Live Listings

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next Weekly Update #313 (covering Aug 27–Sep 6, 2026) is Thu Aug 20 at 6pm. 

For detailed listings on all events in our database, use our searchable online JustAsk feature. 

Presenters of previously submitted listings are also asked to advise us by that date of any changes or cancellations. Send all submissions to John Sharpe at listings@thewholenote.com.

You can subscribe to this weekly update at www.thewholenote.com/newsletter.

DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Aug 20 – Sun Aug 30, 2026

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 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.

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.

Aug 25 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Canadian Composer’s Workshop. New works by Highlands Opera Studio 2026 Composer-in-Residence. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. PWYC.

Aug 25 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. 007: Symphony Royale. Monty Norman: James Bond Theme; Lionel Bart: From Russia with Love; John Barry: Goldfinger; John Barry: You Only Live Twice; Adele: Skyfall; and other works. Sharon Lee, conductor; Marcus Scholtes, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/concert/007-symphony-royale or 437-780-0763. $99; $149(VIP). Costume theme: “There are dinner jackets and there are dinner jackets” and gowns to steal the show!

Aug 26 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Naoko Tsujita, carillonneuse. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Aug 27 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Being - Pascalkaija. Dusapin: So Full of Shapes Is Fancy for voice & clarinet; Dusapin: Two Walking (excerpts) for two voices; Danika Lorèn: New Harbourfront Centre Commission for two voices; Saariaho: From the Grammar of Dreams (excerpts) for two voices; Saariaho: Du Gick, Flög for voice & cello. Brad Cherwin, clarinet; Aleh Remezau, oboe; Louis Pino, percussion; Lenny Ranallo, guitar; Hee-Soo Yoon, violin & viola. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 27 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Don Pasquale. Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. 6:30pm: Pre-performance chat. Also Aug 29(7:30pm), 30(2pm), 31(7:30pm).

Aug 29 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Live In Concert: A Celebration for Sonny - Part 4. The Bridge Quartet: Shawn Nykwist, saxophones; Lee Wallace, guitar; Chris Banks, bass; Mark Hundevad, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2316182. $40.

Aug 29 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Don Pasquale. See Aug 27. Also Aug 30(2pm), 31(7:30pm).

Aug 29 8:00: Massey Hall/Live Nation. Masego – Fix Your Face Tour. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/masego or www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100064B982AA7B19. From $60.

Aug 30 2:00: Highlands Opera Studio. Don Pasquale. See Aug 27. Also Aug 31(7:30pm).

Aug 30 5:00: One of a Kind Concerts. Latin Fire. Bésame Mucho, The Girl from Ipanema, Quizás, Quizás, Vivir Mi Vida, and other works. Janna Boshoer & Nancy Adejor, vocals; Maya Vasserman, piano. The Music Salon, 41 Mendel Crescent, Thornhill. 416-357-8345. $50.

Aug 30 7:00: Niagara Classics Concert Series. Teuvo Tiamioja Classical Guitar Concert. An evening of solo classical guitar. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. Tuevo Tiamioja. From $23.

ETCETERAS

The ETCETERAS are listings for date-related events - live and virtual - that are of musical interest but which are not performances. This includes, for example, conferences and symposia, masterclasses, workshops, and film screenings. Just like our daily concert listings, the ETCETERAS are updated weekly online, and are free of charge. Please contact our listings team for more information at etc@thewholenote.com.

Please note that the ETCETERAS do not include audition and recruitment notices or job postings.To promote these opportunities, please contact advertising@thewholenote.com.

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 2030. Hamilton Family Theatre,  Cambridge. Nov 18–Dec 27 www.draytonentertainment.com/disneys-frozen

Oh What a Ride! Productions Inc. in association with Crow’s Theatre and The Toronto Stage Company. Dancer (A Musical in Ten Furlongs). Music by Marek Norman, Book & Lyrics by Jim Betts, Directed & Choreographed by Stacey Tookey. At Harbourfront’s Terminal Theatre (formerly the Fleck/Premiere Dance Theatre) at Queen’s Quay.  https://dancerthemusical.ca/ October 6-November 1.

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 20–Sep 19.

Shifting Ground Collective. Amélie. Aki Studio Theatre. Toronto premiere of the musical based on the award-winning film.  https://shiftinggroundcollective.com/amelie/   Sep 21–Oct 10

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.

Thousand Islands Playhouse (in association with Theatre Aquarius, David & Hannah Mirvish, & Michael Rubinoff):  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’s  Grand Theatre www.1000islandplayhouse.com/the-tragically-hip. Oct 22–Nov 8.

Theatre by the Bay. Main Company Production: Forever Plaid. 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 20–29.

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 20–Sep 6.

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

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next Weekly Update #312 (covering Aug 20–30, 2026) is Thu Aug 13 at 6pm. 

For detailed listings on all events in our database, use our searchable online JustAsk feature. 

Presenters of previously submitted listings are also asked to advise us by that date of any changes or cancellations. Send all submissions to John Sharpe at listings@thewholenote.com.

You can subscribe to this weekly update at www.thewholenote.com/newsletter.

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

The ETCETERAS are listings for date-related events - live and virtual - that are of musical interest but which are not performances. This includes, for example, conferences and symposia, masterclasses, workshops, and film screenings. Just like our daily concert listings, the ETCETERAS are updated weekly online, and are free of charge. Please contact our listings team for more information at etc@thewholenote.com.

Please note that the ETCETERAS do not include audition and recruitment notices or job postings.To promote these opportunities, please contact advertising@thewholenote.com.

Aug 19 4:00: Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy. The Power of Music in Your Child’s Early Years. Guest lecturer and music therapist Annie Bird speaks about the importance of music on the developing mind. This lecture is geared towards adults and children, and will feature demonstrations of activities. Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy - Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, 460 Avenue Rd. www.avenueroadmusic.com/concert-registration/213/earlyyears. $25.

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.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next Weekly Update #311 (covering Aug 13–23, 2026) is Thu Aug 6 at 6pm. 

For detailed listings on all events in our database, use our searchable online JustAsk feature. 

