What to know
- Toronto’s concert calendar is packed this week, with performances spanning pop, rock, indie, folk, international and Sufi music as October begins.
- The Jonas Brothers and Oakwood kick things off Monday, with the Jonas Brothers performing at RBC Amphitheatre and emo/screamo group Oakwood at The Great Hall.
- Minyo Crusaders, ARTU and The Red Clay Strays take over Toronto venues Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing Japanese folk fusion, Brazilian experimental sounds and southern rock.
- Phoebe Bridgers and Sufi Sessions by Omar ؏ round out the week, with Bridgers playing two nights at Scotiabank Arena and Sufi Sessions bringing a global spiritual music experience to TD Music Hall.
October begins this week, and many concerts are taking over Toronto venues as the city rings in the new month and season.
From pop performances with the Jonas Brothers to American rock band The Red Clay Strays to indie folk music with Phoebe Bridgers, there is something for every music lover this week in the city.
Here are some of the artists performing in Toronto this week:
Jonas Brothers
When: Monday, Sept. 28
Where: RMB Amphitheatre
American sibling band, the Jonas Brothers, are set to take over the RBC Amphitheatre as part of their The Burning Up Tour All Over Again tour. Monday marks night one of two in Toronto, with the group returning on Oct. 24 at Scotiabank Arena to perform the second date.
The night will be filled with nostalgia for many fans, as the boys go through many of the hits on their discography, dating back to the early 2000s.
Songs you might know: “Burning Up,” “Year 3000,” “Paranoid,” and “Love Bug”
Tickets are still available ahead of Monday’s show, and start at $88.61 for RBC Amphitheatre’s lawn section.
Oakwood
When: Monday, Sept. 28
Where: The Great Hall
If emo and screamo are more your style, the Texan musical group Oakwood is set to hit The Great Hall on Monday, bringing headbangers to the venue. The group consists of three members and will give fans an intimate, yet electric concert.
Songs you might know: “I’m Still Cheering For The 1980 U.S. Hockey Team,” “Summer,” and “Hope is a Dangerous Thing.”
Tickets are available at a set price of $40.01.
Minyo Crusaders and ARTU
When: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Where: Lee’s Palace
A Japanese group will be accompanied by a Brazilian-Canadian music project called ARTU.
The Minyo Crusaders transform traditional Japanese folk songs with Caribbean, Latin, and other cultural music.
ARTU will share more cultural mixes, with the band blending Brazilian music and experimental analog sounds.
Songs you might know: “Cumbia del Monte Fuji,” “Kushimoto Bushi,” and “Hanagasa Ondo”
Tickets are at a set price of $38.17.
The Red Clay Strays
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30
Where: RBC Amphitheatre
Alabama rock band The Red Clay Strays is bringing their southern flair to the north at the RBC Amphitheatre.
This veteran musical group caught their big break after going viral in 2023. Now they’re bringing together fans for their southern rock, classic country, and soulful beats.
Songs you might know: “Wondering Why,” “Demons in Your Choir,” and “Forgive.”
Resale for their Toronto show starts at $60.73 for the 400s section.
Phoebe Bridgers
When: Thursday, Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 2
Where: Scotiabank Arena
American folk singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers is making her way to Scotiabank Arena for two nights of The Lost Tour.
The artist’s tour promotes her third studio album Lost Weekend. The songs are filled with folk, indie, and electronic beats, bringing fans from all over the country. Bridgers will begin her sold-out Toronto run on Thursday and finish it off Friday
Songs you may know: “Scott Street,” “Motion Sickness,” and “I Know The End.”
Resale tickets are on sale, with the cheapest ticket in the 300s going for $93.
Sufi Sessions by Omar ؏
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: TD Music Hall
This night of Sufi culture, philosophy, and music allows fans to take a first-hand look through an intentional listening experience.
The music originates from all the continents, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Attendees can expect to hear sounds of soulful instruments, deep percussion, and spiritual vocals.
The venue’s fall sale is on, with tickets currently going for $38.45.
