Tickets for Symphony in the Gardens and new Sunset Concerts entertainment programs at Toronto’s iconic castle now on sale
Two event programs designed to ignite Toronto’s summer pulse are about to get under way at Casa Loma – one of the city’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues.
First, the return of its perennial crowd-pleaser, Symphony in the Gardens featuring Maestro Paolo Busato, his Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra and a roster special guest vocalists and players – to the Glass Pavilion and Gardens, for performances on Monday evenings beginning June 3rd. General Admission tickets (first come, first served) are $45 pp; available at www.casaloma.ca.
The Glass Pavilion at Casa Loma.
Next up, in partnership with Canada’s Walk of Fame (CWOF) and Seeing Red Media, Liberty Entertainment Group is thrilled to premiere a new fundraising program entitled Sunset Concerts, launching Tuesday, June 11th running weekly in the Gardens and the Glass Pavilion. The celebrity-studded line-up runs through August 27th. General Admission (standing room only, outdoors) tickets are $45 pp; Reserved Table Seating and theatre style tickets inside the Pavilion are $65 pp available at www.casaloma.ca, with $2.50 of each ticket sale donated in support of Kids Help Phone.
Kicking off the inaugural season of CWOF Sunset Concerts is multi-award-winning artist, Jully Black, Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul and 2021 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee, on June 11th; followed by a roster and special guests each week. The series also features special performances by alumni of the Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program. For more details on the full entertainment line-up, visit www.casaloma.ca.
The ultimate city summer experience under the stars
The Symphony in the Gardens program line-up is as follows:
- Monday, June 3rd – Symphony in the Gardens: Let’s go to the Movies.
- Monday, June 10th – Symphony in the Gardens: My Way, Sinatra, and Friends with Joey Niceforo and Christina Dare
- Monday, June 17th – Symphony in the Gardens: Shaken Not Stirred with Gavin Hope (of Nylons fame) and Irene Torres
- Monday, June 24th – Symphony in the Gardens: Rock Symphony with Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams
- Monday, July 1st – Symphony in the Gardens: A Love Song to Italy with Rocco Rupolo
- Monday, July 8th – Symphony in the Gardens: Dazzling Divas with Sara Papini, Tonia Ciancuilli, and Chelsea Rus
- Monday, July 15th – Symphony in the Gardens: Lullaby of Broadway with Joey Niceforo and Sara Papini
- Monday, July 22nd – Symphony in the Gardens: Sentimental Journey
- Monday, July 29th – Symphony in the Gardens: Belle Nuit with Soprano Sara Papini and Tenor Rocco Rupolo
- Monday, August 5th – Symphony in the Gardens: Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys
- Monday, August 12th – Symphony in the Gardens: Rock Symphony with Cleopatra Williams and Justin Di Donato
- Monday, August 19th – Symphony in the Gardens: The Virtuosi with Joey Niceforo, Rocco Rupolo and Gavin Hope
- Monday, August 26th – Symphony in the Gardens: Abba
- Monday, September 2nd – Symphony in the Gardens: When You Wish Upon a Star
Drinks and dining al fresco in the Gardens
Opening for outdoor dinner service on select evenings as of June 4th, the Gardens’ dining menu is globally inspired, offering seasonal fare ranging from starters and salads ($15 – $25) to grilled entrees ($26 – $48). The celebrated wine program at Casa Loma features something for all palates and purses, sourced from the castle’s underground wine cellar boasting the best of both new and old worlds. This season’s liquor sponsor is Hendrick’s Gin, who will serve up a feature summer sipping cocktail, to savour while the sun sets.
Dining al fresco in the Gardens at Casa Loma.
For the ultimate summer evening out, VIP packages for both shows are available at Casa Loma’s award-winning restaurant, BlueBlood Steakhouse. Tickets include a pre-fixe dinner in the castle, with VIP reserved seating in the Pavilion (theatre style) for $250 pp. Reservations may be made at www.casaloma.ca or www.bluebloodsteakhouse.com.
Guests will enjoy unparalleled views overlooking the city skyline in the shadow of the majestic castle, surrounded by the award-winning landscaping and fountains. Gardens dining reservations are available for booking now at 416-523-0450 and may be combined with shows; visit www.casaloma.ca for reservations and more information.
