Dec 15, 2017
December 16, 20178:30 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $25$25https://sinabathaie.com/event/2121437/460140305/ray-of-hope-vinyl-release-concert Presented by Windcatcher Production, supported by Small World Music and Polyphonic Ground. Named “One of Toronto’s Best Kept Secrets”...
Dec 13, 2017
Three back to back events worth trudging through the snow for! Tomorrow at Revival, it’s the 4th Polyphonic Ground Presents. A formidable lineup features the rhymes and rhythms of...
Dec 06, 2017
Friday at Small World Centre, we have another top artist in Ivan Mazuze. Global jazz at its finest, the Norway-based saxist sees jazz as a “dynamic, universal language.” He plays in Ottawa before...
Dec 01, 2017
December 15, 20178:00 pm–10:30 pm Small World Music Centre $15$15https://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1975039 Timna & Dario Duo is the combination of a beautiful Brazilian voice and a virtuous Argentinian guitar creating exquisite...
Nov 29, 2017
We’re excited to host an innovative take on Fado music this weekend at the Small World Centre. Minha Lua, Victoria Cruz, Gabriel Pancorbo and Cesar Jiménez, join us Sunday! While rooted...
Nov 23, 2017
In the ‘last-minute announcement’ department, we’re excited to let you know about a wonderful artist hitting the stage at the Small World Centre on December 3rd. Minha Lua is the...
Nov 21, 2017
December 3, 20177:00 pm–9:00 pm Small World Music Centre $20 Adv / $25 Door$20 Adv / $25 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1972065 The musical project Minha Lua offers a renewed interpretation of the...
Nov 21, 2017
December 2, 20177:30 pm–10:30 pm Small World Music Centre $10 Adv / $12 Door$10 Adv / $12 Door Eight upcoming artists from the city will be competing in a...
Nov 15, 2017
This week, Montreal is the place to be for global sounds as Mundial celebrates its seventh iteration. Lots of music to enjoy and schmoozing to be done. If you’re...
Nov 09, 2017
Polyphonic Ground Presents is tonight at Revival! We look forward to Afro-Fusion-Dub with d’bi. & The 333, and Persian underground, Sina Salimi, along with reggae DJ artist Jenn Stein...
Nov 09, 2017
December 14, 20178:00 pm–11:45 pm Revival Bar $15 Adv / $20 Door$15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://www.picatic.com/PGPresentsDec14 Lula Music & Arts Centre and Music Africa curate a night that celebrates...
Nov 02, 2017
Tomorrow evening a special (post-Halloween) treat awaits in the form of Sudanese jazz artist Rasha, making her Toronto debut. A uniquely gifted singer, musician and songwriter, Rasha Sheikh Eldine...
Oct 25, 2017
An exciting announcement for an Afro-centric event, Rasha, the celebrated Sudanese singer based in London, makes her first Toronto appearance next week, on November 3rd, at our venue! The...
Oct 25, 2017
November 3, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $20 Adv / $25 Door https://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/115813 This unique and one-off trio performance follows Rasha’s performance at the Festival Du Monde...
Oct 18, 2017
The Small World Centre hosts two top notch concerts this weekend. On Friday, Myrica Faya combines roots music from the Azores with influences that range from classical to blues and jazz. Their...
Oct 11, 2017
Tomorrow evening’s triple bill presented by Polyphonic Ground at Revival looks especially great as Batuki Music and Uma Nota team up! Matatu Express is a who’s who of local...
Oct 05, 2017
Lots coming up as we segue into October, including a nice way to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with one of Montreal’s finest groups, Ensemble Tessala, Saturday at the Small World Centre....
Oct 05, 2017
November 9, 20179:00 pm Revival Bar $20$20https://www.picatic.com/PolyphonicGroundNov2017 Presented by Polyphonic Ground Presents. Link Music Lab & Good Kind Productions bring Afro-Fusion-Dub and Persian avant garde santur to the forefront...
Oct 02, 2017
October 28, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $20 Adv (CD included) / $25 Door$20 Adv (CD included) / $25 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/114321 Jay Danley and band release their debut...
