Toronto 
Events Description
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden, hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.
The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).
Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites and sweet treats. Browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor.
Who is it for?
all-ages
Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:Every Thursday July 13 to August 31, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2023 CONCERT LINEUP
July 13
Mini O’Bonsawin – contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi embraces the beauty of the land, all the while yielding to her Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki roots.
July 20
Ashara – Scottish/Reggae
July 27
VC2 – Innovative cello duo ensemble that captivates audiences through their performances of classical masterworks, unknown gems, and boundary-pushing music.
August 3
Shuffle Demons – High-energy Canadian band that blends virtuosic jazz and funk playing with eye-catching costumes and over-the-top stage antics
August 10
Quisha Wint
August 17
Adis & Havana 1950s with Latin Dance Lessons
August 24
Lemon Trubac, Toronto’s original guerrilla-folk party-punk massive, and heralded as a groundbreaking, genre-bending phenomenon.
August 31.
Billy Newton Davis, Four-time Juno-award winner, with jazzy, bluesy, gospelicious offerings.
Venue:Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto ON
Free Parking
Public transport accessible
