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CHILD-ish
2025-10-21 19:30 - 2025-11-16 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Created by Sunny Drake
with contributions from The CHILD-ish Collective
Directed by Andrea Donaldson
Toronto Premiere
A Tarragon Theatre production in Association with The CHILD-ish Collective
Kids words for grown ups.
Forty whip-smart and brutally honest children are asked about love, life and the world. From their fresh perspectives four adult actors speak their exact words and make them their own!
Using the words of a younger generation, new ideas and experiences come to life through the voices of adults. Hilarious, profound and surprising, CHILD-ish is an intergenerational new twist on ‘verbatim theatre’ from a creative team that spans ages 6-77.
Show run: October 21-November 16
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Royal Conservatory of Music presents Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday (Part 1)
2025-10-23 17:30 - 21:30 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Free masterclasses, talks, and performances by students from the RCM’s Oscar Peterson School of Music.

5:30pm: Drum masterclass featuring Jeff Hamilton (former Oscar Peterson band member)
6:45pm: Performance by students from The RCM’s Oscar Peterson Program
7:30pm: Panel discussion on the legacy of Oscar Peterson, moderated by The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella featuring Kelly Peterson, Mark Ruffin (Program Director for Sirius XM’s Real Jazz), and journalist Paul Wells
8:30pm: Performance by the Sean Nimmons Trio, grandson of Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons
Curated by Kelly Peterson and Mervon Mehta.

Free tickets available starting from 10am on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Royal Conservatory of Music presents Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday (Part 2)
2025-10-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Day two’s celebration starts with a nod to Peterson’s 1977 release, Oscar and the Bassists, featuring Christian McBride, John Clayton, and others, with Benny Green on piano, and Jeff Hamilton on drums, along with a performance of his AFRICA! Suite featuring the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Green, and McBride. Hosted by The Honourable Justice Rosalie Abella.
Curated by Kelly Peterson and Mervon Mehta.
After the concert, enjoy a beverage and more music featuring Saskatoon-born jazz pianist and composer Nathan Tran at the Postlude Performance in the Leslie and Anna Dan Galleria.
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Royal Conservatory of Music presents Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday (Part 3)
2025-10-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Hear Oscar’s solo compositions played by an all-star lineup of pianists: Makoto Ozone, Jon Kimura Parker, Amanda Tosoff, and Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Renowned jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and her trio perform Oscar’s songs in the second half of the concert.
Curated by Kelly Peterson and Mervon Mehta.
After the concert, enjoy a beverage and more music featuring pianist and one of blogTO’s top five up-and-coming jazz artists Patrick Hewan and his trio at the Postlude Performance in the Leslie and Anna Dan Galleria.
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Bata Shoe Museum presents André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled
2025-10-30 10:00 - 2027-04-30 17:00 | Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1W7, Canada
André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled
October 2025 to April 2027
The Bata Shoe Museum explores the work of one of the most significant and under-researched footwear designers of the 20th century, André Perugia. A pioneering Italian- French shoe designer, André Perugia (1893-1977) is known for his architecturally innovative and technically masterful footwear designs. From his first boutique in Nice in the early 1920s, he revolutionized luxury footwear, creating shoes for fashion houses like Dior and Schiaparelli, as well as for celebrity clients including Josephine Baker, Mistinguette, and Princess Lillian of Belgium. His work is preserved in major museum collections worldwide.
Throughout the run of the exhibit, over 95 examples of the designer’s work dating from the 1920s through the 1960s, will be featured; shoes from contemporary designers inspired by his vision will also be on display. This exhibition will highlight the historical importance of Perugia’s work, contextualizing it within the larger framework of fashion across the decades. It will explore some of his most important innovations, including Perugia’s contribution to the development of the articulated sole and the stiletto heel.
André Perugia is curated by Nishi Bassi and includes objects from the BSM collection, and generous loans from Musée de la chaussure Romans-sur-Isère and Fondation Azzedine Alaia.
Exhibition Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 12PM-5PM
To learn more, visit the website. Closed on December 25, 26 and January 1.

