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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jul 9 – Sun Jul 19, 2026
Jul 09 2:15: Toronto Fringe. Artificially Intelligent 2.0. Hook Up Murder, Straight Pride, Grandpa on Grindr. Anesti Danelis, guitar & vocals. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-966-1062. http://www.fringetoronto.com. From $12.15. Also Jul 10(2:45pm), 12(5:30pm).
Jul 09 3:15: Toronto Fringe. KidsFest: The Everlasting Friendship of Billy & Bink. Book & Lyrics by Will Parry. Will Parry, performer; Andrew Lamb, director & dramaturg; Chris Tsujiuchi, composer & music director. Young People's Theatre, 165 Front St. E. www.fringetoronto.com. $19; $9(ages 13-18); $6(ages 6 & under). Also Jul 12(3:15pm).
Jul 09 6:30: Nick Maclean Productions. Nick Maclean's Snaggle Featuring the Ali Brothers. Brownman Ali, electric trumpet; Marcus Ali, tenor sax; Jay Yoo, guitar; Phil Albert, bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. Henry's on James, 303 James St. N., Hamilton. 905-529-2299 or www.opentable.ca/booking/experiences-availability $35.
Jul 09 6:30: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. Original comedy music. Janelle McGuinness, mezzo. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. E. 416-966-1062 or www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/popular-demand. $19. Also Jul 10(5:15pm), 11(7:15pm), 12(1:15pm).
Jul 09 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. World Music Series: Niawenkowa with The Akwesasne Women Singers of the Six Nations. Sharing traditional teachings and preservation of the language and stories of past generations through song. The Shipyards Amphitheatre and Green Space, 2 North Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. Pay what you can.
Jul 09 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Alex Lukashevsky & Mayme Joach - Most Definitely Toronto Music. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.
Jul 09 7:00: Stratford Summer Music. Opening Night: Ensemble Obiora. Dinuk Wijeratne: Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems; Elgar: "Nimrod" from The Enigma Variations; Reena Esmail: Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz; William Grant Still: Danzas de Panamá; Quinn Mason: Irish Dance Suite; Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte. Ensemble Obiora; Suzanne Taffot, soprano; Anuja Panditrao, Hindustani singer. Avondale, The, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. From $40.
Jul 09 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. NOTE: Not recommended for those under the age of 14. Will Parry, creator & solo performer; Dean Deffett, stage director; Benjamin Kersey, music director; Ryan G. Hinds, dramaturg. Jamii Hub, 264 Esplanade. www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/will-and-amazingly-obsessive-theatrical-vinyl-collection. $19. Also Jul 10, 11, 12. All performances at 7pm except where indicated.
Jul 09 7:30: Brott Music Festival. The Art of Bel Canto. Opera favourites. BrottOpera cast; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. McMaster University - L. R. Wilson Hall, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.
Jul 09 7:30: Music and Beyond. Kerson Leong: Divine and the Untamed. Pärt: Summa for String Orchestra; Pärt: Fratres for Violin & Piano; Bach (arr. Marcello): Mvt. II (Adagio) from Concerto in d BWV 974; Bach: Violin Concerto in E BWV 1042; Kreisler: Recitativo & Scherzo Op.6; and works by Ysaÿe, Kreisler, Dvořák, Monti, Bartók, and Sarasate. Kerson Leong, violin; Frédéric Lacroix, piano; Thirteen Strings. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa. Kerson Leong. From $10.
Jul 09 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Opening Night: Les Arts Florissants. Charpentier: La descente d'Orphée aux enfers; Les arts florissants. Bastien Rimondi (La Peinture/Orphée/Ixion); Richard Pittsinger (La Peinture/Orphée/Ixion); Camille Chopin (La Musique/Euridice); Kevin Arboleda-Oquendo (Un Guerrier/Pluton); Sarah Fleiss (La Poésie/Proserpine); and other soloists; Les Arts Florissants; William Christie, music director; Marie Lambert-Le Bihan, director; Stéphane Facco, director; Martin Chaix, choreographer. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 10 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Nathan Hiltz Trio. Nathan Hiltz, guitar; Jake Koffman, sax; Jon Meyer, bass. MusicBarge - The Boathouse, 30 York Street, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.
