What to know<\/p>\n
Bruno Mars, Khalid, Imagine Dragons and Ari Lennox are among the artists performing in Toronto this week.<\/p>\n
Concert venues across the city include Rogers Stadium, Massey Hall, RBC Amphitheatre and History Toronto.<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2019s packed live music lineup this week features pop, indie rock, R&B and viral TikTok artists.<\/p>\n
Warm up your vocals and dance moves to vibe along with your favourite singers. From Bruno Mars to local artists, here\u2019s what Toronto has in store for concertgoers this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2019s officially entering concert summer. Toronto has nostalgic performances from A-list celebrities to other major live shows happening across the city this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here are the artists performing this week:<\/p>\n
Ashnikko<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: History Toronto<\/p>\n
The American singer, songwriter and rapper Ashnikko<\/a> is coming to town with their TikTok-famous songs, \u201cStupid<\/a>\u201d and \u201cSlumber Party<\/a>.\u201d The artist is known for hop-hop, electronic pop and \u201cdemonic brat rap\u201d with heavy video game and anime influences. Their anthems also feature themes of female empowerment and queer sexuality. This time, they\u2019re in the city for their Smoochies Tour<\/a>. Get your outfit ready because the event starts tonight at 7 p.m., and tickets are $60.50 plus taxes and fees on Ticketmaster<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ari Lennox<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Massey Hall<\/p>\n Stay \u201cUp Late<\/a>\u201d to attend Ari Lennox<\/a>\u2019 concert this Wednesday. The contemporary R&B artist is bringing her hits \u201cShea Butter Baby<\/a>,\u201d featuring J. Cole, also used on Creed II<\/a>, and \u201cUnloyal<\/a>,\u201d featuring Summer Walker, amid many of her chart-topping anthems to the stage. Give yourself a good mid-week treat by buying a ticket, starting at $37 on Ticketmaster<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Victoria Alex<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: The Drake Underground<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be a \u201cFake\u201d fan and attend local Toronto artist Victoria Alex<\/a>. She\u2019s known for singing pop\/punk music as a former contestant on the first season of CTV\u2019s The Launch<\/a>. From being a mini pop kid to having hits like \u201cPrettier Than Me<\/a>\u201d and \u201cI Hate Your Friends<\/a>,\u201d Victoria Alex is now performing at The Drake Underground on Wednesday. Get your ticket for $20 plus fees here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Good Kid<\/p>\n When: Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. | Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: The Danforth Music Hall<\/p>\n If you play Fortnite, you might recognize some Good Kid<\/a> tracks, notably, \u201cWitches\u201d in the Rock & Royale station, \u201cOrbit\u201d on in-game radio, and \u201cRift\u201d in the rotation. The Canadian indie rock and power-pop band based in Toronto, formed by University of Toronto computer science graduates blend high-energy indie rock and J-rock sounds\u2013 available for streamers to use, copyright-free. Tickets start at $48 on Thursday<\/a>, and $54 on Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Imagine Dragons<\/p>\n When: Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: RBC Amphitheatre<\/p>\n Imagine Dragons<\/a> is bringing in the \u201cThunder<\/a>\u201d this Thursday at RBC Amphitheatre. The American pop-rock band have sold over 75 million records globally and are known for diamond-certified hits like \u201cBeliever<\/a>\u201d and \u201cThunder<\/a>.\u201d Tickets start at $81 on Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bruno Mars<\/p>\n When: Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. | Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Rogers Stadium<\/p>\n Bruno Mars<\/a> is returning to Toronto for five shows this month.. This week, he\u2019s performing over the weekend at Rogers Stadium. Will there be any surprise proposals with his \u201cMarry You<\/a>\u201d song? Only time will tell\u2026 He\u2019s also bringing his new album to the stage, The Romantic<\/a>. Tickets start at $120 on Saturday<\/a>, and $143 on Sunday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Khalid<\/p>\n When: Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: RBC Amphitheatre<\/p>\n Khalid<\/a> is bringing smooth, soulful R&B vocals and viral pop hits to the stage on Sunday. The American singer\/songwriter has skyrocketed to fame fresh out of high school with his 2016 single, \u201cLocation.\u201d Since then, he\u2019s been on the charts with his album, Free Spirit, and for a collab with Billie Eillish on \u201cLovely.\u201d He\u2019s bringing fan-favs and his latest album, After the Sun Goes Down to the stage with tickets starting at $70 on Ticketmaster<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n