Toronto's music scene is set ablaze with an exceptional lineup of events at Roy Thomson Hall, showcasing the symphonic collaborations in Red Bull Symphonic with Charlotte Day Wilson, Broadway classics, Disney's Encanto in concert, and more. From Canadian R&B to Japanese percussion, the events celebrate diverse musical traditions and remarkable artists, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers.

A Symphony of Sound: Toronto's Musical Extravaganza 2025

Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall is set to host a series of diverse and captivating events that promise to enthrall music and art enthusiasts. From Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto to The Beatles' legendary 'Revolver', and a stunning tribute to Ennio Morricone, the lineup includes celebrated performers like Sergey Khachatryan, Jan Lisiecki, and Charlotte Day Wilson. These events will offer audiences a unique blend of symphonic mastery, cultural celebrations, and transformative musical experiences that cater to all tastes.

A Symphony of Sounds: Celebrating Artistic Brilliance at Roy Thomson Hall

This May, Toronto will be a vibrant hub of cultural activities, hosting a series of exceptional events at Roy Thomson Hall. From insightful talks on trauma and healing with Dr. Gabor Maté to the evocative representation of Indigenous culture in Adizokan, and the grand performances of Tchaikovsky and Beethoven symphonies, the lineup promises to engage audiences with a rich mix of knowledge, tradition, and artistry. Join us as we delve into the unique experiences offered by each event and the talents that bring them to life.

A Cultural Tapestry: Toronto's Diverse May Events

Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall is gearing up for an exhilarating season of symphonic performances that promise to captivate audiences with a blend of classical brilliance and cultural exploration. From the heroic notes of Beethoven's 'Eroica' to the jazz-infused rhythms of Ravel, alongside intimate evenings with musical luminaries like Yo-Yo Ma and Jeremy Dutcher, this season is a celebration of diversity in music. Join us for a journey through soundscapes that challenge, inspire, and connect us to the essence of humanity.

Toronto's Symphony Season: A Fusion of Classical Majesty and Cultural Exploration

Toronto is set to host a remarkable series of events that blend the classical and modern, the scientific and artistic. From the heroic grandeur of Beethoven's 'Eroica' to the celestial insights of NASA's Tracy Drain, and the eclectic sounds of Jeremy Dutcher, there is something for everyone. These events, organized by Roy Thomson Hall, promise to captivate audiences with the diverse talents of musicians like Yo-Yo Ma, Vikungur Ólafsson, and more, all taking place at the scenic David Pecaut Square.

A Symphony of Cultures and Stars: Toronto's Musical and Scientific Showcase

The Toronto music scene is set to dazzle audiences with an array of spectacular events from June 2025 to January 2026. With the Mandle Philharmonic presenting Mahler's 'Resurrection', the enchanting Symphony of Seasons from Stardew Valley, and a grand New Year's Opera event, there is something for every music lover. The celebration continues with the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert, promising a vibrant start to the new year. Join us as we explore these captivating events and the talented artists behind them.

A Symphony of Seasons: Toronto's 2025-2026 Musical Extravaganza

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert is a joyful, lively experience that has delighted audiences in Toronto for more than 30 years. Every holiday season, this beloved tradition bursts to life at Roy Thomson Hall with music, bright costumes, and lush flowers. As dancers enliven timeless melodies, including the Blue Danube Waltz, the Maestro regales the audience with stories (and a joke or two) from the conductor’s podium. Ring in 2026 with soaring arias, romantic duets, and festive overtures, courtesy of the “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss Jr

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Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 2026

David Pecaut Square

This New Year's Eve, the romance, drama, and grandeur of opera's greatest hits returns to Roy Thomson Hall for a one-of-a-kind concert event. Backed by the power of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, four international stars perform genre-defining selections from the greatest operas ever written during this glamourous New Year's Eve experience. End your year on a high note at Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera.

BRAVISSIMO! New Year's at the Opera

Join us on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of Seasons!

