PREVIEW | Luminato Festival Celebrates 20 Years From June 3 To 28 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on March 31, 2026

Luminato Festival celebrates 20 years of summer fun across Toronto in 2026 from June 3 to 28, including more than 50 free and ticketed events.

PREVIEW | New Adventures In Sound Art Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary With An Open House March 12

By Anya Wassenberg on March 6, 2026

INTERVIEW | 21st-Century Canadian Snare Drum: Percussionist Ryan Scott Talks About His New Album

By Anya Wassenberg on February 10, 2026

The 21st-Century Canadian Snare Drum is the name of the upcoming release by Toronto percussionist Ryan Scott, featuring commissioned pieces by 14 Canadian composers.

PREVIEW | BIG BANG Will Turn The National Arts Centre Into A Playground Of Sound

By Anya Wassenberg on February 6, 2026

Ottawa’s National Arts Centre presents the 8th edition of BIG BANG, a family friendly festival, on February 14 and 15, where kids and their grown-ups can explore sound with a sense of play.

CRITIC’S PICKS | Classical Music Events You Absolutely Need To See This Week: January 12 – January 18 2026

By Ludwig Van on January 12, 2026

Classical music and opera events in Toronto for the week of January 12 to 18, 2026.

PREVIEW | The University of Toronto New Music Festival (UTNMF) 2026

By Anya Wassenberg on December 19, 2025

The University of Toronto New Music Festival (UTNMF) features a roster of Canadian and international performers and guests, along with emerging local talent.

SCRUTINY | Alex Pauk’s Esprit Orchestra Creates A Luminous Concert Of Sound

By Ludwig Van on December 2, 2025

Esprit Orchestra is in Toronto unique in producing a distinctive sonic style that can be heard and enjoyed in all of their concerts, including this opening to their 43rd season.

INTERVIEW | Gabriel Dharmoo Talks About Bijuriya At Buddies In Bad Times Theatre

By Anya Wassenberg on November 18, 2025

Gabriel Dharmoo is a performer, composer, and experimental vocalist, and he’s bringing his show Bijuriya to Buddies in Bad Times with performances November 26 to 29.

PREVIEW | Continuum Contemporary Music Announces Its 41st Season

By Anya Wassenberg on October 7, 2025

Toronto’s Continuum Contemporary Music has launched its 41st Season of bold and innovative chamber music for 2025/26.

INTERVIEW | Artistic Director Brian Current Talks About New Music Concerts In 2025/26

By Anya Wassenberg on September 24, 2025

Artistic Director Brian Current takes us through the 2025/26 season for Toronto’s New Music Concerts, the organization's 55th.