Debussy & Sibelius
2025-10-30 19:30 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
Experience the shimmering beauty of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, the epic sweep of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5, and a bold, fresh twist with accordion virtuoso Ksenija Sidorova performing Kõrvits’s exhilarating Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra.
Thursday, October 30 at 7:30PM
Saturday, November 1 at 7:30PM
Sunday, November 2 at 3PM
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Films We Like presents Köln 75
2025-10-31 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 | ON
Films We Like is proud to announce the Canadian acquisition of Köln 75, the highly anticipated music-drama from director Ido Fluk. The film made its celebrated debut in the Special Gala section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, drawing acclaim for its captivating portrayal of a young woman’s determination and the power of live music.
Set in 1975, Köln 75 tells the remarkable true story of Vera Brandes, Germany’s youngest concert promoter at the time, who—at just 18 years old—organized what would become the legendary Köln Concert by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett.
A night marked by adversity, improvisation, and unexpected transcendence, the concert went on to become one of the most iconic and best-selling piano recordings of all time.
With Köln 75, Fluk captures both the cultural pulse of 1970s Europe and the intimate, high-stakes tension behind a concert that almost didn’t happen. The film is a tribute to youthful audacity, artistic brilliance, and the transformative power of music.

Mayfair Theatre (Ottawa, ON)
📅 October 27 – November 7, 2025
Bookshelf (Guelph, ON)
📅 October 31 – November 5, 2025
Cinecenta (Victoria, BC)
📅 October 31 – November 1, 2025
Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP (Toronto, ON)
📅 October 31 – November 6, 2025
VIFF Centre (Vancouver, BC)
📅 October 31 – November 19, 2025
Vic Theatre (Victoria, BC)
📅 November 2 – November 7, 2025

Where Are They Now? feat. Gabriel Kerekes
2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Online/Virtual
Where Are They Now returns this fall featuring international, multidisciplinary performing and recording artist Gabriel Kerekes who will joining us live at the jazz.fm91 Studios!
Dropping out of high school at sixteen, he uprooted from Toronto, Canada to the streets, clubs, parades, and funerals of New Orleans alone to learn the historic and modern traditions of the music that birthed the future of the music that became what we listen to
today. As a teenage musician, he was a founding member of the jazz.fm91 Youth Ensemble on Tenor Sax.
He has shared the stage with the Tremé Brass Band, Dr. Michael White, Delfayo Marsalis, Tuba Skinny, Gregg Stafford, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, parading with Freddie Lonzo’s Cork Poppas of the Krewe of Kork during Mardi Gras.
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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE PRESENTS TAWAZUN BY ILLYES FERFERA QUINTET
2025-11-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
Tawazûn
Jazz & world music
By Illyes Ferfera Quartet
Illyes Ferfera and his ensemble draw inspiration from a rich tapestry of musical traditions: North African roots, European influences, and the vibrant rhythms of North and Latin American jazz. Regulars on French stages and at festivals, known for music that knows no borders, they are giving us the pleasure of performing at the Spadina theatre.
The quartet will be on tour across the Alliance Française network of Canada: Toronto, Halifax, Moncton, Montréal, Calgary, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Before the concert

We recommend purchasing your ticket online. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability.
Doors open 20 minutes before the show.
For everyone’s comfort, doors will close 10 minutes after the show begins.
Please note: food and beverages are not allowed inside the theatre.

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Adi Braun sings Cole Porter
2025-11-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Join celebrated chanteuse Adi Braun for an unforgettable evening as she pays tribute to one of the greatest American songwriters of all time—Cole Porter.
With her rich, expressive vocals, Braun brings timeless songs to life in this one-night-only performance. In 2023, she released ADI BRAUN ~ NIGHT AND DAY (The Cole Porter Songbook), a stunning collection that showcases her passion for his work. She describes Porter’s music as “delicious—a perfect blend of naughty, provocative, sensuous, witty, and devastatingly beautiful.”
Tickets are available here.