Presenters of previously submitted listings are also asked to advise us by that date of any changes or cancellations. Send all submissions to John Sharpe at listings@thewholenote.com.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Aug 6 – Sun Aug 16, 2026

Aug 06 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Office Hour: O Canada. Homegrown chamber music reflecting what makes us Canadian in an intimate concert. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Aug 06 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Classic Mozart. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet K.581; Mozart: Piano Concerto K.414. Janina Filakowska, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Viano String Quartet. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 06 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Music for the Curious Mind II. Works for organ, flute, harp, and voice by Purcell, Ravel, and others. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 06 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Eternal Romantics. Works to be announced. Christopher Gaze, actor; Amanda Chan, piano; Adrian Fung, cello; James Campbell, clarinet. 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).

Aug 06 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Love Letters. Brahms: Two Songs for Voice, Viola & Piano Op.91; Schubert: Fantasia for Piano (4-hands) in f D.940; Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 06 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: It’s a Groove Thing. Greater Good, Hit Me 5, Go On Get Your Groove On, The Gem, Knockout. The Heavyweights Brass Band. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 06 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Appalachian Spring Immersive. Schubert: Symphony No.8 “Unfinished”; Glenn Buhr: In Gloriam; Copland: Appalachian Spring. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 06 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. Favourite solos and ensembles from opera and musical theatre. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.thundertix.com/events/259010. $32.50.

Aug 07 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Kevin Chen in Concert. Clara Schumann: Variationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann Op.20; Mendelssohn: Fantasy in f-sharp Op.28; Brahms: Piano Quartet in g Op.25. Kevin Chen, piano. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 07 3:00: Music Around the Corner. Sextet and the City. Jessie Montgomery: Strum; Simon Rivet: Suite folklorique canadienne française; Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu: Quartet No.4 "Fading"; Shanti Sivarulrasa: Looming Together; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola. Also: Astrid Nakamura, violin; Diane Kim, viola; Toby Winarto, viola; Chris Ellis, cello; Matthew Christakos, cello. Glad Day, 32 Lisgar St. Sextet and the City - Glad Day. $30. Also Aug 9(Small World Centre).

Aug 07 7:00: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. Until 11pm. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.batukimusic.com or www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free. Also Aug 8(12pm-11pm), 9(12pm-7pm).

Aug 07 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Elmer Iseler Singers. John Rutter: Requiem and works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Holst, and Glick. Shawn Grenke and Lydia Adams. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 07 7:00: La Rev Restaurant. Sam Broverman & Whitney Ross-Barris. Sam Broverman, Whitney Ross-Barris, and Peter Hill. 825 Runnymede Rd. Advance tickets available at Sam Broverman.

Aug 08 12:00_noon: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 7. Also Aug 9(12pm-7pm).

Aug 08 1:00: St. Barnabas Anglican Church (East Latvian Lutheran Community Church). Organ Recital During Taste of the Danforth. Konrad Harley, organ. 361 Danforth Ave. 416-463-1344. Free.

Aug 08 6:00: Highlands Opera Studio. Music on the Water. NOTE: Outdoor event. Fairfield Bay, Mountain Lake, Minden. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. PWYC.

Aug 08 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Live In Concert: A Celebration for Sonny - Part 1. Rob Christian Quartet: Rob Christian, saxophones; Chris Pruden, piano; Chris Banks, bass; Mark Hundevad, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2316182. $40/$25(adv); $80(all 4 shows - available until Aug 7).

Aug 08 7:00: Festival of the Sound. National Academy Orchestra & Kevin Chen. Copland: Appalachian Spring; Schubert: Unfinished Symphony; Chopin:Piano Concerto No.2. Kevin Chen, piano; National Academy Orchestra; Tania Miller, conductor. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 09 12:00_noon: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 7.

Aug 09 2:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Kevin Chen. Works to be announced. Kevin Chen, piano; Hao Zhou, violin; Victor Fournelle-Blain, viola; Cameron Crozman, cello. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. www.brooksidemusic.com. Available at Midland Cultural Centre box office, online, or at the door. $35: Free(st).

Aug 09 3:00: Music Around the Corner. Sextet and the City. Jessie Montgomery: Strum; Simon Rivet: Suite folklorique canadienne française; Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu: Quartet No.4 "Fading"; Shanti Sivarulrasa: Looming Together; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola. Also: Astrid Nakamura, violin; Diane Kim, viola; Toby Winarto, viola; Chris Ellis, cello; Matthew Christakos, cello. Small World Music Centre - Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. Sextet and the City - Small World Music Centre. $30; $10(st). Also Aug 7(Glad Day).

Aug 09 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Where I Am Is What I Need. Mystic Wikipedia, Space for God, What I Need, Cinematic Beauty, Bad Habits. Tara Kannangara and Chris Pruden, vocals/synthesizers/drum machine/trumpet melodies. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 10 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Quartetto Gelato: A Musical Feast. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $44.

Aug 11 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. A Fiddle & Step Dance Celebration with The Fitzgeralds. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $44.

Aug 11 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Why Choose Opera? Hear the 2026 participants sing their personal favourite music - other than opera - and talk about what brought them to opera. Dawn Martens, MC. Abbey Gardens, 1012 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. PWYC.

Aug 11 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. We Care About Opera. Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture; Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus Overture; Rossini: La gazza ladra Overture; Puccini: "O mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi; Wagner: "Dich, teure Halle" from Tannhäuser; and other works. Natalya Gennadi, soprano; Romulo Delgado, tenor; Mark Shapiro, guest conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/concert/opera-highlights-all-the-greatest-moments or 416-780-0763. $99; $149(VIP). Costume theme: Black Tie formal for a grand evening at the opera.

Aug 12 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Andrée-Anne Doane, carillonneuse. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Aug 12 6:00: RCHA Club. Nick Maclean Quartet. Nick Maclean, keyboards; Brownman Ali, electric trumpet; Marcus Ali, tenor sax; Jay Yoo, guitar; Phil Albert, bass; Adam Mansfield, drums. 193 Ontario St., Kingston. 613-542-8152. $25(door); $20(adv via Eventbrite).

Aug 12 6:30: Kirtan Culture Initiative. Kirtan & Yoga Wisdom at The Yoga Lounge. Yoga Lounge, 80 Sherbourne St. 416-616-5136 or www.kirtanculture.com. $17.55.

Aug 12 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. The Undercovers: Rogers, Richie & Robinson. Ironwood Cider House, 1425 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $44.