Oct 02, 2017
November 24, 20178:00 pm–10:00 pm Small World Music Centre $25$25https://www.picatic.com/event15097341773460 Presented by Falcon Productions and sponsored by Polyphonic Ground and World Fiddle Day Toronto. Created and written by Anne...
Sep 29, 2017
October 16, 20176:30 pm–8:30 pm Lula Lounge FreeFree (RSVP Required)https://www.picatic.com/PGConvoOct2017 Polyphonic Ground Presents Inclusive Practices in Programming Part 1. Are you struggling to break through to programmers in Toronto?...
Sep 27, 2017
This week at the Small World Centre, Autorickshaw celebrates 15 years with two CD release concerts! On Thursday and Friday, Toronto’s twice Juno-nominated Indo-fusion ensemble showcases ‘Meter‘, their 5th album. With new...
Sep 21, 2017
The outrageously good weather that helped make Small World in the Park such a delight continues to bless us in Toronto – we’ll take it! It certainly made the...
Sep 21, 2017
October 7, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/113825 The Ensemble Tessala is a group that revisits the main pages of some traditional and...
Sep 20, 2017
October 12, 20179:00 pm–11:30 pm Revival Bar $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://www.picatic.com/PolyphonicGroundOctober2017 Presented by Polyphonic Ground. Batuki Music Society and Uma Nota Culture mix pan-African traditions with the sounds...
Sep 15, 2017
Last night’s Festival launch party and Polyphonic Ground kickoff was a blast! Great music and community spirit, setting the tone for the remainder of the weekend. This evening at...
Sep 13, 2017
It’s almost here and the weather seems to share our vibe with a sweet forecast for sun and sound! Tomorrow evening at Revival, the festival launch party and the first...
Sep 09, 2017
Exactly two weeks until our 16th Annual Festival! All shows are live and we are ready for 4 days of incredible global sounds. We launch with Polyphonic Ground Presents,...
Sep 09, 2017
For those locals who have been to the recently opened Trillium Park on the east side of Ontario Place, you’re already familiar with this beautiful lakeside space that NOW...
Sep 09, 2017
Labour Day weekend is past, school’s back in session, TIFF is on its way… And that means there’s lots of great global-themed music coming up with Small World Festival launching...
Aug 29, 2017
September 17, 20172:00 pm–10:00 pm Trillium Park, Ontario Place East Island FREE Small World in the Park A Free Day of Global Music in Trillium Park Sunday September 17,...
Aug 24, 2017
We’re delighted to announce our Festival Saturday feature – a night of mystical Persian Sufi music, poetry and dance brought to life by one of the city’s most beloved singers. ‘Soley...
Aug 24, 2017
September 10, 20172:30 pm–3:30 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/111391https://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/111391 Parvaaz is a psychedelic rock band best known for high-energy live performances and expansive soundscapes...
Aug 24, 2017
September 10, 20178:00 pm–10:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/111391https://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/111391 Parvaaz is a psychedelic rock band best known for high-energy live performances and expansive soundscapes...
Aug 11, 2017
September 14 marks the launch of the 16th Annual Small World Music Festival and inaugural concert of Polyphonic Ground Presents! We are delighted to host a night of Balkan,...
Aug 09, 2017
September 15, 20178:00 pm-10:00 pmSmall World Music Centre$20 Adv / $30 DoorThe Canadian debut of one of Korea's most exciting young artists – Hong Sung Hyun is an exceptionally...
Aug 08, 2017
September 14, 20179:00 pm–12:00 am Revival Bar $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://www.picatic.com/PolyphonicGroundPresentsLaunchhttps://www.picatic.com/PolyphonicGroundPresentsLaunch The 16th Annual Small World Music Festival launch party, and the inaugural Polyphonic Ground Presents concert. This...
Aug 08, 2017
August 24, 20178:00 pm–10:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/111391 Parvaaz is a psychedelic rock band best known for high-energy live performances and expansive soundscapes...
Aug 05, 2017
September 15, 20179:00 pm–2:30 am The Rivoli $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pierre-kwenders-in-toronto-tickets-36050781859https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pierre-kwenders-in-toronto-tickets-36050781859 Presented in partnership with the 16th Annual Small World Music Festival. In celebration of Pierre Kwenders’ new...
