Summer Music in the Garden TAKE ME TO THE DANCE? WESTERN CLASSICAL, FOLK JUL6 SUNDAY 4–5PM Escape to the night clubs of Buenos Aires and the cabarets of Montmartre with this powerhouse duo. Bruno-Bridge is a powerhouse violin and accordion duo on stage, giving a mysterious and musical escape into the clubs of Spain and the Moulin Rouge cabarets of Paris. Come to hear romantic favourites alongside new works that will leave you feeling a warm nostalgia and the urge to dance. Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.
Moneyfish: Balls, Balls, Balls Money Fish: Balls, Balls, Balls is a 30 minute non-verbal show for kids and kids at heart. Drawing from circus, dance, physical theatre and clown, we tell the story of three bizarre and hilarious characters who must learn to work together to overcome the many obstacles being sometimes literally thrown at them. Set to an array of the most recognizable classical music, the Money Fish lovingly parody ballet, opera, contemporary dance, acrobatics, silent film, and anything else that might take itself too seriously, all while navigating their own ever-evolving relationships with each other and the audience. Community members will have the opportunity to join social circus ambassadors SoCirC for free workshops before the shows, where they will be introduced to circus skills such as juggling, object manipulation, and balancing. Participants who choose to will also have the opportunity to perform their newfound skills at that evening’s show alongside a different emerging aerialist from Toronto’s growing circus community each night. Have another talent you’d like to share? New this year, we are also adding a community talent show on Saturday and Sunday! Share a dance, sing a song or show off your fashion – we are open to what you’d like to share. Sign up in advance by emailing hello@herciniarts.com or sign up in the park between 5:30-6:15pm Aug 19-23. See talent show parameters below for more info. Workshops begin at 5:30pm and the show begins at 6:30pm, each evening from Wed Aug 19-Sun Aug 23, 2026 at Flagstaff Park. Community talent show will begin at 6:15pm on Saturday Aug 22 & Sunday Aug 23.
Rosyland ROSYLAND is a free, all-ages outdoor concert series that transforms the park into a playful space for music, creativity, and connection. Designed for families, neighbours, and curious listeners of every age, ROSYLAND combines live performances, music education, arts and crafts, and environmental sustainability into an inviting summer experience. This year we explore how the arts help us to express and shape the human emotional world — from joy and excitement to calm, curiosity, and reflection. Each program introduces audiences to different musical styles and instruments, while encouraging active listening, participation, and emotional awareness. Performers guide audiences through how music can tell stories, communicate feelings, and help us better understand ourselves and each other. With multiple ways to engage, children and adults can choose their own level of participation — from listening from a picnic blanket, experimenting with musical toys, joining interactive moments during performances, to walking around to explore our booths and learning about nature, and creating at our arts-and-crafts stations using recycled and everyday materials. These hands-on activities reinforce the idea that music-making and creativity are accessible to everyone! New this year, ROSYLAND will feature a dedicated afternoon performance designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers, offering a gentle, age-appropriate musical experience before the mainstage concert later in the day. Rooted in community, ROSYLAND invites people to slow down, play, and gather outdoors — creating a welcoming “third place” where art, imagination, and human connection can flourish. Rain Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Rosyland ROSYLAND is a free, all-ages outdoor concert series that transforms the park into a playful space for music, creativity, and connection. Designed for families, neighbours, and curious listeners of every age, ROSYLAND combines live performances, music education, arts and crafts, and environmental sustainability into an inviting summer experience. This year we explore how the arts help us to express and shape the human emotional world — from joy and excitement to calm, curiosity, and reflection. Each program introduces audiences to different musical styles and instruments, while encouraging active listening, participation, and emotional awareness. Performers guide audiences through how music can tell stories, communicate feelings, and help us better understand ourselves and each other. With multiple ways to engage, children and adults can choose their own level of participation — from listening from a picnic blanket, experimenting with musical toys, joining interactive moments during performances, to walking around to explore our booths and learning about nature, and creating at our arts-and-crafts stations using recycled and everyday materials. These hands-on activities reinforce the idea that music-making and creativity are accessible to everyone! New this year, ROSYLAND will feature a dedicated afternoon performance designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers, offering a gentle, age-appropriate musical experience before the mainstage concert later in the day. Rooted in community, ROSYLAND invites people to slow down, play, and gather outdoors — creating a welcoming “third place” where art, imagination, and human connection can flourish. Rain Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Rosyland ROSYLAND is a free, all-ages outdoor concert series that transforms the park into a playful space for music, creativity, and connection. Designed for families, neighbours, and curious listeners of every age, ROSYLAND