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. www.showpass.com/hughs-room-presents-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: 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 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. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2316182. $40/$25(adv); $80(all 4 shows - available until Aug 7).

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.

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 5–30. 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 6–16. 

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 6–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 6–16.

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.

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.

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Aug 2–8.

NOTE: All times are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and street addresses for venues are Toronto locations unless otherwise specified. If no city is shown in the listing, the event takes place in Toronto.

Listings are based on information sent to WholeNote in advance by event presenters. Contact presenters for concert updates. The deadline for the next Weekly Update #310 (covering Aug 6–16, 2026) is Thu Jul 30 at 6pm. 

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jul 30 – Sun Aug 9, 2026

Jul 30 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 31.

Jul 30 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Beethoven & Ravel. Beethoven: Quintet for Piano & Winds Op.16; David Braid: Falling Through; Ravel: Piano Trio in a. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 30 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Symphony & Serenade. Elgar: Serenade for Strings; Grandage: All the World’s a Stage (North American premiere); Mendelssohn: String Symphony No.10 in b. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 30 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Tom Allen Presents. Tom Allen hosts a concert featuring his long time friends. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Jul 30 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Arparla and Elixir Baroque Ensemble - It’s A Gut Feeling. Works by Uccelini, Legrenzi, Vivaldi, and lots of improvisation. Arparla: Davide Monti, violin; Maria Cleary, harp; Canadian Elixir Baroque Ensemble: Valerie Gordon, violin; Matt Antal, viola; Sara-Anne Churchill, harpsichord. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 30 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Between Music & Theatre: FortVio Piano Trio. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jul 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Beethoven & Stravinsky. Beethoven: Symphony No.8; Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in e; Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947). Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, violin; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 30 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Élisabeth Pion & Emmanuel Ceysson. Renié: Haro Concerto in c; Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto in g; and other works. Élisabeth Pion, piano; Emmanuel Ceysson, harp; TSM Festival Orchestra; Ryan Haskins, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 30 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Vlad Soloviev, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 30 9:00: The Little Jerry. Bach to the Future. An all vinyl experience of classical and classical adjacent music. Dinner available until 11pm. DJ Windsor Johnson with special guest DJ Warren Bray. 418 College St. 647-924-7499 or windsorjohnsonmusic@gmail.com. Free.

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 31 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.

Jul 31 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Night in CONTXT: Bossa Tres with Victor Monsivais. Victor Monsivais, guitars & vocals; Brendan Cassidy, tenor sax; Abbey Sholzberg, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/1793813. $25; $15(adv).

Jul 31 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Music for the Curious Mind. Taking you beyond the classics to the music of today. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $17.

Jul 31 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge. See 12pm.

Jul 31 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Tango Reception. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $51.

Jul 31 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Festival Strings. Works to be announced. Cameron Crozman, cello; luri Lee, violin; Julia Mirzoev, violin; Russell Iceberg, violin; David Harding, viola. 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 31 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Payadora with Tom Allen. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $40.

Jul 31 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Souvenir de Florence. Tournier: Sonatine in e Op.30; Debussy: Trio Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp in F L.137; Kodály: Duo for Violin & Cello in d Op.7; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Op.70. Daniel Ching, violin; Jennifer Frautschi, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; John Largess, viola; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello; Nina Lee, cello; Emmanuel Ceysson, harp; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 31 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. Music by Victor Davies. Libretto by Eugene Benson. Sabina Rzazade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st).

Jul 31 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. SSM Jazz All-Stars. Jim Doxas, drums; Florian Hoefner, piano; Kelly Jefferson, saxophone; Jodi Proznick, bass. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. $75.

Aug 01 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Downie Street Collective. Andy Allen, guitars & keyboards; Scott Beaudin, lead vocalist; Peter Dixon, bass; Mark Ippersiel, drums; Eric Lundgren, lead guitar. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Aug 01 2:00: Festival of the Sound. The New Canadian Songbook. Experience new standards with an old soul from JUNO-nominated musicians Alex Bird and Ewen Farncombe. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 01 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. Music by Leoš Janáček. Minira Najafzade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Aug 2(2pm).

Aug 01 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Downie Street Collective. See 12pm.

Aug 01 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. Happy Birthday Janina Fialkowska. Schubert: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Liszt: Valse-Impromptu; Liszt: Mvt 2 "Gretchen" - a transcription from his own "Faust" Symphony; Grieg: Lyric Pieces - Butterfly, At Your Feet, Evening in the Mountains, and Homewards; Chopin: Mazurkas Op.59 No.1; Chopin: Scherzo No.1 in b. Janina Fialkowska, piano. The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. From $40.

Aug 01 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Jay Douglas & The All Stars: Blues & Reggae Night Concert. Part of Island Soul in celebration of Reggae Month Canada. Jay Douglas & The All Stars plus Liberty Silver. The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen's Quay West. 416-973-4000 or Blues & Reggae Night. $40.

Aug 01 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Shane Cook & The Woodchippers. Celtic fiddle showcase. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 01 7:30: Festival of the Sound. Turboprop. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 01 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Finale. Featuring Academy Fellows, Festival Artist Mentors, and Community Program participants. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Aug 01 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 30.

Aug 02 11:00am: Festival of the Sound. Jazz Brunch on the Bay. Teaming up with talented musicians from Parry Sound and guest artists from Jazz Canada, this lively brunch pairs delicious food with vibrant live jazz. Sip mimosas, enjoy views of Georgian Bay, and soak in the perfect summer ambiance. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Deck, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $85.

Aug 02 2:00: Stratford Summer Music. Summer’s Last Sound - Featuring The Bookends. From foot-stomping reels to soaring, soul-stirring airs, this dynamic ensemble will transport you with their distinct arrangements, original compositions, and infectious energy. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 12pm.

Aug 02 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Aug 1.

Aug 02 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Gather Ye Rosebuds. Rosebud String Quartet: Aaron Schwebel, violin; Sheila Jaffé, violin; Keith Hamm, viola; Leana Rutt, cello. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 02 4:00: Koffler Arts. Shesh Besh. Traditional Classical instruments and Middle Eastern instruments — such as the oud, ney, and darbuka — as they showcase a unique blend of Middle Eastern, Classical, and original compositions. Uri Arbel, double-bass; Gilad Rivkin, violin & viola; Alfred Hajjar, ney; Sami Kheshaiboun, violin; Michael Maroun, oud; Boaz Meirovich, flute; Aziz Naddaf, percussion. Koffler Arts - Young Place, 180 Shaw St., Suite 105. www.kofflerarts.org/whatson/performances.

