - Music Hall, 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033. $20/$15(adv).

Jun 15 7:00: Beaches Presbyterian Church. Spring Thaw Jazz and Folk. Annual Fundraiser with net proceeds benefiting Nourish East End Food Bank. Cash bar available. Original music by Emily Schultz (singer-songwriter), Tara Kannangara (singer-songwriter), Benton Roarke (singer-songwriter), Julian Anderson-Bowes (bassist & composer), James Hill (piano & composer). Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. www.beacheschurch.org or 416-818-4953. Tickets available at www.tinyurl.com/zenarzhh. $25.

Jun 16 12:00_noon: Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation. Lunchtime Chamber Music: inVENT Trio - Sophie Lanthier, Flute; Anthony Thompson, Clarinet; Kevin Harris, Bassoon. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. 416-922-1167 or www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free. Donations welcome.

Jun 16 1:00: St. James Cathedral. Tuesday Organ Recital. Timothy Pyper, organ. Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St. E. 416-364-7865 or www.stjamescathedral.ca/recitals. Free. Donations encouraged.

Jun 16 7:30: Luminato Festival/Tapestry Opera/Canadian Opera Company. 10 Days in a Madhouse. Music by René Orth. Libretto by Hannah Moscovitch. Mireille Asselin, soprano; Lauren Pearl, soprano; Taylor-Alexis DuPont, mezzo; Jorell Williams, baritone; Joanna Settle, stage director; Sandra Horst, conductor. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. www.luminatofestival.com/10-days-in-a-madhouse. From $69. Also Jun 18(7:30pm), 20(3:30pm)  & 21(1:30pm).

Jun 17 12:15: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Kitchener). Douglas Haas Legacy Concerts. Live and livestreamed. Luke Welch, piano. 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-4430. Free. Lunch available for purchase at 11:30am or bring your own.

Jun 17 1:00: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival: TBSI Orchestras & Choirs. The smaller orchestras and choirs perform under the direction of faculty members. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. www.tafelmusik.org/TBSF2026. Free.

Jun 17 2:00: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Spotlight on Broadway: Jeremy Jordan. Jeremy Jordan, vocalist; Steven Reineke, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. www.tso.ca or 416-598-3375. From $142. Also Jun 17(7:30pm) & 18(7:30pm).

Jun 17 6:30: Toronto Public Library - Don Mills Branch. Life As We Know It. Humorous short films about modern society set to a dynamic musical score. 888 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-469-3033 or www.bitly.com/flying-spot-players. Free.

Jun 17 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Spotlight on Broadway: Jeremy Jordan. See 2pm. Also Jun 18(7:30pm).

Jun 17 8:00: Live Nation. Marcus King Band: Darling Blue Tour Pt. 2 – With Penelope Road. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/marcus-king. From $48.

Jun 17 8:00: Luminato Festival. Katma. Created and directed by Azzam Mohamed. Daniels Spectrum - Ada Slaight Auditorium, 585 Dundas St. E. www.luminatofestival.com/katma. From $39. Also Jun 18, 19 & 20.

Jun 18 12:00_noon: Metropolitan United Church. Noon at Met. Katherine Chen, carillon. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. 416-363-0331 x226 or Thursday at Noon. Freewill donation.

Jun 18 7:00: Johnny G's Cafe. Lisa Particelli's GNO Vocal Jazz Jam. Until 10pm. Peter Hill, piano; Chris Banks, bass. 478 Parliament St. 647-368-3877 or www.johnnygsrestaurant.ca.

Jun 18 7:00: Magisterra Soloists. South American Getaway. Works by Villa-Lobos, Aguila, Mehmari, Mignone, Ginastera Bacharach, and Gomes. Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin; Vladimir Rufino, violin; Fabiola Amorim Rufino, viola; Kayami Satomi, cello. Museum London - Theatre, 421 Ridout St. N., London. 519-661-0333. $35; $30(sr); $15(st); $10(under 10); $120(Young Adult Pass).

Jun 18 7:00: Something Else! Festival. In Concert. Earth Wind & Choir; Ghost Variables; Agalawatte-Bennett-Thorn; Juba Lee 4tet. St. Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St. N., Hamilton. www.somethingelsefestival.com. $40(door); $33(adv).

