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Please note: Due to inclement weather, today’s performance has been cancelled. Enjoy an afternoon of gospel and inspirational songs of faith, hope and love with Melissa Davis and friends.

In the playground of country music, Nichol Robertson exposes beauty, improvises possibilities and explores its dangerous outer limits.

Please note: Today’s performance has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A word that means drum and dance in Swahili, Ngoma is a virtuosic multi-generational drum and dance ensemble that embraces and shares their African ancestry, with contemporary hints of Afrobeat, Latin rhythms and hip-hop. 

A musical journey from Baghdad to Toronto that combines the warmth of Arabic Maqam and the groove of Africa with the energy and joy of jazz, funk and reggae.  The performance will take you on a captivating voyage through Baghdad, Iraq’s rich sounds and rhythms. The warmth of Maqam and the groove of Africa inherited by […]

Take a deep dive into the origin story of the tango, including klezmer, Yiddish and Argentine Jewish tango, plus original music by Rebekah Wolkstein. They will perform music from their newest album, Silent Tears – the Last Yiddish Tango, which hit #1 on the world music charts in Europe. Tango music developed in the slums of […]

The group will treat listeners to new arrangements of folk and old popular music in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Greek and some crossovers in English/French. Opa Yallah will perform several original compositions inspired by these styles along with these selections. There is a common thread in these musical cultures’ melodies, rhythms and poetry, which Opa Yallah […]

“From Canada to Cuphead” is a program carefully curated by Duo Holz for Summer Music in the Garden. It follows the duo’s current direction of showcasing Canadian composers in diverse works for violin and percussion, this time with an exciting new premiere by Matthias McIntire supported by Harbourfront Centre. Audiences can expect styles ranging from […]

Take a journey across many cultural regions of China through the sounds of their music, played on Guzheng, Erhu, Pipa and Dizi.

Please note: Today’s performance has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Experience a musical journey like no other as Ménestrel performs old music in an intimate show with their unique blend of voices, plucked strings and violin. Their performance, a fusion of ayres and ballads, will recount the transience of good fortune in the life of a […]

Tarolinbak is an instrumental ensemble featuring the unconventional combination of tar, violin and tonbak/daf at the crossroads of modal music from Iran and beyond. Led by a masterful trio of musicians Shahin Fayaz (tar), Bijan Sepanji (violin) and Naghmeh Farahmand (tonbak/daf), this dynamic ensemble made its debut recording at the beginning of the pandemic in […]

An incubator for Canada’s elite talent, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada brings its best and brightest stars to the Music Garden for a summer chamber music concert. Bringing a fresh perspective to everything they play, these musicians are unmatched in exuberance. Come and experience the next generation of Canada’s orchestras. 

Hailey Gillis and Andrew Penner bring you a reinvention of songs from this century’s greatest songwriters, as well as original musings that both offer comfort and ask questions. Having worked together many times over the last decade, these award-winning virtuosic performers now offer you songs that reflect on every moment, big and small.

Two-time JUNO Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Caity Gyorgy scats, swings, bees and bops in her Summer Music in the Garden debut. 

Celebrate the 25th birthday of the Music Garden with Rachel Mercer, principal cellist of the NAC Orchestra. Revel in the sounds of the solo cello, including works by Bach and a Harbourfront Centre commission of cellist/composer India Gailey.  Program: Suite No. 1 in G major – J. S. Bach Naga – Harbourfront Commission (world premiere) […]

The Indigidivas is comprised of acclaimed Indigenous opera singers Melody Courage (soprano), Rebecca Cuddy and Michelle Lafferty (mezzo-sopranos). This program features Melody and Michelle and collaborative pianist Dr. Mengyin Kimly Wang performing original Indigenous compositions, alongside traditional opera favourites.  In a show that seamlessly weaves together Indigenous traditions and cultures with the operatic world, IndigiDiva’s […]

Lionel Yu, the classical music sensation with 1.25 million YouTube subscribers, brings his electrifying blend of classical masterpieces and EDM beats to Harbourfront Centre. Featured on UK’s Classic FM, NPR, and London Live, Yu has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Barbican Hall, and the Kennedy Center. Experience his famous pieces, including “Moonlight […]

“PATCHWORK” is a dance show that brings life to the tapestry woven from the diverse threads of human experiences. Each piece represents a curator’s introspection on identity and the influences that shape them. Through choreography and storylines, the dancers become vessels for these personal narratives, seamlessly stitching together tales of love, loss, resilience, and transformation. […]

Celebrate Mexican culture, music and traditions and feast on delicious Mexican favourites at Cinco Fest. Cinco Fest is a special day that isn’t marked in Mexico itself, but it’s incredibly important for Mexican migrants all over the world. It’s our time to celebrate our culture and remember where we come from. This day is about […]

Moskitto Bar invites audiences into their original global music world with a live outdoor performance that combines Ukrainian, Middle-Eastern and French Celtic music. Don’t be surprised if you’re joined by a circus performer who embodies the bands music – they love spontaneous Hopaks, a wildly fun folk dance that brings people together to move and […]

BAMDance is an international organization running dance classes for kids, teens and adults with disabilities. This dance workshop is a fun and inclusive event for people with disabilities so they feel safe and have fun. No experience is necessary. Open to everyone!

Homegrown in Lafontaine, Ontario, this family band features the rich vocal harmonies and dynamic fiddle stylings of the Lefaive sisters. Ariko’s repertoire, rooted in traditional French-Canadian music, is coloured by zydeco, bluegrass and popular musical genres. Their unique arrangements of traditional songs, original compositions and fiddle tunes are guaranteed to keep your toes tapping. Le […]

Taking the audience through classical dance forms from Bharatnatyam and Kathak to folk dances like Bhangra, Toronto’s Broken Dance Entertainment is the leading Bollywood dance company in Canada, most well-known for their stint as finalists on Canada’s Got Talent. Specializing in all forms of South Asian dance styles, the company innovates in their live performances by […]

The Toronto Tabla Youth Ensemble (TTYE) will perform a lively outdoor performance blending contemporary and classical music with North Indian rhythms and tabla beats. As part of the performance, the TTYE will demonstrate how the tabla works, sharing the fascinating story of its cultural roots in India dating back thousands of years. 

Created especially for young children, Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth.   Rooted in African oral tradition, acclaimed artist Lua Shayenne invites […]