From grand fanfares to deeply personal musical portraits, Heroes celebrates the extraordinary people who shape our world—and the everyday heroes who quietly inspire us. Performed by your local orchestra, the Toronto Concert Orchestra, this program journeys through music of courage, character, and humanity. At the heart of the concert is Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a masterpiece that honours friendship, individuality, and the heroism found in ordinary lives. The program also features a World Premiere of selected movements from Canadian composer Liza McLellan’s Zodiac Suite, offering fresh, contemporary voices alongside beloved classics.
Bold, moving, and reflective, Heroes reminds us that heroism doesn’t always wear a cape—sometimes it lives in kindness, resilience, and community. This is orchestral music with heart, meaning, and a powerful sense of connection.
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• Enjoy all 5 concerts from TCO’s 2026 summer program.
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• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.
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• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.
Note, a minimum purchase of 2 tickets is required and maximum 3 to enjoy the high table option. Includes a premium high table seat for the concert, waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table, and complimentary parking*.
Includes premium seating, waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table, and complimentary parking*.
General admission seating and complimentary parking*.
General admission seating. For people under the age of 16 only.
One pass per person, includes waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table and mingle with artists/ VIPs.
Wheelchair seating is available. Once you have purchased your ticket, please email or call the box office to notify our team. Note: there is a wheelchair ramp at the side entrance to the venue and a wheelchair-accessible washroom inside. There are approximately 10 stairs at the main entrance, so those with walkers or mobility needs may wish to use the ramp. Please contact us at boxoffice@tcomusic.ca or (437) 780-0763 to inform us of any accessibility needs - we're more than happy to accommodate!
*Complimentary parking available on a first-come-first-served basis. The lot has 130 spots.
July 21, 2026 • 8pm
July 28, 2026 • 8pm
August 11, 2026 • 8pm
August 18, 2026 • 8pm
August 25, 2026 • 8pm
Symphony in the City is the Toronto Concert Orchestra’s (TCO) annual summer concert series, featuring a range of classical and contemporary symphonic performances.
Tickets can be purchased online through the TCO’s official website or at the venue on the day of the concert, subject to availability.
Doors open at 6:45PM, and the performance starts at 8PM.
The orchestra will be performing within the spacious ballroom of the Palais Royale, but if you would like to enjoy our music while seated in our outdoor waterfront VIP Lounge, you will be able to hear the TCO’s performance through speakers connected to the lounge.
Yes, Palais Royale is wheelchair accessible via ramps on the West side of the venue. If you require assistance or have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance.
The VIP Lounge area is covered. However, in the event of extreme- weather, seating will be moved indoors to the ballroom and the show will proceed as planned.
Yes, Symphony in the City is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome!
There is limited complimentary parking on a first come first served basis (130 spaces), conveniently located one crosswalk from the front doors of Palais. The next closest parking lot is within Budapest Park on the West side of the venue, approximately 350 metres (4 minute walk) away.
There will be bar areas selling drinks within the main ballroom area. A beautiful charcuterie table and additional bar service will be provided in the VIP Lounge.
Not at all! Symphony in the City provides the opportunity to dress up in clothes you wouldn’t normally wear, but many people attend our events in casual to elevated attire. Come dressed in whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Our Symphony in the City performances generally wrap up at 10PM, with the audience invited to linger and continue enjoying the beautiful ambiance.
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Tickets are non-refundable.
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