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Toronto’s concert calendar is packed this October, with arena shows, intimate performances and late-night sets offering plenty of reasons to head out. From Olivia Rodrigo and Gorillaz to Teddy Swims, Jessie Ware and Yebba, the month brings a mix of pop, R&B, indie, hip-hop and electronic music to stages across the city.
Whether you’re hoping to catch a favourite artist or discover someone new, here are the concerts to have on your radar in Toronto this October.
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October 1st – Slayyyter
Slayyyter brings bold electronic pop and club-ready energy to the Danforth Music Hall.
Where: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
When: October 1st, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed.
(Concert)
October 1st – Dan + Shay: The Young Tour
Country duo Dan + Shay bring their signature harmonies and heartfelt songs to RBC Amphitheatre.
Where: RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto
When: October 1st, 7:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed.
(Concert)
October 1st and 2nd – Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers brings her intimate songwriting and atmospheric indie sound to Scotiabank Arena.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 1st and 2nd, 7:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 3rd – Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club brings their upbeat indie sound and danceable guitar music to HISTORY.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 3rd, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 3rd – Foster the People
Foster the People bring their infectious alternative pop to an outdoor concert at RBC Amphitheatre.
Where: RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto
When: October 3rd, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 3rd – KYBBA
KYBBA brings a dancefloor-focused sound to REBEL for a late-night concert outing.
Where: REBEL, 11 Polson Street, Toronto
When: October 3rd, 10:00 pm – Late
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 4th – Gorillaz
Gorillaz bring their genre-blending music to Scotiabank Arena for a night of alternative pop and hip-hop.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 4th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 4th – Epik High
South Korean hip-hop group Epik High takes the stage for an evening of sharp lyricism and dynamic performances.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 4th
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 5th – Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy brings his distinctive blend of R&B, funk, and alternative pop to Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Where: Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto
When: October 5th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 5th – Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims delivers soulful vocals and a blend of pop, R&B, and country influences to the Scotiabank Arena this October
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 5th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 6th – Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware brings her polished vocals and dancefloor-friendly pop to HISTORY.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 6th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 6th – MUNA
MUNA takes the stage in Toronto with synth-pop melodies and emotionally direct songwriting.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto
When: October 6th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 6th to 8th – West Side Story in Concert
Experience the music of West Side Story in a concert presentation celebrating the beloved musical’s score.
Where: Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto
When: October 6th to 8th
Admission: Ticketed
(Musical/Concert)
October 7th – DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow brings his sample-driven sound and boundary-pushing approach to electronic music to HISTORY.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 7th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 7th – beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour
beabadoobee brings her melodic guitar sound and intimate songwriting to Scotiabank Arena.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 7th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 7th – Kelela
Kelela brings her blend of R&B and electronic music to the Danforth Music Hall.
Where: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
When: October 7th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 7th – Julia Wolf
Julia Wolf takes the stage with an alternative pop sound and emotionally charged songwriting.
Where: The Opera House, Toronto
When: October 7th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 8th – Indigenous Grooves
Enjoy an evening of live music celebrating Indigenous creativity at Revival with talented acts
Where: Revival, 783 College St, Toronto
When: October 8th, 7:00 pm – Late
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 9th – Brand New
Brand New brings their emotionally intense alternative rock to Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Where: Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto
When: October 9th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 10th – Mind Against
Mind Against brings their atmospheric electronic sound to CODA for a late-night dancefloor outing.
Where: CODA, 794 Bathurst Street, Toronto
When: October 10th, 10:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 11th – Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry share a bill that blends hardcore intensity with powerful hip-hop.
Where: The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto, Toronto
When: October 11th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 17th and 18th – Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Watch Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with its music performed live at Roy Thomson Hall. The concert format adds a new dimension to the film, making it an appealing Halloween-season outing for fans of its characters and songs.
Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
When: October 17th and 18th, Select Times
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 19th – AFI
AFI brings their dark, energetic alternative rock to the Danforth Music Hall.
Where: The Danforth Music Hall
When: October 19th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 21st – Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black brings her electronic pop sound to the Danforth Music Hall.
Where: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
When: October 21st
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 22nd – Allison Russell
Allison Russell brings soulful vocals and expressive songwriting to Massey Hall.
Where: Massey Hall, Toronto
When: October 22nd, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 24th – Judah & the Lion
Judah & the Lion bring their energetic mix of alternative rock and folk influences to Toronto.
Where: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
When: October 24th
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 24th – Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers take the stage in Scotiabank Arena for a night of pop music and familiar favourites.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 24th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 24th – Yebba
Yebba brings her expressive vocals and soulful sound to HISTORY.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 24th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 25th – John Summit
John Summit brings his house music sound to Scotiabank Arena for a large-scale dance music night.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 25th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 25th – SIENNA SPIRO
SIENNA SPIRO takes the stage with rich vocals and emotionally expressive songs.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 25th
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 26th – Periphery
Periphery brings intricate rhythms and heavy progressive metal to HISTORY.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 26th, 5:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 26th and 27th – Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo brings emotionally charged pop and rock to Scotiabank Arena.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: October 26th and 27th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 31st – KASKADE
Kaskade brings his melodic electronic sound to REBEL for a Halloween-night dance music outing.
Where: REBEL, 11 Polson Street, Toronto
When: October 31st, 10:00 pm – Late
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
October 31st – KETTAMA
KETTAMA brings energetic electronic music to HISTORY for a Halloween-night show.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: October 31st, 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Concert)
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