Aug 02 6:00: Suranjali Canada. An Evening of Indian Classical Piano & Santoor. Sonali Ray, piano; Kamaljeet Ahluwalia, santoor; Jas Ahluwalia, tabla; Anjan Ghosh, tabla. Toronto Public LIbrary - York Woods Library -Theatre, 1785 Finch Ave. W. An Evening of Indian Classical Piano & Santoor. From $30.

Aug 02 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Toronto All-Star Big Band. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 02 7:00: The Dot. Open Mic @ The Dot. 319 Augusta Ave. 416-300-5660 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-mic-the-dot-tickets-1993795127899.

Aug 02 8:00: Dominance Forbes Foundation Inc./TD Music Hall. The Algorithm 2.0: Showcasing Toronto Talents. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or The Algorithm 2.0. From $50.

Aug 03 11:15am: Waterside Summer Series. Children's Concert with Quartetto Gelato. Colin Maier, oboe/voice/English horn/clarinet; Matti Pulkki, accordion; Dobrichna Zubec, cello; Tino Konstantin Popovic, violin & voice. Agricultural Pavilion on Amherst Island, 5435 Front Rd., Stella. 613-328-5649 or www.watersidemusic.ca. Free. NOTE: Amherst Island requires a ferry.

Aug 03 2:00: University of Toronto. Simcoe Day Carillon Recital. Outdoor event. Prelude No.5 for carillon; The Teddy Bears' Picnic; It's a Long Way to Tipperary; Hemony Suite for carillon. Gordon Slater, carilloneur. Soldiers’ Tower War Memorial, 7 Hart House Cir. www.alumni.utoronto.ca/soldierstower. Free. Another carillon recital will be held on Sep 1(3pm) featuring Deborah Hennig.

Aug 03 3:15: Waterside Summer Series. Quartetto Gelato. Colin Maier, oboe/voice/English horn/clarinet; Matti Pulkki, accordion; Dobrichna Zubec, cello; Tino Konstantin Popovic, violin & voice. 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 03 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Jazz Canada Cruise. Island Queen Cruise Ship, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $85; $45(child).

Aug 03 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Toronto All‑Star Big Band 30th Anniversary Celebration. Ravine Estate Winery, 1366 York Rd., St. Davids. www.musicniagara.org $44.

Aug 04 9:00am: Festival of the Sound. Yoga & Classics. Wendy Kelly, yoga instructor; Cameron Crozman, cello; Meagan Milatz, piano. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Deck, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Aug 05 1:30: Festival of the Sound. At the Schumanns'. Part of Eternal Romantics by Candlelight. Robert Schumann: Märchenbilder Op.113; Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin & and Piano Op.22;  Robert Schumann: Carnaval Op.9. Victor Fournelle-Blain, David Jalbert, Hao Zhou, Amanda Chan, Meagan Milatz. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 05 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Poetry & Music from the Romantic Era. Works by Chopin, Schubert, and Brahms. Poetry by Lord Byron. Christopher Gaze, actor. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 05 7:00: Festival of the Sound. A Transfigured Night. Works by Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, and other works. With visual art, poetry, and wine. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 06 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Office Hour: O Canada. Homegrown chamber music reflecting what makes us Canadian in an intimate concert. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Aug 06 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Classic Mozart. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet K.581; Mozart: Piano Concerto K.414. Janina Filakowska, piano; James Campbell, clarinet; Viano String Quartet. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 06 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Music for the Curious Mind II. Works for organ, flute, harp, and voice by Purcell, Ravel, and others. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 06 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Eternal Romantics. Works to be announced. Christopher Gaze, actor; Amanda Chan, piano; Adrian Fung, cello; James Campbell, clarinet. 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).

Aug 06 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Love Letters. Brahms: Two Songs for Voice, Viola & Piano Op.91; Schubert: Fantasia for Piano (4-hands) in f D.940; Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 06 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: It’s a Groove Thing. Greater Good, Hit Me 5, Go On Get Your Groove On, The Gem, Knockout. The Heavyweights Brass Band. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 06 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Appalachian Spring Immersive. Schubert: Symphony No.8 “Unfinished”; Glenn Buhr: In Gloriam; Copland: Appalachian Spring. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 06 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. Favourite solos and ensembles from opera and musical theatre. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.thundertix.com/events/259010. $32.50.

Aug 07 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Kevin Chen in Concert. Clara Schumann: Variationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann Op.20; Mendelssohn: Fantasy in f-sharp Op.28; Brahms: Piano Quartet in g Op.25. Kevin Chen, piano. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 07 3:00: Music Around the Corner. Sextet and the City. Jessie Montgomery: Strum; Simon Rivet: Suite folklorique canadienne française; Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu: Quartet No.4 "Fading"; Shanti Sivarulrasa: Looming Together; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola. Also: Astrid Nakamura, violin; Diane Kim, viola; Toby Winarto, viola; Chris Ellis, cello; Matthew Christakos, cello. Glad Day, 32 Lisgar St. Sextet and the City. $30. Also Aug 9(Small World Centre).

Aug 07 7:00: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. Until 11pm. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.batukimusic.com or www.harbourfrontcentre.com. Free. Also Aug 8(12pm-11pm), 9(12pm-7pm).

Aug 07 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Elmer Iseler Singers. John Rutter: Requiem and works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Holst, and Glick. Shawn Grenke and Lydia Adams. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 07 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 8. Also Aug 9.

Aug 08 12:00_noon: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 7. Also Aug 9.

Aug 08 1:00: St. Barnabas Anglican Church (East Latvian Lutheran Community Church). Organ Recital During Taste of the Danforth. Konrad Harley, organ. 361 Danforth Ave. 416-463-1344. Free.

Aug 08 6:00: Highlands Opera Studio. Music on the Water. NOTE: Outdoor event. Fairfield Bay, Mountain Lake, Minden. 1-855-455-5533 or www.highlandsoperastudio.com or info@highlandsoperastudio.com. PWYC.

