Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with your Toronto Symphony Orchestra this July! From first-time concert collaborations to patriotic anthems and stunning fireworks displays, we’re honouring the birth of our nation like never before. Don’t miss out on the musical memories! Find out where and when you can join in below.
Events
Canada Days at Nathan Phillips Square
Ron Sexsmith and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, with special guest Rose Cousins. The TSO will be conducted by Jean-Claude Picard.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Main Stage
When: Sat, July 1 at 9:40pm
CN Tower Canada 150 Fireworks
Watch the fireworks and hear the music (including “O Canada” performed by the TSO) simulcast on boom 97.3FM and online at boom973.com.
Where: The CN Tower
When: Sat, July 1 at 10:30pm
Richmond Hill Canada Day Fireworks
Every year, thousands of people in Richmond Hill and the GTA come to Richmond Green to celebrate Canada’s birthday. The festivities cap off with fireworks and music (including “O Canada” by the TSO).
Where: Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park
When: Sat, July 1 at 10:00pm
TSO’s Canada Mosaic
Watch the Orchestra from the comfort of your own home as Rogers VOD and PBS serve up a special highlighting the best of this year’s TSO concerts.
Where: Rogers VOD (Channel 150); PBS (WNED)
When: (VOD) Available now; (WNED) Mon, Aug 7 at 9:00pm, Sat, Aug 12 at 5:30pm
OMNI Television
Celebrate Canada’s diverse musical landscape in this Canada 150 special featuring the TSO’s “O Canada” sung in 12 languages.
Where: OMNI Television
When:
OMNI 1 (Italian) Fri, June 30 at 6:30pm
OMNI 1 (Spanish) Sun, July 2 at 11:30am
OMNI 1 (Portuguese) Sun, July 2 at 9:00am
OMNI 2 (Punjabi) Sat, July 1 at 5:00pm
OMNI 2 (Tamil) Sat, July 1 at 9:00pm
OMNI 2 (Mandarin) Sun, July 2 at 6:00pm
OMNI 2 (Cantonese) Sun, July 2 at 10:30pm