15 must-see concerts in Toronto this May

Must-see concerts in Toronto for May 2019 are ready for a dose of concert season with some big name talent dropping by. Snoop Dogg is coming with some friends and Florence + the Machine are shaking it off. This list is for shows with tickets left, so sadly Lizzo and Greta Van Fleet are not on here.

Concerts

Date

About the Event

Location
- Rosalía
  
  May 2
  
  Rosalía
  
  Rosalía has been blowing up the charts with her hot Latin tunes like "Con Altura" and she's making her Toronto debut this month.
  
  Rebel
- John River
  
  May 5
  
  John River
  
  Up-and-coming Toronto rapper John River is being hailed as the next big hip-hop star to come out of the city's thriving rap scene.
  
  Mod Club
- The Dandy Warhols
  
  May 9
  
  The Dandy Warhols
  
  Get your dose of Portland-style alternative rock with The Dandy Warhols and their eclectic mix of sounds played alongside Cosmonauts.
  
  The Danforth Music Hall
- P!nk
  
  August 18
  
  P!nk
  
  Legendary pop singer P!nk is remembered for her daring performance style and classic hits, and she's bringing it all with her to Toronto this month.
  
  Scotiabank Arena
- Imogen Heap
  
  May 16
  
  Imogen Heap
  
  This is the second of two shows (and the one that still has tickets) for the British electro pop singer and her synth-heavy hits.
  
  Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- Passion Pit
  
  May 17
  
  Passion Pit
  
  Can you believe it's been ten years since Manners came out? Passion Pit can, and they're calling all sleepyheads to relive the fun of this indie classic.
  
  The Danforth Music Hall
- NCT 127
  
  May 17
  
  NCT 127
  
  The boys of NCT 127 are ready to drop a cherry bomb on Toronto as they make their Canadian debut with a night of K-pop hits.
  
  Coca-Cola Coliseum
- Snoop Dogg
  
  May 20
  
  Snoop Dogg
  
  What's his name? Snoop Doggy Dogg is coming to Toronto and bringing legendary rappers Bone Thugs, Too $hort, Warren G and Kurupt with him.
  
  Rebel
- The Strokes
  
  May 20
  
  The Strokes
  
  We all remember when Is This It came out and now the band that helped popularize the indie genre are opening the Bud stage for the summer.
  
  Budweiser Stage
- LANY
  
  May 22
  
  LANY
  
  L.A. indie pop duo LANY keep things sun-soaked with soulful tunes that evoke the carefree days of the 80s for a new generation of easy listener.
  
  Rebel
- Florence and the Machine
  
  May 26
  
  Florence and the Machine
  
  It's all cosmic love with ethereal charm as Florence + The Machine is once again making their way to Toronto for a night of artsy pop hits.
  
  Budweiser Stage
- Local Natives
  
  May 27
  
  Local Natives
  
  Local Natives is one band that only gets better with age, and their indie rock roots continue to shine through as they move further into the mainstream.
  
  Phoenix Concert Theatre
- Jorja Smith and Kali Uchis
  
  May 30
  
  Jorja Smith and Kali Uchis
  
  It's going to be a big night for R&B as singers Jorja Smith and Kali Uchis make their way to Toronto as part of their joint North American tour.
  
  RBC Echo Beach
- Tash Sultana
  
  May 31
  
  Tash Sultana
  
  Get ready to lose yourself in the psychedelic grooves of Australia's Tash Sultana as she drops by to rock the stage again this month.
  
  RBC Echo Beach
Lead photo by
Snoop Dogg