The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is back at Roy Thomson Hall with an incredible lineup of concerts for the 2025–26 season. From classical favourites to blockbuster film scores and viral sensations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are a few standout performances to look forward to:
Masterworks: Carmina Burana
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 September 18, 20 & 21
O Fortuna! The new season begins with Orff’s Carmina Burana, performed with chorus, soloists, and orchestra for a dramatic and unforgettable experience. Also on the program: Wynton Marsalis’s jazz-infused Concerto for Orchestra.
Specials: Lang Lang’s Emperor – A Gala Celebration
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 September 24
Superstar pianist Lang Lang returns to Toronto for a special one-night performance of Beethoven’s majestic “Emperor” Concerto, paired with Dukas’s whimsical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Pops: The Billy Joel Songbook
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 October 8 & 9
Celebrate the music of Billy Joel with Tony DeSare and the TSO, led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke. From New York State of Mind to Uptown Girl, this concert is a high-energy tribute to the Piano Man.
Masterworks: Debussy & Sibelius
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 October 30, November 1 & 2
Conductor Paavo Järvi leads a program of serene and grand works, from Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun to Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5. Accordion virtuoso Ksenija Sidorova joins for Kõrvits’s Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra.
Specials: TwoSet Violin
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 November 5
Classical music’s favourite viral duo TwoSet Violin—Brett and Eddy—bring their world tour to Toronto. Expect virtuoso playing, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a one-of-a-kind concert experience.
Film in Concert: E.T. in Concert
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 November 7 & 8
Experience Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen while the TSO performs John Williams’s iconic score live. A family-friendly favourite that never loses its magic.
Specials: Symphonically Spielberg: The Music of John Williams
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 April 8, 9 & 11
Relive the music that defined Hollywood with John Williams’s scores for Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Schindler’s List, E.T., and more. A celebration of the legendary Spielberg–Williams collaboration.
Specials: Hisaishi Returns
📍 Roy Thomson Hall
📅 May 28, 29 & 30
Composer Joe Hisaishi returns with the Canadian Première of his Concerto for Orchestra. Known worldwide for his film scores (Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, The Boy and the Heron), Hisaishi conducts his own works in this much-anticipated event.
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This is just a glimpse of what’s on stage at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra this season. Discover the full lineup and plan your visit at TSO.ca.