Jul 10 2:45: Toronto Fringe. Artificially Intelligent 2.0. See Jul 9. Also Jul 12(5:30pm).
Jul 10 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. The Cheng2 Duo. Program to be announced. Bryan Cheng, cello; Silvie Cheng, 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.
Jul 10 5:15: Ubu Opera. Song for Moby Dick. Music by Peter Thompson. Adam Paolozza, stage director. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/songs-moby-dick or www.ubu.opera. $19; $(ages 13-18). Also Jul 12(5:15pm).
Jul 10 5:15: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. See Jul 9. Also Jul 11(7:15pm), 12(1:15pm).
Jul 10 6:00: Beaches Jazz Festival. Salsa on the Beach. Woodbine Park, 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.
Jul 10 7:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society. Jung Tsai, Violin & Daniel Ramjattan, Guitar. Repertoire to be announced. University of Waterloo - Institute for Quantum Computing, 475 Wes Graham Way, Waterloo. www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms. $40; $10(st).
Jul 10 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. See Jul 9. Also Jul 11, 12. All performances at 7pm except where indicated.
Jul 10 7:30: Elora Festival. Opening Night: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $78/$72(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 10 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Fire & Resilience. Bach: Violin Partita No.3 in E BWV 1006; Copland: Selections from Old American Songs, Sets I & II; Kelly-Marie Murphy: Give Me Phoenix Wings To Fly; Jenkins: "Benedictus" from The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace; Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in g Op.57. Sasha Cooke, mezzo; Blake Pouliot, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; Yura Lee, violin & viola; Estelle Choi, cello; Philip Chiu, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 10 8:00: Browntasauras Records. Nick Maclean's Snaggle Featuring the Ali Brothers: An Asimov-inspired Jazz-Funk Journey (Toronto). Brownman Ali, electric trumpet; Marcus Ali, tenor sax; Jay Yoo, guitar; Phil Albert, bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. My House, 2882 Dundas St. W. 416-389-2643 www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987137580997. $30(door); $20(adv).
Jul 10 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. Hilario Durán Trio. Hilario Durán, piano; Roberto Occhipinti, bass; Mark Kelso, drums. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $60.
Jul 11 10:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Pete and Anna. Outdoor venue. Perfect for families looking to make magical memories. Bring your young ones along for a bright, upbeat, and interactive musical adventure where imagination, rhythm, and community come together in song. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.
Jul 11 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Montuno Cubano. Music drawn from a rich and colorful repertoire that spans the entire Cuban musician landscape. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.
Jul 11 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Art Song & Chamber Music - Distant Memories: Beethoven & Saint-Saëns. Beethoven: String Quartet No.6 in B-flat Op.18 No.6 (Hyeon Grace Hong, Ashley Tsai, Bill Ko, Estelle Choi); Songs by Saint-Saëns, Bartók, Nadia Boulanger, Debussy, Vaughan Williams, and Grieg (Ellita Gagner, Lizzie Bett Estrada, Lara Saldanha, Jelena Pešić); Saint-Saens: Piano Quintet in a Op.14 (Seeun Baek, Jiyu Oh, Remea Friedrich, Thomas Lim, Philip Chiu). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 4pm & 7:30pm.
Jul 11 2:00: Collingwood Music Festival. The Dagilėlis Lithuanian Boys Choir. Showcasing the emotional depth and vocal brilliance that has captivated audiences in the world’s most prestigious concert halls. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $51; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 11 2:00: Music and Beyond. The King's Singers: Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On - European Romantic Masterpieces through a Magical Lens. Vaughan Williams: Over Hill, Over Dale from Three Shakespeare Songs; Debussy: Trois chansons L.99; Elgar: Owls Op.53 No.4; Elgar: Deep in My Soul Op.53 No.2; Elgar: Death on the Hills Op.72; and works by Alfvén, Schubert, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Sibelius. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa. www.musicandbeyond.ca/event/the-kings-singers. From $15.
