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Jazz at full speed! 🎹

The Emmet Cohen Trio brings its electrifying live energy to Toronto for one night only. Led by acclaimed pianist Emmet Cohen, this powerhouse group blends timeless jazz tradition with fresh, modern flair.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall
📅 March 20, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/eWH350Z7f7T

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of Emmet sitting on a piano bench on the right. The text reads "Emmet Cohen Trio. March 20. Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall. Buy tickets at tolive. com."]

🎭 Best of Fringe is BACK! 🎭

Missed the sold-out Fringe hit everyone was talking about? Or ready to relive your favourite chaotic, brilliant, unforgettable show? Best of Fringe returns to downtown Toronto with an encore lineup of the Toronto Fringe Festival’s most buzzed-about productions.

Five standout shows. One weekend only. Endless surprises.

And yes…the legendary FOMO Fringe Pack is back too 👀 Let us pick the shows while you embrace the chaos.

📍 St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
📅 July 17–19, 2026
🎟️ FOMO Fringe Packs on sale now

https://ow.ly/1Roj50Z6MWk

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Bold, hypnotic, and deeply powerful. ✨

Internationally acclaimed choreographer and performer Aditi Mangaldas brings FORBIDDEN to Toronto, a striking solo work blending contemporary dance with the rich traditions of Kathak. Through mesmerizing movement, music, and storytelling, FORBIDDEN explores desire, freedom, and the courage to break boundaries.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre
📅 March 6, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/OYUx50Z6MY7

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of Aditi Mangaldas on stage on the right. The text reads "Aditi Mangaldas. FORBIDDEN. March 6. Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre. Buy tickets at tolive .com."]

Powerful. Joyful. Absolutely unforgettable.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Toronto with breathtaking choreography, extraordinary athleticism, and the iconic Revelations, a masterpiece that has inspired audiences around the world for generations.

One of the most celebrated dance companies on the planet takes the stage at Meridian Hall for three performances only.

📍 Meridian Hall
📅 March 5 - 6, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/cKnb50Z6hz5

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of a dancer mid-air on the right. The text reads "Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. March 5 - 6. Meridian Hall. Buy tickets at tolive. com."]

Smooth vocals, swinging guitar, and timeless jazz classics 🎷✨

John Pizzarelli and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell come together for a dazzling evening inspired by jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass, and Oscar Peterson. Expect unforgettable melodies, soulful storytelling, and all the charm of the Great American Songbook brought to life on stage.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 February 20, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/kEwF50Z6hvK

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This is your final call to step inside Theatre of Dreams!

Only three nights to experience this bold, surreal dance production by acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter that has captivated audiences worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to witness a performance that’s as haunting as it is beautiful.

📍 St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
📅 June 4-6, 2026
🎟️ Tickets from $35: https://ow.ly/LRjV50Z6hqU

Presented by Luminato Festival & TO Live.

[Visual description for accessibility: A performer stands in a dramatic pose under blue stage lighting while two musicians perform under warm red lights on the opposite side of the stage.]

Gravity-defying acrobatics. Haunting live music. A deeply emotional journey.

Internationally acclaimed artists Yoann Bourgeois and Patrick Watson come together for a breathtaking performance that blends contemporary circus, dance, theatre, and live music into one hypnotic experience.

Trampolines, turntables, soaring movement, and Patrick Watson’s unforgettable soundscape, this is live performance like you’ve never seen before.

📍 Meridian Hall
📅 February 4, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/yo3B50Z5Q2p

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the event. On the right there's an image of a stage with sets of stairs and Patrick Watson playing piano in the centre. On the left, the text reads "Yoann Bourgeois and Patrick Watson. February 4. Meridian Hall. Buy tickets at https://ow.ly/L48y50Z5Q2o."]

✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to swing! ✨

Join three-time Juno winner Caity Gyorgy and acclaimed bandleader Christian Wiggs for a festive night of holiday classics, movie favourites, sing-alongs, and big band cheer. 🎷🎄

From “Baby It’s Cold Outside” to “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Swing Into the Holidays is the perfect feel-good night out for the whole family.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 December 12, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/5uSW50Z5GbK

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To close the season, Orchestra Toronto presents one of the most ambitious and transcendent works in the orchestral repertoire.

From darkness to transcendence, Orchestra Toronto presents Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” by Gustav Mahler, featuring Leslie Ann Bradley, Simona Genga, Orpheus Choir of Toronto, and RESOUND Choir. A powerful and expansive finale not to be missed.

Happening on June 6 at Meridian Arts Centre. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/aS5U50Z5Q1W.

[Visual description for accessibility: A blue promotional banner for “Resurrection: Mahler 2” by Orchestra Toronto, featuring the concert date, June 6, 2026, and Music Director Michael Newnham. The design pairs bold typography with a stylized illustration of an orchestra and grand piano in performance.]

Tonight, experience a powerhouse lineup of jazz talent, all on one stage!🎶

Award-winning drummer and bandleader Joe Bowden, a staple of Canada’s jazz scene who has performed with legends like Luther Vandross and Wynton Marsalis, leads an all-star group of world-class musicians.