Aug 08 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Live In Concert: A Celebration for Sonny - Part 1. Rob Christian Quartet: Rob Christian, saxophones; Chris Pruden, piano; Chris Banks, bass; Mark Hundevad, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2316182. $40/$25(adv); $80(all 4 shows - available until Aug 7).

Aug 08 7:00: Festival of the Sound. National Academy Orchestra & Kevin Chen. Copland: Appalachian Spring; Schubert: Unfinished Symphony; Chopin:Piano Concerto No.2. Kevin Chen, piano; National Academy Orchestra; Tania Miller, conductor. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 09 12:00_noon: Batuki Music Society. Habari Africa Festival. See Aug 7.

Aug 09 2:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Kevin Chen. Works to be announced. Kevin Chen, piano; Hao Zhou, violin; Victor Fournelle-Blain, viola; Cameron Crozman, cello. Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King St., Midland. www.brooksidemusic.com. Available at Midland Cultural Centre box office, online, or at the door. $35: Free(st).

Aug 09 3:00: Music Around the Corner. Sextet and the City. Jessie Montgomery: Strum; Simon Rivet: Suite folklorique canadienne française; Hsiu-Ping Patrick Wu: Quartet No.4 "Fading"; Shanti Sivarulrasa: Looming Together; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70. Emma Meinrenken, violin; Lynn Sue-A-Quan, viola. Also: Astrid Nakamura, violin; Diane Kim, viola; Toby Winarto, viola; Chris Ellis, cello; Matthew Christakos, cello. Small World Music Centre - Studio 101, 180 Shaw St. www.tickets.smallworldmusic.com/e/emerging-voices-call-for-scores-2026/tickets. $30; $10(st). Also Aug 7(Glad Day).

Aug 09 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Where I Am Is What I Need. Mystic Wikipedia, Space for God, What I Need, Cinematic Beauty, Bad Habits. Tara Kannangara and Chris Pruden, vocals/synthesizers/drum machine/trumpet melodies. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

ETCETERAS

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Jul 31 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat with Mark Fewer and Jazz Academy Faculty Description of Concert. Mark Fewer and the faculty of Stratford Summer Music’s Jazz Academy. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free.

Aug 01 9:00am: York University Department of Music. CIMS26: Chinese Instrumental Music Symposium. Exploring the past, present, and future of Chinese instrumental music across Canada. Highlights include -- ​Daytime: Panel discussions on industry trends, interactive workshops, and learning opportunities. ​Evening: A major showcase concert featuring world premieres, soloists, and full ensembles. York University, 4700 Keele St. www.cim-symposium.ca.

Aug 03 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Janina Fialkowska Masterclass. Chloé Dumoulin, Meagan Milatz, Janina Fialkowska, pianos. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $23.

Aug 04 1:00pm: Festival of the Sound. Janina Fialkowska Masterclass. Janina Fialkowska, piano. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $23.

Aug 04 7:30: Highlands Opera Studio. Richard Margison Masterclass. St. George's Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St., Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533 or Richard Margison Masterclass. $15.

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

Capitol Theatre Port Hope. Come From Away. https://capitoltheatre.com/season/. Jul 30–Aug 2.

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. ONES - The Beatles #1 Hits. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. ONES: The Beatles #1 Hits. Jul 30–Aug 2.

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 30–Aug 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. Jul 30–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). Aug 1(3pm); Aug 5(1pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. Music by Victor Davies. Libretto by Eugene Benson. Sabina Rzazade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Jul 31(8pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. Music by Leoš Janáček. Minira Najafzade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Vlad Soloviev, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Aug 1(8pm).

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.

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Jul 30–Aug 8.

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DETAILED DAILY LISTINGS, Thu Jul 23 – Sun Aug 2, 2026

Jul 23 8:00am: Elora Festival. Music in the Woods. Meeting place: Grand River Community Church, 7438 Wellington Rd. 18, Elora. Sandy Hills Regional Forest, 390 Sandy Hills Dr., Elmira. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $30(adult); $10(child).

Jul 23 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.

Jul 23 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Anagnoson & Kinton: 50 Years of Music. music by Gershwin, Dvořák, Brahms, and others plus projected paintings by Alan Stein. James Anagoson & Leslie Kinton, piano duo. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/anagnoson-kinton-50-years-of-music. From $56.

Jul 23 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: The Sweet Hots - Summertime Swing. Swing That Music (theme song), Honeysuckle Rose (standard), The Fog Song (original), Kiss of Fire (bandoneon tango), Careless (vocal duet). Alex Pangman, vocals; Drew Jurecka, violin; Nathan Hiltz, guitar. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 23 7:00: Stratford Summer Music. Holly Cole. Avondale, The, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. From $55.

Jul 23 7:30: Brott Music Festival. The Lark Ascending by Candlelight. Pärt: Fratres; Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending; Derksen: Round Dance; Wagner: Siegfried Idyll. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 23 7:30: East End United Church. Poetry in Piano. Works by Windsor Johnson and Chopin including the Ballade No.1 in g Op.23. Windsor Johnson, piano & composer. 310 Danforth Ave. www.luma.com/hwh2t89u. $35(online); $30(cash only at door); $20(st with valid ID).

Jul 23 7:30: Elora Festival. Pro Coro Canada: Once Upon a Time. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 760 St. David St. N., Fergus. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 23 7:30: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Canadiana Tour 2026. Anna Clyne: Masquerade; Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste; Elgar: Cello Concerto in e Op.85; Prokofiev: Symphony No.5 in B-flat Op.100. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour.

Jul 23 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Inon Barnatan. Bach: Suite from Violin Partita No.3 in E BWV 1006 (arr. Rachmaninoff); Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales M.61; Stravinsky: Suite from The Firebird (arr. Guido Agosti); Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances Op.45 (arr. Inon Barnatan). Inon Barnatan, piano. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 24 10:30am: Festival of the Sound. Office Hour with Anagnoson & Kinton. James Anagoson & Leslie Kinton, piano duo. Festival Station Office, 1 Avenue Rd., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/office-hour-with-anagnoson-kinton. Free.

Jul 24 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Maria Soulis and The Lai-Clarke String Quartet. Maria Soulis, mezzo; The Lai-Clarke String Quartet. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 24 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Night in CONTXT: Bossa Tres with Victor Monsivais. Victor Monsivais, guitars & vocals; Abbey Sholzberg, bass; John Farrell, guitar. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/1793813. $25; $15(adv). 

