Tapestry Opera Announces Free Underground Concerts: Local and International stars, LIVE in the Heart of the City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto, Ontario – Tapestry Opera is thrilled to announce the launch of Tapestry Opera’s Free Underground Concerts, an inaugural seven-concert series offering a range of high-calibre musical performances, all completely free of charge. This series is designed to connect world-class artists with the Toronto community, particularly in the Yonge and Davenport area, in an accessible and intimate setting, enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
The series will feature performances from the inaugural artist, Canadian soprano Danika Lorèn, in a November preview of “Slaying My Demon Lover,“ as well as a choral concert by Silver Thread in December, as well as international acts including Japan’s Duo NaKaNaKa and France’s acclaimed pianist Maxime Alberti in the new year.
Concert Details
- When: All concerts take place on select Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Where: Performance Hall at Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre, 877 Yonge St.
- General Admission Tickets: Free with registration. Registration for each concert opens approximately three weeks before the performance date.
- Book November tickets here or subscribe for first access to all Free Underground Concerts dates.nce date.
“We believe that transformative music should be accessible to everyone,” says Michael Mori, Artistic Director. “The Free Underground Concerts are an invitation to new musical experiences, inviting locals, Torontonians and all new audiences to experience the power of imaginative live music in a welcoming, central venue.”
2025/2026 Concert Lineup
| Date | Artist/Concert | Genre Highlights | Registration Opens |
| Mon, Nov 24, 2025 | Danika Lorèn and Gentle Freak preview OpenStudio and MainStage: Slaying My Demon Lover | Classical Voice, Opera, Improvisation | Mon, Nov 3, 2025 |
| Mon, Dec 8, 2025 | Silver Thread present a choral concert titled Seeds In Flight | Choral Music | Mon, Nov 3, 2025 |
| Mon, Jan 26, 2026 | VC2 Cello Duo Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt celebrate 10 years of collaboration. | Chamber Music, Cello Duo | Mon, Jan 5, 2026 |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | The Musical Stage Company | Musical Theatre, Contemporary | Mon, Feb 2, 2026 |
| Mon, Mar 2, 2026 | Duo NaKaNaKa Piano Recital with flutist Hiromi Tabata | Piano Duo, Flute | Mon, Feb 2, 2026 |
| Mon, Apr 13, 2026 | Two Piano Trios, 4 Hands featuring Vivian Chen, Noam Dekalo, Julia Mirzoev Peter Eom. Presented in collaboration with Syrinx Concerts Toronto. | Classical, Chamber | Mon, Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Maxime Alberti Presented in collaboration with Syrinx Concerts Toronto. | Piano Recital | Mon, Apr 13, 2026 |
SECURING FREE TICKETS
Due to limited capacity, attendees must register in advance for each event. Registration links will be made available to those who subscribe to Tapestry’s e-newsletter first and will be posted on the Tapestry Opera website on the dates listed above. Early registration is strongly encouraged as all shows will sell out.
ABOUT TAPESTRY OPERA
Tapestry Opera is an award-winning Toronto-based company that is dedicated to creating, developing and performing original Canadian opera. Tapestry is passionate about uniquely Canadian stories, told in innovative settings, unforgettably interpreted by world-class singers and musicians. Tapestry supports emerging artists, develops new audiences and brings Canadian opera to the world stage. Founded in 1979, Tapestry is the voice of original contemporary Canadian opera.
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For more information about Tapestry Opera’s Free Underground Concerts, please email Clay Jones at cjones@tapestryopera.com