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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Aug 13 – Sun Aug 23, 2026

Aug 13 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Songs of Stolen Children. Featuring a new Harbourfront Centre commission by Marichka. Daughters of Donbas. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 13 7:00: Hugh's Room. Grace Petrie. Burdock - Music Hall, 1184 Bloor St. W. Grace Petrie $35.

Aug 13 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. An Evening of Gypsy Jazz with Club Django Toronto. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $44.

Aug 13 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Orchestral Fireworks. Mahler: Mvmts I & II from Symphony No.9; Ravel: La valse; Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks. Daniel Bolshoy, guitar; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 13 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Pop Goes the Opera! Great operatic selections. Highlands Opera Studio 2026 participants. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. $32.50.

Aug 14 12:00_noon: TO Live/TKMF Productions. UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture. Featuring Drezus, Crystal Shawanda, Tom Wilson Tehohàhake Trio, and 13 more artists and groups. Enjoy live music, dance, an Indigenous artisan marketplace, family-friendly activities, live murals, authors, and more as downtown Toronto comes alive with Indigenous creativity. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. E. www.tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/UpFRONT-2026. Free. Also Aug 15 & 16.

Aug 14 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. The Great Canadian Dueling Pianos. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $44.

Aug 15 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Clarinet Trio. Classical repertoire. Eric Abramovitz, clarinet; Luri Lee, violin; Joonghun Cho, piano. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island, 955 Stella 40 Foot Rd., Stella. 613-328-5649 or www.watersidemusic.ca. $50; $25(ages under 14); 10% discount for 5-concert series. NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Aug 15 5:00: Canadian Opera Company. Showcase Performance: Summer Opera Intensive. Come hear some of Canada’s rising opera artists at the final showcase performance of the COC’s annual Summer Opera Intensive. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. www.coc.ca/SummerIntensiveShowcase. Free. Register now as seating is limited.

Aug 15 5:00: The Rex. Sam Broverman Quartet. Sam Broverman, vocalist; Peter Hill, piano; Chris Banks, bass; Shawn Nyquist, saxophone. Rex Hotel Jazz and The Blues Bar, 194 Queen St. W. www.therex.ca. Pay What You Can.

Aug 15 6:30: Burdock Music Hall. Vanessa Ferlaino: The Breathless Tour. Vanessa Ferlaino, piano & vocals. Burdock - Music Hall, 1184 Bloor St. W. www.showpass.com/the-breathless-tour. $20.

Aug 15 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Live In Concert: A Celebration for Sonny - Part 2. Joel Harbans Quartet: Joel Harbans, saxophones; Bureh Bollo-Kamara, guitar; Ethan Tilbury, bass; Donny Milwalkee, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. A Celebration for Sonny. $40/$25(adv); $80.

Aug 15 7:00: Robo Lounge/Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean Quartet - Featuring Brownman Ali. Nick Maclean, piano; Brownman Ali, trumpet; Bennett Young, bass; Jacob Wutzke, drums. Robo Lounge, 275 Carling Ave. - Ground Floor, Ottawa. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987011648329 or 416-389-2643. From $20.

Aug 15 7:30: Massey Hall/Live Nation. Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/bonnie-raitt.

Aug 15 10:00: TO Live/TKMF Productions. UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture. See Aug 14. Also Aug 16.

Aug 16 2:00: Highlands Opera Studio. Homecoming: Gala 20th Anniversary Concert. Join Highlands Opera Studio Alumni from the past 20 years for a special nostalgic afternoon of celebration featuring a variety of music including opera, musical theatre and more, plus special guests from the world of sports and the arts. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. $37.50.

Aug 16 3:00: Ukrainian Art Song Project/Canadian Ukrainian Opera Association. Artists in Performance: Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute. Join us for a delightful afternoon of Ukrainian Art Songs featuring the participants from the 2026 Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute held at The Royal Conservatory of Music. Works by Vasyl Barvinsky, Stanyslav Liudkevych, Mykola Lysenko, Yakiv Stepovy, Kyrylo Stetsenko, and others. Leah Brooks, soprano; Juliana Hentosz, soprano; Sadie Karlsson, soprano; Quin Lang, piano; Tania Mandzy Inala, mezzo; Carter Martin, tenor; Olivia Smart, soprano; Andrew Whiteside, tenor; Justyna Bluj, soprano & Artist-in-Residence. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St. W. www.ukrainianartsong.ca or 416-408-0208. $50; $25(st).