Jul 24 6:30: Koffler Arts. The Glass Orchestra. Complementing the Summer 2026 exhibition, Plague Crystals by Natalia Romik. Rick Sacks, Bill Parsons, Paul Hodge, and Eric Cadesky. Koffler Arts - Young Place, 180 Shaw St., Suite 105. www.kofflerarts.org/whatson/performances.

Jul 24 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Orford Six Pianos. Works by Bernstein, De Falla, Prokofiev, and Offenbach celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Orford Six Pianos. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/orford-six-pianos. From $56.

Jul 24 7:30: Elora Festival. Gabriel Kahane & The Elora Singers in Concert. 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 24 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Prodigies & Power. Prokofiev: Sonata in C for Two Violins Op.56; Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in c Op.66; Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No.1 in c Op.1. Andrew Wan, violin; Jonathan Crow, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Rachel Mercer, cello; Orion Weiss, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 24 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Vlad Soloviev, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 29(2pm), 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 24 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. Oscar Petersen Tribute. Robi Botos, piano; Mike Downes, bass; Jim Doxas, drums. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. $60.

Jul 25 10:00am: Stratford Summer Music. Chris McKhool’s Little Leaf. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.

Jul 25 11:00am: Toronto Summer Music. Xenia@TSM: Bruno Bridge Duo. A family-friendly accessible concert embracing neurodiversity and disability. Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 25 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Rose Soenen, Harp. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 25 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. Music by Victor Davies. Libretto by Eugene Benson. Sabina Rzazade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 26(2pm), 29(8pm), 31(8pm).

Jul 25 2:30: Elora Festival. Noël Wan: Les Fleurs du Mal. St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $55(adult); $20(st); $10(child).

Jul 25 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Rose Soenen, Harp. See 12pm.

Jul 25 4:00: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Chamber Music - In Memoriam: Mendelssohn & Ravel. Mendelssohn: String Quintet No.1 in A Op.18 (Seeun Baek, Yubin Kim, Sharon Wei, Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, Esther Jiahe Zhang); Ravel: Piano Trio in a M.67 (Jonathan Crow, Claire Park, Hans Chan). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 7:30pm.

Jul 25 5:00: Beaches Jazz Festival. Groovin' in the Park. Woodbine Park, 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E. infobeachesjazz@rogers.com or www.beachesjazz.com/sounds-of-leslieville.

Jul 25 6:00: Burdock Music Hall. Britanny Jean. Until 7:30pm. Burdock - Music Hall, 1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033. From $25.

Jul 25 6:30: Elora Festival. The Elora Festival Barn Dance. Gambrel Barn Elora, Corner of County Rd. 7 and 21, Elora. www.elorafestival.ca or 519-846-0331. $20(adult); $10(child).

Jul 25 7:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: Muneeb Hermans Septet with Special Guest Lorraine Klaasen. Until 10pm. Muneeb Hermans Septet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Lorraine Klaasen, vocals; Rob Christian, saxophone; Kwando Harris, keyboard; Dally Dominic, bass; Mario Leed Posella, guitar; Koffie, drums. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $50/$40(adv).

Jul 25 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Viennese Cafe. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca/event/orford-six-pianos. SOLD OUT!

Jul 25 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Viennese Cafe: CONCERT ONLY. Viennese glamour comes to the shores of the Georgian Bay! Enjoy a festive palette of everything Viennese, from famous opera tunes to favourite waltzes. And welcome the return of longtime friend of the Festival, Moshe Hammer, who will perform selections by Kreisler and Schubert. Regular Mezzanine and Balcony seating; food and beverage not included. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca.

Jul 25 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Hollywood Blockbusters. Music from iconic films. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 25 7:30: Elora Festival. Closing Night: The Elora Singers & Pro Coro Canada. 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 25 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. ReGeneration Concert: Chamber Music - Folklore: Bacewicz, Schumann, & Brahms. Bacewicz: String Quartet No.4 (Ashley Tsai, Justin Saulnier, Bill Ko, Rachel Mercer); Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Op.44 (Jiyu Oh, Hyeon Grace Hong, Remea Friedrich, Tessa Nysetvold, Orion Weiss); Brahms: Piano Quartet No.1 in g Op.25 Andrew Wan, Yoona Park, Thomas Lim, April Lee). TSM Academy Fellows & Mentors. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30. Also 4pm.

Jul 25 8:00: Live Nation/Massey Hall. Mon Laferte. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006472E31455AF. From $114.

Jul 25 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. Music by Leoš Janáček. Minira Najafzade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 28(8pm), Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Jul 26 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Barclay Road Brassworks. A unique blend of classical flair, jazz grooves, and pop favourites. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 26 1:30: Caliban Arts Theatre. Muneeb Hermans & Bands in CONTXT Residency: Muneeb Hermans Quartet Residency Wrap-up Event. Muneeb Hermans Quartet: Muneeb Hermans, trumpet; Mark Hundevad, drums; Chris Pruden, keyboards; Chris Banks, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/2185214. $25(adv).

Jul 26 2:00: Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. Jazz at the Legion. Guest artist: Heather Bambrick, vocalist. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82, 35 Front St. N., Port Credit. friends@mbbje.com or 905-270-4757. PWYC. 

Jul 26 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. See Jul 25. Also Jul 29(8pm), 31(8pm).

Jul 26 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Barclay Road Brassworks. See 12pm.

Jul 26 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Agneya - Rhythm Speaks Many Languages. Keiko, Fix You (Coldplay; arr. Agneya Chikte), Teleology. Agneya Chikte, percussion & ensemble. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 26 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Celebrating Jim Ferris. Honour the incredible legacy of retired Parry Sound music educator, Jim Ferris, with a special concert featuring the Hannaford Street Silver Band and Georgian Bay Winds. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $39.55.

Jul 26 7:00: National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Canadiana Tour 2026. Anna Clyne: Masquerade; Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste; William Grant Still: Symphony No.2 in g “Song of a New Race”; Liam Ritz: SOCAN/NYO Canada commission; R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, 390 King St. W., Kingston. www.nyoc.org/concerts/canadiana-tour.

Jul 26 7:30: The Dot. At the Drive-In: A Love Letter to Movie Musicals. 319 Augusta Ave. 416-300-5660 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/1993210356833.