Curated by ConcernedApe, Symphony of Seasons features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, and a screen above the stage playing gameplay footage plus original content created exclusively for this tour.

Concert-goers can look forward to hearing the game's most cherished songs as they watch their farm grow throughout the seasons and explore some of the valley’s most memorable locations, from Pelican Town to the Skull Cavern, Ginger Island to Calico Desert, the Submarine to the Wizard's Tower and much more.

Stardew Valley

We invite you to Mandle Philharmonic’s presentation of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, "Resurrection" with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Amadeus Choir on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Roy Thomson Hall.

This performance is presented by Mandle Philharmonic, Canada’s newest emerging orchestra, establishing a foothold in the Toronto music scene.

Mandle Philharmonic presents Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Jeremy Dutcher, the indelible Two-Spirit artist and cultural ambassador from the Tobique First Nation, returns to the TSO! Renowned for his groundbreaking album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, which earned him the 2018 Polaris Music Prize and the 2019 JUNO Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year, Jeremy merges traditional songs with neoclassical, jazz, and pop influences. Join Jeremy and your TSO for this transcending performance during Pride and National Indigenous Peoples Day, featuring music from Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa and his newest album, Motewolonuwok.

Tso - Jeremy Dutcher

Rajaton returns, joining Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke and your TSO for a brand-new show that will make you boogie oogie oogie ’til you just can’t boogie no more! Dance in your seat to disco beats and relive the magic of an unforgettable era in this high-energy concert.

TSO - Disco! Bee Gees & Beyond

Gustavo Gimeno leads selections from Brahms’s Fourth Symphony and other cherished works, offering a profound exploration of one of history’s greatest composers, revealing the timeless beauty and brilliance of his music.

TSO - Brahms & Beyond

Join Icelandic sensation Víkingur Ólafsson as he brings his unique touch to Brahms’s Second Piano Concerto, an impassioned blend of heartfelt melodies and dramatic flair. Along with Brahms’s Fourth Symphony, our Masterworks Series finale offers a profound exploration of one of history’s greatest composers, revealing the timeless beauty and brilliance of his music.

TSO - Gimeno Conducts the Best of Brahms

This special performance from Yo-Yo Ma pairs repertoire from the center of his musical firmament with reflections on how it has shaped his thinking about art, human nature, and our search for meaning. Together, the cellist’s music and words ask us to consider what music is for, and how it can guide us on a path towards hope.  

Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works for cello, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Yo-Yo strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

Savour the delectable blend of jazz influences and classical expression in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, masterfully interpreted by Beatrice Rana. The program culminates with Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony, renowned for its exquisite beauty and a dazzlingly brilliant finale.

TSO - Mozart’s Jupiter

Join Tracy Drain, an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to see out-of-this-world sights captured by robotic spacecraft on missions to answer some of the most intriguing questions about our universe.

Tracy Drain

Experience the heroic and triumphant grandeur of Beethoven’s “Eroica”, a symphony that uplifts with its stirring power and grand themes. By complement, Stewart Goodyear’s Callaloo brings the lively and joyous rhythms of the Caribbean, showcasing the dynamic range of the Canadian pianist and composer’s talents.

TSO - Beethoven’s Eroica

The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation—and a seeming life-or-death duel with Darth Vader—await.

TSO - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Evgeny Kissin’s musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have earned him the veneration and admiration deserved only by one of the most gifted classical pianists of his generation and, arguably, generations past. He is in demand all over the world and has appeared with many of the world’s great conductors, including Abbado, Ashkenazy, Barenboim, Dohnanyi, Giulini, Karajan, Levine, Maazel, Muti, and Ozawa, as well as all the great orchestras of the world.

