Arts

Featuring articles about Toronto’s flourishing arts community, including music, theatre, dance, musicals, comedy and visual arts. Toronto concerts, exhibitions and arts related event listings are also included within this section.

19th Luminato Festival is set to ignite Toronto with Day:Night theme in June

06/04/2025
TorontoTimes

Luminato Festival returns June 4-22 to ignite Toronto with bold, playful, and of the moment art…

Casa Loma’s full summer lineup serves up star-studded entertainment

05/29/2025
TorontoTimes

The multi-genre lineup of international & local musical talent, and surprise performances runs through Labour Day…

Father’s Day gift ideas: Books for cooks!

05/28/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

Perfect gift ideas for Dad’s who likes to cook Origins of Father’s Day Have you ever…

Big Wreck is back with new single, video and spring/summer tour

05/28/2025
TorontoTimes

“Thornley stands out to me as one of the best guitar players alive today” – Ultimate Guitar…

The Bentway hosts world premiere of “Sand Flight”

05/28/2025
TorontoTimes

It’s a live dance performance on 18ft of sand, beneath the Gardiner! How cool is that?…

The Mod Club is back baby! Toronto’s beloved live music venue returns

05/28/2025
Terry Lankstead

The Axis Club Rebrands, Resuming Operations Under The Mod Club Name TORONTO, MAY 28, 2025 – Yeah,…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Sheryl Crow releases new song for Mental Health Awareness Month

05/26/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, May 25, 2025 – Nine-time GRAMMY® AWARD winner and 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…

Meet the artist backed by Bieber: Toronto’s Jason Zante to unveil ‘Aura’ at Union Station

05/26/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO Union unveils Unionnale Public Art Installation by renowned Filipino-Canadian artist Jason Zante TORONTO May 25,…

FREE Indigenous Music & Arts Festival coming to Downtown Toronto

05/21/2025
TorontoTimes

Snotty Nose Rez Kids & Aysanabee Headline Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining headline in Sankofa Square TORONTO, May 21, 2025 –…

MJ The Musical is STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’ in Toronto this September for limited run

05/21/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, May 20, 2025 – Individual tickets for one of the most anticipated shows coming to…

OSHEAGA 2025 full lineup includes THE KILLERS, Tyler, The Creator, Cage the Elephant, Olivia Rodrigo plus numerous other major acts

05/20/2025
TorontoTimes

OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light, is back for its…

Massive Toronto outdoor art fair returns this summer with patriotic theme

05/16/2025
TorontoTimes

It’s back, expansive and full of spark—with more national voices than ever, the Toronto Outdoor Art…

Four Chords and The Truth songwriter series returns to TD Music Hall

05/16/2025
TorontoTimes

Experience and evening of intimacy, quality, and exclusivity Celebrating a decade of powerful storytelling and musical…

TOtimes Books: The Summers Between Us by Toronto author, Noreen Nanja

05/16/2025
Laurie Wallace-Lynch

“After a decade apart and a painful secret, can these two teenage sweethearts find their way…

New Tim Hortons commercial celebrates the unspoken Canadian Dream, featuring Canadian celebs Kiefer Sutherland and Bahamas

05/15/2025
TorontoTimes

“How come we never talk about the Canadian dream?” TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Tim Hortons just launched a…

Canadian Music Week rebranded to Departure Festival by new owners, here’s why

05/12/2025
Terry Lankstead

Toronto’s Canadian Music Week (CMW) which began in 1960 and took off in 1981 with the…

Macbeth begins preview performances at the Stratford Festival

05/09/2025
TorontoTimes

STRATFORD, ON, May 9, 2025 – Robert Lepage returns to the Stratford Festival with a bold new production…

Celebrate 12 days of world music at Toronto’s 19th annual Lulaworld Festival

05/08/2025
TorontoTimes

“It’s not just a Toronto event — it’s a vital expression of who we are as a…

DEVO presents Fine Art Print Series and Meet-and-Greet Event in Toronto

05/08/2025
TorontoTimes

DEVO continues to celebrate 50 years of de-evolution on tour this spring, summer and fall of…

As You Like It opens at Stratford Festival

05/05/2025
TorontoTimes

STRATFORD, ON, May 5, 2025 – Visit the Forest of Arden as the Shakespearean comedy, As You…

Canadians rally together for annual Music Monday event

05/05/2025
TorontoTimes

Over 200,000 Participants Sing “Hold On” Bringing Attention To The Value School Music Programs TORONTO, May…

Rock on! ‘Rolling Stone presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience’ at Illuminarium Toronto

05/01/2025
TorontoTimes

First-of-its-kind mind-blowing spectacle celebrates the music, history, imagery, and culture of rock ‘n’ roll TORONTO, May…

Annie kicks off Stratford’s 2025 Season!

04/30/2025
TorontoTimes

Stratford Festival 2025 opens with Annie on May 27, running until November 2 at the Festival Theatre…

Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF) Unveils Inaugural 2025 Lineup, a Toronto Pride Affiliate Event

04/27/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, April 27, 2025 – The Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF) has just announced its first-ever…

Comedian John Mulaney brings Mister Whatever Tour to Massey Hall

04/25/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, ON – Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney has announced the first leg of his highly…