Toronto’s summer concert rush may be winding down, but the city’s live music calendar shows no signs of slowing down.
Here are 21 of the top concerts and festivals coming to Toronto this fall.
Pop powerhouses and rising stars
Charli XCX
Sept. 21 at Scotiabank Arena
The “Brat” era brought back the pleasure of sticky dance floors, neon-green everything, overindulgence and the thrill of nights that blur into mornings. The British pop star returns to Toronto on her “Music, Fashion, Film Tour.” The tour marks another chapter for an artist who has gone from an underground favourite to one of pop music’s central figures. Buy tickets here.
Jonas Brothers
Sept. 28 at RBC Amphitheatre
The Jonas Brothers return to Toronto for “The Burning Up Tour All Over Again,” with more than 20 years of pop-rock nostalgia anthems to pull from. From Disney-era favourites like “Burnin’ Up” to comeback hits such as “Sucker,” the brothers’ music has grown alongside the fans who first discovered them as teenagers. Buy tickets here.
Teddy Swims
Oct. 5 at Scotiabank Arena
Teddy Swims’ powerhouse voice turned the slow-burning track “Lose Control” into a global smash hit and catapulted the singer from social-media cover star into an arena headliner. He brings “The UGLY Tour” to Toronto with soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter MarcLo. Buy tickets here.
Olivia Rodrigo
Oct. 26 and 27 at Scotiabank Arena
Olivia Rodrigo is returning to Toronto for two sold-out nights on “The Unraveled Tour.” The Grammy-winning pop star has built her success on messy, relatable heartbreak anthems, pop-punk angst and songs made for singing your heart out. Rock band Wolf Alice will open both nights at Scotiabank Arena.
sombr
Nov. 16 at Scotiabank Arena
The young singer-songwriter brings the “You Are The Reason Tour” to Scotiabank Arena, a sign of just how quickly his audience has grown since his melancholic indie-pop and relationship-driven songs found a massive following online. Alt-pop vocalist Dove Cameron and pop singer Hannah Jadagu will join him for the Scotiabank Arena show. Buy tickets here.
Doja Cat
Nov. 25 at Scotiabank Arena
Doja Cat brings her adventurous sound and bold esthetic to Toronto on the ‘Ma Vie World Tour.” The show follows the release of her fifth studio album, “Vie,” a retro-inspired project rooted in 70s and 80s influences, and another creative turn for the genre-bending artist who has made exploration part of her appeal. Buy tickets here.
For the R&B lovers and hip-hop fans
Wu-Tang Clan
Sept. 8 at RBC Amphitheatre
One of hip-hop’s most legendary groups is taking another victory lap. Wu-Tang Clan brings their farewell tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” to Toronto alongside fellow 90s rap heavyweights Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, bringing together two groups whose distinct sound and lyricism helped shape a generation of hip-hop. Buy tickets here.
Erykah Badu
Sept. 13 at RBC Amphitheatre
Neo-soul royalty takes over the RBC Amphitheatre when Erykah Badu returns to Toronto alongside De La Soul and producer The Alchemist. More than three decades after her debut, the Grammy winner behind “On & On,” “Bag Lady,” and “Window Seat,” remains one of R&B’s most distinctive voices and live performers. Buy tickets here.
Shaboozey
Sept. 25 at RBC Amphitheatre
After “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” became one of the biggest crossover hits, Shaboozey brings his country-meets-hip-hop sound to Toronto on the “Outlaws Never Die Tour.” The Virginia-born singer has built his rise on blurring genre lines, pairing pop hooks with country twang and rap influences. Buy tickets here.
Jorja Smith
Nov. 18 at Massey Hall
Ten years after breakout single “Blue Lights” and features on Drake’s 2017 album “More Life” introduced Jorja Smith’s velvety vocals to the world, the British singer-songwriter is entering a new chapter. Her Massey Hall show follows the announcement of her new album “What Are The Odds,” bringing new music to a discography that moves between R&B, soul, jazz, garage and dance music. Buy tickets here.