Jul 11 2:00: Toronto Public Library - Richview Branch. Celtic Fiddle Music: In Canada & Abroad. Music from Newfoundland, Quebec, and the Ottawa Valley, focusing particularly on the music of Cape Breton, Scotland and Ireland. Alana & Leigh Cline, Celtic fiddle & guitar duo. 1806 Islington Ave., Etobicoke. 416-394-5120 or www.tpl.ca/RI. Free. Registration required online, in person, or by phone.
Jul 11 2:30: Elora Festival. Constantinople: Estuary. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 11 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Montuno Cubano. See 12pm.
Jul 11 4:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Sharon Riley Faith Chorale. Works to be announced. Midland Alliance Church, 829 Yonge St., Midland. www.brooksidemusic.com. Available at Midland Cultural Centre box office, online, or at the door. $35: Free(st).
Jul 11 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Art Song & Chamber Music - Most Ardently: Prokofiev & Poulenc. Songs by Butterworth, Poulenc, Ives, Brahms, Ibert, and others (Dante Mullin Santone, Lucas Zuehl, Alanna Beilke, Katherine Lerner Lee, Lawrence Wiliford, Andrew Chen, Lara Saldanha, Jelena Pešić, Jingquan Xie, Steven Philcox); Prokofiev: String Quartet No.1 in b Op.50 (Blake Pouliot, Justin Saulnier, Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, Esther Jiahe Zhang). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 1pm & 7:30pm.
Jul 11 6:20: Lakefield Jazz Festival. Nick Maclean's Snaggle Featuring the Ali Brothers: An Asimov-inspired Jazz-Funk Journey. Brownman Ali, electric trumpet; Marcus Ali, tenor sax; Jay Yoo, guitar; Phil Albert, bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. Isabel Morris Park, 20 Concession St., Lakefield. www.lakefieldjazzfest.ca. $12.
Jul 11 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: Muneeb Hermans Quintet. Until 10pm. Muneeb Hermans Quintet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Rob Christian, saxophone; Mark Hundevad, drums; Evan Miles, piano; Chris Banks, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $40/$30(adv).
Jul 11 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Opening Night Concert with The Elmer Iseler Singers. Orff: Carmina Burana; Andy Milne: New Work, commissioned by the CMF (world premiere). First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $61.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 11 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. See Jul 9. Also Jul 12. All performances at 7pm except where indicated.
Jul 11 7:15: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. See Jul 9. Also Jul 12(1:15pm).
Jul 11 7:30: Elora Festival. Rachel Fenlon, Penderecki String Quartet, and The Elora Singers. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $68/$58(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 11 7:30: Toronto Summer Music Festival. ReGeneration Concert: Art Song & Chamber Music - Hauntings: Fauré & Schubert. Fauré: Piano Quintet No.1 in d Op.89 (Yura Lee, Yubin Kim, Yoona Park, Claire Park, April Lee); Songs by Auric, Turkewich, Fleming, Aaron Jay Kernis, Lili Boulanger, and Schubert (Sydney Pexton, Sydney Cornett, Andrew Chen, Jingquan Xie); Schubert: Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat Op.99 D.898 (William Fedkenheuer, Tessa Nysetvold, Hans Chan). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 1pm & 4pm.
Jul 12 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Saba Yousefi, Violin. Blending Persian and Western contemporary music. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.
Jul 12 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. tUkU beY x bUdi Residence. Until 4pm. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2204424. $25/$15(adv). Also Jul 19.
Jul 12 1:15: You're Joking Productions/Fringe Toronto. By Popular Demand. See Jul 9.
Jul 12 2:30: Elora Festival. Brahms in New York. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 12 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Saba Yousefi, Violin. See 12pm.
Jul 12 3:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Daniel Vnukowski - Solo Piano Recital. Works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Bernstein. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $61.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 12 3:15: Toronto Fringe. KidsFest: The Everlasting Friendship of Billy & Bink. See Jul 9.
