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Experience the power, beauty, and energy of Indigenous dance with Tribal Vision Dance at UpFRONT Festival!

Based on Six Nations of the Grand River, Tribal Vision Dance shares contemporary Pow Wow styles alongside traditional Haudenosaunee dances in performances that celebrate life, culture, and community. Through song and movement, they offer audiences a glimpse into vibrant First Nations artistic traditions that continue to thrive today.

📅 Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16
📍 Berczy Park, Downtown Toronto
🎟️ https://ow.ly/lmm850Zgkro

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Experience Mimi O’Bonsawin’s music live at UpFRONT Festival! 🌿

A contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario and a member of Odanak First Nation, Mimi creates rich, rhythm-driven songs inspired by the beauty and spirit of the land.

Blending acoustic instrumentation, uplifting melodies, and thoughtful storytelling, her performances are both intimate and immersive.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 4 pm
📍 Scott Street, Downtown Toronto
🎟️ Free

Learn more: https://ow.ly/t6tq50Zgkmq

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for Mimi O’Bonsawin. There's a cutout image of Mimi O’Bonsawin on the right with text on the left. The text highlights the date, time, and location of the performance.]

Our Champions are more than donors, they're advocates for creativity, inclusion, and cultural connection. Their support helps Toronto artists thrive and ensures audiences can continue to discover stories, music, dance, and ideas from around the world.

If the arts have inspired you, moved you, or brought your community together, now is the time to give back. Become a TO Live Champion today, with memberships starting at $100.

Because every great performance starts with someone who believes in it.

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Just announced! Sonic Live In Concert is coming back to Toronto.

Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in-concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games.

Happening on March 3 at Meridian Hall. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/Aj9r50ZfUIs.

[Visual description for accessibility: Promotional poster for Sonic Live in Concert. The poster features animated Sonic the Hedgehog characters performing as a band on stage, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, and several Chao characters. Text highlights the show as a celebration of 35 years of iconic Sonic moments and music, featuring live musicians, singers, and synchronized in-game footage. Event details at the bottom read: Wednesday, March 3, 2027, at Meridian Hall in Toronto, Ontario. The poster uses a blue colour palette with the Sonic logo prominently displayed at the centre.]

Get ready for a rare evening with Zakir Khan!

This September, one of South Asia’s most beloved storytellers comes to Meridian Hall for an intimate conversation exploring identity, language, creativity, and the experiences that have shaped his work.

Through stories, reflections, poetry, and audience Q&A, experience Zakir Khan in a way Toronto audiences haven’t seen before. Presented by TO Live in association with Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Torono.

📍 Meridian Hall
📅 September 25, 2026

Learn more: https://ow.ly/IjVp50ZflFv

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, June 24 at 10 am.

[Visual description for accessibility: Promotional graphic for TO Live and the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Toronto featuring Zakir Khan. The design includes a large portrait of Zakir Khan smiling and seated against a colourful illustrated backdrop with Toronto landmarks, books, speech bubbles, and festival-inspired motifs. Text reads: “TO Live in association with JLF presents Zakir Khan in Conversation,” with the event date and venue listed as “September 25, Meridian Hall, Toronto.” TO Live and Teamwork Arts logos appear at the top.]

Aakash Gupta is coming to Toronto! Reality Entertainment presents Daily Ka Kaam Hai by Aakash Gupta, live for one night only.

Gut health issues, an awkward encounter with a taxi driver, and a childhood spent in front of a jail—Aakash Gupta digs deeper into his inner self and opens up with stories that are funny, awkward, and painfully relatable.

Happening at Meridian Arts Centre on September 6. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/bwEm50ZflwM.

[Visual description for accessibility: Promotional poster for comedian Aakash Gupta’s Daily Ka Kaam Hai stand-up comedy special. Aakash Gupta is shown smiling behind a steering wheel, set against a Toronto cityscape at sunset with the CN Tower visible in the background. A glowing “Comedy Club” sign and string lights frame the scene. Text on the poster reads: “Reality Entertainment Presents,” “Aakash Gupta,” “CAD Tour,” “Daily Ka Kaam Hai: A Stand-Up Comedy Special,” and “Toronto — Sep 6 | Lyric Theatre.”]

What can audiences expect from Play Dead?

Hear from People Watching co-founder Sabine Van Rensburg as she shares a glimpse into this thrilling blend of acrobatics, movement, and contemporary circus.

Play Dead comes to Meridian Arts Centre June 25 to 28. Presented by TO Live and Luminato Festival.

🎟️ https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Play-Dead-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=playdead&utm_content=june222026

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Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island and beyond.

We’re marking the occasion by looking back at last year’s UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture—a joyful gathering of artists, storytellers, makers, and community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their work, and helped bring the festival to life. We can't wait to come together again this summer.🧡

[Visual description for accessibility: Clips recapping the UpFRONT Festival in 2025. Clips show people enjoying themselves at the outdoor concerts, marketplace, and other activities. Featured in the video are Grandmother Kim Wheatley; Dawn T Maracle, Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement, TO Live; Adrian Harjo; Brayden Harper, Manager, Indigenous Relations and Community Development Meridian; Classic Roots; Mattmac; Sebastian Gaskin; Brothers Wilde; Wolf Castle; Odawa Wiingushk; MR. SAUGA; Rabbit & Bear Paws; The Indigenous Small Business Marketplace, presented by Meridian; Graffiti wall by AJ Graham; Shawnee Kish; Beatrice Deer; Kaeley Jade; James N. Wilson; and Susan Aglukark.]

Straight from New Zealand, Rei brings an electrifying blend of music, culture, and connection to UpFRONT Festival.

Known for high-energy performances around the world, Rei combines contemporary sounds with Māori language lyrics, live kapa haka, and traditional taonga pūoro instruments to create a concert experience that is both uplifting and unforgettable.

Don’t miss this international Indigenous artist as he makes a stop in Toronto during his Canadian tour.

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 7 pm
📍 Scott Street
🎟️ https://ow.ly/S0uh50ZeI61

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From bestselling author to award-winning musician, Tom Wilson has spent decades shaping Canada's cultural landscape.

The Tom Wilson Tehohàhake Trio brings a powerful evening of music and storytelling to UpFRONT Festival. A founding member of Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and Lee Harvey Osmond, Wilson's work spans genres and generations.

Don't miss this FREE unforgettable performance from one of Canada's most celebrated artists!

📅 August 16, 2026
⏰ 7 pm
📍 Scott Street
🎟️ https://ow.ly/wIjG50ZeGiC

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