We Care About Opera

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August 11, 2026 | 8pm

Opera, distilled to its most thrilling, heart-stopping moments. Opera Highlights brings together the arias and songs everyone loves—Nessun Dorma, O Sole Mio, Brindisi, and more—in one unforgettable evening with the Toronto Concert Orchestra at Palais Royale.

Featuring radiant soprano Natalya Gennadi, powerhouse tenor Romulo Delgado, and NYC-based guest conductor Mark Shapiro, this concert delivers soaring melodies, emotional fireworks, and pure vocal brilliance. Whether you’re a lifelong opera lover or brand new to the genre, this program is designed to sweep you off your feet.

Big tunes. Big feelings. Big voices. Set in the elegant intimacy of Palais Royale, this is opera at its most accessible and exhilarating: the drama, the romance, the goosebumps—all the highlights, all in one night.

Program

  • Glinka: Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
  • Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus Overture
  • Rossini: La Gazza Ladra Overture
  • Puccini: O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi
  • Wagner: Dich, teure Halle from Tannhäuser
  • Puccini: Un bel dì, vedremo from Madama Butterfly
  • Bizet: La fleur que tu m’avais jetée from Carmen
  • Puccini: Nessun Dorma from Turandot
  • Agustín Lara: Granada
  • Eduardo di Capua, Alfredo Mazzucchi: O sole mio
  • Puccini: Mario! Mario! Mario! from Tosca
  • Lehar: Lippen Schweigen from The Merry Widow
  • Verdi: Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici from La Traviata

Featured artists

Mark Shapiro

Conductor

Romulo Delgado

Tenor

Natalya Gennadi

Soprano

Costume theme

Black Tie formal for a grand evening at the opera

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Season Passes

Full Season – $339
+tax & service fee
Save 22%

• Enjoy all 5 concerts from TCO’s 2026 summer program.
• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.

Pick 3 – $209
+tax & service fee
Save 12%+

• Pick any 3 concerts from TCO’s 2026 summer program.
• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.

Single Tickets

Party of Four Package
+tax & service fee
Save 10%

• Enjoy 4+ tickets for one of the concerts in TCO’s 2026 summer program
• Simply select the number of seats and the discount will automatically apply.
• Includes general admission seating and limited complimentary parking.

VIP High Table - $140/seat
+tax & service fee

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*.

VIP Ticket - $129
+tax & service fee

Includes premium seating, waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table, and complimentary parking*.

General Admission - $79
+tax & service fee

General admission seating and complimentary parking*.

* Option to purchase $50 VIP preferred seating and lounge access is available in the add-ons.
Youth Ticket (under 16) - $39.50
+tax & service fee

General admission seating. For people under the age of 16 only.

* Option to purchase $50 VIP preferred seating and lounge access is available in the add-ons.

add-ons

VIP Lounge access add-ons - $50
+tax & service fee

One pass per person, includes waterfront lounge access with charcuterie table and mingle with artists/ VIPs.

* A general admission ticket is required to use this add-on.

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!

Magical Moments from Past Concerts

Venue

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*Complimentary parking available on a first-come-first-served basis. The lot has 130 spots.

Sponsors

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FAQ

Symphony in the City is the Toronto Concert Orchestra’s (TCO) annual summer concert series, featuring a range of classical and contemporary symphonic performances.

The concerts are held at the Palais Royale (1601 Lake Shore Blvd W) every Tuesday at 8PM, starting July 21, 2026, and concluding on August 25, 2026.

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.

Yes, our General Admission pricing ranges from $79-$99 + HST, VIP tickets range from $129-$149 + HST, and the TCO offers youth under the age of 16 tickets at half price.

YES! Please visit the tickets and concerts tab to find out more.

Tickets are non-refundable.

You can support the TCO by attending concerts, making a donation, or becoming a member. Details on how to contribute are available on the TCO website.

For additional questions, you can contact the TCO office via email or phone. 
boxoffice@tcomusic.ca
(437)780-0763/ (877) 360-9352

Yes! The TCO is available to perform at private events. Contact hello@tcomusic.cawith your inquiry and we will respond as soon as possible.

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