Jun 18 7:30: Luminato Festival/Tapestry Opera/Canadian Opera Company. 10 Days in a Madhouse. See Jun 16. Also Jun 20(3:30pm)  & 21(1:30pm).

Jun 18 7:30: Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Spotlight on Broadway: Jeremy Jordan. See Jun 17.

Jun 18 8:00: CONTXT/Caliban Arts Theatre. Shelley Hamilton - The Sade Experience. Until 11pm. Shelley Hamilton, vocalist; Joe Palawan, keyboards; Sean Bray, guitar; Carrie Chesnutt, sax; Dave Patel, drums; Dane Wedderburn, bass. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst St. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2204127. $50/$40(adv).

Jun 18 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. Tyler Ellis Album Release. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. Tyler Ellis Album Release. $30; $20(st/artsworkers/underemployed).

Jun 18 8:00: Luminato Festival. Katma. See Jun 17. Also Jun 19 & 20.

Jun 19 6:00: Something Else! Festival. In Concert. Stephan Crump; Drake/West + Lee; Grdina-Lillinger. St. Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St. N., Hamilton. www.somethingelsefestival.com. $35(door); $29(adv).

Jun 19 6:30: The Pilot. Mike Murray Group with Emile D'Eon & Tall Order. Until 9:30pm. Mike Murray, guitar. Pilot Tavern, 22 Cumberland Ave. www.thepilot.ca or 289-633-3634 or Mike Murray Group. $20/$15(adv). Enjoy 10% off food with your ticket before or after the show.

Jun 19 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. David Murray and Kahil El Zabar Duo: We Be Free Tour. Dr. Kahil El'Zabar, percussion & bandleader; David Murray, saxophone. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2196569. $45; $85(both concerts); $55(door); $45(adv). Also Jun 20.

Jun 19 7:00: Luminato Festival/Dance Immersion. NIMBA. Through dance, circus, and music, bodies rise from the ground and carve space in motion, carrying memory and embodying the deep connection between land and people. As rural and urban worlds collide, landscapes shift, reshaping territory and identity alike. Meridian Arts Centre - Lyric Theatre, 5040 Yonge St., North York. www.luminatofestival.com/nimba. From $49. Also Jun 20(2pm).

Jun 19 7:30: Aurora Cultural Centre. Dala. Dala: Amanda Walther & Sheila Carabine, vocalists. Aurora Town Square - Davide De Simone Performance Hall, 50 Victoria St., Aurora. 365-500-3313 or www.auroraculturalcentre.ca. $55; $15(st).

Jun 19 7:30: Guelph Musicfest. Penderecki Quartet. Beethoven: String Quartet No.8 in e Op.59 No.2 “Razumovsky”; Penderecki: String Quartet No.3 “Leaves of an Unwritten Diary”; Dvořák: Piano Quintet No.2 in A Op.81. Jerzy Kaplanek, violin; Jeremy Bell, violin; Christine Vlajk, viola; Katie Schlaikjer, cello; with guest pianist Ken Gee. Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St., Guelph. www.guelphmusicfest.ca or 519-993-7591. From $20.

Jun 19 7:30: Live Nation. An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio – Featuring Jeff Tanski. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/trey-anastasio. From $436.

Jun 19 8:00: Hugh's Room Live. James Keelaghan. Hugh's Room Live - Green Sanderson Hall, 296 Broadview Ave. www.showpass.com/james-keelaghan-5. $40; $20(st/artsworkers/underemployed).

Jun 19 8:00: Luminato Festival. NoSax NoClar & Robinson Khoury - MŸA. NoSax NoClar: saxophonist Bastien Weeger, saxophone;  Julien Stella, beatbox & clarinet. Alliance Français de Toronto - Downtown Campus, 24 Spadina Rd. www.luminatofestival.com/nosax-noclar---robinson-khoury-trio. From $29.

Jun 19 8:00: Luminato Festival. Katma. See Jun 17. Also Jun 20.

Jun 19 8:00: Massey Hall. Shakura S’Aida With Special Guest Celeigh Cardinal. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/shakura-saida. $25.

Jun 19 8:00: The Old Mill. Kellylee Evans. Old Mill Toronto - Restaurant, 21 Old Mill Rd. www.oldmilltoronto.com/event/kellylee-evans.