The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
2025-11-09 14:30 - 17:00 | burlington performing arts centre, 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1T7, Canada
In big band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. Popular almost from the moment it signed with RCA Victor in 1935, it could swing with the best of them. No other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads, especially with the addition of Frank Sinatra as male vocalist. “Opus One,” “Song Of India,” “I’ll Never Smile Again,” “Marie” and “Boogie Woogie” are part of a string of hit records that continue to be performed by The TDO still today. The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Jeff Bush continues this exciting big-band tradition for audiences worldwide, and fans of all ages.
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra:
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra was a leading force in Big Band history. Tommy Dorsey, the “Sentimental Gentleman of Swing,” crafted warm, melodic moods that captivated audiences. The band gained popularity in 1935 with its first major hit and later shifted from hot jazz to popular songs, showcasing standout vocalists like Jack Leonard and Frank Sinatra. Sy Oliver brought a fresh musical spirit, and the group thrived in the 1940s. Despite the decline of big bands in 1946, Dorsey kept the tradition alive, and his orchestra continued under various leaders, including Buddy Morrow, Jeff Bush, and others.
Jeff Bush:
In 2000, Apollo, Pennsylvania native Jeff joined The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra conducted by trombone legend Buddy Morrow, and toured with the TDO on and off over the next few years, playing many of the great Tommy Dorsey solos and fronting the band on occasion in Buddy’s absence. During this same time, Jeff moved to New York City to begin graduate work at The Manhattan School of Music, and to build a music career that continues to flourish today. He has been privileged to perform with numerous master jazz artists including Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks, Ahmad Jamal, to name a few. Additionally, he has performed with some of the best big bands in jazz including The Count Basie Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and others.
Tickets are available here.

Guy Davis in Concert
2025-11-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Experience one of the most authentic and compelling blues performers of his generation! A two-time GRAMMY nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis is a musician, actor, author, and songwriter blend roots, blues, folk, rock, rap, spoken word, and world music. He addresses social injustice, history, and everyday struggles, and his theatrical background shines through storytelling in songs like God’s Gonna Make Things Over, Welcome to My World, and Got Your Letter in My Pocket. His music is raw, honest, and thought-provoking, with soulful guitar.
Tickets are available here.

Ripley's Aquarium Jazz Night
2025-11-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Ripley’s Aquarium, 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3L9, Canada
Jazz Night! Drift away to the sounds of live jazz as you sip your drink of choice under the sea!
NOVEMBER 14!
You’re invited to a underwater musical adventure in the heart of downtown Toronto!
Explore the waters of the world on the second Friday of every month with Jazz Night at the aquarium. With a live jazz band playing all the classics as you sip your drink of choice under the sea, a night of magical music and curious creatures await!
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Aurora Cultural Centre Presents Divine Brown Sings Billie, Sarah and Ella
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1G4, Canada
Divine Brown Sings Billie, Sarah and Ella
Aurora Town Square Performance Hall
50 Victoria Street, Aurora
1:15 pm Doors Open
2:00 pm Show Start
With a five-octave vocal range and a voice that commands the stage, Divine Brown brings the music of jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan to thrilling life. This acclaimed concert experience—part tribute, part theatrical storytelling—celebrates three revolutionary women who shaped the sound of a generation. Known for her Juno Award-winning album The Love Chronicles and hit single Old School Love, Divine’s powerhouse vocals and stage presence have captivated audiences across the country. After sold-out runs at Soulpepper Theatre, this unforgettable show comes to life in a soulful evening of jazz, storytelling, and pure vocal magic.

IC Savings Etobicoke Jazz Festival 2025 - NIGHT 1
2025-11-20 18:30 - 23:00 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
We welcome you to the 10th annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival.
In partnership with IC Savings we are delighted to welcome you to the 10th annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival. Expect a vibrant night of Latin Jazz featuring Irene Torres’ soulful vocals and Grammy Award winning saxophonist Jane Bunnett. See you at the Old Mill.

