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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 […]

Inseparable since they were spawned, Beagle and Sojo are best (salmon) friends from Lake Ontario and the self-proclaimed rockstars of the fish world. They do everything together until one day, Beagle doesn’t feel like a little fish in a little pond anymore. She’s ready to make the big trip upstream on the Humber River. Will […]

Kids are experts. Some are experts on dinosaurs, others on making mud castles. Wherever their curiosity may lead them, our mics are on and we’re ready to hear all about it.    Set within a fun ‘80s-style radio studio, Experts Radio Lab is a drop-in, pop-up kids show where children are interviewed on anything they consider themselves an […]

An immersive and fast-paced live dance show that encourages the audience to actively participate in the performance to share in the magical world of creativity.  Igniting children’s imaginations, Make Me Dance is an immersive dance theatre production by Norwegian company Panta Rei Danseteater. With raw energy and enthusiasm, three dancers, backed by a musician, bound across […]

Australia’s Arena Theatre Company presents Robot Song, a heartwarming production inspired by the true story of a parent navigating life with a child on the Autism spectrum. Robot Song follows the adventures of 11-year-old Juniper May, inviting audiences to see things from Juniper’s perspective as she explores ways to make sense of the world around her. Infused […]

Welcome to the funny farm! A fun activity for kids outdoors, step into the whimsical and hilarious world of the Canadian dance/theatre company CORPUS as they bring their flock of fuzzy sheep to our interactive paddock. A mix of theatre and live performance, audiences can interact with the friendly and playful flock, feeding the sheep and watching them live their […]

Get ready to be transported with Afrique en Cirque, a circus extravaganza inspired by daily life in Guinea, founded by multidisciplinary artist Yamoussa Bangoura and Cirque Kalabanté. In this show for the whole family, experience colourful costumes as acrobats and dancers perform daring circus stunts, human pyramids and traditional dance to the sounds of live […]

Witness the magic in this playful performance of breaking and contemporary dance from Denmark’s Uppercut Dance Theater. Using supersized benches as their launch pad, five dancers throw themselves around a long, black bench in a performance about how we can find our place in the world when life wants to throw us on the bench and out […]

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