Jun 19 9:00: Something Else! Festival. In Concert. Otherlands Trio; Elisa Thorn; Juba Lee 4tet. St. Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St. N., Hamilton. www.somethingelsefestival.com. $35(door); $29(adv).

Jun 20 11:00am: City of Toronto. Indigenous Arts Festival. 5pm: Mississauga Credit First Nation Youth Performance; 5:25pm: Manitou Mkwa Singers; 6:05pm: Lacey Hill; 6:45pm: Derek Miller; 7:40pm: Susan Aglukark. Biidaasige Park, 51 Commissioners St. Indigenous Arts Festival. Free.

Jun 20 12:00_noon: Something Else! Festival. In Concert. Darius Jones; Grdina-Greene-McPherson; Bajakian-Úlhela; Crimp-Lillinger-Nilsson-West. St. Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church, 2 Bond St. N., Hamilton. www.somethingelsefestival.com. $35(door); $29(adv).

Jun 20 2:00: Arraymusic. Luke Welch Album Release Concert: Herstory - Solo Piano Works from Female Composers of Colour. Works by Florence Price, Montague Ring (Amanda Aldridge), Chiquinha Gonzaga, and L. Viola Kinney. Luke Welch, piano. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-432-3019. $10(CD included); $25(LP vinyl included). Reception to follow.

Jun 20 2:00: Luminato Festival/Dance Immersion. NIMBA. See Jun 19.

Jun 20 2:00: Trio Terrifico. Debut Concert. Beethoven: Piano Trio No.3 in c Op.1 No.3; Grieg: Piano Trio in c; Brahms: Piano Trio in C Op.87; Rachmaninoff (arr. C. Burton): "Vocalise". Christopher Burton, piano; Michelle Kyle, cello; Daniel Kushner, violin. St. Barnabas Anglican Church (East Latvian Lutheran Community Church), 361 Danforth Ave. 416-465-7443. $25.

Jun 20 2:30: Sue and Dwight Music. Get Together: Songs of Peace, Love & Happiness. Songsheets provided. Join us for a singalong celebration of songs of Peace, Love, and Happiness from the 60s & 70s featuring the music of Crosby Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Peter Paul & Mary, Three Dog Night, The Youngbloods, Simon & Garfunkel, and others. The Get Together Band: Sue and Dwight; Henry Lees. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. www.sueanddwight.com.

Jun 20 3:30: Luminato Festival/Tapestry Opera/Canadian Opera Company. 10 Days in a Madhouse. See Jun 16. Also Jun 21(1:30pm).

Jun 20 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. David Murray and Kahil El Zabar Duo: We Be Free Tour. See Jun 19.

Jun 20 7:30: Dr. Arlan Vriens. Futureproofing. Drawing on research supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. World Premieres — Amy Brandon: Arp Speed; Wesley Shen: . Dr. Arlan Vriens, violin; Tsz Long Fish Yu, Amy Brandon, Lily Koslow, Steven Webb, electronics. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 514-291-3400. Free.

Jun 20 7:30: Modern Sound Collective/Pride Toronto 2026. Craig Hella Johnson's Considering Matthew Shepard. Concreamus & Datsuzoku, youth & young adult choirs; Modern Sound Collective, vocal & chamber ensemble. Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Modern Sound Collective. $40; $20(st).

Jun 20 7:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. A John Williams Finale. Music by John Williams from Star Wars, E.T., Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and other films. Bradley Thachuk, conductor & soloist. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Partridge Hall, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. www.niagarasymphony.com or 1-855-515-0722. From $24. Also Jun 21(2:30pm).

Jun 20 7:30: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival: Grand Finale. The full TBSI Orchestra and Choir are joined by the faculty and by members of the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir to perform large-scale orchestral and choral works. Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. www.tafelmusik.org/TBSF2026. Free.

Jun 20 8:00: Alliance Française de Toronto. Tant mieux: Émile Bourgault. Alliance Français de Toronto - Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd. www.alliance-francaise.ca. $18; $16/sr/st); $15(AFT loyalty card); $12(ages 5-12); Free (ages under 5).

Jun 20 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Time and Transformation. Dohnányi: Symphonic Minutes; Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos & Orchestra; Sibelius: Symphony No.2. Michael Berkovsky & Coral Solomon, piano duo; Daniel Vnukowski, host; Kristian Alexander, conductor. Meridian Arts Centre - George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. www.ksorchestra.ca or 416-733-9388. From $25. NOTE: Change of artists and repertoire.

