The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight. Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

2023 CONCERT LINE UP

July 13 TBA

July 20 Ashara – Scottish/Reggae

July 27 VC2 – Innovative cello duo ensemble that captivates audiences through their performances of classical masterworks, unknown gems, and boundary-pushing music.

August 3 Shuffle Demons – High-energy Canadian band that blends virtuosic jazz and funk playing with eye-catching costumes and over-the-top stage antics

August 10 Quisha Wint

August 17 Adis & Havana 1950s with Latin Dance Lessons

August 24 Lemon Trubac, Toronto’s original guerrilla-folk party-punk massive, and heralded as a groundbreaking, genre-bending phenomenon.

August 31. Billy Newton Davis, Four-time Juno-award winner, with jazzy, bluesy, gospelicious offerings.