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.

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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.

Media Sponsors
Kamancello, photo: Ian McIntosh

Sofya Gulyak, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Simona Genga, photo: Chris Hutcheson

Nagata Schachu, photo: Dan Truong

VC2 Cello Duo, photo: Kevin Lloyd

Tomson Highway and Patricia Cano, photo: Chris Hutcheson

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
- 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.
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.
September 21: Effort and Ease with Mozart, Puccini, and Britten
September 20: Meet the Ensemble Studio