Before coming to terms with the beginning of autumn, check out one of this week's Can't Miss Concerts from September 15 to 21 and end summer '16 on a high note. This week's picks include a slew of festivals and Canadian artists, but be sure to check out our complete Concert Listings for even more must-see concerts and events.
Blood Orange
After releasing Freetown Sound earlier this year, Dev Hynes, also known as Blood Orange, began his "Welcome to Freetown" tour last month. With stops in select North American cities, Toronto is the only Canadian stop he'll be playing.
09/21/2016 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Bloor Ossington Folk Festival
Even though this is the last year of the Bloor Ossington Folk Festival, organizers have put together a solid lineup for the free two-day festival. This year features 17 artists, including Bart, the Cosmic Range, Eamon McGrath and the Idaho Stop. If you're in Toronto, head over to BOFF to give the festival the warm send-off it deserves.
09/17-18/2016 Toronto, ON – Christie Pits Park
Global Citizen: A Concert to End AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
On September 17, Global Citizen is hosting a free concert in Montreal in support of the Global Fund to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. You'll need luck on your side to see the likes of Usher, Metric, Grimes and Half Moon Run, as tickets will be released for free via a lottery. Find more details here.
09/17/2016 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Junior Boys
After releasing their Big Black Coat LP and a four-track EP this year, Hamilton, ON electro duo Junior Boys will be passing through Western Canada with stops in Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Calgary this week. Check out their dates below for the complete details.
09/15/2016 Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre
09/16/2016 Regina, SK – The Exchange
09/17/2016 Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
09/18/2016 Calgary, AB – Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture
Before Manifesto Festival wraps up this weekend, there's still time to see Big Lean, BJ the Chicago Kid, Anderson .Paak and Kaytranada. The festival ends with the Official Manifesto 10 After Party on September 17 and a free block party at Yonge-Dundas Square, featuring A Tribe Called Red, on September 18.
09/09-18/2016 Toronto, ON – Multiple Venues
Rifflandia Festival
Now in its ninth year, Victoria's Rifflandia Festival will run from September 15 to 18 at Royal Athletic Park and on night stages throughout the city. The lineup is jam-packed with Jurassic 5, De La Soul, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Wolf Parade and more all slated to perform.
09/15-18/2016 Victoria, BC – Multiple Venues
Royal Canoe
For the Winnipeg indie pop sextet's latest album release, Royal Canoe will be playing at Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre. The album, Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit, will be officially released on September 16, and you can catch the group when they play at the Love & Records Festival in Lethbridge, Alberta.
09/15/2016 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
09/17/2016 Lethbridge, AB – Galt Gardens
Sigur Rós
After extending their North American tour, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós will be in Vancouver for two dates during their stop in Canada. They'll also head to Toronto on October 3 for a show at Massey Hall.
09/18/2016 Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09/19/2016 Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Toronto Urban Roots Festival
Running from September 16 to 18, this year's Toronto Urban Roots Festival features four outdoor stages and 44 artists, including James Bay, Death Cab for Cutie, Barenaked Ladies and Jimmy Eat World. The shows go on, rain or shine, so be sure to catch some of the performances if you can.
09/16-18/2016 Toronto, ON – Fort York: Garrison Common
Click over to Exclaim!'s Concert Listings for many more concerts and events.
Blood Orange
After releasing Freetown Sound earlier this year, Dev Hynes, also known as Blood Orange, began his "Welcome to Freetown" tour last month. With stops in select North American cities, Toronto is the only Canadian stop he'll be playing.
09/21/2016 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Bloor Ossington Folk Festival
Even though this is the last year of the Bloor Ossington Folk Festival, organizers have put together a solid lineup for the free two-day festival. This year features 17 artists, including Bart, the Cosmic Range, Eamon McGrath and the Idaho Stop. If you're in Toronto, head over to BOFF to give the festival the warm send-off it deserves.
09/17-18/2016 Toronto, ON – Christie Pits Park
Global Citizen: A Concert to End AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
On September 17, Global Citizen is hosting a free concert in Montreal in support of the Global Fund to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. You'll need luck on your side to see the likes of Usher, Metric, Grimes and Half Moon Run, as tickets will be released for free via a lottery. Find more details here.
09/17/2016 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Junior Boys
After releasing their Big Black Coat LP and a four-track EP this year, Hamilton, ON electro duo Junior Boys will be passing through Western Canada with stops in Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Calgary this week. Check out their dates below for the complete details.
09/15/2016 Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre
09/16/2016 Regina, SK – The Exchange
09/17/2016 Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
09/18/2016 Calgary, AB – Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture
Before Manifesto Festival wraps up this weekend, there's still time to see Big Lean, BJ the Chicago Kid, Anderson .Paak and Kaytranada. The festival ends with the Official Manifesto 10 After Party on September 17 and a free block party at Yonge-Dundas Square, featuring A Tribe Called Red, on September 18.
09/09-18/2016 Toronto, ON – Multiple Venues
Rifflandia Festival
Now in its ninth year, Victoria's Rifflandia Festival will run from September 15 to 18 at Royal Athletic Park and on night stages throughout the city. The lineup is jam-packed with Jurassic 5, De La Soul, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Wolf Parade and more all slated to perform.
09/15-18/2016 Victoria, BC – Multiple Venues
Royal Canoe
For the Winnipeg indie pop sextet's latest album release, Royal Canoe will be playing at Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre. The album, Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit, will be officially released on September 16, and you can catch the group when they play at the Love & Records Festival in Lethbridge, Alberta.
09/15/2016 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
09/17/2016 Lethbridge, AB – Galt Gardens
Sigur Rós
After extending their North American tour, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós will be in Vancouver for two dates during their stop in Canada. They'll also head to Toronto on October 3 for a show at Massey Hall.
09/18/2016 Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09/19/2016 Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Toronto Urban Roots Festival
Running from September 16 to 18, this year's Toronto Urban Roots Festival features four outdoor stages and 44 artists, including James Bay, Death Cab for Cutie, Barenaked Ladies and Jimmy Eat World. The shows go on, rain or shine, so be sure to catch some of the performances if you can.
09/16-18/2016 Toronto, ON – Fort York: Garrison Common
Click over to Exclaim!'s Concert Listings for many more concerts and events.
