Toronto is turning up the heat this July, serving up a sizzling soundtrack of summer nights across the city’s most legendary venues.
From global superstars to genre-defining icons, we’ve rounded up the ultimate guide to the month’s most fired-up concerts. Whether you’re looking to vibe out to heartfelt R&B or whine up your waist to classic dancehall, this line-up doesn’t miss a beat.
Here are six must-attend concerts this July.
Shaggy
Date: July 2
Location: HISTORY
Admission: Starting at $107
Mr. Boombastic, AKA Shaggy, is coming to town! This Jamaican reggae star is kicking off the month with Caribbean heat at one of the city’s coolest venues.
Heading to HISTORY, concert-goers can expect dancehall hits like “Angel” and “Boombastic,” bringing a vibe so contagious that even the stiffest hips will move!
This extraordinary night of pure island energy and feel-good fun begins at 7 p.m.
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Venue Tip: HISTORY offers solid views of your favourite stars from almost anywhere in the facility, but for max energy, stay within the centre floor.
Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
Date: July 9
Location: Coca-Cola Coliseum
Admission: Starting at $48
A night of raw and real R&B awaits all yearners, as Keyshia Cole is in the city for a one-night-only performance that you can’t miss!
Heading to the Coca-Cola Coliseum, she’s embarking on The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour in celebration of her groundbreaking 2005 album of the same name, and this performance promises powerhouse vocals and timeless heartbreak anthems just as remarkable as they were two decades ago.
Journey through the emotional woes of love, loss, and resilience, with slow jams that hit even harder now like “I Should Have Cheated” and “Heaven Sent.” But your dose of R&B therapy won’t just end there, as Cole will be accompanied by soulful singers Tink, Amerie and Elijah Blake. Lights go down at 7 p.m. for this unforgettable evening.
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Venue Tip: Prior to your show, take a stroll through this charming venue on the Exhibition Place grounds, as it is surrounded by vast parks and close to the majestic waterfront.
Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour
Date: July 7, 8, 11, 12
Location: Rogers Stadium
Admission: Starting at $446
No need for a Hymn for the Weekend, as Coldplay is taking over the city for nearly an entire week this July!
The British rock band is heading across the pond to the brand-new Rogers Stadium this summer for its immersive Music of the Spheres World Tour! This massive tour off of their 2021 album of the same name spans 225 nights in 80 cities across 43 countries, and the band is ready to take Toronto on the ride! In the game since 1997, Coldplay’s blend of rock anthems and futuristic visuals this time around will rise above your average concert. With surefire bangers like “Viva la Vida” and “Yellow,” these nights are about to be a full-on spiritual experience for fans.
This show is expected to be lit – literally – with LED light-up wrist-bands for all concert-goers to transform your one-of-a-kind show experience. Joined by Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr and Arabic pop singer-songwriter Elyanna, this show begins at 6 p.m.
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Venue Tip: Rogers Stadium is Toronto’s newest outdoor concert venue set to open on June 29. The venue has a capacity of 50,000 and is located at the former Downsview Airport lands.
Shania Twain Live in Concert
Date: July 15 and16
Location: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
Admission: Starting at $223
Canada’s queen of country-pop is sure to impress you much, as Shania Twain is riding into the 6ix with stunning outfits, throwback bangers and enough charisma to light up the whole city.
Gearing up for two extraordinary nights at the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, prepare to sing along to timeless nostalgic hits like “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,” while you bask in the greatness of one of the country’s biggest icons.
Sharing the stage with fellow Canadian singer-songwriters Devon Cole and Alli Walker, this show kicks off at 7 p.m.
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Venue Tip: Who needs Vegas when you’ve got the Grand Canadian Casino Resort! Indulge in the glitz and glam by grabbing a pre-show dinner and cocktails on-site.
Kesha and Scissor Sisters: The Tits Out Tour
Date: July 21
Location: Budweiser Stage
Admission: Starting at $72
It’s getting hot and dangerous, as Kesha is about to drop a massive glitter bomb on the city!
Firing up the Budweiser Stage this month, the pop star and rock band Scissor Sisters are teaming up for an evening of glam, chaos, queer joy, and absolute dance-floor anarchy at The Tits Out Tour!
Be entranced by colourful strobe lights, and indulge in rebel-pop gems from her iconic “Tik Tok” to the hottest recent tracks from her upcoming Period album, as one of the summer’s wildest outdoor parties on the waterfront awaits you.
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Venue Tip: This outdoor venue is the perfect spot for waterfront views – show up early for the most picturesque golden-hour selfies by the lake!
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour
Date: July 27 and 28
Location: Rogers Centre
Admission: Starting at $198
Are you ready to be blinded by the lights? Toronto’s very own “Starboy” is returning to the 6ix for a stadium-sized homecoming like no other!
The Weeknd is bringing his hauntingly smooth vocals to the Rogers Centre for a string of shows as part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. Expect captivating visuals, heavy-hitting bass, and a fever dream of dark-pop hits from After Hours’ “Heartless” to “Cry For Me” from his latest 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Accompanied by rapper Playboi Carti and record producer Mike Dean, this show kicks off at 7 p.m.
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Venue Tip: Rogers Centre is located amongst iconic Toronto landmarks like the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium. Make a full day out of your concert experience by stopping by both for some outstanding city views and activities!
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