7:30PM
Irene Torres

9:00PM
Jane Bunnett feat. pianist Dánae Olano

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A Big Band Christmas Featuring The B-Jazzed Orchestra
2025-11-27 08:00 - 22:00 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
The B-Jazzed Orchestra returns with its annual BIG BAND CHRISTMAS — a festive night of bold arrangements, timeless classics, and fresh holiday flair. Led by Artistic Director & Pianist Carmen Spada this 16-piece orchestra brings the season’s greatest hits to life in swinging style.
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A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
2025-11-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
Presented in partnership with TO Live

Join Jill Barber and her jingly jangly jazz quartet as they take you on a nostalgic musical sleigh ride through decades of beloved Christmas standards. You’ll enjoy hot cocoa classics like I’ll be Home for Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, seasonal favourites like You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, and heartfelt originals composed by Barber herself. Expect laughter and tears, and a cup of good cheer, as Jill shares her best Christmas stories and interacts merrily with her audience, reminiscent of Stuart McLean’s The Vinyl Café Christmas tour. A contemporary cross between Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, a Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas is the perfect gift for family and friends both young and old. Don your favourite Christmas sweater or dress up in holiday glam and together let’s ring in the season in style!
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IC Savings Etobicoke Jazz Festival - NIGHT 2
2025-11-28 18:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Canada
We welcome you to the 10th annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival.
In partnership with IC Savings we are delighted to welcome you to the 10th annual Etobicoke Jazz Festival. A powerhouse lineup featuring The Jive Bombers, Laila Biali, Grammy winning pianist Hilario Durán, and dance floor friendly Pretzel Logic. Swing, soul, fusion and big-band energy under one roof at The Old Mill.

7:30PM
The Jive Bombers

8:30PM
Laila Biali

9:30PM
Hilario Durán

10:30PM
Pretzel Logic

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Toronto Women's Blues Revue
2025-11-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5, Canada
The Toronto Blues Society and Roy Thomson Hall presents the 38th edition of the Toronto Women’s Blues Revue taking place on Friday November 28, celebrating some of Canada’s best female blues artists.
Canada’s Queen of Rock & Soul Shakura S’Aida makes a grand return to this year’s edition as host and performer. Joining her is an incredible lineup of Canada’s best in blues including Jackie Richardson, Cheryl Lescom, Celeigh Cardinal, Joce Reyome and Angelica Jones. Toronto Blues Society Chair Quisha Wint returns as Producer for the 38th edition.
This year’s All-Star Women’s Blues Revue Band features 2024 Discover Women in Jazz participant Elena Kapeleris, Carrie Chesnutt, Tara Kannangara, Alison Young, Angelique Francis, Emily Burgess, Jasmine Jones-Ball and Jenie Thai.
For nearly four decades, the Annual Women’s Blues Revue has celebrated the voices, stories, resilience, artistry and enduring power of women in blues. Past performers have included Kellylee Evans, Molly Johnson, Holly Cole, Colleen Allen, Serena Ryder, Divine Brown, Carole Pope, Tanika Charles, Amanda Marshall, Dione Taylor, Crystal Shawanda, Angelique Francis, Dawn Tyler Watson, Diana Brathwaite and many more.
The 38th Edition of the Toronto Women’s Blues Revue takes place on Friday, November 28 at 8pm at Roy Thomson Hall. Tickets are on sale now, you can purchase them here.

Ripley's Aquarium Jazz Night
2025-12-01 19:00 - 2025-12-07 22:00 | Ripley’s Aquarium, 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3L9, Canada
Jazz Night! Drift away to the sounds of live jazz as you sip your drink of choice under the sea!
December 1st to December 7th!
You’re invited to a underwater musical adventure in the heart of downtown Toronto!
Explore the waters of the world with Jazz Night at the aquarium. With a live jazz band playing all the classics as you sip your drink of choice under the sea, a night of magical music and curious creatures await!
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO): Holidays at the TSO
2025-12-01 19:30 - 2025-12-21 23:00 | Roy Thompson Hall
If you’re looking for a night out this upcoming holiday season that’s anything but ordinary, your TSO has just what you need. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned fan, our upcoming concerts will captivate you. See “Home Alone” in concert, or take part in Toronto’s grand holiday tradition by attending Messiah.
Check out the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s concert calendar on their website to learn more.

Alliance Française - Éphémère by Manela
2025-12-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
Éphémère
Jazz, folk, rock music
Manela, with Marie Neige Lavigne, Marin St-Pierre Paiement, Jean Félix Mailloux, Aaron Dollman.
Violin, guitar, double bass, and percussion unite to form Manela’s unmistakable sound. Led by talented violinist Marie-Neige Lavigne, this must-see group will perform their fourth album, Éphémère, a marvelous blend of jazz, folk, rock, and chamber music.
Before the concert

We recommend purchasing your ticket online. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability.
Doors open 20 minutes before the show.
For everyone’s comfort, doors will close 10 minutes after the show begins.
Please note: food and beverages are not allowed inside the theatre.

