Tapestry Opera Announces Second Season of Free Underground Concerts: A Spectacular Season of Free Music in the Heart of the City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto, Ontario – Tapestry Opera is thrilled to announce the return of Free Underground Concerts! Launched in 2025, to celebrate the opening of Toronto’s newest venue, the Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre, the series offers a diverse range of high-calibre musical performances, all completely free of charge. This series connects world-class artists with the Toronto community in an accessible and intimate setting just north of Yonge and Bloor, enriching the city’s cultural landscape at no cost to audience members.
The series will feature performances from pianist and composer John Kameel Farah; multi-disciplinary artist Tamara Podemski in a preview of her upcoming autobiographical work Where the Spirits Sit, presented in partnership with Nightwood Theatre; and a new musical experiment from acclaimed tap dancer Travis Knights.
“We believe that transformative music should be accessible to everyone,” says Michael Hidetoshi Mori, Artistic Director. “The Free Underground Concerts are an invitation to new musical experiences. We’re inviting locals, Torontonians and all new audiences to experience the power of imaginative live music in a welcoming, central Toronto venue.”
Concert Details
- When: All concerts take place on select Mondays at 6:00 PM
- Runtime: Concerts are 45 minutes in duration, plus welcome remarks.
- Where: Performance Hall at Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre (General Admission).
- Tickets: Free with registration. Ticket registration for each concert opens approximately three weeks before the performance date.
- Subscribe for first access to all Free Underground Concerts dates.nce date.
Registration for our first concert with VC2 Cello Duo opens on Monday, September 28, 2026. Subscribe to Tapestry Opera’s Insiders Newsletter for first access to all Free Underground Concerts dates.
2026/2027 Concert Lineup
| Performance Date | Details | Highlights | Registration Opens |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | VC2 Cello Duo featuring Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt. | Chamber Music, Classical and Contemporary, Cello Duo | Mon, Sept 28, 2026 |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Pianist, composer and visual artist John Kameel Farah. | Baroque, Early Music, Palestinian, Contemporary, Electronic, Synthesizer, Visual Art | Mon, Nov 16, 2026 |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Special Preview of Where the Spirits Sit Presented in partnership with Nightwood Theatre. Featuring multi-disciplinary artist Tamara Podemski, with musicians Joel Joseph and Beau Dixon. | Autobiographical Storytelling, Contemporary Music, Music Theatre, Theatre | Mon, Dec 21, 2026 |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Danika Lorèn and GentleFreak present PublicFurniture. | Experimental, Classical, Vocal, Instrumental, Improvisation | Mon, Feb 1, 2027 |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Mistura Fina, a fine mixture of Brazilian popular music. | Brazilian, Samba, MPB, Jazz, Forró, Percussion | Mon, Mar 1, 2027 |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | A window into Faith Patience Gratitude, featuring Canadian steelpan player, composer, and bandleader Joy Lapps. | Steelpan, Contemporary Jazz, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Brazilian | Mon, Mar 29, 2027 |
| Mon, June 14, 2027 | TK in Concert featuring a acclaimed tap dancer, Travis Knights. | Tap Dance, Percussion, Vocal, Duet, Music Duo | Mon, May 24, 2027 |
SECURING FREE TICKETS
Free tickets must be secured by registering in advance, for every performance. To get first access, subscribe to Tapestry’s e-newsletter; public registration opens on the website approximately three weeks before each show date. Early booking is strongly recommended as capacity is limited and shows sell out quickly. Late-comers are not guaranteed seating.
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