Jul 12 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Montuno Cubano - Bringing the Heat. Moriendo Café, Verano de un Niño, Lágrimas Negras, Frágil de Cristal, Tu Arete. Jorge Luis Peña Acosta, vocals/requinto/guitar; Luis Peña Acosta, vocals/guitar/percussion. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.
Jul 12 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. Such Stuff As Dreams…. Enescu: Nocturne et Saltarello; Alexina Louie: Set for Cello and Piano - Distant Memories, Once Upon a Time, Quasi Cadenza; Debussy: Sonata for Cello & Piano; Rachmaninoff: Sonata for Cello & Piano in g Op.19. Cameron Crozman, cello; Meagan Milatz, piano. Avondale, The, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $55.
Jul 12 5:00: Music Niagara Festival. Dagilėlis Boys’ Choir from Lithuania. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $19.
Jul 12 5:15: Ubu Opera. Song for Moby Dick. See Jul 10.
Jul 12 5:30: Toronto Fringe. Artificially Intelligent 2.0. See Jul 9 .
Jul 12 7:00: Nick Maclean Productions. Nick Maclean's Snaggle Featuring the Ali Brothers: An Asimov-inspired Jazz-Funk Journey (Newmarket). Brownman Ali, electric trumpet; Marcus Ali, tenor sax; Jay Yoo, guitar; Phil Albert, bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. George Whiskey Lounge, 238 Main St. S., Newmarket. 416-389-2643 www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987137580997. $30(door); $20(adv).
Jul 12 7:00: The Dot. Open Mic @ The Dot. Moonlight Lounge, 319 Augusta Ave. 416-300-5660. $15.
Jul 12 7:00: Toronto Fringe. Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. See Jul 10.
Jul 12 7:30: Elora Festival. The MacMaster Leahy Family in Concert. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $78/$72(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 12 7:30: Music and Beyond. Jean-Willy Kunz in Recital. Dupré (arr. L. Farnam): Cortège et Litanie Op.19 No.2; Morel: Prière; Joseph Bonnet: Concert Variations Op.1; Messiaen: Le banquet céleste; Paul Halley: Toccata Andromeda; and other works. Jean-Willy Kunz, organ. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa. www.musicandbeyond.ca/event/jean-willy-kunz-in-recital-en-recital. From $20.
Jul 12 8:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Symphony Under the Stars: Magic, Movies & Musicals. Excerpts from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and other films and musicals. Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Creemore Village Green Park, 181 Mill St., Clearview Township. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. Pay What You Can.
Jul 13 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Schmaltz & Pepper. Featuring Grammy winning violinist Drew Jurecka, this high-spirited group share their signature blend of klezmer, jazz, and world music. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $51.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 13 7:00: Inertia Entertainment/TD Music Hall. Skáld. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/skald. $50.
Jul 13 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Gryphon Trio in Concert. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.
Jul 13 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Cooke & Jones: Of Thee I Sing. Works by Copland, Barber, Weill, Sondheim, and Gershwin; selections from Granados's Tonadillas; and other works. Sasha Cooke, mezzo; Warren Jones, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 14 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 15, 16, 17, 29, 30 & 31.
Jul 14 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. A one-hour casual concert featuring Festival artists and next-generation stars. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23.
Jul 14 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Songs of the Mayflower with the Ménestrel Ensemble. A blend of ancient repertoire with Canadian folk traditions through the luminous vocals and instrumental artistry of co-founders Janelle Lucyk and Kerry Burse. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $51.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 14 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Heifetz & the "Dolphin" Strad. Vitali: Chaconne in g; Gluck: "Mélodie" from Orfeo ed Euridice; John Corigliano: The Red Violin Caprices; Franck: Sonata in A for Violin & Piano. Timothy Chooi, violin; Jon Kimura Parker, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 15 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Kids Concerts: Balourdet Quartet. Introduce your children to the amazing world of classical music through an engaging one-hour concert designed for all ages. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 22.
Jul 15 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 16, 17, 29, 30 & 31.
Jul 15 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. A one-hour casual concert featuring Festival artists and next-generation stars. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 16, 21, 22 & 23.
