Liberty Entertainment Group announces 2024 summer events at Casa Loma
TORONTO, May 28. 2024 – Liberty Entertainment Group is unveiling its seasonal calendar of events at Casa Loma for Summer 2024 with two programs designed to ignite the city’s summer pulse. First, the return of its perennial crowd-pleaser, Symphony in the Gardens featuring Maestro Paolo Busato, his Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra and a roster special guest vocalists and players to the Glass Pavilion and Gardens, for performances on Monday evenings beginning June 3rd.
General Admission tickets (first come, first served) are $45 pp; available at www.casaloma.ca.
Sunset Concerts
In partnership with Canada’s Walk of Fame (CWOF) and Seeing Red Media, Liberty Group is thrilled to premiere a new fundraising program entitled Sunset Concerts, launching Tuesday, June 11th running weekly in the Gardens and the Glass Pavilion.
The celebrity-studded line-up runs through August 27th; General Admission (standing room only, outdoors) tickets are $45 pp; Reserved Table Seating and theatre style tickets inside the Pavilion tickets $65 pp available at www.casaloma.ca, with $2.50 of each ticket sale donated in support of Kids Help Phone.
“We champion cultural arts, heritage, and music,” said Nick Di Donato, Chair, Canada’s Walk of Fame, and president & CEO, Liberty Entertainment Group.
“Casa Loma provides an exquisite backdrop for performers, immersing the public in great music amidst a historic setting. Our partnership with CWOF strengthens our commitment to showcasing Canadian artists, enriching the cultural landscape and fostering artistic appreciation nationwide,” said Nick Di Donato.
Star-studded serenades to the sunset
Kicking off the inaugural season of CWOF Sunset Concerts is multi-award-winning artist, Jully Black, Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul and 2021 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee, on June 11th; followed by a roster and special guests each week. The series also features special performances by alumni of the Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program. For more details on the full entertainment line-up, visit www.casaloma.ca.
The ultimate city summer experience under the stars
The Symphony in the Gardens program line-up is as follows:
Monday, June 3rd – Symphony in the Gardens: Let’s go to the Movies.
Monday, June 10th – Symphony in the Gardens: My Way, Sinatra, and Friends with Joey Niceforo and Christina Dare
Monday, June 17th – Symphony in the Gardens: Shaken Not Stirred with Gavin Hope (of Nylons fame) and Irene Torres
Monday, June 24th – Symphony in the Gardens: Rock Symphony with Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams
Monday, July 1st – Symphony in the Gardens: A Love Song to Italy with Rocco Rupolo
Monday, July 8th – Symphony in the Gardens: Dazzling Divas with Sara Papini, Tonia Ciancuilli, and Chelsea Rus
Monday, July 15th – Symphony in the Gardens: Lullaby of Broadway with Joey Niceforo and Sara Papini
Monday, July 22nd – Symphony in the Gardens: Sentimental Journey
Monday, July 29th – Symphony in the Gardens: Belle Nuit with Soprano Sara Papini and Tenor Rocco Rupolo
Monday, August 5th – Symphony in the Gardens: Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys
Monday, August 12th – Symphony in the Gardens: Rock Symphony with Cleopatra Williams and Justin Di Donato
Monday, August 19th – Symphony in the Gardens: The Virtuosi with Joey Niceforo, Rocco Rupolo and Gavin Hope
Monday, August 26th – Symphony in the Gardens: Abba
Monday, September 2nd – Symphony in the Gardens: When You Wish Upon a Star
Drinks and dining al fresco in The Gardens
Opening for outdoor dinner service on select evenings as of June 4th, the Gardens’ dining menu is globally inspired, offering seasonal fare ranging from starters and salads ($15 – $25) to grilled entrees ($26 – $48). The celebrated wine program at Casa Loma features something for all palates and purses, sourced from the castle’s underground wine cellar boasting the best of both new and old worlds. This season’s liquor sponsor is Hendrick’s Gin, who will serve up a feature summer sipping cocktail, to savour while the sun sets.
For the ultimate summer evening out, VIP packages for both shows are available at Casa Loma’s award-winning restaurant, BlueBlood Steakhouse. Tickets include a pre-fixe dinner in the castle, with VIP reserved seating in the Pavilion (theatre style) for $250 pp. Reservations may be made at www.casaloma.ca or www.bluebloodsteakhouse.com.
Guests will enjoy unparalleled views overlooking the city skyline in the shadow of the majestic castle, surrounded by the award-winning landscaping and fountains. Gardens dining reservations are available for booking now at 416-523-0450 and may be combined with shows; visit www.casaloma.ca for reservations and more information.
About Casa Loma
Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens. A perfect backdrop for special occasions, the venue also plays host to more than 350 private events annually and its unique architecture has also made it a highly desirable location for film, television, and photo shoots.
Other events at Casa Loma
In addition, Casa Loma plays hosts to annual productions including Legends of Horror and the successful Summer Gardens Concert Series. The venue is also home to the Casa Loma Escape Series which features five unique Escape Games, all themed around the history of the Castle. Completed in 1914, it took three hundred men nearly three years to complete the almost 200,000 square foot castle. Situated on five acres, it was once the largest private residence in Canada, with ninety-eight rooms designed by architect EJ Lennox, featuring secret passageways, elaborately decorated rooms with authentic period furnishings and breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline from its towers.
Casa Loma is located at 1 Austin Terrace in Toronto, ON M5R 1X8. Tel: 416-923-1171. For information visit www.casaloma.ca
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