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Melissa Auf der Maur has opened a photography exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario that showcases backstage images from the 1990s grunge scene, documenting her rise as a bassist with Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins.
Caffè Lena will present its annual free music festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in the fall of 2026, providing community members with open‑air live performances at no charge. The event revives a long‑standing cultural tradition at the venue, extending the organization’s outreach to a broader audience.
Orchestre de l’Agora has been offering monthly classical music workshops and concerts for male inmates at Bordeaux jail since 2021, aiming to provide moments of reflection and introspection.
Michael Hyatt’s new book of 1980s Los Angeles punk photographs launched on August 29, 2026, alongside an exhibit at the historic venue where Exene Cervenka and John Doe first met, marking 45 years since the era captured.
Michael Hyatt’s new book and exhibit, opened in 2026 at the historic venue where Exene Cervenka and John Doe first met, celebrate 45 years of Los Angeles punk with his 1980s photographs.
A community party and race at The Parting Glass on August 27 honored the late owner’s contributions to Saratoga Springs’ music scene, featuring food, drinks, music and shared memories.
Award‑winning songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will perform for free at Saratoga Arts on August 31 as part of the Kindred Spirit Music Series, continuing the program’s community music outreach.
BTS will perform two back‑to‑back concerts at Rogers Stadium on August 22‑23, 2026, marking their first Toronto appearance since 2018 and drawing expected large crowds of fans.
BTS will perform two consecutive sold‑out concerts at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on August 22 and 23, 2026, as part of their Arirang World Tour. The back‑to‑back shows fill the stadium to capacity and highlight the tour’s North American leg.
Sludgeworth will play two release shows at Chicago’s Cobra Lounge on August 29‑30, 2026, promoting its new album Second Time Around, the first LP in 35 years. The concerts mark the band’s return after a multi‑decade hiatus.
A memorial service at Union United Church in Montreal on August 20, 2026, honored jazz pianist Oliver Jones, who first performed at the venue as a child and is celebrated as a Canadian music icon.
Josh Groban and the Philadelphia Orchestra performed a sold‑out concert at SPAC on August 16, 2026, receiving enthusiastic reviews for their blended vocal and orchestral program.
ZZ Top canceled their August 5, 2026, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl concert, which featured Cheap Trick as a guest, citing unforeseen personnel matters, and tickets will be fully refunded.
The Philadelphia Orchestra will open its 60th season with a concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on August 5, 2026, bringing world‑class music to the local community.
Ariana Grande’s temporary boutique on Montreal’s Sainte‑Catherine Street attracted hundreds of fans on July 28, 2026, who collectively spent hundreds of dollars on exclusive merchandise.
Toronto City Council will vote on July 26 to temporarily co‑name a street segment after BTS for one month, continuing the city’s practice of granting honorary street names.
The PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, announced its 2026 summer concert lineup, featuring major artists and aiming to attract regional audiences for live entertainment throughout the season.
The City of Wildwood began a weekly guided tour on July 23, 2026, to showcase historic music venues along the boardwalk and other sites throughout the summer. The ongoing series highlights the town’s legacy as a celebrated summer music destination.
Philadelphia Orchestra invites local brass players to a public music‑making event at the SPAC amphitheater on August 20, 2026, with check‑in at 12:45 p.m., offering a community collaboration and performance opportunity.
CBC Music’s 30 Under 30 list released on July 20, 2026 includes several classical musicians from Quebec, highlighting the province’s contribution to Canada’s young musical talent.
