Toronto Symphony Orchestra Rings in Summer with a Solstice Party under the Stars

On June 21, 2025, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) invites audiences to mark the summer solstice with an unforgettable evening of music, art, and celebration at Roy Thomson Hall. The festivities begin with a one-night-only performance by the genre-defying tenor Jeremy Dutcher and continue with the Solstice Party, a vibrant experience under the stars.

Presented during Pride Month and on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the evening honours the power of music to uplift identity, community, and self-expression. A Two-Spirit artist, cultural ambassador, and musical visionary, Jeremy Dutcher brings his powerful blend of Wolastoq songs, neoclassical influences, and boundary-pushing artistry to the TSO stage—celebrating Indigenous excellence and queer joy through sound. The program will feature music from Dutcher’s groundbreaking début album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, which won the 2018 Polaris Music Prize and the 2019 JUNO Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year, as well as selections from his sophomore album, Motewolonuwok, which was awarded the 2024 Polaris Music Prize—making Dutcher the first-ever two-time winner.

Following the concert, party guests are invited to the Roy Thomson Hall patio and North Lobby (weather permitting) for a vibrant gathering inspired by the summer season’s themes of light, growth, and connection. The Solstice Party will feature a live DJ, artistic activations, and opportunities to mingle with TSO musicians, fellow patrons, and Jeremy Dutcher.

“This is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of light, identity, and artistic freedom,” says Mark Williams, Beck Family CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy Dutcher and invite Toronto to come together in joy and reflection on this special night.”

Information & Tickets

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto

Lucas Waldin, conductor

Jeremy Dutcher, piano & vocalist

Solstice Party includes:

This event is 19+

Tickets to the party will be issued separately. Guests must present tickets to the concert and the party to be admitted to both events. 

Tickets for the performance are on sale now and start at $80.​ Group discounts available. To purchase, visit TSO.CA/JeremyDutcher, call 416.598.3375, or visit the TSO Patron Services Centre.

Solstice Party tickets are available at TSO.CA/SolsticeParty.

About the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

For more than a century, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has played a fundamental role in shaping and celebrating Canadian culture. The TSO’s commitment to musical excellence and ability to spark connection remain as strong as ever. With a storied history of acclaimed concerts and recordings, Canadian and international tours, and impactful community partnerships, we are dedicated to engaging and enriching local and national communities through vibrant musical experiences. Music Director Gustavo Gimeno brings an expansive artistic vision, intellectual curiosity, and sense of adventure to programming the 93-musician orchestra that serves Toronto—one of the world’s most diverse cities. As a group of artists, teachers, and advocates who share the belief that music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect people from all walks of life, we engage audiences young and old through an array of community-access, health-and-wellness, and education initiatives including the TSO-affiliated Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra—a tuition-free training program dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Canadian artists. Symphony With Us at a concert at Roy Thomson Hall, or experience the TSO in your neighbourhood. Visit TSO.CA or Newsroom.TSO.CA.

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The TSO acknowledges Mary Beck as the Musicians’ Patron in perpetuity for her generous and longstanding support.

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