TORONTO (June 19, 2026) – Toronto Summer Music (TSM) announced programming details for the TSM Free Concert Series, presented by TD Bank Group (TD), through the TD Ready Commitment at the 2026 Toronto Summer Music Festival, which runs July 9 to August 1. The TSM Free Concert Series, features 20+ free events including Kids Concerts, Noon Concerts, Masterclasses, Adaptive Concerts, Shuffle Concerts, and more.
“We are deeply grateful to TD for their continued and generous support of Toronto Summer Music, which makes it possible for us to welcome diverse audiences from across our city into these free performances. Music has a remarkable ability to bring people together, and this free concert series helps extend the Festival beyond the concert hall—creating opportunities for discovery, connection, and community while inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the extraordinary artists and music that make TSM so special.”
— William Fedkenheuer, Artistic Director, Toronto Summer Music.
“Live music can create moments that stay with us and deepen our sense of belonging. That’s why we’re proud to support opportunities that help more people access events like Toronto Summer Music. It’s one way we help strengthen connections in our communities.”
— Adrienne Maniezzo, Manager, Philanthropy, Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank Group.
The TSM Free Concert Series presented by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment includes:
KIDS CONCERTS — introduce your children to the wonder of classical music through our engaging, one-hour concerts, especially designed for children ages 5-12. Held at Walter Hall (U of T Faculty of Music) at 11 AM.
Balourdet Quartet – Wednesday, July 15
A fun and immersive introduction to the amazing world of classical music with the Balourdet Quartet!
Dr. Accordion – Wednesday, July 22
Dr. Accordion (Michael Bridge) invites families and children of all ages to come out for a morning of exciting and interactive music making!
ACADEMY NOON CONCERTS — one-hour concerts that showcase the brilliant performers from the Toronto Summer Music Academy for Emerging Artists, an intensive training program that runs concurrently with the TSM Festival. Held at Heliconian Hall at 12:00 PM.
Tuesday, July 14
Featuring Art of Song Fellows. Programme to be announced from the stage.
Wednesday, July 15
Brahms: String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111, mvmt. I Seeun Baek, Yubin Kim, Remea Friedrich, Yoona Park, Esther Jiahe Zhang
Schumann: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63
Justin Saulnier, Claire Park, April Lee
Thursday, July 16
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26
Jiyu Oh, Bill Ko, Thomas Lim, Hans Chan
Friday, July 17
Bartók: String Quartet No. 5, BB. 110, Sz. 102
Ashley Tsai, Hyeon Grace Hong, Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, Tessa Nysetvold
Brahms: String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111
Seeun Baek, Yubin Kim, Remea Friedrich, Yoona Park, Esther Jiahe Zhang
Wednesday, July 29
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132, mvmt III
Justin Saulnier, Ashley Tsai, Bill Ko, Claire Park
Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
Yubin Kim, Esther Jiahe Zhang, Hans Chan
Thursday, July 30
Mozart: String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515
Hyeon Grace Hong, Seeun Baek, Yoona Park, Aiden Yi-Hung Jeng, Thomas Lim
Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47
Jiyu Oh, Remea Friedrich, Tessa Nysetvold, April Lee
Friday, July 31
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
Justin Saulnier, Ashley Tsai, Bill Ko, Claire Park
ADAPTIVE CONCERT – A family-friendly concert designed to be accessible to people who face barriers in attending typical events, embracing neurodiversity and disability. Held in the Lobby of the Edward Johnson Building (U of T Faculty of Music) at 11 AM.
Xenia Concerts and Toronto Summer Music present: Bruno-Bridge Duo – Saturday, July 25 Join the Bruno Bridge Duo for an engaging and inclusive concert experience. Everyone is welcome!
SHUFFLE CONCERTS – hour-long concerts featuring eclectic programmes performed by Festival artists and exciting next-generation stars. Held at Heliconian Hall at 5 PM
Silver Thread Ensemble – Tuesday, July 14
Toronto-based chamber choral ensemble Silver Thread performs a programme exploring wisdom on the human condition, centred around settings of texts from Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet.
Canadian Art Song Project – Wednesday, July 15
Colin Ainsworth and pianist Elisabeta Cojocaru present an hour of art song, featuring works by Benjamin Britten, Jeffrey Ryan, and Derek Holman!
The Taylor Academy – Thursday, July 16
See the talented and inspiring rising stars of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists!
Benton Roark with Mother Country – Tuesday, July 21
An apocalyptic musical folk tale, The Sign of Jonas, created by Benton Roark and Luke Hathaway, tells a story of personal and cultural collapse, and regeneration.
TSM Staff – Wednesday, July 22
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the TSM Staff showcase their hidden talents and musical skills, featuring new Artistic Director, William Fedkenheuer!
The Taylor Academy – Thursday, July 23
The Taylor Academy is back for another round of inspiring performances showcasing the amazing artistry of their young musicians!
MASTERCLASSES – Held in Walter Hall and open to the general public to observe. Art Song Masterclasses begin at 2:00 PM, and Chamber Music Masterclasses begin at 3:00 PM
Art Song Masterclass with Sasha Cooke – Friday, July 10
Featuring Art of Song Fellows.
Chamber Music Masterclass with members of the Dover & Viano Quartets – Tuesday, July 14 Featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
Art Song Masterclass with Warren Jones – Friday, July 17
Featuring Art of Song Fellows.
Chamber Music Masterclass with Orion Weiss – Friday, July 24
Featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
Chamber Music Masterclass with Jennifer Fraustchi & Nina Lee – Tuesday, July 28
Featuring Chamber Music Institute Fellows.
INSTRUMENT & BOW EXHIBITION – Saturday, July 18
Meet the masters behind today’s finest Canadian instruments and bows at this rare instrument exhibition — featuring exceptional instruments and bows to see, play, and explore — presented by the Canadian Association of Violin and Bow Makers! Held in the Edward Johnson Building Lobby from 9 AM – 5 PM.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE – Saturday, August 1
We are so proud of our Community Program: a group of enthusiastic amateur musicians who come to TSM to study and perform with the top mentors in their field. Join us for a casual day of music making to cheer on our Community Program participants. Approx. 8:30 AM- 6:30 PM.
TSM Free Concert Series events, presented by TD, take place at:
Walter Hall at the University of Toronto – Faculty of Music (80 Queen’s Park);
Heliconian Hall (35 Hazelton Avenue).
2026 TSM Festival Supporters Toronto Summer Music gratefully acknowledges support of the Government of Canada, Ontario Arts Council, Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council, Government of Quebec, TD Bank Group, Power Corporation of Canada, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., PwC, Stantec, BMO, Azrieli Foundation, Ontario Arts Foundation, Hal Jackman Foundation , The Whiteside Foundation, The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation, Weston Family Foundation, Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation, Anne-Marie H. Applin Foundation, Xenia Concerts, Associated Chamber Music Players, Music Performance Trust Fund, Toronto Music Association, Canadian Association of Violin and Bow Makers, Classical 96.3 FM (Official Media Sponsor), The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Ludwig Van TORONTO, WholeNote (Official Print Media Sponsor), CANNOPY, St. Joseph Media, PATTISON, Riddle Films, Sheffield Moving and Storage, Emblem Flowers, Remenyi House of Music, Incredible Printing, Razorbraille, Sublime Catering, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Woodsworth College, Royal Conservatory of Music, Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel, TELUS Centre for Performing Arts and Learning, and The Heliconian Club.
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