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Upcoming Concerts

May 2026

Fri
May 15
7:30 PM

Werther

The COC's first staging of Massenet's Werther in 30 years, in an all-new co-production with Opéra de Montréal and Vancouver Opera, directed ...

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian Opera Company
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM

Abendmusik: from Buxtehude to Bach

A special Abendmusik exploring Buxtehude's profound influence on Bach, featuring the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and members of the Baroque Orc...

Jeanne Lamon Hall
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Sat
May 16
7:30 PM

Bluebeard's Castle / Erwartung - A Double Feature

A gripping double bill directed by Robert Lepage with conductor Johannes Debus. Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle stars bass-baritone Christian Va...

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian Opera Company
Sun
May 17
2:00 PM

Werther

The COC's first staging of Massenet's Werther in 30 years, in an all-new co-production with Opéra de Montréal and Vancouver Opera, directed ...

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian Opera Company
Tue
May 19
7:30 PM

Werther

The COC's first staging of Massenet's Werther in 30 years, in an all-new co-production with Opéra de Montréal and Vancouver Opera, directed ...

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian Opera Company
Thu
May 21
7:30 PM

Penderecki String Quartet

Canada's renowned Penderecki String Quartet celebrates 36 years as one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation, demonst...

Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Music Toronto
Thu
May 21
8:00 PM

Hilary Hahn and Andreas Haefliger

Violin superstar Hilary Hahn performs with pianist Andreas Haefliger in a recital of sonatas and chamber works at Koerner Hall.

Koerner Hall
Royal Conservatory of Music
Sat
May 23
7:30 PM

Werther

The COC's first staging of Massenet's Werther in 30 years, in an all-new co-production with Opéra de Montréal and Vancouver Opera, directed ...

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Canadian Opera Company
Fri
May 29
8:00 PM

Beethoven Eroica & Bologne: The Winds of Change

Tafelmusik's season finale celebrates the ideals of the French Revolution through Beethoven's Eroica Symphony and Joseph Bologne's Violin Co...

Koerner Hall
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Sat
May 30
8:00 PM

Beethoven & Bologne: The Winds of Change

Season finale celebrating the spirit of the French Revolution: Shunske Sato leads Beethoven's revolutionary Eroica Symphony from the violin,...

Koerner Hall
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

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Toronto's Classical Music Scene

Toronto's classical music scene is anchored by the world-renowned Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall and the Canadian Opera Company at the Four Seasons Centre. As Canada's largest city, Toronto offers unparalleled depth and diversity, with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and Soundstreams presenting innovative programming alongside traditional repertoire.

The city's venues range from the intimate Glenn Gould Studio to the magnificent Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory, with churches like St. Lawrence Centre and Trinity-St. Paul's hosting chamber music and recitals. Toronto's season runs year-round, with summer bringing outdoor concerts to venues like Harbourfront Centre and the Toronto Islands.

From emerging artists at the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto to internationally acclaimed performers at Massey Hall, Toronto's classical music ecosystem offers something for every musical taste and experience level, cementing its reputation as one of North America's premier cultural destinations.

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