Jul 15 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Mark Fewer & Friends. A dynamic string octet in a performance that bridges the gap between classical mastery and modern energy. Mark Fewer, violin & other artists. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $51.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 15 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Balourdet Quartet. Beethoven: String Quartet No.11 in f Op.95 "Serioso"; Nicky Sohn: Galaxy Back to You (Canadian premiere of a commissioned work); Brahms: String Quartet No.3 in B-flat Op. 67. Balourdet Quartet: Angela Bae, violin; Justin DeFilippis, violin; Benjamin Zannoni, viola; Russell Houston, cello. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 15 8:00: Massey Hall. Buddy Guy 90 - Plus Special Guest Blood Brothers. 178 Victoria St. www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/buddy-guy. From $107.
Jul 16 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 17, 29, 30 & 31.
Jul 16 5:00: Toronto Summer Music. Shuffle Hour. A one-hour casual concert featuring Festival artists and next-generation stars. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 21, 22 & 23.
Jul 16 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Voices of Ukraine with Les Rugissants Ensemble. A powerful tribute to the Ukrainian community through a journey of classical, sacred, and folk music that captures the beauty and resilience of this historic culture. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $51.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 16 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Duncan Cameron - From the Highlands to the Heartland. The Mickey Dam; Loftus Jones; Strathspey; March; Reel Fiddle Medley; Dans la prison de Londres; Adieu, Sweet Lovely Nancy. Duncan Cameron, fiddle/mandolin/Irish bouzouki. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.
Jul 16 7:00: 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). July 16-Aug 8(7pm); July 25 & Aug 1(3pm); Aug 5(1pm).
Jul 16 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Puccini: La Bohème. BrottOpera cast; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25. Also July 18.
Jul 16 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Golden Age: Erin Morley & Lawrence Brownlee. Rossini: “Ah, quel respect ... Ce téméraire qui croit nous plaire” from Le Comte Ory; Verdi: “Gualtier Maldè! ... Caro nome” from Rigoletto; Bizet: “À cette voix quel trouble ... Je crois entendre encore” Les Pêcheurs de perles; Delibes: “D’où viens-tu? ... C’est le dieu de la jeunesse” from Lakmé; Bizet: “Ils verront si je mens!” from La Jolie Fille de Perth; and works by Bellini, Delibes, and Donizetti. Erin Morley, soprano; Lawrence Brownlee, tenor; Malcolm Martineau, piano. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 16 8:00: Labyrinth Ontario. Makam Nights with Lamia Yared and Araz Salek. Lamia Yared, singer & oud;. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. info@labyrinthontario.com. Pay What You Can.
Jul 16 8:00: We Are In The Future/TD Music Hall. Valerie June. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or www.tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/valerie-june. $65.
Jul 16 9:00: Elora Festival. The Elora Singers at Twilight. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 17 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat: Mark Fewer & Chris Lamont in Conversation. Mark Fewer, Stratford Summer Music Artistic Director; Chris Lamont, Stratford Summer Music Executive Director. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.
Jul 17 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy at the MusicBarge. An enchanting outdoor concert as our talented participants showcase the skills and artistry they've honed under the guidance of internationally renowned faculty. Mark Fewer, Stratford Summer Music Artistic Director; Chris Lamont, Stratford Summer Music Executive Director. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.
Jul 17 12:00_noon: Toronto Summer Music. Academy Noon Concerts. featuring TSM Academy Fellows. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free. Also July 29, 30 & 31.
Jul 17 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy at the MusicBarge. See 12pm.
Jul 17 4:00: Emerging Artists Association/SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Summer Live Music Festival 2026. Until 10pm. Ontario Place - Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.universe.com/events/summer-live-music-festival-2026-tickets-XYDWVK. Free.
Jul 17 5:00: Vaughan International Music Festival. Rock Night. Explore international food vendors, a beer and spirits garden, interactive activations, and more in the heart of Downtown Vaughan. Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Concord. www.myvimf.com. Free. Also Jul18(5pm): Country Night.
Jul 17 6:00: Beaches Jazz Festival. TD Weekend Series. Woodbine Park, 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.
