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TO Live TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts institutions. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.
(2086)

We are the organization that programs and operates three-iconic Toronto venues: Meridian Hall, Meridian Arts Centre and St. TO Live boasts seven stages, two art galleries and numerous public spaces. We are the only city institution that offers such a wide range of performance spaces, with capacities ranging from 10 to 3,100 – including the largest soft-seat theatre in Canada.

Acclaimed pianist Minsoo Sohn brings his extraordinary artistry to TO Live this fall!Praised by critics and audiences al...
08/24/2026

Acclaimed pianist Minsoo Sohn brings his extraordinary artistry to TO Live this fall!

Praised by critics and audiences alike for his poetic interpretations and technical mastery, Sohn has performed with renowned orchestras around the world and earned international acclaim for his recordings of Bach and Beethoven.

Don’t miss the chance to hear one of today’s most respected pianists perform live.

📅 November 29, 2026
📍 Meridian Arts Centre
🎟️ https://ow.ly/KQTA50ZEVq4

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Joshua Redman has spent more than three decades at the forefront of jazz.A 10-time Grammy nominee and winner of the pres...
08/22/2026

Joshua Redman has spent more than three decades at the forefront of jazz.

A 10-time Grammy nominee and winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Redman has collaborated with artists including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. Today, he remains one of the most respected and influential voices in contemporary jazz.

Experience the artistry, imagination, and virtuosity that have made him a legend in the jazz world!

📅 November 19, 2026
📍 Meridian Arts Centre
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Sr5i50ZCKrr

[Visual description for accessibility: An image of the four members of the Joshua Redman Quartet: Joshua Redman, Paul Cornish, Philip Norris, and Nazir Ebo.]

Xenia Concerts and TO Live present: An Adaptive Concert with Chris McKhool’s Fiddlefire! 🎻✨Get ready to dance, clap, sin...
08/22/2026

Xenia Concerts and TO Live present: An Adaptive Concert with Chris McKhool’s Fiddlefire! 🎻✨

Get ready to dance, clap, sing, make some noise, take a break, or simply enjoy the music at your own pace. Kids and families can even join Chris on stage to explore percussion instruments from around the world!

With jazz, blues, classical, Rumba flamenca, funk, world beat, East Coast fiddling, and more, there’s something for everyone to discover.

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Meridian Arts Centre, Studio Theatre
🎟️ $5 refundable deposit
🐶 Therapy dogs from One Health Partners will be present

All expressions are welcome. 💛

https://ow.ly/Hes450ZCKru

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08/21/2026

Get ready to swing into the holidays! 🎄🎶

Two-time Juno Award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy Music and acclaimed vocalist and bandleader Christian Wiggs are bringing holiday favourites, classic carols, and songs from beloved films to the stage.

Expect big vocals, swinging arrangements, and plenty of festive cheer in a joyful holiday concert for the whole family.

✨ Swing Into the Holidays
📅 December 12
📍 Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall

🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/3g1650ZCtqf

[Visual description for accessibility: A trailer featuring clips of Caity Gyorgy and Christian Wiggs singing on stage and in recording studios. The video includes multiple clips of the pair singing, with quotes appearing on-screen.]

Three days, two outdoor stages, and one incredible celebration of Indigenous arts, music, culture, and community. 🎶🎨 Tha...
08/20/2026

Three days, two outdoor stages, and one incredible celebration of Indigenous arts, music, culture, and community. 🎶🎨 That’s a wrap on UpFRONT Festival 2026!

Thank you to every musician, dancer, storyteller, author, artisan, muralist, puppeteer, curator, staff member, and community member who helped bring the festival to life. We’re also grateful to our sponsors, government supporters, and partners who helped make this event possible.

And to everyone who danced under the summer sky, discovered a new artist, browsed the marketplace, joined a kitchen table talk, or brought the whole family—thank you for joining us and making it such an amazing weekend! ☀️✨

The UpFRONT Festival is presented by TO Live and curated by TKMF Productions.

[Visual description for accessibility: A carousel post with nine images. The images are all live shots from the UpFRONT Festival that took place last weekend. Images include crowds around the stage, Lacey Hill performing, customers shopping at the marketplace, children painting the mural and at the kids' corner, people watching performances, etc.]

⏰ Reminder: applications close this Sunday!Local artists, makers, and small businesses; there’s still time to apply for ...
08/20/2026

⏰ Reminder: applications close this Sunday!

