What to know
- IVE, Tame Impala and Mötley Crüe are among the biggest artists performing in Toronto and the GTA this week.
- Concerts run from July 20 to July 26 at venues including RBC Amphitheatre, Scotiabank Arena, and the Opera House.
- Tickets are still available for many shows, with prices starting at around $40 depending on the event.
It’s another beautiful week in Toronto with balmy seasonal temperatures. What better way to enjoy the sunshine than by catching an exciting concert? Whether you’re looking to dance to K-pop girlies IVE or relive the 80s with Mötley Crüe, this list of shows in Toronto has it all.
From K-pop to psychedelic rock, concert lovers will have plenty of opportunities to catch a show or two around the GTA.
Here are some of the artists performing in Toronto this week:
IVE
- When: July 21
- Where: Scotiabank Arena
K-pop girl group IVE is making their Toronto debut Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena in support of their sophomore studio album, Revive+. Since debuting in 2021, the sextet have received several Melon Music and MAMA awards and were featured on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40.
IVE’s 2023 debut album I’ve Ive achieved commercial success and spawned two chart-topping singles — “Kitsch” and “I Am.” Tickets for their Show What I Am Tour start at $93.25 for upper bowl seats.
The Frights
- When: July 22
- Where: Lee’s Palace
Californian surf-punk band The Frights are coming to Toronto to remind everyone that 2016 was indeed 10 years ago. The four-piece will be playing Lee’s Palace on Wednesday night as part of their You Are Going to Hate This 10th anniversary tour. The band has put out six albums, three EPs, and nine singles in their 14-year career. Mexican Slum Rats are on tour with them as a supporting act. General admission tickets for their show are $39.71.
Mötley Crüe
- When: July 22
- Where: RBC Amphitheatre
American legendary heavy metal band Mötley Crüe will be lighting up the stage Wednesday night at RBC Amphitheatre for their The Return of The Carnival of Sins tour to commemorate their 2006 live album of the same name.
The band was formed in Hollywood over 40 years ago, in 1981 and is currently on their second reunion. Mötley Crüe have logged nine albums on the Billboard 200 chart and six singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Aside from their music, the band also has well-known beef with Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Godsmack, Steel Panther, and former Mötley Crüe members. Tickets for their show at RBC Amphitheatre start at $85 for section 400 seats.
Finn Wolfhard
- When: July 24
- Where: Opera House
Mike Wheeler is in the upside down no more — he’s coming to Toronto! Vancouver-born actor and musician is performing at the Opera House this Friday to support his new solo album, Fire from the Hip.
Wolfhard is best known for his role as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, but he is also an accomplished indie musician. From 2017 to 2019, he was the lead vocalist, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for Calpurnia, and since 2020, he’s been with his new band The Aubreys. Wolfhard has released four albums (two as a solo artist) and over 15 singles. Verified resale general admission floor tickets for his show are $66.81.
Tame Impala
- When: July 25 and 26
- Where: Scotiabank Arena
Do you want to feel like Mr. Charisma, but maybe not like Pablo Escobar? Tame Impala’s concerts at Scotiabank Arena this Saturday and Sunday are the perfect place to be. Formed as the psychedelic music project of Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, Tame Impala has been active since 2007.
Parker has logged three singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and four albums on the Billboard Hot 200. Recently, his 2012 single “Dracula” got a remix featuring Jennie from Blackpink, which has since gone viral on social media. Tickets for both nights at Scotiabank Arena are sold out, but keep your eyes peeled for resale tickets this week.
