Toronto 2025 concert listings for Boomers and Gen X music lovers

Toronto is set to host a fantastic array of concerts and musical events in 2025, catering to fans of classic rock, pop, and orchestral music. Here’s an updated roundup of some of the top shows that Boomers and Gen X music lovers won’t want to miss, with dates, venues, and links to tickets for each event.

Jack White Concert

Jack White brings his electric energy to Toronto with a mix of solo hits and White Stripes classics. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see him live.

Date: February 6, 2025

Venue: History

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China Crisis 40th Anniversary Of Flaunt The Imperfection

Date: February 22

Venue El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue #462 Toronto

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KRAFTWERK: Multimedia Tour 2025 -50 Years of AUTOBAHN

Synthesizer pioneers, KRAFTWERK will bring their MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2025 to Toronto at Massey Hall on March 8, 2025! Celebrate 50 years of Autobahn. Most recently KRAFTWERK played 8 nights with their 8 Catalogue Albums at LA’s famed Walt Disney Hall. In 2014, Ralf Hütter and his former partner Florian Schneider were honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Date. Saturday March 8

Venue: Massey Hall

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Billy Joel Concert

The Piano Man returns to Toronto for the first time in 10 years! Billy Joel will light up the stage with timeless hits like “Uptown Girl,” “Piano Man,” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”

Date: March 15, 2025

Venue: Rogers Centre

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Derek Forbes (former bassist from Simple Minds) and The Dark

Who doesn’t love Simple Minds Fri Mar 28 can’t come fast enough The Sousa Group presents the first ever performance at the legendary El Mocambo by former Simple Minds Bass player Derek Forbes and his band The Dark. Derek was a founding member of Simple Minds and played on their first 6 albums including “Sons and Fascination”, “New Gold Dream” and “Sparkle In The Rain”. 

Date: March 28

Venue: El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue #462 Toronto

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Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Tour

Pop legend Kylie Minogue is back with her latest tour celebrating the release of Tension. Dance the night away to her latest hits and classic anthems.

Date: March 29, 2025

Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Bedouin Soundclash

Date: March 29

Venue Danforth Music Hall

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Gene Loves Jezebel w/Slim Jim Phantom/Belouis Some

Date: April 11

Venue: Legendary El Mocambo

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Franz Ferdinand

Date: April 15

Venue: History

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Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart

Classical music lovers, don’t miss this special TSO performance featuring world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax playing Mozart’s piano concertos.

Date: April 20, 2025

Venue: Roy Thomson Hall

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Gang of Four

Date: April 23

Venue: The Opera House, 735 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON

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Metallica M72 World Tour

The two-day tickets for the Metallica weekend shows have been on sale since late September and are still available along with single day tickets, offering a completely unique experience: two totally different set lists with two different bands opening the show each night. Variously hailed as “an altogether life-affirming experience” (Billboard), “impossible to leave unsatisfied” (Austin Chronicle), “a stone-cold stunner of a show” (Detroit News), “the mother of all summer concerts”(Worcester Telegram Gazette) and “as tight and furious as Metallica has sounded in ages” (Los Angeles Times), M72 continues to amaze fans and critics alike.

Date: April 24 and 26

Venue: Rogers Centre

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Alison Moyet

Date: May 15

Venue: Danforth Music Hall

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The Box, Haywire, Lee Aaron (McBowl Concert Series)

Date: May 22

Venue: Classic Bowl

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Billy Idol w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Date: May 23

Venue: Budweiser Stage

Tickets: Get Tickets on sale January 24

Prism, Streetheart, Honeymoon Suite (McBowl Concert Series)

Date: May 23

Venue: Classic Bowl

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Blancmange, Midge Ure, FourOneSix (McBowl Concert Series)

Date: May 24

Venue: Classic Bowl

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Barry Manilow The Last Toronto Concert

Date: May 31

Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Classic Albums Live Tribute Show: Paul McCartney and Wings – Band on The Run
 

Experience a faithful live recreation of Paul McCartney and Wings’ legendary album Band on the Run. A must-see for fans of classic rock.
Date: June 5, 2025
Venue: Massey Hall
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USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)

Toronto’s USS comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ashley Boo-Schultz and hypeman/turntablist Human Kebab have always existed hanging in a sort of myth-like state, allowing the music they make together to first speak for itself, and empowering listeners to take from the sophisticated sound whatever they will.

Date: June 11, 12, 13 & 20, 2025

Venue: The Concert Hall

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James Blunt’s ‘Back to Bedlam’ 20th Anniversary Tour
 

Celebrate 20 years of James Blunt’s iconic debut album Back to Bedlam with an intimate and heartfelt performance. Expect to hear classics like “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover.”

Date: June 12, 2025

Venue: Massey Hall

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The Watchmen

Date: June 14

Venue: Danforth Music Hall

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Simple Minds – Alive and Kicking Tour

w/ Soft Cell & Modern English

Date: June 18

Venue: Budweiser Stage

Tickets on Sale January 31

ZZ Top

GTHA Dates: June 20-22, 2025

Venue: The Arena at Pickering Resort Hotel, Pickering June 20, Great Canadian Resort, Toronto June 21, FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton, June 22

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OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Date: July 4

Venue: History

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Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour

Coldplay continues their groundbreaking Music of the Spheres tour with a stop in Toronto. Experience their electrifying stage production and global hits like “Yellow” and “Fix You.”
 

Date: July 7-8, 2025

Venue: Rogers Centre

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Dave Matthews Band

Date: July 8

Venue: Budweiser Stage

Tickets: Get Tickets Feb. 21

Ryan Adams

Date: July 18

Venue : Massey Hall

Tickets: Get Tickets Jan. 31

Oasis Reunion Tour

The Gallagher brothers are back! Oasis reunites for a long-anticipated tour featuring iconic hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.”

Date: August 24-25, 2025

Venue: Rogers Stadium (Downsview)

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Rod Stewart: One Last Time Tour

Rod Stewart’s farewell tour hits Toronto with a setlist packed with chart-topping classics. Celebrate this legendary artist’s incredible career in style. 70s powerhouse pop rockers, Cheap Trick is slated to open the show.

Date: July 22-23, 2025

Venue: Budweiser Stage

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Final Thoughts

Toronto’s 2025 concert lineup promises to be an unforgettable year for music lovers of all generations. Whether you’re into the timeless ballads of James Blunt, the electric energy of Jack White, or the nostalgia of the Britpop giants, Oasis reunion, there’s something for everyone. From pop sensations like Kylie Minogue and Barry Manilow to the classic sounds of Billy Joel and Rod Stewart, this year’s events are sure to bring fans together for extraordinary musical experiences. Don’t miss the chance to secure your tickets and be part of the magic as these world-class artists take the stage in Toronto.

Keep an eye out for updates, as new dates and events will be added to this exciting roster. Let the music play!

by Ryan Howse-Hackl, and Toronto Times

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