Aug 16 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: You Don't Think About Me. Blood Moon, You Don't Think About Me, Never Never Never, Am I Ever Gonna Love, Cottonwood. Madeleine Roger, vocals & acoustic guitar. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 16 7:00: Free Times Café. Handa and Broadhead. Original tunes about elephants, internet dates, the state of the world, interspersed with jazz standards in settings for voice and upright bass. 320 College St. Send interac payment to info@frozenlakerecords.ca and write Aug 16 tickets in the message. Book directly with Free Times Café for dinner 416-967-1078. $20.

Aug 16 10:00: TO Live/TKMF Productions. UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture. See Aug 14.

Aug 18 7:30: Hamilton Children's Choir. YHM → MFM: Illumini's Macau Send-off Concert. McMaster University - L.R. Wilson Concert Hall, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton. www.showpass.com/yhmmfm. $30; $20(child).

Aug 18 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Have I Ever Told You You’re My Hero? Elgar: Enigma Variations; Liza McLellan: Excerpts from Zodiac Suite (world premiere); Sibelius: Finlandia; David Bowie: Heroes; Jeff Silbar/Larry Henley: Wind Beneath My Wings; Saint-Saëns: Mvt. I (Allegro non troppo) from Violin Concerto No.3; ro non troppo; and other works. Lucas Ju, violin solo; Sharon Lee, conductor; Marcus Scholtes, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Heroes or 437-780-0763. $99; $149(VIP). Costume theme: An ode to your personal hero, whomever they may be.

Aug 19 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Let’s Make Opera! (ENCORE). Hear and see four operas, each approximately 20 minutes in length, based on stories from Haliburton County, written, composed and performed by artists of Haliburton County! Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. $37.50.

Aug 20 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Persian Psychedelia. To Bio, Dast Be Dastmalom Nazan, Dey Balal, Aziz jun, Mastom Mastom. Neda Mohamadpour, vocals; Chris Pruden, piano; Caleb Klager, bass; Mack Longpre, drums. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 20 8:00: TD Music Hall. Honey Jam. 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/honey-jam.

Aug 21 6:00: Toffan Rhythm Projects. Toronto International Tap Dance Festival. Heather Cornell, Bril Barrett, Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective, Subject:Matter, Victoria Miller, and a tribute to Joey Hollingsworth. Terminal Theatre - Queens Quay Terminal, Third Floor, 207 Queens Quay West. www.toffanrhythmprojects.com/tap-fest. $48.

Aug 21 7:00: Travels in Music. Common Threads. Dvořák, Schubert and the threads that connect musicians across traditions. Victoria Yeh, violin; Kathryn Tremills, piano; Kerri McGonigle, cello. Grace United Church, 140 Bruce St. S., Thornbury. www.travelsinmusic.ca or music@travelsinmusic.ca. $40; Free(child).

Aug 21 7:30: Gary's Gig. Dave Shewchuk. Playing the music of Led Zeppelin. Dave Shewchuk, violin. UpFront Cafe and Bar, 313 Front St., Belleville. www.universe.com/shewchuk/0826 or 343-600-3313. $20.

Aug 21 9:00: TD Music Hall/Bangtan Ball. BTS Dance Party. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/bts-dance-party.

Aug 22 12:00_noon: Markham Jazz Festival. Saturday Performances. Diane Roblin's Life Force(12pm), Nancy Walker Quartet(1:30pm), Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet(3pm), Thompson Egbo-Egbo Trio(4:30pm), Mr Beeper(6pm). Varley Stage - Outside, Main St., Unionville. www.markhamjazzfestival.com.

Aug 22 12:30: Markham Jazz Festival. Saturday Performances. John Neudorf(12:30pm), Eighth Street Orchestra(2pm), Kalya Ramu(3:30pm), Eunice Keitan(5pm), Suzie Vinnick(6:30pm). McKay Stage, Main St., Unionville. www.markhamjazzfestival.com.

Aug 22 1:00: Markham Jazz Festival. Saturday Performances. Funk10tet(1pm), Jean-Michel Pile Trio(2:30pm), SHOUT! The Band(4pm), Joaquin Nunez & Habana Safari(5:30pm), Ranee Lee(7pm), U.N. Jefferson(8:30pm). Millennium Bandstand, 194 Main St., Unionville. www.markhamjazzfestival.com.