Jul 17 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Les Rugissants - The Ukrainian Presence. Works to be announced. Les Rugissants (Xavier Brossard-Ménard, artistic director); Voices of Ukraine. St. Paul's United Church, 308 King St., Midland. www.brooksidemusic.com. Available at Midland Cultural Centre box office, online, or at the door. $35: Free(st).
Jul 17 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Louise Pitre - Encore! Selections from Mamma Mia, Les Misérables, Gypsy, Edith Piaf, and Jacques Brel. Featuring Nathan Carroll, with Diane Leah, piano. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $61.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 17 7:30: Elora Festival. Unplugged. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $78/$72(Adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 17 7:30: Music and Beyond. Closing Gala: Festival by Request. Caelis Academy Ensemble; Thirteen Strings; Marc Djokic, violin; Frédéric Lacroix, piano; Matthew Larkin, conductor/piano/organ. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa. Closing Gala. From $20.
Jul 17 7:30: Opera York. Pirates of Penzance. By Gilbert & Sullivan. Geoffrey Butler, music director; Penny Cookson, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. www.operayork.com or 905-787-8811. $35-$40(General); $30(sr). Also Jul 18.
Jul 17 7:30: Shoreline Chorus. The Pirates of Penzance: A Concert Version. By Gilbert & Sullivan. Amanda Jeffreys, soprano; Darielle Chomyn-Davison, mezzo; Morgan Ballantyne, tenor; Matthew Dudziak, bass; Shoreline Chorus; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano & director; Karen James, flute. St. George's Anglican Church, 166 Russell St., Clarksburg. 519-599-2710. $25 at door. Also Jul 18(7:30pm): Georgian Shores United Church, Owen Sound; Jul 19(7pm): Annesley United Church, Markdale.
Jul 17 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Improbable Places. Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin & Piano Op.22; Kevin Lau: String Quartet No.5 "The Train to Improbable Places"; Mendelssohn: String Quartet No.3 in D Op.44 No.1; Dvořák: Piano Quintet No.2 in A Op.81 B.155. Bryan Lee, violin (Dover Quartet); Camden Shaw, cello (Dover Quartet); Hao Zhou, violin (Viano Quartet); Aiden Kane, viola (Viano Quartet); William Fedkenhauer, violin; Jon Kimura Parker, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.
Jul 17 8:00: Kindred Spirits Orchestra. Symphony Under the Stars. Symphonic pops, music from movies, and Broadway melodies featuring music by John Williams, Verve, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Koji Kondo, Hans Zimmer, and others. Stouffville Memorial Park, 2 Park Dr., Whitchurch-Stouffville. www.ksorchestra.ca. Free.
Jul 17 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. Alex Pangman & The Sweet Hots. Alex Pangman, vocalist; Drew Jurecka, violin; Nathan Hiltz, guitar. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $60.
Jul 18 8:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy Open Mic Night. A relaxed, celebratory gathering gives Vocal Academy students the chance to perform in a casual, supportive setting and mingle with audiences, fellow musicians, and arts lovers. The Starlight Restaurant, 64 Wellington St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.
Jul 18 10:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Pulling Strings and Spinning Yarns. NOTE: Outdoor venue. Physical storytelling with Members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony String Quartet and Friends. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.
Jul 18 10:30am: Elora Festival. Peter and the Wolf. Melville United Church (Fergus), 300 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $25; $10(child).
Jul 18 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. York Street Thought Process. Folk, vocals, and storytelling. Jaron Camp and Rachael Frankruyter. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.
Jul 18 1:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Art Song & Chamber Music - Utmost Devotion: Dvořák & Mendelssohn. Dvořák: Piano Quartet No.2 in E-flat Op.87 B.162 (Yubin Kim, Yoona Park, Thomas Lim, Jon Kimura Parker); Songs by Rebecca Clarke, Schumann, Britten, Korngold, Loewe, and Debussy (Katherine Lerner Lee, Lizzie Bett Estrada, Andrew Chen, Lara Saldanha); Mendelssohn: String Quartet No.5 in E-flat Op.44 No.3 (Hao Zhou, Jiyu Oh, Bill Ko, Tessa Nysetvold). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 4pm & 7:30pm.
