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It's almost time for NIMBA!

Moving through spirituality, conflict, fire, destruction, renewal, and abundance, NIMBA channels the forces that shape both land and human life.

Through dance, circus, and music, bodies rise from the ground and carve space in motion, carrying memory and embodying the deep connection between land and people.

You don't want to miss this! Happening on June 19 and 20 at Meridian Arts Centre. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/4MT450Z8X1m.

[Visual description for accessibility: A group of acrobats and dancers perform onstage under vibrant pink, purple, and orange lighting. Several performers balance in dramatic hand-to-hand lifts and handstands, while others move across the stage below. Haze and colourful spotlights create a dynamic, high-energy atmosphere.]

Contemporary dance at its most daring! ✨

Experience the next generation of world-class performers as Nederlands Dans Theater - NDT 2 brings a stunning program of works by some of today’s most celebrated choreographers.

From the poetic beauty of Crystal Pite’s Four Solitudes and the playful connections of Edward Clug’s mutual comfort to the hypnotic, pulse-driven energy of Sharon Eyal & G*i Behar’s SAABA, this unforgettable evening showcases the future of dance at its finest.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre
📅 April 23-25, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Kgbw50Z7Ea0

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of a dancer on stage on the right. The text reads "Nederlands Dans Theater - NDT 2. April 23 - 25. Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre. Buy tickets at tolive. com."]

Bold, hypnotic, and deeply powerful. ✨

Internationally acclaimed choreographer and performer Aditi Mangaldas brings FORBIDDEN to Toronto, a striking solo work blending contemporary dance with the rich traditions of Kathak. Through mesmerizing movement, music, and storytelling, FORBIDDEN explores desire, freedom, and the courage to break boundaries.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre
📅 March 6, 2027
🎟️ https://ow.ly/OYUx50Z6MY7

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of Aditi Mangaldas on stage on the right. The text reads "Aditi Mangaldas. FORBIDDEN. March 6. Meridian Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre. Buy tickets at tolive .com."]

✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to swing! ✨

Join three-time Juno winner Caity Gyorgy and acclaimed bandleader Christian Wiggs for a festive night of holiday classics, movie favourites, sing-alongs, and big band cheer. 🎷🎄

From “Baby It’s Cold Outside” to “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Swing Into the Holidays is the perfect feel-good night out for the whole family.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 December 12, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/5uSW50Z5GbK

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster promoting Swing Into the Holidays ft. Caity Gyorgy & Christian Wiggs. There's an image of Caity and Christian on the right with the text on the left. The text reads "Swing Into the Holidays featuring Caity Gyorgy & Christian Wiggs. December 12. Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall. Buy tickets at tolive. com.]

Experience one of classical music’s greatest masterpieces performed live by internationally acclaimed pianist Minsoo Sohn. 🎹

From delicate preludes to intricate fugues, Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier comes to life in a brilliant performance by a pianist the New York Times calls “a genuine artist.”

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 November 29, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/F1lk50Z5bp8

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster promoting the event. There's an image of Sohn on the right with the text on the left. The text reads "Minsoo Sohn. Piano - J. S. Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I. November 29. Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall. Buy tickets at tolive. com]

Celebrate 40 years of hula with the Spirit of Aloha 'Ohana Hula!

This special anniversary performance honours the legacy, culture, and community that have shaped the 'ohana over four decades. Through music and storytelling, the hālau shares the beauty and tradition of hula.

From its humble beginnings to where it stands today, the celebration marks a milestone in the hālau's journey—one that reflects the strength of the 'ohana and the enduring "spirit of aloha" that continues to guide it forward.

Happening on June 27 at Meridian Arts Centre. You can learn more and buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/ge4R50Z4Nia.

[Visual description for accessibility: Purple-toned poster for Spirit of Aloha 'Ohana hula's 40th anniversary, featuring a central hula dancer in an orange dress and hair flower and lei. Text on the poster reads: "Celebrating the Spirit of Aloha 'Ohana Hula 40th Anniversary; Saturday, June 27, 2026; George Weston Recital Hall," with ticket info for the box office and Ticketmaster.]

🎷 Jazz icon Joshua Redman returns to Toronto with a brand-new quartet!

Joined by rising stars Paul Cornish, Philip Norris, and Nazir Ebo, Redman brings electrifying chemistry and world-class musicianship to the stage for one unforgettable night of jazz.

📍 Meridian Arts Centre
📅 November 19, 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/eF5t50Z4kPL

[Visual description for accessibility: A promotional poster for the show. There's an image of Joshua holding a saxophone. The text reads "Joshua Redman Quartet. November 19. Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall. Buy tickets at tolive. com."]