Toronto Symphony Orchestra - E.T. in Concert
Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
When: Friday, November 7 and Saturday November 8, various times
Experience the magic of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen with John Williams’s iconic score performed live, as your TSO transports you on an unforgettable journey home.
Learn more: tso.ca/concerts-and-events/calendar
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - Light Emerges
Where: FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place), 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
When: Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
Travel with the HPO and guest conductor Nil Venditti to picturesque destinations and worlds of deep emotion. After Verdi’s tumultuous overture to his opera about tragic destiny, the HPO’s own Principal Cello Leana Rutt takes the spotlight in Elgar’s passionately brooding Cello Concerto, a lament for a lost world. Kilar’s Orawa then brings you to an exuberant highlanders’ dance in the Tatras mountains, while Mendelssohn’s jubilant Fourth Symphony captures his vibrant impressions of Italy.
Learn more: hpo.org
Burlington Symphony - Ravel: Celebrating An Icon
Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
When: Saturday, November 8, 8pm
This concert is rich with timeless, rich music composed at the hand of Ravel and friends. Program: Pictures at an Exhibition; Bolero; and Tzigane (Violin Soloist: Corey Gemmell).
Learn more: burlingtonsymphony.ca/whats-on
Guelph Symphony Orchestra - Symphony and Steel: The Best of the Beatles
Where: River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph
When: Saturday, November 8, 8pm
Experience the unforgettable melodies of The Beatles in this stirring, symphonic tribute to the Fab Four. In this exciting new pairing, emerging artists from the University of Guelph’s Industrial Ensemble perform as Guelph Symphony Orchestra’s tribute band to classic hits of The Beatles. From “All You Need is Love” to “Hey Jude,” relive Beatlemania through a completely new sound!
Learn more: guelphsymphony.com/concerts
North York Concert Orchestra - Horns Galore
Where: Eglinton St. George’s United Church, 35 Lytton Boulevard, Toronto
When: Saturday, November 8, 8pm
The concert opens with Schubert’s Overture in the Italian Style, a sparkling homage to the charm and wit of Italian opera. Next, witness a rare and thrilling showcase of horn mastery as four soloists unite for Hübler’s Concerto for Four Horns. The evening concludes with Mendelssohn’s beloved “Italian” Symphony, a joyful, effervescent journey through the landscapes and rhythms of Italy. A feast for the ears with a Mediterranean flair!
Learn more: nyco.ca
Oakville Chamber Orchestra - Jonathan Crow plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Where: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
130 Navy Street, Oakville
When: Sunday November 9, 7:30pm
We are honoured to present one of Canada's most acclaimed soloists, Toronto Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Jonathan Crow!
Learn more: oakvillechamber.org/2025-26-jonathan-crow-vivaldis-four-seasons
London Symphonia - Payadora: The Soul of Tango
Where: Metropolitan United, 468 Wellington Street, London
When: Saturday, November 15, 7:30pm
Composed of players who are musical powerhouses in their own right, Payadora is taking the world by storm. Through their dynamic tango performances, they dig deeper into the meaning of the art form: telling stories of resilience and grace with an unwavering respect for tradition. Every performance is filled with joy, virtuosity, humour and intense passion for the music they play.
Learn more: londonsymphonia.ca/concerts
Stratford Symphony Orchestra - Sitarski Performs Barber
Where: Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford
When: Saturday, November 15, 7:30pm
Performing: Overture to La clemenza di Tito by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791); Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Op. 14 by S. Barber (1910-1981); Prince Igor: Polovstian Dances by A. Borodin (1833 - 1887); and Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber by P. Hindemith (1895 - 1963).
Learn more: stratfordsymphony.ca/Concerts
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony - Mahler-Symphony No, “Resurrection”
Where: Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener
When: Thursday, November 20, 7:30pm
Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony brings the KW Symphony back to its rightful home in the acoustical splendour of the Centre in The Square, in concert with Allyson McHardy, Mezzo- Soprano, Lauren Margison, Soprano and our partners, the Grand Philharmoníc Choir.
Learn more: kwsymphony.com/allconcerts/kws-fundraising-gala
Kitchener Waterloo Community Orchestra - Ron Greidanus: Piano
Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W, Waterloo
When: Friday, November 22, 7:30pm
Pianist and conductor Ron Greidanus has studied both nationally and internationally, including studies in Canada -Ottawa, London, Victoria, and Thunder Bay, as well Amsterdam in the Netherlands, New York USA, and Santander Spain.
Learn more: kwco.org/concerts
Niagara Symphony Orchestra - From Darkness to Light: Mahler 5
Where: Partridge Hall, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines
When: Sunday, November 23 at 2:30pm
The concert opens with Gabriel Kahane’s If love will not swing wide the gates, a hauntingly poetic meditation on isolation, resilience, and the quiet ache of longing. Then, brace yourself for the sweeping emotional arc of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 – from the darkness of its funeral march to the radiant light of the iconic Adagietto and the triumphant finale.
Learn more: niagarasymphony.com/concerts
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake
Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
When: Thursday, November 27 to Sunday, November 30, various times
Embrace the holiday season with a program that conjures enchanting winter wonderlands. Denis Kozhukhin delivers a spellbinding interpretation of Grieg’s iconic Piano Concerto, evoking Norway’s majestic fjords and snow-capped peaks, while Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake suite captures the shimmering romance and drama of the cherished ballet. Plus, enjoy exciting World Premières from our NextGen Composers.
Learn more: tso.ca/concerts-and-events/calendar
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra - Tis the Season
Where: Forward Church, 55 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge
When: Friday, November 28, 7pm
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with an unforgettable afternoon of music, joy, and community! ‘Tis the Season brings together the full Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, the talented young musicians of the Cambridge Youth Orchestra, and a lineup of special guests (including the Cambridge Kiwanis Choir) for a heartwarming holiday concert the whole family will love.
Learn more: cambridgeorchestra.ca
Wellington Winds Symphony - Evergreen
Where: Friday, November 28, 7:30pm
When: Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W, Waterloo
Featuring works by our Composer in Residence, Viet Cuong who will be joining us!
Learn more: wellingtonwindsymphony.ca
Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra - Mendelssohn’s Reformation
Where: George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St, North York
When: Saturday, November 29, 3pm
The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra opens its season with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture, filled with jubilant bells and brilliant brass. Then, Sibelius’s Finlandia evokes snowy Finnish landscapes, building to a stirring hymn of national pride, and Anna Clyne’s This Moment offers a meditation on loss, wonder, and the preciousness of life. Finally, Mendelssohn’s “Reformation” Symphony weaves spiritual themes into a powerful ode to unity, ending with the bold declaration of Martin Luther’s hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.”
Learn more: tso.ca/concerts-and-events/calendar
Mississauga Symphony Orchestra - The Ravel Experience
Where: Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga
When: Saturday, November 29 at 8pm
Join the MSO for The Ravel Experience, a concert that explores Ravel’s extraordinary gift for creating rich, imaginative soundscapes. The program features Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 paired with his brilliant orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, which transforms the original piano suite into a vivid and dramatic musical journey.
Learn more: mississaugasymphony.ca/concerts
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera - Sounds of the Season
Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington
When: Thursday, December 4, 7:30pm
Please join us for an evening of sacred, secular, and operatic favourites. Sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Presents: Sounds of the Season and more. Featuring: Joel Ricci, Tenor, and the Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Youth & Adult Chorus, SOLO Orchestra under Sabatino Vacca, Conductor.
Learn more: southernontariolyricopera.com/events