Aug 01, 2017
September 16, 20178:00 pm St. Andrew’s Church $20 – $60 VIPhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/112023 Part of the 16th Annual Small World Music Festival presented in association with Rumi Canada. A night of...
Jul 19, 2017
As Small World Music celebrates its 20th year, we’re proud to be part of the greater movement to bring culturally diverse music to Toronto audiences. Going forward, we want...
Jul 14, 2017
As we look forward to next week’s Mbongwana Star Toronto debut, we’re pleased to be able to announce an added special event! Join us at the Small World Music...
Jul 08, 2017
July 18, 20178:00 pm–10:00 pm Small World Music Centre FreeFreehttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/110113 We hope you can join us for this special event, a free screening of “Benda Bilili!” at the Small...
Jul 06, 2017
July 19, 20179:00 pm–10:30 pm The Great Hall $20 Adv / $30 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/108979 In association with Batuki Music, Wavelength and Music Africa. The futuristic sound of Kinshasa comes to...
Jul 06, 2017
We’re counting down to the new sound of Kinshasa hitting Toronto – Mbongwana Star are at the Great Hall in under 2 weeks! Their North American tour includes many...
Jun 28, 2017
With the upcoming celebration of Canada’s Sesquicentennial (time is running out to use that fun word!) there’s so much great cultural programming that it’s going to be really hard...
Jun 21, 2017
Happy Summer! We’re excited to announce what promises to be one of this summer’s hottest tickets – the Toronto debut of Mbongwana Star! On Wednesday July 19th at The Great Hall,...
Jun 15, 2017
As previously mentioned, the Toronto Jazz Festival takes over Yorkville and surroundings starting next week. I’ll be introducing some of our good friends over the course of the fest,...
Jun 01, 2017
Saturday marks this season’s last Globetrotter event and it’s looking like a great way to slide into summer! This night of Tropical Bass, will shake the dance floor with...
May 25, 2017
Now that we’ve had our share of April showers (and then some), let’s start the summer with our last Globetrotter of the season – Tropical Bass! Past, present and...
May 18, 2017
The last few days have had us deeply immersed in Persian music with some of the greatest performers from the tradition. Two sold-out events with Kayhan Kalhor and Alireza Ghorbani...
May 10, 2017
The 15th Annual Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank and in partnership with Exclaim, is in the home stretch, with just a few stellar concerts remaining. On Saturday, our...
May 09, 2017
May 13, 20177:00 pm MacLeod Auditorium – University of Toronto $35https://mycity.sulekha.com/raag-mala-toronto_buy_2093878 Presented by Raag-Mala Toronto and part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD...
May 06, 2017
May 16, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre VIP $100VIP $100https://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1785999 Join celebrated Persian music stars Kayhan Kalhor and Alireza Ghorbani for an exclusive ‘up close and personal’...
May 05, 2017
May 20, 20177:00 pm Aga Khan Museum $25https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performing-arts/events/poster/2017-05/performing/all Part of World Fiddle Day Toronto and the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series sponsored by TD Bank. Small World...
May 04, 2017
While the May 14th Persian Music concert at the Toronto Centre for the Arts is sold out, we’re excited to announce a special event two days later with the...
May 01, 2017
June 3, 201710:00 pm–2:00 am The Round $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/events/107251 Our last GLOBETROTTER of the season is set to sizzle us into the long overdue summertime heat....
Apr 29, 2017
This weekend our Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank, continues with a rare opportunity to experience traditional Korean music live. The Korean Traditional Music Association of Canada (KTMAC),...
Apr 19, 2017
The Asian Music Series approaches its midpoint with a sold out concert, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, at the Aga Khan Museum this Saturday. We hope you’re one of the lucky ones attending....
Apr 12, 2017
Busy spring days in the Small World. Tonight, we’ll be dancing in the aisles at Massey Hall, where Tinariwen and Dengue Fever take the stage. Two cool events at the...
Apr 07, 2017
April 16, 20178:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1765437 Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. Upanishads is...