Jun 20 8:00: Luminato Festival. The Philip Glass Ensemble. Philip Glass: The Early Works, a programme of Glass’ most celebrated pieces from 1974 to 1984 including music composed specifically for the Philip Glass Ensemble. Highlights include Glassworks, Dance 1 (Einstein on the Beach), Grid (Koyaanisqatsi), and Funeral (Akhnaten). Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. www.luminatofestival.com/philip-glass-ensemble. From $44.

Jun 20 8:00: Luminato Festival. Katma. See Jun 17.

Jun 21 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. tUkU beY x bUdi Residence. See Jun 14. Also Jun 28; Jul 12 & 19.

Jun 21 1:30: Luminato Festival/Tapestry Opera/Canadian Opera Company. 10 Days in a Madhouse. See Jun 16.

Jun 21 2:00: Céleste Music. In Illustrious Company at the Graf Piano: A Romantic Salon Evening. Beethoven "Waldstein" Sonata Op.53; Beethoven/Liszt: An die ferne Geliebte S.469; Clara Schumann: Soirées musicales Op.6; Delphine von Schauroth: Lieder ohne Worte. Patricia García Gil, fortepiano. Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. 905-953-5122 or www.newtix.ca. $50; $25(st).

Jun 21 2:30: Niagara Symphony Orchestra. A John Williams Finale. See Jun 20.

Jun 21 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: The Sovereignty of Song. Ian Cusson: Five Songs on Poems of Marilyn Dumont (song cycle); and selected musical theatre, opera, and art songs. Julie Lumsden, vocals; Kate Carver, piano. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

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New Music for Old Hands Concert Series. Matinee Concert. Alex Eddington: "The First Song I Remember..." The composer will talk about his experience with collaborative composing, and will share some music he wrote with youth and community ensembles. Followed by a casual social mixer. Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home, 5 Resurrection Rd., Etobicoke. New Music for Old Hands. Free. Jun 13(2pm).

New Music for Old Hands Concert Series. Matinee Concert. Martin van de Ven: "Mellow Bells". The composer will bring his clarinet, will share about Klezmer music, and will share some pieces from the genre, such as Araber Tanz, and Nokh A Glezyl Vayn. Followed by a casual social mixer. Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home, 5 Resurrection Rd., Etobicoke. New Music for Old Hands. Free. Jun 20(2pm). 

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE

Canadian Opera Company/Opera 5.  2026 Toronto Opera Festival. Theatre Passe Muraille. The world premiere of Parélios by Cecilia Livingston and Duncan McFarlane, directed by Jennifer Nichols. Also, a double bill of Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Tickets at www.opera5.ca/season2026. Jun 11–14.

Capitol Theatre Port Hope. Come From Away. https://capitoltheatre.com/season/. Jul 10–Aug 2.

DanceWorks. Sweet Ephemera. A double bill featuring Peel Me by Eilish 미정 Shin-Culhane and pahinga ka muna by Jose Miguel “Miggy” Esteban. Exploring queer intimacy, cultural memory, and diasporic experience. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St. W. Jun 18-20.

Drayton Entertainment. 42nd Street. Huron Country Playhouse. www.draytonentertainment.com.

Jun 10–28.

Drayton Entertainment. Nashville Music City. Drayton Festival Theatre. www.draytonentertainment.com. Jun 10–27.

Eclipse Theatre Company. Punch: A New Musical. By Andrew Seok. Starring Chilina Kennedy. Presented in concert. Factory Theatre. www.factorytheatre.ca/series/punch-a-new-musical. Jun 12–21(7:30 pm).

Luminato Festival/Tapestry Opera/Canadian Opera Company. 10 Days in a Madhouse. Music by René Orth. Libretto by Hannah Moscovitch. Mireille Asselin, soprano; Lauren Pearl, soprano; Taylor-Alexis DuPont, mezzo; Jorell Williams, baritone; Joanna Settle, stage director; Sandra Horst, conductor. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. www.luminatofestival.com/10-days-in-a-madhouse. From $69. Jun 16(7:30pm), 18(7:30pm), 20(3:30pm)  & 21(1:30pm).

