Knock Knock! Six talented and creative artists are bringing their electrifying concerts to Toronto this October, infusing the city with some bright energy this fall.
Whether you’re a local or visiting the 6ix, you won’t want to miss these standout shows with some of the best from the reggae, folk and pop worlds.
Oct. 10 – Nia Archives, The Danforth Music Hall
Get ready to groove to some jungle beats as Nia Archives returns to Toronto with her Junglists Worldwide Tour, celebrating her debut album Silence Is Loud at the iconic Danforth Music Hall, at 7 p.m.
The artist is widely recognized as a leading figure in the post-2020 drum scene, and was nominated for the Brit Award’s Rising Star last year. Tickets for this up-and-coming artist’s concert start at $39.50 – grab yours now!
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Fun Fact: Built as a movie theatre in 1919 and originally called the Allen’s Danforth after its owner, the Allen Theatre Chain, the venue transformed into the Music Hall in the late 1970s when it began showcasing live performances.
Oct. 13 – Buju Banton, Scotiabank Arena
Have a chill Sunday by heading to Buju Banton’s The Overcomer Tour. The Grammy winner will be performing his dancehall and reggae hits from 8 p.m onwards at one the city’s most popular venues, Scotiabank Arena.
Banton rose to prominence in 1992 with his albums Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention—the latter becoming the best-selling album in Jamaican history and earning him the record for the most No. 1 singles in Jamaica, previously held by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Over the years, he’s collaborated with various artists like Kanye West, John Legend and DJ Khaled.
Tickets for this reggae legend’s show start at $122, and you don’t want to miss this one!
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Fun Fact: Buju Banton’s 2010 album Before the Dawn won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Oct. 18 – Danny Ocean, Rebel
The perfect way to wrap up a busy October week is with a fun night of dancing to reggaeton and Latin pop fusion. Danny Ocean, renowned for his hit “Me Rehúso,” is coming to Toronto’s most happening nightclub and concert venue, Rebel, for his Reflexa tour, with the concert starting at 7 p.m.
One of Latin music’s most fast-rising young artists known for his innovative pop of the future music, Danny Ocean explores themes of self-discovery in his latest album Reflexa. Witness his magic in Toronto on Oct. 18, with tickets starting at $55.
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Fun Fact: Opened in 1996 as the Docks Nightclub, Rebel Night Club was relaunched in October 2016 after a major renovation where the space was split into four areas, including The Main Room, Noir, Savage, and the Purple Room.
Oct. 22 – Maggie Rogers, Coca Cola Coliseum
Tackle those mid-week scaries with some indie pop at Maggie Rogers’ Toronto stop on The Don’t Forget Me Tour, where she’ll be performing some of her popular hits including songs from her latest album Don’t Forget Me, at the Coca Cola Coliseum, starting at 8 p.m.
Her latest album follows her 2022 album Surrender, which received widespread acclaim and led Rolling Stone magazine to describe Rogers as a “pop music prodigy.”
Don’t miss the show on Oct. 22 as pop artist Ryan Beatty opens for Maggie Rogers during her North America tour, with tickets starting at $80.50.
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Fun Fact: Maggie Rogers has shared that she experiences synesthesia, a benign condition in which she perceives colours in response to hearing music.
Oct. 22 – Tori Kelly, HISTORY
Take in the beautiful and soothing vocals of two-time Grammy winner Tori Kelly, best known for her gospel and R&B hits, at her purple skies tour at Toronto’s popular concert venue, HISTORY.
Catch the artist performing her popular hits from her latest and fifth album TORI. that Billboard describes “as a masterful showcase of her songwriting and vocal prowess,” at 7 p.m., with tickets available starting at $54.75.
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Fun Fact: HISTORY, formerly known as Greenwood Teletheatre and used for off-track betting, was announced in June 2021 as a new concert venue and opened later that year through a collaboration between American company Live Nation Entertainment and Canadian musician Drake.
Oct. 29 – Ben Caplan, TD Music Hall
Wrap up October with a night of authentic Canadian folk music as Hamilton-born Ben Caplan and his band, The Casual Smokers, perform at Toronto’s new state-of-the-art concert venue, TD Music Hall, located on the fourth floor of the Allied Music Centre, at 8 p.m.
Caplan who currently lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been a touring musician since 2006, and released his first full-length album in 2011.
Experience a night of pure Canadian talent and music with tickets available now for the HOLD ON! tour, starting at $29.55.
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Fun Fact: In Feb. 2023, Allied Music Centre unveiled TD Music Hall, a 500-capacity venue set to become a vibrant hub for emerging Canadian talent, international artists, and music students alike.
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