With summer gearing up, Toronto is at its liveliest. There are concerts, sports matches (Toronto FC and the Blue Jays have home games all summer long), theatre productions and more all happening just this month alone. And, as an added bonus, it’s Pride Month, so there are tons of festivities across the city to show love and support. With so many shows to keep track of, we rounded up our must-see shows and events all taking place in June. Read on to find out everything on our radar this month.
These are the must-see shows this month:
Impostor Cities @ MOCA, opening June 2
The contemporary art museum’s newest exhibition reveals how Canadian cities like Toronto are depicted in popular culture, and made to look like other cities.
Lavender Wild @ Echo Beach on June 4
Held at Echo Beach, this one-day music and arts festival offers an experience for the queer community, with local 2SLGBTQ+ talent at the forefront.
2023 Canadian Music Week @ various venues, June 5 to 10 (multiple shows)
Now in its 41st year, the week-long celebration showcases up-and-coming artists at different venues across the city.
Dermot Kennedy @ Budweiser Stage on June 10
The soulful Irish crooner returns to Budweiser Stage on June 10 to perform his emotion-packed tracks, like “Innocence & Sadness.”
TSO – Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra @ Roy Thompson Hall on June 11
The former Ru Paul’s Drag Race contestant brings feel-good, prideful fun to the city during Pride Month.
In The DMs stand-up comedy show @ Comedy Bar Bloor on June 13
A stand-up comedy show about dating in the modern world, and how social media shapes our relationship habits.
NXNE Music Festival @ Danforth Music Hall on June 13 to 17 (various shows)
North by Northeast returns to the city with programming in various locations across the city, including Yonge-Dundas Square.
Ed Sheeran @ History on June 16, Rogers Centre on June 17 and 18
British superstar Ed Sheeran has three different shows in the city, at both History and Rogers Centre for an extended stay.
Pride Ball @ El Mocambo on June 17
Celebrate Pride Month with a sparkling ball at one of the city’s most iconic venues.
Stevie Nicks @ Scotiabank Arena on June 20
Fleetwood Mac’s frontwoman takes her solo show to Toronto, stopping in at Scotiabank Arena at the end of the month.
Stories, Songs & Science @ El Mocambo on June 21
Local musicians come together for charity at this legendary venue, all to support a new mental health program for youth at Stella’s Place.
Dinner is Served @ Campbell House Museum from June 22 to 24 and June 28 to July 2
This fully immersive play takes guests back to a dinner party in the 1950s at a historic venue.
Shania Twain @ Budweiser Stage on June 23 and 24
Canada’s most famous country singer will make everyone feel like a woman, like she does, with two shows at Budweiser Stage.
TD Toronto Jazz Festival @ various venues, June 23 to July 2 (multiple shows)
The city plays host to shows put on by musical greats at various locations across the city for the entire end of the month.
Hot in Herre @ Downsview Park on June 24
90s hip hop icons take over the north end park to offer equal parts good tunes and nostalgia.
Bryson Tiller @ History on June 27
Singer, songwriter and rapper Bryson Tiller takes his talent to the venue brought to the city by our very own rap star, Drake.