Apr 06, 2017
We’re pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the May 14th concert by one of Iran’s most significant artists. The great kamancheh player Kayhan Kalhor returns...
Apr 05, 2017
April 22, 20177:30 pm Aga Khan Museum $30-$40https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/performing-arts/event/mohan-veena-vishwa-mohan-bhatt SOLD OUT! Presented with the Aga Khan Museum and Raag-Mala Toronto as part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music...
Apr 04, 2017
May 14, 20178:00 pm Toronto Centre for the Arts – Lyric Theatre $37.50 – $70.50 + VIPhttps://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000527EF1513267 SOLD OUT! Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series,...
Mar 30, 2017
April 29, 20178:00 pm–10:00 pm Small World Music Centre $20 Adv / $30 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1765441 Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. Sharing...
Mar 29, 2017
Three days until the Haniya Aslam Trio takes the stage at the Small World Centre, launching the 15th annual Asian Music Series! Only a handful of tickets remain for Saturday night –...
Mar 23, 2017
Almost a week away from April 1st and our Asian Music Series, and just one day before ZUZE & IVA play a sold-out show at the Small World Music...
Mar 20, 2017
March 23, 20178:00 pm Lula Lounge $18 Adv / $22 Doorhttp://www.ashkenaz.ca/tickets-aveva-dese-afrosoul/ Ethiopian-Israeli singer/songwriter AvevA Dese, is a rising star in the Israeli music scene. Aveva’s music features stimulating African...
Mar 16, 2017
While we endure a brutal end to winter, we know spring is around the corner, and with it, Small World’s annual Asian Music Series. We’re delighted to present the...
Mar 14, 2017
March 24, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1759077 ZUZE is a 10-pc folk-jazz ensemble merging Iranian melodies and afrobeat rhythms. ZUZE is inspired...
Mar 14, 2017
May 6, 201710:00 pm The Round $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1765459 Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank and in partnership with...
Mar 13, 2017
April 1, 20178:00 pm Small World Music Centre $20 Adv / $30 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1764017 Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. A singer,...
Mar 12, 2017
April 7, 20178:00 pm Aki Studio Theatre – Daniels Spectrum $20-$30http://www.nativeearth.ca/taiko/ Presented by Nagata Shachu and part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD...
Mar 10, 2017
April 8, 20178:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv / $20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1764223 Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank. So Long...
Mar 08, 2017
Happy International Women’s Day! Appropriately, as we gear up to launch the 15th edition of our Asian Music Series, we’re delighted to announce our first show: The Haniya Aslam...
Mar 05, 2017
May 5, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $20 Adv / $30 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1765445 Part of the 15th Annual Small World Asian Music Series, sponsored by TD Bank and...
Mar 01, 2017
Happy March! We’re looking forward to Saturday’s soon-to-be sold-out Balkan extravaganza and are delighted to be part of such a success with our friends at Massey Hall. Goran Bregović and his Wedding...
Feb 25, 2017
April 21, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Small World Music Centre $15 Adv /$20 Doorhttps://smallworldmusic.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=1764219 Eccodek creator Andrew McPherson is back with his 4th solo album, Bardo. The 2-time Juno nominated...
Feb 23, 2017
We always knew that the return of the great Goran Bregović with his Wedding & Funeral Band was going to create a buzz, but we’re thrilled to see the show...
Jan 21, 2017
January 28, 20178:00 pm–1:00 am Gladstone Hotel $12 Advance$12 Advancehttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boogat-los-poetas-gladstone-hotel-tickets-28843764476 After a 2016 packed with tour dates across Canada and the US, Boogat is kicking off the New Year...
Jan 12, 2017
January 21, 20178:00 pm–11:00 pm Natrel Rink, Harbourfront Centre FreeFreehttp://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/djskatenights/2016/events/index.cfm?id=8867&festival_id=252 Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto’s number one outdoor winter party glides through the winter with a stellar...
Jan 09, 2017
Two sweet events to launch us into the new year, starting with sultry Brazilian sounds at the Small World Centre on Friday. In his music, Toronto-based, Bahia, Brazil ex-pat Bruno Capinan confronts the challenges...