This season, Mr. Kissin returns to tour North America, Europe and Asia in a recital program featuring works by Bach, Chopin, and Shostakovich. In the fall, he visits Taipei, Seoul and major cities across Japan. His spring tour of North America takes him to Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Chicago, and New York. The tour will culminate with three performances at Carnegie Hall commemorating the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death. Besides a solo recital, he will perform the violin, viola and cello sonatas with Gidon Kremer, Maxim Rysanov and Gautier Capuçon respectively. The third program will present a selection of Shostakovich's chamber works, featuring the Four Verses of Captain Lebyadkin, and From Jewish Folk Poetry song cycles, along with the Piano Quintet, and Piano Trio No. 2.

Evgeny Kissin

Let’s get loud with the sultry Latin rhythms and impassioned melodies of the ’90s and ’00s, including favourites from Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, and more, led by charismatic Pops conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez along with GRAMMY® Award–winning musicians and world-renowned vocalists.

TSO - Beethoven’s Fifth with the National Arts Centre Orchestra

TSO - La Vida Loca

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience is a live concert that brings the beloved anime to life on a grand scale. This two-hour event features a film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda's original score. Fans will relive Naruto Uzumaki's journey to become Hokage, facing rivalries, challenges, and growth along the way.

Naruto - The Symphonic Experience

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”, his eloquently profound final symphony, expresses the depths and peaks of the human experience, encompassing life’s beauty and the inevitability of death. By contrast, the poignant intensity of Bjarnason’s I Want to be Alive—Trilogy for Orchestra offers a powerful exploration of human vitality.

TSO - Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Experience the evocative culture of Indigenous peoples of Canada in Adizokan, a dynamic and genre-bending collaboration conceived and directed by Sandra Laronde, founder and artistic director of Red Sky Performance. Originally premiered by the TSO, Adizokan blends vocals, dance, and video with electro-acoustic and orchestral music by Canadian composer Eliot Britton. A multi-sensory journey for all ages, Adizokan explores themes of identity, tradition, and the spiritual connections between Indigenous peoples and the natural world.

TSO - Adizokan

Based around Dr. Maté’s new book ‘The Myth of Normal’, Dr. Maté will be exploring Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture


Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness – a fact Western medicine views largely in terms of individual predispositions and habits.Western medicine imposes two separations, neither tenable scientifically.


First, it separates mind from the body, largely assuming that most chronic illnesses have nothing to do with people’s emotional and psychological experiences. And yet, a large and irrefutable body of research has clearly shown that physiologic and behavioural functioning of human beings can be understood only if we integrate our body functions with those of the mind: functions such as awareness, emotions, our interpretations of and responses to events, and our relationships with other people.

Talk with Dr. Gabor Maté

Embrace the tranquil charm of Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps, a serene springtime tribute, contrasted with the intense, revolutionary echoes in Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, in a performance that weaves together peacefulness and power, awakening the full breadth of the senses.

TSO - Shostakovich’s Fifth

Radiant rhythms and vibrant melodies await in this colourful celebración hispana, featuring Jimmy López Bellido’s spirited tribute to his Afro-Peruvian heritage, and Karen Gomyo’s blazing take on Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, where classical music meets Argentinian tango. The fiesta culminates in the south of Spain with Bizet’s Carmen Suites, including the crowd-pleasing favourites “Habanera”, “Toreador Song”, and more.

TSO - Bizet’s Carmen Suites

Yuja Wang returns with Tchaikovsky’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 1, melding fiery passion with delicate lyricism only as she can. The performance also features Janáček’s Sinfonietta, a grand tribute to the modern city, and a World Première by Cree composer Andrew Balfour, created in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

TSO - Yuja Wang Plays Tchaikovsky

Journey to bottom of the world with ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Heather Lynch to see how penguins, whales, and other wildlife thrives in one of the most remote regions of the planet

Heather Lynch

Experience the ultimate fusion of espionage and orchestral mastery at Bond Symphonic, a captivating experience brought to life by the FILMharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Francis Choinière. Featuring the dynamic voices of Rose Naggar-Tremblay and Sam Champagne, immerse yourself in the iconic sounds of 007 as 48 musicians perform the thrilling scores of Bond classics including From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and Skyfall. This electrifying performance promises an evening of intrigue, glamour, and musical brilliance. Join us for an unforgettable night, where the world's most beloved spy meets the power of symphonic magic.