Big stars, bigger arenas
Chris Stapleton
Sept. 1 at Rogers Stadium
Chris Stapleton brings his long-running “All-American Road Show” to Rogers Stadium, adding another major stop to a career built on one of country music’s most recognizable voices. The 12-time Grammy winner is joined in Toronto by rising country stars Zach Top and Ashley McBryde for a stacked night of powerhouse vocals. Buy tickets here.
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Sept. 5 at Rogers Centre
RÜFÜS DU SOUL will turn the Rogers Centre into one massive sold-out dance floor when the Australian electronic dance band arrives in September. Known for atmospheric tracks like “Innerbloom,” and visually immersive live shows, the trio has made the leap from electronic festival favourites to sold-out stadiums.
Zach Bryan
Sept. 21 and 22 at Rogers Centre
Zach Bryan’s rise from uploading homemade songs online to selling out stadiums continues with two nights at the Rogers Centre. The singer-songwriter brings his raw mix of country, folk and rock on the “With Heaven On Tour,” showing just how quickly he has become one of country music’s biggest stars. Buy tickets here.
Legends, throwbacks and a hint of nostalgia
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
Sept. 2 at RBC Amphitheatre
Three legendary groups behind some of the biggest hip-hop, pop and R&B hits of the 80s and 90s share one stage on the “It’s Iconic” tour. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue bring a hit list stretching from “No Scrubs” and “Waterfalls” to “Push It” and “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It).”
AC/DC
Sept. 16 at Rogers Stadium
AC/DC’s “Power Up Tour” reaches Toronto as the Australian hard-rock icons continue packing stadiums with anthems that include “Back in Black,” “Thunderstruck,” and “Highway to Hell.” The Pretty Reckless will open the show. Buy tickets here
Foster the People
Oct. 3 at RBC Amphitheatre
It’s been over a decade since “Pumped Up Kicks” turned Foster the People into indie-pop breakout stars. The band returns to Toronto with the “Good Mourning Sunshine Tour,” filled with synth-heavy danceable hits for fans at the RBC Amphitheatre to lose themselves in. Buy tickets here.
Beck
Oct. 14 and 15 at Massey Hall
More than 30 years after “Loser” turned him into an alternative-rock star, Beck remains almost impossible to confine to a single genre. The eight-time Grammy winner brings his “Ride Lonesome Tour” to Massey Hall for two nights, revisiting a career that has moved between rock, folk, funk, psychedelia and electronic pop. Buy tickets here.
Bruce Cockburn
Oct. 17 at Massey Hall
Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn returns to Massey Hall as part of his North American tour celebrating decades of music. The 13-time JUNO Award winner has moved between folk, rock, jazz and blues throughout his career, pairing thoughtful songwriting with a long history of political and social reflection. Buy tickets here.
Journey
Nov. 4 at Scotiabank Arena
Journey is hitting the road for one last major run. The rock veterans bring their “Final Frontier Tour” to Scotiabank Arena, giving Toronto fans another chance to hear arena hits including “Any Way You Want It,” “Separate Ways” and the timeless ‘80s anthem “Don’t Stop Believin.’” Buy tickets here.
Little Big Town
Nov. 22 at Massey Hall
Grammy-winning country band Little Big Town bring their signature four-part harmonies to Massey Hall. With more than two decades together and hits that include “Girl Crush,” “Pontoon” and “Boondocks,” the group offers an intimate close to a fall calendar dominated by arenas and stadiums. Buy tickets here.
Festivals and electronic escapes
Electric Island
Sept. 5 and 6 at The Bentway
Toronto’s long-running electronic music festival sends summer off with a final two-day dance party over Labour Day weekend. The season finale stretches across multiple stages at The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd.), bringing another packed lineup of house and techno DJs to the city before outdoor festival season comes to a close. Buy tickets here.