Merci and see you soon!
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Bravo Niagara presents Caity Gyorgy
2025-12-07 19:30 - 22:30 | St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 41 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
With a voice as radiant as her stage presence, 3x JUNO Award–winning vocalist and songwriter Caity Gyorgy will make her Bravo Niagara debut for a special holiday concert. Known for her spellbinding improvisations, heartfelt and inspired originals as well as her fresh takes on beloved standards, Caity brings swing, soul, virtuosity and sheer joy to every performance. Join Caity and her trio for an evening of timeless holiday classics, standards, and a deep dive into the catalogue of an artist you simply must experience live.
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Tickets on Sale for Destination Markham's Jazzilicous 2026
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-30 | ON
Destination Markham’s Jazzilicous 2026 officially kicks off with the Anthony D’Alessandro Quartet featuring Benny Benack III, from January 14th to January 17th 2026.
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Toronto Jazz Festival has a Big Announcement coming @ 10am EST!
2025-12-08 10:00 | ON
Stay tuned for a big announcement from the Toronto Jazz Festival, coming at 10am EST on Monday, December 8th!

jazz.fm91 PRE-SALE for Toronto Jazz Festival Shows
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-12 | ON
The jazz.fm91 presale is ON NOW for the following shows:
Emilie-Claire Barlow: June 23 @ Koerner Hall
Presale code: RADIOBARLOW
Kokoroko: June 25 @ The Phoenix
Presale code: RADIOKOKO
Hiromi : June 27 @ Koerner Hall
Presale code: RADIOWONDER
Ibrahim Maalouf : June 27 @ Danforth Music Hall
Presale code: RADIOTOMA
Presale ends Thursday December 11 at 11:59 pm
Head to https://torontojazz.com for more information.

GENERAL ON-SALE @ 10:00 am EST
2025-12-12 10:00 | ON
General on-sale goes live @ 10AM EST on Friday, December 12th for the following shows:

Emilie-Claire Barlow: June 23 @ Koerner Hall
Kokoroko: June 25 @ The Phoenix
Hiromi : June 27 @ Koerner Hall
Ibrahim Maalouf : June 27 @ Danforth Music Hall
Head to https://torontojazz.com for more information.

Live to Air: Caribbean Christmas Mixtape with Joy Lapps & Larnell Lewis
2025-12-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Online/Virtual
Join us this holiday season for the fifth edition of the Caribbean Christmas Mixtape, a jazz.fm91 Live to Air concert featuring Larnell Lewis, Joy Lapps and special guests.
Joy and Larnell take inspiration from their upbringing as two Canadians born to Afro-Caribbean parents in the 1980s, and the traditions they keep as they nurture their own family. They’ve taken influence from the calypso, zouk, reggae, soul and R&B sounds of their ancestry and blended it with their own modern approaches to jazz and hip-hop. The result is a musical mixtape that’s rich with culture and tradition — just like the one Larnell’s father played for the family every Christmas while preparing their home for the joys of the holiday season.
Watch it LIVE on the jazz.fm91’s YouTube channel.
Note: This event is closed and not open to the public.

Re-Imagined: A Holiday Affair Featuring Divine Brown
2025-12-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 0A3, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season with host Darryn de Souza and the sensational Divine Brown as they blend timeless hits with festive holiday favourites. Perfect for all ages, this joyful show features lush harmonies, jazzy rhythms, and heartwarming holiday spirit.
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JAZZFM.91 Commercial-Free Christmas
2025-12-24 18:00 - 2025-12-26 00:00 | ON
Celebrate the holiday season with jazz.fm91’s commercial-free Christmas, supported by Bay Bloor Radio and KEF – Play anything – hear everything! KEF listen and believe! Enjoy non-stop Christmas and winter favourites from 6pm on December 24 to end of day on Christmas Day.
Tune in live on the radio, on jazz.fm or on the jazz.fm91 app.
