TORONTO — Montreal-based jazz singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé will perform at Toronto’s TD Music Hall on February 25, 2026, as part of her international Sunshine Tour, presented by Massey Hall. The highly anticipated stop marks a key date on the artist’s latest global tour, which precedes the release of her forthcoming album expected later in 2026.
The concert will take place at TD Music Hall, located at 178 Victoria Street, in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET through www.tdmusichall.com or via the Massey Hall box office at 416-872-4255.
Expanding a Global Career
The Sunshine Tour represents another milestone in the steady rise of Fils-Aimé, whose work continues to draw international attention for its fusion of jazz, soul, and social consciousness. According to Massey Hall, “The Sunshine Tour promises to be a celebration of warmth, resilience, and sharing—themes dear to the artist—a prelude to the release of her new album, coming in 2026.”
Over the past two years, Fils-Aimé has performed more than 150 concerts across 15 countries, underscoring her growing global reach and commercial appeal. Her touring record includes 71 shows in Canada—53 of them in Quebec—along with 43 performances in Europe, 28 in the United States, five in Japan, two in Brazil, and one in Africa.
Industry observers say her international expansion reflects the broader momentum of Canada’s contemporary jazz scene, which has gained traction in European and Asian markets through a mix of festival appearances, streaming platform exposure, and touring support from Canadian cultural institutions.
A Distinctive Voice in Modern Jazz
A rising star in vocal jazz and a double JUNO Award winner, Dominique Fils-Aimé has built her career around a distinctive approach to storytelling and sound. Her music draws deeply from the history of African-American musical traditions while infusing contemporary rhythm and lyrical introspection.
Fils-Aimé’s profile has grown through collaborations with major figures in the global jazz community. She has shared stages with artists such as Allison Russell at Toronto’s Koerner Hall, and has opened for internationally acclaimed performers including Melody Gardot, Diana Krall, and Ibrahim Maalouf. Her recent performances in New York and Los Angeles have further positioned her among North America’s most promising vocalists.
Massey Hall described her as a performer who “puts the history of African-American musical culture into the heart of her work.” Whether performing solo or with her ensemble, Fils-Aimé is known for transforming live venues into spaces of reflection and emotional connection. “Dominique Fils-Aimé captivates her spectators and leads them on a transcendent journey,” the announcement states.
Significance for Toronto’s Live Music Sector
The upcoming TD Music Hall performance also signals continued recovery and reinvigoration within Toronto’s live music and performance economy. The 500-capacity venue, located within the Allied Music Centre complex, has become a central hub for mid-scale artists seeking acoustically refined spaces with major institutional backing.
For Massey Hall, one of Canada’s most storied live performance organizations, hosting Fils-Aimé’s show aligns with its ongoing strategy to support both established and emerging Canadian talent through cross-venue programming. Industry analysts note that such partnerships help bridge the gap between small club tours and large-scale concert hall appearances, expanding artists’ economic sustainability in a challenging post-pandemic touring landscape.
Beyond its economic dimensions, the tour reflects a cultural trend in which Canadian artists—particularly those in jazz, soul, and roots genres—are increasingly using international touring to cultivate diversified audiences and licensing opportunities abroad. Fils-Aimé’s touring map, which spans five continents, exemplifies how artists can leverage Canadian cultural infrastructure to achieve global recognition.