combines live performances, music education, arts and crafts, and environmental sustainability into an inviting summer experience. This year we explore how the arts help us to express and shape the human emotional world — from joy and excitement to calm, curiosity, and reflection. Each program introduces audiences to different musical styles and instruments, while encouraging active listening, participation, and emotional awareness. Performers guide audiences through how music can tell stories, communicate feelings, and help us better understand ourselves and each other. With multiple ways to engage, children and adults can choose their own level of participation — from listening from a picnic blanket, experimenting with musical toys, joining interactive moments during performances, to walking around to explore our booths and learning about nature, and creating at our arts-and-crafts stations using recycled and everyday materials. These hands-on activities reinforce the idea that music-making and creativity are accessible to everyone! New this year, ROSYLAND will feature a dedicated afternoon performance designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers, offering a gentle, age-appropriate musical experience before the mainstage concert later in the day. Rooted in community, ROSYLAND invites people to slow down, play, and gather outdoors — creating a welcoming “third place” where art, imagination, and human connection can flourish. Rain Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Rosyland ROSYLAND is a free, all-ages outdoor concert series that transforms the park into a playful space for music, creativity, and connection. Designed for families, neighbours, and curious listeners of every age, ROSYLAND combines live performances, music education, arts and crafts, and environmental sustainability into an inviting summer experience. This year we explore how the arts help us to express and shape the human emotional world — from joy and excitement to calm, curiosity, and reflection. Each program introduces audiences to different musical styles and instruments, while encouraging active listening, participation, and emotional awareness. Performers guide audiences through how music can tell stories, communicate feelings, and help us better understand ourselves and each other. With multiple ways to engage, children and adults can choose their own level of participation — from listening from a picnic blanket, experimenting with musical toys, joining interactive moments during performances, to walking around to explore our booths and learning about nature, and creating at our arts-and-crafts stations using recycled and everyday materials. These hands-on activities reinforce the idea that music-making and creativity are accessible to everyone! New this year, ROSYLAND will feature a dedicated afternoon performance designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers, offering a gentle, age-appropriate musical experience before the mainstage concert later in the day. Rooted in community, ROSYLAND invites people to slow down, play, and gather outdoors — creating a welcoming “third place” where art, imagination, and human connection can flourish. Rain Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
GHANAFEST Ghanafest will commemorate their 14th Annual Ghanaian Festival of Arts & Culture on Sunday August 2nd, 2026 at Earl Bales Park in North York. Ghanafest aims to bring Toronto’s multicultural community together in showcasing the rich culture and heritage of black Canadian culture, specifically Ghanaian culture. This festival will feature traditional Ghanaian foods, language lessons, games, and broad spectrum arts exhibit, and will engage local Black artists, artists from across Canada, international artists. Where to find the event: Earl Bales Picnic Areas 1 – 4 Rain or Shine
Celebrate Japan In Scarborough! Nagata Shachu presents “Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!” which will feature a 30-minute hands-on taiko drumming/movement workshop, followed by a 60-minute taiko drumming concert. The program will take place in four Scarborough park locations in June and July. In addition to our thunderous taiko drums, the concerts will feature Japanese bamboo flutes and a variety of traditional percussion instruments. Between songs, members of the ensemble will introduce the pieces, as well as give insight into our instruments and costumes, Japanese culture, and our artistic practice. Rain date: July 5
Celebrate Japan In Scarborough! Nagata Shachu presents “Celebrate Japan in Scarborough!” which will feature a 30-minute hands-on taiko drumming/movement workshop, followed by a 60-minute taiko drumming concert. The program will take place in four Scarborough park locations in June and July. In addition to our thunderous taiko drums, the concerts will feature Japanese bamboo flutes and a variety of traditional percussion instruments. Between songs, members of the ensemble will introduce the pieces, as well as give insight into our instruments and costumes, Japanese culture, and our artistic practice. Rain date: August 9
The African Circus Through contemporary movement, dance, music and circus, 16 Ethiopian, Indian and Bangladeshi newcomers will share an-exploration. The show tells the story of three construction workers, one from Ethiopia, one from India & one from Bangladesh, who come together to build a magnificent structure that represents the unity & diversity of their cultures. As they work together, they face challenges and obstacles, but through their combined skills, creativity & determination, they overcome these hurdles & create something truly remarkable. This performance will be interlaced with the rich color of traditional circus art forms prominent in Ethiopian & Indian-traditional dance, representing the importance of beauty and culture of home.