Bond Symphonic

The thread of romance intricately connects each of the works on these captivating performances. Canadian composer Kevin Lau’s Kimiko’s Pearl takes inspiration from a powerful ballet about hope, resilience, and transformation. The romantic eloquence of Saint-Saëns’s First Cello Concerto weaves a narrative of passion and virtuosity, and Ravel’s balletic Daphnis et Chloé portrays the timeless Ancient Greek love story between a shepherd and a nymph.

TSO - Romantic Treasures 

Beethoven's Missa solemnis, described by the composer as his greatest work, delivers a powerful experience of his genius. Conductor Jean-Sébastien Vallée, leading the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir as well as top instrumentalists and soloists, makes this epic choral piece a fitting end to the choir's 130th season. This performance also honours the choir's long history, returning to a piece they premiered to Canadian audiences nearly a century ago.

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis

Discover the unparalleled musical genius of legendary film composer and record producer Hans Zimmer—a GRAMMY®, Golden Globe, and Academy Award® winner who has captivated Hollywood for decades with his iconic scores to The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar, Dune and more.


TSO - Pops Goes to the Movies: The Music of Hans Zimmer

Celebrated Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt brings her elegant technique and musicality to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, a kaleidoscope of melodic drama and charm, while Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony transports listeners to the hauntingly beautiful misty moors and rustic landscapes of Scotland.

TSO - Angela Hewitt Plays Mozart

Beethoven Lives Upstairs features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Their subject: the “madman” who has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph’s Vienna home. Through a touching correspondence, dramatically underscored with excerpts from the composer’s most beautiful creations, Christoph slowly comes to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music.

TSO - Beethoven Lives Upstairs

In 1994, in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics, thinking he would run for mayor one day. Like other eager politicians-in-training, he went to every political fundraiser under the sun… but was dismayed to find the music at these events underwhelming, lackluster, loud, and un-neighborly. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world—crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop—and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, he founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994. His aim? To provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers supporting causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education, and parks.

Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes

The magic of Mahler’s Fourth lies in its ability to transport listeners to a world that is both ethereal and familiar. It is a musical depiction of heaven seen through the eyes of a child, voiced by our exquisite Spotlight Artist Anna Prohaska, who also shimmers in works by Mozart and Haydn.

TSO - Mahler’s Fourth

Our west-coast friends from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Otto Tausk, bring the kinetic excitement and technical brilliance of Brahms’s Violin Concerto, performed by Vadim Gluzman, along with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, a work ablaze with emotional drama, reflecting the anxious tensions of the pre–World War II era.

TSO - Brahms & Shostakovich with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Let your soul dance to the rhythm of life! Celebrating more than 40 years, Kodo returns to North America with One Earth Tour 2025: Warabe, a thrilling performance that revisits the ensemble’s early repertoire – blending simple forms of taiko expression that highlight its unique sound, resonance, and physicality.

With Warabe, Kodo explores the desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. These highly athletic drummers, bearers of a centuries-old Japanese tradition, create a universe of sound and emotion through thunderous percussion and polished theatricality. Capturing the essence of Kodo’s early days, this family-friendly performance celebrates the ensemble’s enduring spirit as children of the drum.

KODO: One Earth Tour 2025

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®–winning feature-length film EncantoTM comes to life with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing the score. EncantoTM tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. When Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope. EncantoTM received an Academy Award®, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature. The soundtrack features original songs by Academy Award®–nominated, and Tony®- and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana) with an original score by Academy Award®–nominated composer Germaine Franco.

TSO - Disney’s Encanto in Concert

Join your TSO and a star-studded Broadway cast featuring Hailey Kilgore (Once on This Island), Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia), Javier Muñoz (Hamilton), and Tony Award® winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) for an extravaganza of contemporary musical-theatre favourites from Wicked, The Color Purple, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and more.

