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Free Concert Series
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, presented by TD Bank Group, brings artists from around the world to share their talent and passion in one of Toronto's most breathtaking and intimate spaces. Located within the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room at the Four Seasons Centre, this iconic, glass-enclosed space connects the building to its surroundings and community.For the latest programming information, sign up to receive email updates at coc.ca/signup.
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Operating Grants The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is presented by:
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre is supported by the Free Concert Series Endowment Fund, established in honour of Richard Bradshaw by an anonymous donor.
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Media Sponsors 
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Kamancello, photo: Ian McIntosh  Chris Hutcheson.jpg?w=300&h=300&c=3&format=auto)
Sofya Gulyak, photo: Chris Hutcheson  Chris Hutcheson.jpg?w=300&h=300&c=3&format=auto)
Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, photo: Chris Hutcheson  Chris Hutcheson.jpg?w=300&h=300&c=3&format=auto)
Simona Genga, photo: Chris Hutcheson  Dan Truong.jpg?w=300&h=300&c=3&format=auto)
Nagata Schachu, photo: Dan Truong 
VC2 Cello Duo, photo: Kevin Lloyd  Chris Hutcheson.jpg?w=300&h=300&c=3&format=auto)
Tomson Highway and Patricia Cano, photo: Chris Hutcheson  Dan Truong.jpg?w=300&h=300&c=3&format=auto)
Toronto Chinese Orchestra, photo: Dan Truong 
Simone McIntosh, photo: Chris Hutcheson 
Rich Brown, photo: Chris Hutcheson 
Artists of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, photo: Kevin Lloyd 
Canada's Ballet Jorgen, photo: Karen E. Reeves 
inDANCE, photo: Chris Hutcheson 
V'ni Dansi's Louis Riel Metis Dancers, photo: Kevin Lloyd 
Turboprop, photo: Karen E. Reeves 
Marion Newman, photo: Lara Hintelmann 
Ensemble Jeng Yi, photo: Karen E. Reeves 
Miranda Mulholland, photo: Kevin Lloyd 
Peggy Baker Dance Projects, photo: Kevin Lloyd 
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- Arrive early! Doors open half an hour prior to the performance start time and admittance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Latecomers will not be admitted.
- Any photography, audio, or video recording is strictly prohibited during the performance. Please take your photos before or after the performance has taken place. Sound carries very well in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices that may make noise.
- Concerts are all-ages events, and everyone is welcome to attend.
- Please unwrap and enjoy your food in advance. If you are bringing a lunch, please eat it before the performance begins, or remove any loud wrapping in advance.
- You are encouraged to stay in your seats until the end of the performance. There is no re-entry once the performance has begun. If you require any accessibility support at the venue, please let an usher know.
- In consideration of patrons with allergies, please avoid wearing any perfumed beauty products and fragrances.
- Arrive early! Doors open half an hour prior to the performance start time and admittance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Latecomers will not be admitted.
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Building accessibility and washrooms:
All levels of the Four Seasons Centre, including the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, can be reached by elevator. During Free Concerts, there are washrooms available in the Lower Lobby and on Rings 3 and Ring 4. The Orchestra Level is serviced by facilities in the Lower Lobby. Every washroom is wheelchair accessible. There is a gender-neutral, single-stall washroom located on the north side of Ring 4.Quiet Room:
There is a Quiet Room with comfortable seating and low lighting available on Ring 4 for patrons who are looking for a quiet and private place or who are experiencing a sensory overload. -
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre takes bookings for school and community groups only (no individual reservations are available).
Approved school and community groups are invited to book a maximum of three performances per season (annually, September through May). Groups are limited to a minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 participants.
Bookings are available by emailing [email protected] or calling 416-306-2345. Please include your name, affiliation (school or community group), age and number of attendees, any special arrangements that may be required for your group, and up to three concert dates in order of preference. Please wait up to one week for a reply from Community Partnerships & Programming regarding your booking. -
May 30: Les Adieux
May 29: Tell Me A Story
May 21: Longing and Lagrimas
May 15: Over the Sea and Back Again
May 14: Dream
May 9: Chopin, Poetry, and Death
May 8: Les Adieux
May 1: Reflections with Brahms and Debussy
April 25: Ebony and Ivory
April 23: Ihnatowycz Piano Prizewinner Recital: A Piano Celebration
April 18: Toronto Summer Music Festival 2024 Preview
April 17: Surrendered Spirits
April 16: Chamber Swing
April 11: Highlights from Anne of Green Gables - The Ballet
April 10: Chamber Connections
April 9: Stories from the Front Lines of Music and Medicine
March 28: France in Spring Time
March 27: Lost and Found
March 26: All is Love
March 22: Butterfly Transformation
March 21: An Afternoon at the Italian Opera
March 20: The Great Dream
March 19: Transcribed for the Piano
March 13: COC March Break
March 6: Wirth Vocal Prize Winner
March 5: Voices of the Harp
February 28: The Colour of Joy
February 27: Love and Friendship
February 21: New Jazz
February 20: A Musical Scripture Preview
February 14: Love & Song
February 13: Exchanges and Collaborations
February 8: Ritual Versus Elegance
February 7: Von Ewiger Liebe
January 31: The Black Fish
January 25: Winter Impressions
January 24: Sound Alchemy
January 23: Fiesta with Joyride
January 18: Preview of DanceWeekend '24
January 17: Looking to the Future
January 16: Lift Your Spirits
January 11: The Glenn Gould School's 23/24 String Quartet-in-Residence
January 10: Songs & Shouts
January 9: in a dark blue night: From Vienna to New York City
December 14: Winter Celebrations
December 13: Schubert, Ravel & More
December 12: cons○tell○ation | 星星 of contemporary wind
December 8: Rebanks Family Fellowship Vocal Showcase
December 5: Songs of Cecilia Livingston
November 27: Liebeslieder Waltzes
November 22: Abbandonata e Condotta a Morire
November 21: Golden Violin Award Winner 22/23
November 15: Global Jazz with AVATAAR
November 14: Championess
November 8: Common Thread
November 7: Songs and Suppression: A Musical Journey Out of Exile
November 2: Brass at the Opera
October 25: The Piano Without Borders
October 24: Rebanks Family Fellowship Showcase
October 19: Schubert's Last Words
October 12: Crossing Canada
October 10: Love and its Many Forms
October 4: Meet the Artists of NIGHT/SHIFT
October 3: Trios for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano
September 28: What is Gaga?September 27: Mostly Mozart
September 20: Meet the Ensemble Studio
September 21: Effort and Ease with Mozart, Puccini, and Britten
Photo credit: Karen E. Reeves. Miha Matevzic and Friends, presented by DanceWorks. 2023