Joining him are Juno-winning piano virtuoso Robi Botos (Montreux Jazz Festival winner who’s shared stages with Oscar Peterson and Chick Corea), multi–Juno Award-winning bassist Mike Downes, Juno-nominated multi-instrumentalist Jacob Gorzhaltsan, and award-winning trumpeter Andrew McAnsh, whose work has taken him to major festivals around the world.

We've just released very limited tickets for this sold-out show, so grab them while you can!

📍 May 29 | Meridian Arts Centre
🎟️ https://ow.ly/jZ7p50Z5GQN

Studio Sessions will be back in the fall; keep an eye out here for more details.

[Visual description for accessibility: An image of Joe Bowden wearing a black t-shirt, hat, and posing against a brick wall.]

✨ The holiday magic returns! ✨

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Twas the Night Before… is back at Meridian Hall with breathtaking acrobatics, festive music, dazzling visuals, and heartwarming holiday cheer for the whole family. 🎪❄️

Inspired by the beloved Christmas poem, this unforgettable show blends wonder, imagination, and jaw-dropping circus artistry into the ultimate holiday outing.

📍 Meridian Hall
📅 December 10, 2026 - January 2, 2027
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/9p8b50Z5G99

Cirque du Soleil

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“Astonishingly beautiful. Constantly inventive. Utterly engaging.”

Critics around the world are raving about Theatre of Dreams, calling it “a profound sensory onslaught” and “one of the most unique dance shows” they’ve ever seen.

With razor-sharp choreography, immersive lighting, and an unforgettable atmosphere, this is a performance that stays with you long after the curtain falls. Don’t miss your chance to see it for yourself—tickets are going fast!

📍 St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
📅 June 4-6, 2026
🎟️ https://ow.ly/V4A050Z5ccJ

Hofesh Shechter Company

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Experience one of classical music’s greatest masterpieces performed live by internationally acclaimed pianist Minsoo Sohn. 🎹

From delicate preludes to intricate fugues, Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier comes to life in a brilliant performance by a pianist the New York Times calls “a genuine artist.”

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 November 29, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/F1lk50Z5bp8

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Celebrate 40 years of hula with the Spirit of Aloha 'Ohana Hula!

This special anniversary performance honours the legacy, culture, and community that have shaped the 'ohana over four decades. Through music and storytelling, the hālau shares the beauty and tradition of hula.

From its humble beginnings to where it stands today, the celebration marks a milestone in the hālau's journey—one that reflects the strength of the 'ohana and the enduring "spirit of aloha" that continues to guide it forward.

Happening on June 27 at Meridian Arts Centre. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/ge4R50Z4Nia.

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🎷 Jazz icon Joshua Redman returns to Toronto with a brand-new quartet!

Joined by rising stars Paul Cornish, Philip Norris, and Nazir Ebo, Redman brings electrifying chemistry and world-class musicianship to the stage for one unforgettable night of jazz.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 November 19, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/eF5t50Z4kPL

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of Joshua holding a saxophone. The text reads "Joshua Redman Quartet. November 19. Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall. Buy tickets at tolive. com."]

Experience the timeless beauty of Iranian music with the Canadian Golha Orchestra and internationally acclaimed vocalist Sepideh Raissadat ✨

Inspired by the legendary Golha radio programs, this sweeping live performance brings together a 40-piece orchestra, intricate melodies, and classical Persian poetry for a rich and unforgettable concert experience.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 November 14, 2026
🎟️ https://ow.ly/sfWU50Z3Osx

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This is your reminder to secure your tickets to see Play Dead by People Watching Collective!

Montreal’s People Watching crafts a vivid blend of acrobatics, movement, and high-octane circus that magnifies the absurdity of the everyday.

These moments, strange yet achingly familiar, mirror our own desire to hold on—like couples not wanting the last dance to end.

Grab your partner, parents, or friends and come see this incredible show!

Only at Meridian Arts Centre from June 25 to 28. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/HGug50Z3QJW.

Presented by TO Live and Luminato Festival.

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🚨 Last call, aviators.🚨

This is your final chance to secure your tickets for Top Gun: Maverick in Concert! Experience the Oscar-winning blockbuster on the big screen with its electrifying score performed live by the TO Live orchestra.

Feel every takeoff, every close call, and every pulse-pounding moment, louder, bigger, and more immersive than ever before.

🎬 May 29 & 30
📍 Meridian Hall

Seats are flying fast, don’t miss out.

🎟️ https://ow.ly/9bnO50Z3QGT

Presented by TO Live & Glatz Concerts.

[Visual description for accessibility: A still from the Top Gun: Maverick film of Glen Powell as Hangman.]

✨ A night of music without borders. ✨

Experience an unforgettable double bill with bassist, composer, and vocalist Mali Obomsawin and Juno-nominated multidisciplinary artist Ahmed Moneka and friends Aline Morales, Saba Zamani, Tara Moneka, and Ebril.

