August 16 to 20
Markham, ON

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

905-471-5299
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
FT

May 30 to June 11
Toronto, ON

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

416-964-6337
www.tafelmusik.org/TBSF
FTY

 

September 15 to 17
Owen Sound and Meaford, ON

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

519-371-2833
www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca
FTY

July 21 to 23
Waterloo, ON

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

519-885-1921
www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca
FT

July 28 to August 6
Toronto, ON

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

416-922-2912
www.solt.ca
FT

More Articles ...

  1. Stratford Summer Music
  2. Prince Edward County Classical Music Festival
  3. Ottawa Chamberfest (Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival)
  4. OperaMuskoka Festival
Page 14 of 68
Mose Piano - Nov 2020

Newsletter Signup

Sign up for our email newsletter here. Generally 4 emails a month including event listings updates, with the addition of special bulletins, contests and a notification for when the digital edition is online.

* indicates required
Back to top