Discover Toronto’s sound with Sound Break, a brand-new, free weekly pop-up music series that brings the city’s talent right to you. Every Thursday at lunchtime, our lobbies come alive with casual and intimate performances featuring local artists across genres. Each week the action shifts between downtown (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts or Meridian Hall) and uptown (Meridian Arts Centre) venues, so no matter where you are in the city, there’s a chance to catch the beat.

One week you might be discovering a rising jazz trio in the heart of downtown, the next you could be hearing a soulful singer-songwriter uptown. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming: bring your lunch, grab a coffee or snack at concessions, take a break, and soak in the music. Whether you’re on your lunch hour, just passing through, or looking for something new, Sound Break is a free, no-tickets-needed way to plug into Toronto’s vibrant music scene.