TSO - 21st-Century Broadway

Red Bull Symphonic is a soulful meeting of artistry and sound, where a world-class performer collaborates with a prominent symphony orchestra to transform their greatest hits through a symphonic rearrangement. The East Coast premiere of Red Bull Symphonic will feature none other than Toronto-based singer and songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson with special guests to play alongside the Symphonic Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall on February 28, 2025

Charlotte Day Wilson, is a Canadian contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. She's collaborated with notable Canadian acts throughout her career such as: BADBADNOTGOOD, River Tiber and Daniel Caesar.

Red Bull Symphonic with Charlotte Day Wilson

Holst’s famed The Planets is a powerful and sublime symphonic tour of the solar system; its iconic “Mars” the inspiration for Darth Vader’s theme, “The Imperial March”. Award-winning British conductor Thomas Adès also presents two of his own works: “Paradiso” from Dante, evoking transcendence into heaven, and his Piano Concerto, its unconventional rhythms and harmonies creating a unique and memorable musical journey for the listener.

TSO - Holst’s the Planets

Dive under the Australian waves and into the Great Barrier Reef with marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Erika Woolsey and swim through these colorful, submerged worlds

Erika Woolsey

Spotlight Artist Jan Lisiecki, one of the foremost interpreters of Chopin, brings to life the emotive depths of the composer’s First Piano Concerto. Revel in this romantic masterpiece, a blend of tender lyricism and technical brilliance. The concert concludes with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 1, a soul-stirring work that showcases the orchestra’s full dramatic range.

TSO - Lisiecki Plays Chopin

Set sail on a Caribbean adventure with Captain Daniel B-P and special guests for an exhilarating day of calypso and cumbia rhythms and orchestra magic! Dance in your seat, feel the beat, and dive into the vibrant world of island music with your TSO.

TSO - Hot, Hot, Hot! Calypso, Cumbia & More

The FILMharmonique Orchestra is back with another edition of its acclaimed series, Music at the Movies, with a special tribute to the legendary film composer Ennio Morricone! Under the direction of Maestro Francis Choinière, the FILMharmonique Orchestra and RESOUND choir will perform Morricone's scores, from the moving themes of Mission to the unforgettable melodies of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, not to mention heartfelt love theme from Cinema Paradiso. Enjoy an evening at the heart of the sublime universe of one of the greatest film composers of all time!

A Tribute to Ennio Morricone

Ring in the Lunar New Year with an enchanting evening of music! Join your TSO and special guests for a symphonic celebration that promises good fortune, prosperity, and a captivating blend of classic and festive favourites.

TSO - Year of the Snake: A Lunar New Year Celebration

Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country will be performing rock favourites exactly as you remember hearing them, note for note, cut for cut.

The Beatles' Revolver, released in 1966, stands as a pivotal moment in music history, marking a bold departure from the band's earlier sound. With groundbreaking experimentation in studio techniques and songwriting, the album transcends the boundaries of rock and pop. From the psychedelic soundscape of 'Tomorrow Never Knows' to the timeless melodies of 'Eleanor Rigby,' each track showcases The Beatles' unparalleled creativity and musical evolution. Revolver revolutionized the possibilities of the album format, influencing generations of musicians and earning its place as one of the greatest albums of all time.

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles

Witness Spotlight Artist Jan Lisiecki’s virtuosic journey through all of Beethoven’s piano concerti, which he both plays and leads. Over two nights, experience the full expanse of the composer’s genius, from the youthful exuberance of his early piano works to the profound depths of his later compositions.

TSO - All Beethoven with Lisiecki

Tarmo Peltokoski returns to lead Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, an awe-inspiring monument of ingenious lyricism and technical experimentation, performed by renowned Armenian violinist Sergey Khachatryan, followed by Vaughan Williams’s Symphony No. 4, a deeply compelling work that captures a spectrum of human emotions, from tumultuous intensity to profound serenity.

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