NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music

Hosted by CBC’s Tom Power, an impressive lineup of some of Canada’s most popular singers and songwriters is coming together to celebrate Canadian music icon Neil Young’s 80th birthday.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and The JUNO Awards.

The show will be anchored by a multi-layered house band under the direction of musician and producer Aaron Goldstein – covering material from Buffalo Springfield to the Stray Gators, to Crazy Horse and all points between. The 11-piece group will feature a selection of Toronto’s most in-demand musicians and vocalists, including Blue Rodeo’s Glenn Milchem, the Sheepdogs’ Shamus Currie, and indie guitar great Ian Blurton. Spencer Shewen, of Riverfest Elora and Mariposa Folk Festival, will produce the event.

Supporting partners for the event include National Music Centre, Mariposa Folk Festival, Gold Standard Recorders, The Flyer Vault, Pantages Hotel, Exclaim!, Toque, and Local Nobodies.

Artist lineup (in alphabetical order):
Charlotte Cornfield, Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil), Kathleen Edwards, Dallas Green (City and Colour), Sarah Harmer, Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar), Peter and Leah (July Talk), Matt Mays, The OBGMs, Joel Plaskett, Serena Ryder, SATE, Julian Taylor, Skye Wallace, Ruby Waters, Tom and Thompson Wilson, Donovan Woods

While this event celebrates the music of Neil Young, he is not scheduled to attend.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Varies

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Phone: 416-872-4255

 

Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025 | 8:00 PM

Venue & Address

MASSEY HALL, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1T7

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport