Union Station has a multidisciplinary programming vision that offers free
public events showcasing the best of Toronto for tourists and locals to
create a destination where all are welcome.
Mekaal Hasan Band will be presenting a contemporary musical tribute to the legendary Qawali artist, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Featuring a group of top tier Canadian and Pakistani musicians, the Mekaal Hasan Band, fronted by guitarist Mekaal Hasan and featuring Shahzad Ali Khan as the Qawali vocalist, will create a modern reimagining of the traditional style of Qawalli, with a […]
Brunch lovers unite! Elevate your Sunday brunch with the sounds of the Big Easy to kick off your day. Returning to Union - The Heavyweights Brass Band hits hard with its seasoned blend of groove, energy, virtuosity, and originality! For over a decade, this Toronto-based, New Orleans-inspired brass institution has brought theatre-goers to their feet […]
Each week, Rudy Ray configures a new band that explores the world of jazz. Rudy Ray is a talented Ghanaian musician and neuroscientist, fostering traditional values with a modern flair, creating art that speaks to the heart of the people. He has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry, […]
Our Indigenous Spotlight Series highlights top contemporary Indigenous music artists on the scene. Meriläinen Müsic Inc., founded by Marc and Laura Meriläinen, is a majority Indigenous owned full-service record label providing professional music industry services to emerging and established artists. Meriläinen Müsic Inc. is committed to advancing and promoting the careers and opportunities within the […]
Ease into your week with two shows of Blues music, showcasing a range of artists. The Toronto Blues Society (TBS) is a non-profit charity committed to promoting and preserving the righ legacy of the blues. As we celebrate 40 years of championing this vibrant genre, we continue to honour its roots while inspiring future generations […]
In partnership with our premier sponsor TD, Union Summer presents a diverse and dynamic line-up of artists in together with fellow TD-supported organizations. This week, we are collaborating with Canada's Music Incubator. Stay tuned for talent announcement! SEXTÊTE is a retro-inspired Motown band and girlpower group. Based in Toronto, Canada, we are a queer/WOC-led band […]
Afrique Like Me is a curated music experience that celebrates art, electronic, dance, underground and alternative music from across Africa and the diaspora. It started as an intimate after hours party in Toronto’s west end, grew into an event held in unconventional spaces, and is now a mainstay on the city’s social calendar. Afrique Like […]
J Rich is a Toronto-based DJ and music curator with 21 years of crate-digging and crowd-moving experience. A graduate of The Remix Project’s Music Business program, he's spun everywhere from underground afterhours parties to cruise ships, festival stages, and now Union Station for the second time. Known for genre-blending precision and a deep, intentional catalog […]
Explore a lineup of women in music with a roster of Toronto’s top female talent. This program is in partnership with City Hall Live, a City of Toronto programming that City Hall Live creates paid opportunities for local bands and provides live music accessibly for residents and visitors. Aiza is an Afrobop Queen on a […]
Let’s go global! For more than two decades, Small World Music has been celebrating cultural diversity and showcasing a range of local, domestic, and international talent to audiences across the Greater Toronto Area. Our vision goes beyond simply presenting culturally-diverse artists to include finding ways of working with, showcasing, and supporting underrepresented, marginalized, and newcomer […]
We’re bringing our favourite DJ’s from our indoor Union Beats program to the patio! Get your weekend groove on early, or take your work to the patio for some tunes. Music is a language that everyone in the universe can speak. My task is to match melodies, bass lines, harmonies and rhythmic drum patterns that […]
Hoping to show off your moves or learn some new ones? Look no further than our social dance nights. Each week, specialized instructors will lead a half hour dance lesson – everything from vogue to salsa, line dancing and more – followed by an open dance floor with a DJ or live band! In presentation […]
We’re bringing our favourite DJ’s from our indoor Union Beats program to the patio! Get your weekend groove on early, or take your work to the patio for some tunes. Fly Lady Di (Diana Reyes) is a Toronto-born renaissance woman known for her work as a painter, dancer and DJ active for over twenty years. […]
Join us for Soul Session Fridays with The Recipee at Union Summer! Jason Larmond, Juwayon Clarke (pronounced “Zhu-way-on”), Johnathan Kerr, and Omar Lunan make up The Recipee, bringing with them more than 20 years of experience in performing, writing, arranging, and producing music. Known for their high-energy performances and extensive repertoire, The Recipee Band is […]
Take a breather and enjoy the melodious sounds of classical-inspired music. Just Sax is a saxophone quartet comprised of musicians who also happen to be friends and who play in various bands in the GTA. Covid lockdowns silenced bands so gathering with four friends and playing music outside for the enjoyment of neighbours and for […]
