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A hilarious (sometimes musical) take on what it is to be an Indian in today’s world.    Among the most recognized faces of the Indian comedy scene, Abish Mathew was one of the first Indian YouTube stars. With over 1.1 million subscribers and over 157 million views on his YouTube channel his stand up comedy bits […]

Big riddim! Soca songstress Nailah Blackman and international producer DJ Power bring the heat this Island Soul for an evening of whining all night long! 

Backed by his Indian fusion band Kailasa, Kailash Kher takes to Harbourfront’s Concert Stage naturally. After forming Kailasa in 2005, Kailash Kher has enchanted crowds all around the world from Mumbai to San Francisco. Taking the traditional Indian music, Sufi, and mixing it with the modern influences of rock, funk and electronic, Kailash creates a […]

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of salsa as the Lula All Stars, a powerhouse 11-piece salsa band, take the stage to deliver the very best of Lula Lounge, Toronto’s iconic live salsa venue. Led by the talented Sean Bellaviti and Luis Orbegoso, this high-energy ensemble showcases original Canadian compositions, including tracks from their acclaimed […]

Inn Echo weave hundreds of years of traditional tunes with contemporary originals and arrangements that both soar and make you catch your breath simultaneously. With technical precision, their mastery of instruments is the talk in the national and international folk music scene. From Music PEI awards to tours of Austria and Ireland, Inn Echo is […]

Get ready to swing and jive as the Toronto All-Star Big Band takes the stage, bringing to life the classic hits of the ’30s to the ’50s with their energetic performances. Comprised of young and emerging local musicians, this talented ensemble infuses the timeless tunes with fresh energy and enthusiasm. In collaboration with Swing Toronto, […]

Prepare for an electrifying night of music as the JUNO-winning Afro-Cuban jazz stars OKAN make their return to our stages. Led by a dynamic duo of talented women, their Spanglish songs are not only a form of protest but also a celebration of queer expression. Blending contemporary Afro-Cuban roots with the vibrant sounds of jazz, […]

Get ready for the return of Janice Jo Lee, the queer Korean folk musician, as she graces our stage with an unforgettable performance featuring songs from her latest album. Always popular with youth and kids, Janice Jo Lee brings a blend of fun, quirky, and intelligent performances that will captivate audiences of all ages. With […]

Prepare for the return of Amai Kuda et Les Bois to our stage as they guide us on a transformative spiritual journey through their captivating blend of soothing acoustic ballads and infectious dancey electronic grooves. Their unique genre, Afro Soul music, brings a fresh and exciting sound to our lineup, captivating both devoted followers and […]

Embark on a captivating musical journey as JUNO award-winning artist Crystal Shawanda joins us again on the Harbourfront stage. With her remarkable talent, she weaves together the genres of country and blues, offering a fresh and unique Indigenous perspective. Through her powerful and emotive voice, Crystal Shawanda effortlessly connects with the audience, touching their hearts […]

Get ready for an exhilarating musical journey as Montreal-based sensation Rommel hits our Concert Stage, infusing the air with vibrant Brazilian flavors. Combining the infectious rhythms of Afro-beat, the laid-back grooves of reggae, the funky vibes of funk, and the improvisational spirit of jazz, Rommel creates an irresistible fusion of genres that will get the […]

Andrea Ramolo with Kalàscima is an exciting new international collaboration of world music in the Italian language featuring southern Italian electronic/folk band Kalàscima and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and alternative songwriter Andrea Ramolo. This musical endeavour was created with the intention of introducing Canadian audiences to the ancestral and folk music of southern […]

Celebrate the grand finale of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s centennial season with a dazzling free outdoor concert at Harbourfront Centre this Canada Day! The evening opens with the hilarity of comedian Martha Chaves, followed by your TSO, led by Barrett Principal Education Conductor & Community Ambassador Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser with special guest Jewelle Blackman, star of […]

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music at the Concert Stage as Cat Clyde, a promising indie-folk talent from Stratford, takes the spotlight. Cat Clyde’s performance will captivate the audience with her soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, setting the perfect tone for a perfect summer night under the stars.  

Formed in 2008, multi-award winning internationally renowned alternative rock band The Strumbellas have built their career on crafting exceptional songs, easily connecting with fans through their honest and relatable lyricism and versatile sound. The two-time JUNO Award winners have spent much of their time on the road, delivering standout performances at such notable festivals as […]

Experience a mesmerizing acoustic set by Hasheel, a Hindustani Classical flautist and singer, Yanchan, a Carnatic mridangam player and hip-hop producer, and Anton Apostolov, a dynamic Balkan composer. Hasheel, a senior bansuri student of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and a vocal student of Pandit Ajay Pohankar, has devoted his life to North Indian Classical music since […]

JUNO-winning bassist, singer and composer Brandi Disterheft takes us through an evening of standard and original compositions, all delivered in her powerful and compelling style.  Coup de FoudreWatching Him Meet Her AgainHerbert HutchinsonSurfboardMoonlight in Vermont

Throughout their powerful performance, the womxn of RAW show their strength and vulnerability through the modern interpretation of traditional Japanese taiko drumming.  TatsumakiSempuSun Sun SunYamabikoIsamigomaDoko KaraYatai Bayashi

Canada’s quintessential violinist Erika Raum interprets the dances of Bach on solo violin. As members of her family later join her, the spirit of dance flows into more contemporary but equally familiar sounds.  

The storyteller talks to the band, the band talks back to the storyteller and together they talk to the audience: those spirits who listen and are ready to open their hearts to us.    Our journeys may be historical, retelling tales of origin that flow from the longest river and humankind’s earliest memories of Kush, as […]

As a guitar duo focusing on developing new repertoire, this concert will feature four works written over the past two years specifically for Tracy Anne Smith and Rob MacDonald. Canadian composer Dale Kavanagh’s The Ghost of Peggy Cove is a programmatic telling of the East coast folk legend. Amy Brandon’s plesiosynchronous explores the strange space […]

A concert of a cappella choral music fit for a summer afternoon. Opus 8 will sing music all about gardens and the great outdoors, followed by some fabulous close harmony.   B. Britten – Five Flower Songs, Op. 47 Clemens non Papa – Ego Flos Campi a 7 Traditional Arr. Guy Turner – O Waly Waly […]

Forró is a musical genre, a rhythm and dance and an important part of the culture of the Northeastern Region of Brazil. It encompasses various dance types as well as several different musical genres. Forró has become increasingly popular worldwide, with a well-established Forró everywhere! Aline Morales will perform classic Forró tunes and unique compositions […]

Acclaimed Toronto-based drummer and composer Nick Fraser leads this outstanding jazz quartet featuring New York saxophonist Tony Malaby and string players Andrew Downing and Rob Clutton. The quartet’s music is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, with Malaby’s impassioned saxophone improvisations in contemporary jazz and Fraser’s deft drumming. Clutton and Downing provide, by turns, a […]