2026
Tuesday May 19
Live art
SING! in the Clubs: Art Battle
The Great Hall
Tuesday May 19
7:30pm
SING! and Art Battle collaborate once again to bring you a night of Beatboxing and live competitive painting. Featuring Canadian Beatbox Champion Scott Jackson (Canada’s Got Talent Finalist, NBA halftime shows)
Join us for an epic art showdown, the last one of the year in Toronto! Creativity knows no bounds! Watch as masterful artists craft stunning masterpieces in just 20 minutes per round. Be part of the decision-making process and vote for the ultimate champion. And don't miss your chance to own a piece of the action with the silent auction of all original works!
Wednesday May 20
Concert
SING! Free: Preview event
Nathan Phillips Square
Wednesday May 20
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Our annual free outdoor concert in the heart of Toronto, featuring a variety of vocal groups and styles. This year will feature FreePlay, City Choir, Peterborough Pop Ensemble, and more!
Sunday Singers Women’s Choir
Nathan Phillips Square 2025
Thursday May 21
Concert
SING! Free: Outdoor Concerts
College Park
Thursday May 21
5:00 to 7:00pm
For the first time ever, SING! brings free outdoor concerts to College Park at Yonge and College, featuring 2 hours of eclectic vocal music.
Friday May 22
Concert
SING! in Concert: Countermeasure - One More Spin
Paradise Theatre
Friday May 22
Doors 7pm
Show 7:30pm
After sixteen years of globetrotting, collaborating, recording, and general merrymaking, Countermeasure announces their final concert. Join the group for a landmark celebration of music, memories, and friendship - drawing from audience favourites and deep cuts.
Saturday May 23
Workshop
SING! Music Business Summit: Industry Roundtable Discussions
This is a unique opportunity to connect closely with experts from many aspects of the music industry. Attendees will sign up for 15 minute slots to discuss their own questions and ideas. Meetings take place with a small group seated around a table and are on a first-come, first-served basis, so come early to sign up for the people you want to meet. Building a career in music? You need to be here. An experienced professional? This is great networking for you. Decades of experience shared in one session!
Workshop
SING! and Learn: Songwriting
Royal Conservatory of Music
Saturday May 23
4pm
In this workshop, Aaron Jensen—musical director/composer for Schitt’s Creek and collaborator with Grammy and JUNO award-winning artists—shares his creative process and gives you step-by-step advice on writing your own songs. It is perfect for anyone getting ready to dive in, or practicing songwriters looking for more inspiration and tools.
Concert
SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships
Koerner Hall in the TELUS Centre for Performance & Learning
Saturday May 23
7pm
Following up on the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural competition, we are thrilled to make this year even bigger and better!
This year's competition will feature 16 groups battling it out across four categories: High School, Collegiate/University, Open, and the new Barbershop division.
Barbershop
ALL IN
Firefly Quartet
The 'Loo-Wops
Voices Unlimited
High School
Enter A Cappella
Iroquois Ridge Chamber Choir
RHHS Chamber Choir
Senator O'Connor College Vocal Ensemble
Open
AV & the Inner City
Les 6-DS
OnCue
The Counterfeit Sheep
Collegiate
Cal Jazz Choir (CJC)
On That Note
The Northwest Collective
WIBI A Cappella
Sunday May 24
Concert
Aca-Singalong with Pitch Perfect's Music Director Deke Sharon and special guests Splüsh
Royal Ontario Museum
Sunday May 24
1:00pm
Join the legendary Deke Sharon, 'Father of Contemporary A Cappella', to learn and sing a song from the famous movie franchise.
Concert
SING! Pass the Mic Night
Royal Ontario Museum
Sunday May 24
7:00pm
This event invites all 2026 Championship applicants and finalists, along with their friends and family, to gather at the Royal Ontario Museum’s Signy & Cléophée Eaton Theatre for a relaxed, non-competitive evening of music. Ensembles take turns “passing the mic” to share a song, celebrating community, connection, and the joy of a cappella.
Monday May 25 to Thursday May 28
Workshop
SING! Music Business Summit
Zoom
May 25 to May 28
Seminars at 11:30am and 7:00pm EST
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry.
Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31
Great North Beatbox Festival
The Rec Room
May 29, 30, 31
Beatbox Canada and SING! present the Great North Beatbox Festival, the largest celebration of beatboxing in North America! Bringing together the Canadian Beatbox Championships, Great North Battle and All from the Mouth Showcase competition for the first time in one weekend.
Day 1 | Friday May 29th - All From the Mouth Showcase
Day 2 | Saturday May 30th - Canadian Beatbox Championships
Day 3 | Sunday May 31st - Great North Battle
Monday June 1
Workshop
SING! and Learn: The Real Group presents Sing with Confidence
Royal Ontario Museum
Monday June 1
4pm
Step into your voice with confidence in this fun and welcoming workshop led by members of Swedish vocal legends The Real Group. Open to all ages and experience levels, this session is designed for all levels of singers looking to strengthen their presence and trust in their own sound.
Concert
SING! In Concert: SING! with Pride featuring The Real Group + opener Singing Out Choir and host Thom Allison
Royal Ontario Museum
Monday June 1
7:30pm
Experience the world-class vocal artistry of The Real Group, the legendary Swedish quintet that redefined a cappella. Blending jazz, pop, and Nordic choral music, they create a "voice-only" sound so rich you’ll forget there are no instruments on stage.
Presented as an official Pride Toronto Major Cultural event, this performance celebrates the power of harmony, community, and creative expression.
Also featuring opening group Singing Out Chamber Ensemble, and a special presentation of the SING! Toronto Legacy Award to Heather Bambrick.
