Upcoming Events - The Royal Theatre, Toronto

Come join us at the Royal Theatre for a variety of exciting events that are not to be missed! We host film screenings, local festivals, and conferences. Whether you’re a film buff or an industry professional, the Royal Theatre provides a unique and welcoming environment for everyone. Join us for a night of entertainment, community, and creative expression. Take a look at our upcoming events below!

Panazz: The Story, August 6th
Panazz: The Story gives an intimate look at the Trinidadian jazz steelpan ensemble primarily from the perspectives of four of its key players, Barry Bartholomew (leader), Dane Gulston, Natasha Joseph, and Donell Thomas. The musical phenomenon began in the early 1990s when Barry Bartholomew and Yohan Popwell formed the ensemble initially to compete in Pan Ramajay, a competition that sought to highlight the improvisational skills of individual pannists in small ensembles. After winning four consecutive years, Panazz pulled out of the competitive arena to embark on their professional journey which saw them captivate international audiences with their electrifying performances in renowned venues spanning from Boston Symphony Hall to some of the finest concert halls in Japan. At the core of the film lies the groundbreaking music produced by Panazz for its five CDs. At the heart of Panazz itself was an immense love that bound the players as a collective unit. Together, they contributed to the elevation of Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument.
Who? Weekly Live, September 13th
The Who? Weekly podcast is coming back to the Royal Theatre this September 13th at 7:30pm! Who? Weekly: The Podcast is back on tour with an all new, all Who live show! Join hosts Bobby and Lindsey to live, love and laugh LIVE and in-person alongside the Wholigans. We’ll dig into our favorite Daily Mail headlines, dive deeper into the lives of culture’s thirstiest D-listers and maybe once and for all figure out exactly what Rita Ora’s up to… Don’t miss out on this EXCLUSIVE chance to affirm your parasocial relationships! Come see us!
Authentic Flamenco, September 27th to 29th
After attracting more than 100,000 attendees worldwide, the Royal Opera of Madrid & Fever are bringing the 4.5/5-star Authentic Flamenco back to Toronto! From September 27th to 29th they will be bringing the heat to the Royal Theatre stage. On this international tour, Authentic Flamenco will be headlined by the renowned flamenco artist, El Yiyo. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the raw power of this Spanish art form. Flamenco is an expression of passion and emotion; with it, the feelings that make us human are honored and celebrated. Originating in Spain, this special show, in partnership with the Royal Opera of Madrid and produced by SO-LA-NA, brings together award-winning professionals for an unforgettable performance with stunning vocals, instruments, and dances. Whether you’re an avid flamenco lover or just seeing it for the first time, there’s no better, more authentic way to witness firsthand the raw power of this captivating Spanish art form. Olé! PerformersEl Yiyo – DancerAinhoa Garrido Rodríguez – DancerFalete Perona – GuitarAaron Molina – SingerJuan Amaya Amador – Percussion and backup vocalsDiego Amador – Percussion
LADYGANG, October 5th
The LADYGANG “You Never Forget Your First” Tour presented by CLEARSTEM is coming to the Royal Theatre October 5th at 7pm! You never forget your first, right? Get up close and personal with your very first podcast love: LADYGANG. Hosts Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin and Jac Vanek bring their unfiltered and high energy show to your town, complete with good week bad week, freebies, giveaways, audience participation and some wild and crazy LadyGames. Come stumble through womanhood with the original chart topping trio with over 250 million downloads, an E! series, and 2 best-selling books. Hear the never-before-heard stories we can only share with a live audience and leave feeling like you had your very first kiss all over again!
Stephan Moccio, October 6th
The extremely talented Stephan Moccio is coming to the Royal Theatre on October 6th. One of the most compelling writers in music today, Stephan Moccio possesses a rare power to express incredibly complex and nuanced emotions through melody alone. In recent years, the classically trained pianist, composer, producer, and arranger has shown his melodic ingenuity in such iconic hits as Miley Cyrus’s seven-times-platinum “Wrecking Ball,” garnered three Grammy nominations, and received an Oscar nod for co-writing The Weeknd’s seven-times-platinum “Earned It”—all while establishing himself as a highly esteemed recording artist. Over the years, Moccio has penned songs for superstars like Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Seal, James Blunt, and Ne-Yo, landing seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 on the strength of his undeniably original and deeply resonant melodies. And while he continues to experience enormous success in the pop world, he looks to expand his career and musical vision through his new focus on solo piano and instrumental music. “I love artistic tension and the process of working through things with collaborators,” says Moccio. “But with my own music, it’s very meaningful to me to have absolute creative control, and to put everything I have into makingsomething I completely believe in.” In reflecting on the making of his last album, Moccio speaks to the profound sense of purpose behind his endeavors as a recording artist. “If people are going to gift me with the hour of their time that it takes to listen to this body of work, then I want to give them something valuable inreturn,” he says. “It needs to be something beautiful, first and foremost, but it also needs to be something that makes them feel peaceful inside. I want this music to be meditative and transformative for everyone who hears it, and to give them back the time and space that so many of us are missing today.”