Jul 18 2:30: Elora Festival. Payadora. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55; $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 18 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. York Street Thought Process. See 12pm.
Jul 18 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Arsentiy Kharitonov, Piano & Composer. Works of Beethoven, Schumann, and others. 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.
Jul 18 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. ARCHES: Ukrainian Song. Les Rugissants. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 41 Mornington St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $30.
Jul 18 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Art Song & Chamber Music - Frühlingslieder: Brahms & Zemlinsky. Songs by Brahms, Gurney, Rita Strohl, Ravel, Fauré, and others (Dante Mullin Santone, Sydney Cornett, Sydney Pexton, Alanna Beilke, Lawrence Willford, Jelena Pešić, Jingquan Xie, Andrew Chen, Lara Saldanha, Warren Jones); Brahms: String Quintet No.1 in F Op.88 “Spring” (Ashley Tsai, Bryan Lee, Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, Remea Friedrich, Claire Park). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 1pm & 7:30pm.
Jul 18 5:00: Vaughan International Music Festival. Country Night. Explore international food vendors, a beer and spirits garden, interactive activations, and more in the heart of Downtown Vaughan. Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Concord. www.myvimf.com. Free. Also Jul17(5pm): Rock Night.
Jul 18 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: Muneeb Hermans Quintet. Until 10pm. Muneeb Hermans Quintet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Rob Christian, saxophone; Mark Hundevad, drums; Chris Pruden, keyboards; Chris Banks, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $40/$30(adv).
Jul 18 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Festival Finale with Toronto Mass Choir. A high-energy fusion of contemporary gospel and jazz from the Juno award-winning choir under the direction of Karen Burke. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $56.50; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 18 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Puccini: La Bohème. See Jul 16.
Jul 18 7:30: Elora Festival. Laila Biali Plays Joni Mitchell & The Canadian Songbook Reimagined. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $78/$72(adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 18 7:30: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. A Tribute to the Beautiful Game: Music of the World. Music from celebrated football nations including the tango from Argentina, the samba from Brazil, dances from Spain, and more. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. www.mississaugasymphony.ca. $35. First-come, first-served seating arrangement.
Jul 18 7:30: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Canadiana Tour 2026. William Grant Still: Symphony No.2 in g “Song of a New Race”; Elgar: Cello Concerto in e Op.85; Liam Ritz: SOCAN/NYO Canada commission; R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. www.nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour.
Jul 18 7:30: Opera York. Pirates of Penzance. See Jul 17.
Jul 18 7:30: Shoreline Chorus. The Pirates of Penzance: A Concert Version. By Gilbert & Sullivan. Amanda Jeffreys, soprano; Darielle Chomyn-Davison, mezzo; Morgan Ballantyne, tenor; Matthew Dudziak, bass; Shoreline Chorus; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano & director; Karen James, flute. Georgian Shores United Church (Owen Sound), 997 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-599-2710. $25 at door. Also Jul 17(7:30pm): St. George's Anglican Church, Clarksburg; Jul 19(7pm): Annesley United Church, Markdale.
Jul 18 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Art Song & Chamber Music - Recapitulations: Brahms & Shostakovich. Brahms: Piano Trio No.1 in B Op.8 (Seeun Baek, Camden Shaw, April Lee); Songs by Howells, Schubert, Ropartz, Fauré, Clara Schumann, and Bartók (Lucas Zuehl, Ellita Gagner, Jelena Pešić, Jingquan Xie); Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in g Op.57 (Hyeon Grace Hong, Justin Saulnier, Aiden Kane, Esther Jiahe Zhang, Hans Chan). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 1pm & 4pm.
Jul 19 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Stratford Police Pipes & Drums. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.
Jul 19 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. tUkU beY x bUdi Residence. Until 4pm. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2204424. $25/$15(adv).