Jul 26 8:00: Massey Hall. Herbie Hancock. 178 Victoria St. Herbie Hancock. From $77.

Jul 27 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Dixieland Cruise. Set sail for a lively musical cruise as the Juno-nominated Dixie Demons bring their lively Dixieland music to the water. Island Queen Cruise Ship, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. 705-746 2410 or 1-866-364-0061. Family Packages include two adult and two children tickets priced at $140.

Jul 27 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Council: Kahane & Kuusisto. An evening of intimate songs and chamber music. Gabriel Kahane, piano/voice/guitar/harmonium/loops; Pekka Kuusisto, violin/voice/harmonium/loops/electronics. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 28 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Haydn: Piano Trio No.39 in G Hob.XV:25 "Gypsy"; Brahms: Sonata No.2 in F for Cello & Piano Op.99; Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in d Op.49. Sean Lee, violin; Nicholas Canellakis, cello; Michael Stephen Brown, piano. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 28 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Jul 25. Also Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Jul 28 8:00: Toronto Concert Orchestra. Pandora’s Piaf. Edith Piaf's greatest hits and complimentary works by Lili Boulanger, Poulenc, and contemporary songs we think Edith Piaf would have loved. Pandora Topp, vocalist; Sharon Lee, conductor. Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.tcomusic.ca/concert/edith-piaf-la-vie-en-rose or 437-780-0763. $99; $149(VIP). Costume theme: French chic, throughout the ages.

Jul 29 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 30 & 31.

Jul 29 1:00: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. Carillon Recital. Jeremy Chesmen, carillonneur. Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. www.yorkminsterpark.com. Free.

Jul 29 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Mozart & Brahms. Mozart: Divertimento No.14 in B-flat K.270; Schumann: Adagio & Allegro Op.70; Brahms: Violin Sonata No.3 Op.108. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 29 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 24. Also Jul 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 29 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Music of the Enlightenment. Haydn: Divertimento in G; Mozart: String Quintet in g. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 29 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Saint-Saëns & Dvořák. Gryphon Trio, Martin Beaver, David Harding, Cameron Crozman, Joel Quarrington, James Campbell, Kathleen McLean, Jamie Sommerville, Gey Few, Luri Lee, Hezekiah Leung. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Jul 29 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Miró Quartet. Haydn: String Quartet No.55 in D Hob.III:70; Caroline Shaw: Microfictions, Vol.I; Beethoven: String Quartet No.13 in B-flat Op.133 "Grosse Fuge". Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 29 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. See Jul 25. Also Jul 31(8pm).

Jul 30 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 31.

Jul 30 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Beethoven & Ravel. Beethoven: Quintet for Piano & Winds Op.16; David Braid: Falling Through; Ravel: Piano Trio in a. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 30 3:30: Festival of the Sound. Symphony & Serenade. Elgar: Serenade for Strings; Grandage: All the World’s a Stage (North American premiere); Mendelssohn: String Symphony No.10 in b. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Jul 30 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Tom Allen Presents. Tom Allen hosts a concert featuring his long time friends. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festifvalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Jul 30 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Arparla and Elixir Baroque Ensemble - It’s A Gut Feeling. Works by Uccelini, Legrenzi, Vivaldi, and lots of improvisation. Arparla: Davide Monti, violin; Maria Cleary, harp; Canadian Elixir Baroque Ensemble: Valerie Gordon, violin; Matt Antal, viola; Sara-Anne Churchill, harpsichord. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Jul 30 7:00: Music Niagara Festival. Between Music & Theatre: FortVio Piano Trio. St. Mark's Anglican Church, 41 Byron St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. www.musicniagara.org. $39.

Jul 30 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Beethoven & Stravinsky. Beethoven: Symphony No.8; Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in e; Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947). Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, violin; National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Tania Miller, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Jul 30 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Élisabeth Pion & Emmanuel Ceysson. Renié: Haro Concerto in c; Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto in g; and other works. Élisabeth Pion, piano; Emmanuel Ceysson, harp; TSM Festival Orchestra; Ryan Haskins, conductor. Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre - Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 30 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 24. Also Aug 1(8pm).

Jul 31 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Jul 31 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.

Jul 31 1:00: Caliban Arts Theatre. Bossa Night in CONTXT: Bossa Tres with Victor Monsivais. Victor Monsivais, guitars & vocals; Brendan Cassidy, tenor sax; Abbey Sholzberg, bass. CONTXT by Trane, 254 Lansdowne Ave. www.tickets.contxtbytrane.com/events/contxtbytrane/1793813. $25; $15(adv). 

Jul 31 1:30: Festival of the Sound. Music for the Curious Mind. Taking you beyond the classics to the music of today. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $17.

Jul 31 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Jazz Academy on the MusicBarge. See 12pm.

Jul 31 6:00: Festival of the Sound. Tango Reception. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $51.

Jul 31 7:00: Brookside Music Association. Festival of the Bay: Festival Strings. Works to be announced. Cameron Crozman, cello; luri Lee, violin; Julia Mirzoev, violin; Russell Iceberg, violin; David Harding, viola. 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 31 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Payadora with Tom Allen. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $40.

Jul 31 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. Souvenir de Florence. Tournier: Sonatine in e Op.30; Debussy: Trio Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp in F L.137; Kodály: Duo for Violin & Cello in d Op.7; Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence Op.70. Daniel Ching, violin; Jennifer Frautschi, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; John Largess, viola; Rémi Pelletier, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello; Nina Lee, cello; Emmanuel Ceysson, harp; Kelly Zimba Lukić, flute. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Jul 31 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. See Jul 25.

Jul 31 9:00: Stratford Summer Music. SSM Jazz All-Stars. Jim Doxas, drums; Florian Hoefner, piano; Kelly Jefferson, saxophone; Jodi Proznick, bass. Bijou at the Church, 70 Brunswick St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. $75.

Aug 01 12:00_noon: Stratford Summer Music. Downie Street Collective. Andy Allen, guitars & keyboards; Scott Beaudin, lead vocalist; Peter Dixon, bass; Mark Ippersiel, drums; Eric Lundgren, lead guitar. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 2:30pm.

Aug 01 2:00: Festival of the Sound. The New Canadian Songbook. Experience new standards with an old soul from JUNO-nominated musicians Alex Bird and Ewen Farncombe. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $34.

