Canada's Walk of Fame Festival Returns September 24 - October 1
Star-studded line up includes Natalie MacMaster with Donnell Leahy, The Tea Party, Trevor Guthrie, Francesco Yates, Jill Hennessy, Kira Isabella, and more…
WHAT: Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival returns to Toronto for the sixth annual celebration of Canadian arts featuring free performances at Yonge-Dundas Square, the return of the annual Massey Hall concert series, and introducing a new rising star music showcase at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern.
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Massey Hall Concert Series (September 25 and 26, 2015 at 8 p.m.)
Headlining the Festival’s Massey Hall concert series are acclaimed fiddling duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy (Sept. 25), and renowned rock group The Tea Party (Sept. 26). Tickets begin at $29.50 and are available for purchase at masseyhall.com, and ticketmaster.ca or by calling the theatre box office at 416-872-4255.
Where: Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto
Future Legends at the Horseshoe (September 28, 2015)
This all-new music showcase features rising stars of the Canadian music scene, including Ascot Royals, The Beaches, Ria Mae and Bellwoods. Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at ticketfly.com.
Where: The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen Street West, Toronto
Yonge-Dundas Square Free Festival (September 29 – Thursday, October 1.
Noon-11 p.m. daily)
The Free Festival, hosted by comedian Johnny Gardhouse, features an exciting mix of programing including live music, book readings, dance lessons and performances, lunchtime workouts with Goodlife Fitness, food trucks, giveaways and nightly films. Additional programming will be announced and a full schedule can be found at Canadaswalkoffame.com.
September 29
12:00pm Eh440 (music)
1:00pm Tomi Swick (music)
1:30pm Ashley Condon (music)
5:00pm Dance lesson (country)
6:00pm Autumn Hill (music)
7:00pm Kira Isabella (music)
September 30
12:00pm Goodlife Fitness lunchtime workout
12:30pm Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Program Winners showcase (music)
1:30pm Julian Taylor (music)
5:00pm DEUCEnDIP (dance)
6:00pm Attica Riots (music)
8:00pm 54-40 (music)
October 1
12:00pm Goodlife Fitness lunchtime workout
12:30pm Liam Titcomb (music)
1:30pm Jill Hennessy (music)
5:00pm Ill At Will (dance)
6:00pm Francesco Yates (music)
7:00pm Trevor Guthrie (music)
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto
For more information on the Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival please visit canadaswalkoffame.com