Aug 22 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Live In Concert: A Celebration for Sonny - Part 3. Mark Hundevad Quartet: Shawn Nykwist, saxophones; Chris Pruden, piano; James Thompson, bass; Mark Hundevad, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. A Celebration for Sonny. $40/$25(adv); $80.

Aug 22 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Staged Scenes from the Greatest Operas. Join us for an entertaining evening of fully staged short excerpts from various operas. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. $37.50.

Aug 23 12:00_noon: Markham Jazz Festival. Sunday Performances. Artie Roch Quartet(12pm), The Honey Judges(1:30pm), Noam Lemish Quartet(3pm), Agneya(4:30pm). Varley Stage - Outside, Main St., Unionville. www.markhamjazzfestival.com.

Aug 23 12:30: Markham Jazz Festival. Sunday Performances. Ori Dagan(12:30pm), Jessica Lalonde & Adrean(2pm), Farrugia(2pm), Steven Taetz(3:30pm), Erin Propp(5pm). McKay Stage, Main St., Unionville. www.markhamjazzfestival.com.

Aug 23 1:00: Markham Jazz Festival. Sunday Performances. Kaiso Street Collective(1pm), JABFUNG(2:30pm), Gabriel Palatchi(4pm), Amanda Martinez(5:30pm). Millennium Bandstand, 194 Main St., Unionville. www.markhamjazzfestival.com.

Aug 23 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Al Qahwa - Journey to the Middle East. Maryem Tollar, vocals/riqq (Arabic tambourine)/qanun (Arabic table harp); Ernie Tollar, wind instruments; Demetri Petsalakis, oud; Naghmeh Fahrahmand, percussion; Waleed Abdulhamid, bass & vocals; Lauren Barnett back-up vocals & sax. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

ETCETERAS

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FESTIVALS

CCCT International Music Festival. Registration opens Jun 1–Sep 20. Festival runs Oct 26–Nov 4. Gala Concert & Awards Ceremony Dec 13. www.ccctimf.org

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE

Drayton Musicals. Disney’s Frozen. Huron Country Playhouse. Aug 13–30. Hamilton Family Theatre,  Cambridge. Nov 18–Dec 27 www.draytonentertainment.com/disneys-frozen

Mirvish. The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience. Soulpepper’s critically acclaimed tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved artists. Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell, Marni Jackson and Mike Ross. CAA Theatre. 651 Yonge St. www.mirvish.com. Aug 13–16. 

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

Shaw Festival. Perfect Pairings Concert Series. Directed by Kimberley Rampersad. Music Direction by Ryan deSouza. Performed by members of the Shaw Festival ensemble. Shaw Artists' Village, 272 Wellington St.   https://www.shawfest.com/event/perfectpairings. Aug 13–Sep 19.

Stratford Festival. Guys and Dolls. A new production by Donna Feore with a new cast including Dan Chameroy and Jennifer Rider-Shaw. Guys and Dolls. Until Nov 1.

Stratford Festival: Something Rotten. Remount with original cast. Something Rotten. Until Oct 31.

SummerWorks Festival. Curated Festival of experimental theatre. Various venues around Toronto. https://summerworks.ca/ Aug 13–16.

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.

Theatre by the Bay. Main Company Production: Forever Plaid. Gravenhurst Opera House:  Aug 13–19. Five Points Theatre, Barrie: Aug 21–29. www.theatrebythebay.shows/forever-plaid. $45.

Theatre by the Bay. Young Company Production: Treasure Island - The Pirate Musical. Five Points Theatre, Barrie. www.theatrebythebay.shows/forever-plaid. $15; $50(Family 4-Pack). Aug 19–29.

Toronto International Tap Dance Festival. Shows, panel discussions, workshops, jam. Various venues. www.toffanrhythmprojects.com/tap-fest. Aug 21–23.

Tweed & Company. Fiddler on the Roof. www.tweedandcompany.com/upcoming. Bancroft. Aug 19–Sep 6.

Tweed & Company. Tweed Summer Youth Theatre. High School Musical. www.tweedandcompany.com/upcoming  Aug 20 & 21.