Jul 19 1:30: Elora Festival. Charles Richard-Hamelin: Carnaval & Nocturnes. Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 19 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Stratford Police Pipes & Drums. See 12pm.
Jul 19 4:00: Elora Festival. Earth, Our Home. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $68/$58(adult); $20(st); $10(child).
Jul 19 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Labyrinth Ensemble - Acalypha. Julian Anderson-Bowes, bass; Roa (HyunYoung) Lee, gayageum; Naomi McCarroll-Butler, saxophone & clarinet; Sasan Salaseli, tonbak; Araz Salek, tar. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.
Jul 19 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Anna Clyne: Masquerade; Jordan Pal: Iris; William Grant Still: Symphony No.2 in g “Song of a New Race”; Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 in B-flat Op.100. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor. The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $55.
Jul 19 7:00: Shoreline Chorus. The Pirates of Penzance: A Concert Version. By Gilbert & Sullivan. Amanda Jeffreys, soprano; Darielle Chomyn-Davison, mezzo; Morgan Ballantyne, tenor; Matthew Dudziak, bass; Shoreline Chorus; Ann-Marie MacDairmid, piano & director; Karen James, flute. Annesley United Church (Markdale), 82 Toronto St. S., Markdale. 519-599-2710. $25 at door. Also Jul 17(7:30pm): St. George's Anglican Church, Clarksburg; Jul 18(7:30pm): Georgian Shores United Church, Owen Sound.
ETCETERAS
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Jul 10 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat: This Is SSM 2026. Join Artistic Director Mark Fewer for a special morning conversation highlighting the upcoming Stratford Summer Music season. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free.
Jul 10 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art Song Masterclass with Sasha Cooke. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 10 7:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Youth Masterclass Students in Concert - The Grand Finale. After five days of masterclasses with world-renowned faculty, these young musicians perform the results of their hard work. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. $26; Free(under age 16 when accompanied by a paying adult).
Jul 14 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Members of the Dover & Viano Quartets. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 17 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Art Song Masterclass with Warren Jones. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.
Jul 18 11:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Vocal Academy Public Masterclass. Ever wonder what happens behind the curtain before a great performance? Now’s your chance to find out. Vocalists from the Vocal Academy work directly with experienced mentors in a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process. Avondale, The, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.
Jul 18 5:00: Collingwood Music Festival. Workshop: Gospel Music – Enjoying the Journey! Participants learn key elements of authentic gospel music performance practice from the Artistic Director of Toronto Mass Choir then perform one song with the choir at their evening concert. First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood. www.collingwoodfestival.com or 705-416-1317. Free. Pre-registration online required. Limited space.
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
In the Key of Blue. Book by Mike Trite. Music by Blue Rodeo. World Premiere. Isabel Bader Centre, Kingston: Jul 10, 11, 12. Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough, Jul 17 only. www,inthekeyofblue.ca or inthekeyofblueproduction@gmail.com.
Capitol Theatre Port Hope. Come From Away. https://capitoltheatre.com/season/. Jul 10–Aug 2.
Hamilton Fringe Festival. At various venues around Hamitlon. www.hftco.ca. Jul 15–26.
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 2 only.
Mirvish. The Outsiders. Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film. Book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine. Music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levinewith. Choreography by Rick & Jeff Kuperman. Princess of Wales Theatre. www.mirvish.com/shows/the-outsiders. Jul 9–26.
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. Jul 9–Aug 16.
Mirvish. Water for Elephants. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. www.mirvish.com. Jul 9–19.
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. Jul 9–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.
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 25–Aug 8(7pm); Jul 25 & Aug 1(3pm); Aug 5(1pm).
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 Orangeville: Into the Woods. Young Company production. Into the Woods. Jul 24–26.
Toronto Fringe Festival. At Soulpepper and venues around Toronto. www.fringetoronto.com. Until Jul 12.
Please see daily listings for individual musicals!
Tweed & Company. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. www.tweedandcompany.com/upcoming. In Tweed Jul 2–5. In Bancroft Jul 9–19.
Yes Theatre Sudbury. Come From Away. www.yestheatre.com. Jul 9–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.
