Join us for a fun kick-off to summer, overflowing with beer and music and street food, at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra!

Mingle with friends and fellow music-lovers over mouthwatering eats from Caplansky’s Delicatessen and Per Se Catering food trucks, paired with ice-cold Steam Whistle pilsner and Crazy Uncle cocktails, on our pop-up patio outside Roy Thomson Hall. Then experience the raw power of the TSO in an epic performance of Shostakovich Symphony No. 5—conducted by TSO Music Director Peter Oundjian—and continue your night with a post-concert party in the lobby with Toronto’s young cultural tastemakers.

If you're between ages 25 and 40, love Toronto, and enjoy the finer things in life (particularly excellent music and arts-minded people), then this event is for you.

7:30pm Tailgate Party

10:00pm Concert

11:00pm (approx.) Lobby After-Party

Roy Thomson Hall—Surface Parking Lot (corner of Wellington and Simcoe)

Rain or shine

This year, for the first time ever, we’re also holding a raffle at Tailgate in support of the TSO. The prize is a luxurious seven-night stay for two at The Crane Resort in Barbados, and it includes daily breakfast, return airfare from Toronto, and transfers to and from the hotel—an over $7,500 value!

The draw will be held at 9:30pm at the Tailgate pre-concert party, and tickets are three for $50, or $20 each. There are a limited number of raffle tickets available, and they can be purchased at the party or by calling Customer Service at 416.598.3375. The more you buy, the greater your chances of winning an incomparable vacation experience you’ll never forget! (Raffle Licence M736459)