Local artists, makers, and small businesses; there’s still time to apply for the Midnight Marketplace at Meridian Arts Centre during Nuit Blanche Toronto.

We’re looking for vendors offering unique handmade goods, artwork, jewellery, plants, textiles, body care products, and more. With many visitors expected throughout the all-night celebration, it’s a great opportunity to share your work with new audiences.

This year’s Nuit Blanche theme is Tomorrow’s Memories, and preference will be given to vendors whose work reflects the theme and creates a memorable experience for visitors.

🗓️ Deadline: Sunday, August 23 at 11:59 pm
💲 Table fee: $100 + HST
🍴 Food vendors are not eligible.

Don’t miss your chance, apply today: https://ow.ly/m6Xr50ZBYSe

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional graphic inviting vendors to apply for Nuit Blanche at Meridian Arts Centre in North York on October 3. The lower half of the image shows people browsing vendor tables filled with handmade jewellery, crafts, and other items in a bright indoor marketplace. TO Live branding appears throughout the graphic.]

See Vikram Vij at JLF Toronto! 📚✨Indian-born Canadian chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality Vikram Vij ...
08/19/2026

See Vikram Vij at JLF Toronto! 📚✨

Indian-born Canadian chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality Vikram Vij is renowned for his modern Indian cuisine and bold flavours. Best known for Vij’s in Vancouver, he is also a former Dragons’ Den investor and co-author of My New Indian Kitchen, a celebration of approachable recipes, storytelling, and vibrant Indian-inspired cooking.

Join Vikram and a remarkable lineup of authors, thinkers, and cultural voices at JLF Toronto, an international edition of the world-renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, on September 26.

📍 St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
🗓️ September 26

🎟️ Festival day passes and single-session tickets are on sale now.

[Visual description for accessibility: A photo of Vikram Vij posing in a chef jacket with his arms crossed.]

From the acclaimed FX series Reservation Dogs to the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane, Mali Obomsawin is one of the...
08/19/2026

From the acclaimed FX series Reservation Dogs to the Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane, Mali Obomsawin is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary music today.

This fall, the Odanak First Nation bassist, composer, and vocalist will perform at TO Live, presenting music from her new album, Automatic, which explores maximalism, war, and Indigenous identity through the voices of the Odanak people.

You don't want to miss this incredible show. Get your tickets today!

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 October 30
🎟️ https://ow.ly/fgmw50ZBxfV

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Somewhere over the rainbow… 🌈✨In The Wizard of Oz: Film with Live Orchestra, follow Dorothy as she’s swept away from Kan...
08/18/2026

Somewhere over the rainbow… 🌈✨

In The Wizard of Oz: Film with Live Orchestra, follow Dorothy as she’s swept away from Kansas to the magical land of Oz. Along the Yellow Brick Road, she meets a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart, and a Cowardly Lion hoping to find courage, all while trying to make her way home.

Experience this beloved story on the big screen with the full score performed live to picture by the TO Live Orchestra, conducted by Evan Mitchell.

📍 Meridian Hall
📅 September 12 & 13

https://ow.ly/kSLi50ZB4Hw

Presented by TO Live and Glatz Loft Concerts.

[Visual description for accessibility: Promotional poster for The Wizard of Oz: Film with Live Orchestra. A still from the film showing Dorothy and her companions walking along the yellow brick road toward the Emerald City appears above an orchestra performing on stage. The title “The Wizard of Oz” is prominently displayed, followed by “Film with Live Orchestra.” Text at the bottom reads “September 12 & 13 | Meridian Hall” and “https://ow.ly/I2Qj50ZB4Hv,” with TO Live and Glatz Concerts logos.]

08/18/2026

Experience the timeless beauty of Persian classical music. ✨

Internationally acclaimed vocalist Sepideh Raissadat joins the 40-piece Canadian Golha Orchestra for an unforgettable evening inspired by the legacy of Iran’s historic Golha radio programs.

Hear rarely performed works by pioneering Iranian composers brought to life through soaring vocals, rich orchestral arrangements, and the profound poetry of Persian music.

📅 November 14, 2026
📍 Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall

🎟️ https://ow.ly/6FCr50ZB4E6

[Visual description for accessibility: A trailer featuring internationally acclaimed Sepideh Raissadat performing on stage alongside the Canadian Golha Orchestra. The video includes multiple clips of Raissadat singing, with quotes appearing on screen.]

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