From Indigenous jazz and powerful storytelling to vibrant Arabic fusion layered with Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and global influences, this one-night-only performance is a celebration of connection, culture, and creativity through live music 🎶

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 October 30, 2026
🎟️ https://ow.ly/3AM550Z3qma

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster promoting Mali Obomsawin and Ahmed Moneka. There's an image of each of them on the right with the text on the left. The text reads "Mali Obomsawin and Ahmed Moneka. October 30. Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall. Buy tickets at https://ow.ly/nNaU50Z3qmb.]

🎨✨ Discover some more incredible local vendors at The Marketplace during Doors Open Toronto at Meridian Arts Centre, starting tomorrow!

Shop handmade goods, accessories, jewellery, textiles, and more while enjoying a full weekend of free activities, performances, and tours.

Featuring:

🌍 Dreams of Africa: African-print fabrics from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria
🪱 Rustic Worm: quirky crochet yarn companions
📄 Love, Leira: one-of-a-kind paper artwork and other unique handmade treasures
☕ Asal Bassir Art: unique, one-of-a-kind ceramic objects, including mugs and necklaces

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, North York | 📅 May 23 & 24 | 🕙 Marketplace hours: 10 am - 4:30 pm

Come explore, support local creators, and make a day of it at Doors Open Toronto! 🎉

[Visual description for accessibility: Carousel post featuring four images showcasing products and creations from vendors participating in The Marketplace at Doors Open Toronto at Meridian Arts Centre. Images include African-print fabrics, crochet yarn companions, unique handmade treasures, and a one-of-a-kind ceramic object.]

🏛️ Doors Open Toronto is this weekend at Meridian Arts Centre in North York!

Join us Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm for a full weekend of free programming, live performances, behind-the-scenes access, local vendors, and family-friendly activities all day long. ✨

Check out the daily schedules to plan your visit and make the most of your day. Something is happening all weekend long, and you won’t want to miss it. 👀

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 10 am - 5 pm

See you there! 🎭

https://ow.ly/ryUs50Z3qjn

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Nightwood Theatre invites you to enjoy the 2026 Lawyer Show: Grease!

This fun-filled and electrifying musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey runs June 4 to 6 at the Jane Mallett Theatre in the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. Come out and dance the night away while supporting local theatre.

For over a decade, Nightwood Theatre’s annual Lawyer Show fundraiser has hosted hundreds of legal professionals as they venture on stage in support of extraordinary Canadian theatre. This year, 39 members of the legal community have been rehearsing for three months to stage an exhilarating, entertaining production, led by a team of professional directors, designers and vocal coaches. Cast members benefit from invaluable networking opportunities, all while putting on a truly spectacular show and supporting Canada’s flagship feminist theatre company.

Get your tickets here (Opening night SOLD OUT!): https://ow.ly/2mT650Z3jCS.

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TO Live’s 2026/27 season is officially on sale 🎉

Your next unforgettable night out starts here—from breathtaking dance and contemporary circus to incredible live music and once-in-a-lifetime performances from artists around the world.

Celebrate 10 years of TO Live with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cirque du Soleil, Hofesh Shechter Company, Joshua Redman Quartet, Silkroad Ensemble featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant, and so much more. Whether you’re planning a date night, bringing a friend, or discovering something completely new, there’s something waiting for you this season.

🎟️ Single tickets and packages are on sale now at tolive.com/season-26-27, including limited 2-for-$50 tickets for select shows and performances.

The stage is yours.

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🎨✨ Discover incredible local artists, makers, and community vendors at The Marketplace during Doors Open Toronto at Meridian Arts Centre!

Shop handmade goods, accessories, jewellery, textiles, and more while enjoying a full weekend of free activities, performances, and tours.

Featuring:

🧶 Grace Harbour Knits: cozy hand knits inspired by Newfoundland & Labrador
💎 Valley Jewelry Design: unique handmade jewellery creations
✨ Enchanté Jewellery: handcrafted silver jewellery and elegant accessories
🎭 FACE It by Christy: colourful face painting and balloon fun for kids & families
🌈 Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF) & littlebamboodragonfly: celebrating Asian storytelling alongside beautiful handcrafted textile creations
🛍️ Alycia Design Studio: creative 3D-printed keychains, trinkets, and décor pieces
🌸 Attar Affair: luxurious fragrances and perfume oils
🏺 Line of Clay: handcrafted ceramic mugs and accessories
👗 Mexica Made: handcrafted clothing and accessories inspired by tradition, culture, and bold artisanal craftsmanship
🎨 Irene Orkin: original artworks from local artist Irene Orkin

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, North York | 📅 May 23 & 24 | 🕙 Marketplace hours: 10 am - 4:30 pm

Come explore, support local creators, and make a day of it at Doors Open Toronto! 🎉

[Visual description for accessibility: Carousel post featuring 11 images showcasing products and creations from vendors participating in The Marketplace at Doors Open Toronto at Meridian Arts Centre. Images include colourful face painting, handmade knitwear, unique jewellery pieces, handcrafted accessories, textile art, and other locally made products from artists and community vendors.]