Luminato Festival.  LOVIN' YOU The Minnie Riperton Story. By Divine Brown. Featuring DJ Starting from Scratch with guest vocalist Glenn Lewis. Toronto Premiere. Harbourfront Concert Stage. www.luminatofestival.com/lovin--you. Jun 13 (8:30 pm). 

Mirvish. & Juliet. Created by Canadian David West Read and starring an all-Canadian cast featuring Vanessa Sears and George Krissa with songs from the catalogue of Max Martin. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. www.mirvish.com. Extended to Aug 30.

Opera 5: Toronto Opera Festival. Parḗlios. Music by Cecilia Livingston & Libretto by Duncan McFarlane. Len Crino, soprano; Brenden Lengsfeld, alto; Ryan Nauta, tenor; Baritone Soloist -Aaron Dimoff, baritone; Dancers: Sully Malaeb Proulx, Jarrett Siddall, and Miyeko Ferguson; TorQ Percussion Ensemble; Jennifer Nichols, director & choreographer; Evan Mitchell, music director. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. Parelios. $50; $35(arts workers); $30(sr); $20(under 25). Jun 12(7:30pm), 13(7:30pm) & 14(2:30pm).

Shaw Festival. Funny Girl starring Sara Farb as Fanny Brice.  Festival Theatre. www.shawfest.ca. Jun 11–Oct 3.

Soulpepper Theatre. Tiger Bride (a  rock musical)  Based on Angela Carter’s short story. Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell, Andrew Penner and Hailey Gillis. Starring Hailey Gillis, Andrew Penner and Landon Doak. www.soulpepper.ca/performances/tigerbride Jun 11–21. 

Stratford Festival. Guys and Dolls. A new production by Donna Feore with a new cast including Dan Chameroy and Jennifer Rider-Shaw. www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Guys-and-Dolls. Jun 11–Nov 1

Stratford Festival: Something Rotten. Remount with original cast. www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Something-Rotten. Jun 11–Oct 31.

St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival. R&J and Joni. Music by Joni Mitchell. With Hilary Adams, Jillian Mitsuko Cooper, Nick Dolan, Andrew Iles, Richard Lam, and Cara Pantalone. Kinsmen Amphitheatre, 101 Water St. W., Prescott. 613-925-5788. $39; $26(st); $20(child). Jul 16–Aug 8(7pm); Jul 25 & Aug 1(3pm); Aug 5(1pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Brave New Works. An Evening with Christina Vegas: KEY CHANGE: A TRANS JOURNEY FROM ‘DIVO’ TO ‘DIVA’. A New Musical. Directed by Mary Francis Moore. .  www.theatreaquarius.org. One night only. Hamilton. Free. Jun 22(7pm).

Theatre Aquarius/Thousand Islands Playhouse. It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken. A continuation of the world premiere production with music by The Tragically Hip and an original book by Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercomb that began at Theatre Aquarius in April/May. Kingston Grand Theatre www.1000islandplayhouse.com/the-tragically-hip. Oct 22–Nov 8.

Tweed & Company. 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. www.tweedandcompany.com/upcoming. In Tweed Jun 26–Jul 5. In Bancroft Jul 8–19.

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Under Pressure: The Music of Bowie and Queen. Jun 9–Jul 4. Also Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Jul 6–Aug 8.

SUMMER CAMPS

Canadian Opera Company. Summer Music Camps 2026.

Jul 6–10: Little Company (entering Grades 1–3 in Sep 2026)

Jul 13–17: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6 in Sep 2026)

Jul 20–24: Junior Company (entering Grades 4–6 in Sep 2026)

Jul 27–31: Intermediate Company (entering Grades 7–9 in Sep 2026)

Times: 9am–3:30pm. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. Target: Children and teens, ages 6–14. We invite young creatives from Grade 1 to 9 to learn about music, drama, and design. Participants are supported in a creative and non-competitive environment where they learn and experiment with several modes of artistic expression, including singing, composing, movement, drama, and design. In creating their own original work, campers are guided by the COC’s roster of teaching artists, highly skilled professionals in their respective fields, culminating in a final showcase performance for family and friends. No previous experience with music required. Tuition: $395. Registration for each company is available until the Friday before their first day. Extended care is available until 5pm for Little Company and Junior Company participants for an additional $40. To register, visit coc.ca/Camps.