Edwards Summer Music Series
July 13 @ 7:00 pm – August 31 @ 8:30 pm
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.
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 LINEUP
| July 13 | Mini O’Bonsawin – contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi embraces the beauty of the land, all the while yielding to her Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki roots. |
| 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. |
Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.