Aug 01 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Jul 25. Also Aug 2(2pm).

Aug 01 2:30: Stratford Summer Music. Downie Street Collective. See 12pm.

Aug 01 4:00: Stratford Summer Music. Happy Birthday Janina Fialkowska. Schubert: Valses nobles et sentimentales; Liszt: Valse-Impromptu; Liszt: Mvt 2 "Gretchen" - a transcription from his own "Faust" Symphony; Grieg: Lyric Pieces - Butterfly, At Your Feet, Evening in the Mountains, and Homewards; Chopin: Mazurkas Op.59 No.1; Chopin: Scherzo No.1 in b. Janina Fialkowska, piano. The Avondale, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. From $40.

Aug 01 7:00: Harbourfront Centre. Jay Douglas & The All Stars: Blues & Reggae Night Concert. Part of Island Soul in celebration of Reggae Month Canada. Jay Douglas & The All Stars plus Liberty Silver. The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen's Quay West. 416-973-4000 or Blues & Reggae Night Concert. $40.

Aug 01 7:30: Brott Music Festival. Shane Cook & The Woodchippers. Celtic fiddle showcase. National Academy Orchestra of Canada; Martin MacDonald, conductor. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-525-7664 or www.brottmusic.com. From $25.

Aug 01 7:30: Festival of the Sound. Turboprop. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $40.

Aug 01 7:30: Toronto Summer Music. TSM Finale. Featuring Academy Fellows, Festival Artist Mentors, and Community Program participants. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. From $30.

Aug 01 8:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. See Jul 24.

Aug 02 11:00am: Festival of the Sound. Jazz Brunch on the Bay. Teaming up with talented musicians from Parry Sound and guest artists from Jazz Canada, this lively brunch pairs delicious food with vibrant live jazz. Sip mimosas, enjoy views of Georgian Bay, and soak in the perfect summer ambiance. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, Deck, 9 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. $85.

Aug 02 2:00: Stratford Summer Music. Summer’s Last Sound - Featuring The Bookends. From foot-stomping reels to soaring, soul-stirring airs, this dynamic ensemble will transport you with their distinct arrangements, original compositions, and infectious energy. MusicBarge, Avon River at York St., Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free. Also 12pm.

Aug 02 2:00: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. See Jul 25.

Aug 02 4:00: Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Gather Ye Rosebuds. Rosebud String Quartet: Aaron Schwebel, violin; Sheila Jaffé, violin; Keith Hamm, viola; Leana Rutt, cello. Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free.

Aug 02 4:00: Koffler Arts. Shesh Besh. Traditional Classical instruments and Middle Eastern instruments (such as the oud, ney, and darbuka) as they showcase a unique blend of Middle Eastern, Classical, and original compositions. Uri Arbel, double-bass; Gilad Rivkin, violin & viola; Alfred Hajjar, ney; Sami Kheshaiboun, violin; Michael Maroun, oud; Boaz Meirovich, flute; Aziz Naddaf, percussion. Koffler Arts - Young Place, 180 Shaw St., Suite 105. www.kofflerarts.org/whatson/performances.

Aug 02 7:00: Festival of the Sound. Toronto All-Star Big Band. Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, 2 Bay St., Parry Sound. www.festivalofthesound.ca. From $57.

Aug 02 7:00: The Dot. Open Mic @ The Dot. 319 Augusta Ave. 416-300-5660 or www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-mic-the-dot-tickets-1993795127899.

Aug 02 8:00: Dominance Forbes Foundation Inc./TD Music Hall. The Algorithm 2.0: Showcasing Toronto Talents. TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. 416-823-9193 or The Algorithm 2.0. From $50.

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Jul 24 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat: Mark Fewer & Aaron Davis In Conversation. A relaxed and open conversation with Mark Fewer and Aaron Davis. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca. Free.

Jul 24 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Orion Weiss. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 27 7:30: Toronto Classical Singers. Summer Workshop. Handel's Messiah and a little bit of Mozart too. There will be extra copies of Messiah for those who don’t have their own score and we will also provide scores for the Mozart. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. info@torontoclassicalsingers.ca. Free.

Jul 28 3:00: Toronto Summer Music. Chamber Music Masterclass with Jennifer Frautschi & Nina Lee. Walter Hall (University of Toronto), 80 Queen's Park. 416-408-0208 / www.tosummermusic.com. Free.

Jul 31 10:30am: Stratford Summer Music. Coffee Chat with Mark Fewer and Jazz Academy Faculty Description of Concert. Mark Fewer and the faculty of Stratford Summer Music’s Jazz Academy. Revel, 37 Market Place, Stratford. www.stratfordsummermusic.ca or 519-271-2101. Free.

Aug 01 9:00am: York University Department of Music. CIMS26: Chinese Instrumental Music Symposium. Exploring the past, present, and future of Chinese instrumental music across Canada. Highlights include -- ​Daytime: Panel discussions on industry trends, interactive workshops, and learning opportunities. ​Evening: A major showcase concert featuring world premieres, soloists, and full ensembles. York University, 4700 Keele St. www.cim-symposium.ca.

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

Capitol Theatre Port Hope. Come From Away. https://capitoltheatre.com/season/. Jul 23–Aug 2.

Hamilton Fringe Festival. At various venues around Hamitlon. www.hftco.ca. Jul 23–26.

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. ONES - The Beatles #1 Hits. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. ONES: The Beatles #1 Hits. Jul 28–Aug 2.

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 23–26. 

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 23–Aug 16. 

Mirvish. Water for Elephants.  CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. www.mirvish.com. Jul 23–19.

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 23–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).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. Music by Victor Davies. Libretto by Eugene Benson. Sabina Rzazade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Jul 25(2pm), 26(2pm), 29(8pm), 31(8pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Katya Kabanova. Music by Leoš Janáček. Minira Najafzade, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Also Jul 25(8pm), 28(8pm), Aug 1(2pm), 2(2pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. The Medium. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti. Vlad Soloviev, music director & piano. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. www.stlc.com or 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Jul 24(8pm), 9(2pm), 30(8pm), Aug 1(8pm).

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. 

Yes Theatre Sudbury. Come From Away.  www.yestheatre.com. Jul 23–Aug 8.