Tickets for Toronto Performance Go on Sale June 5
Globally renowned ensemble continues three-decade tradition of multicultural music and international touring
(TORONTO) — Roy Thomson Hall has announced the return of internationally acclaimed ensemble Pink Martini for a Toronto performance scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2027.
The Portland-based group will perform at Roy Thomson Hall as part of its ongoing international touring schedule, continuing a career that has spanned more than three decades and six continents. Tickets for the concert will go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. ET.
Known for blending orchestral pop, jazz, Latin, classical and international musical influences, Pink Martini has built a global following through its multicultural repertoire and theatrical live performances. Founded by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in 1994, the group has become recognized for music that crosses language and cultural boundaries while maintaining a vintage-inspired big band sound.
“Now in its 31st year, the unstoppable engine of joy that is Pink Martini continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to concert stages on six continents,” the announcement stated.
The ensemble’s performances typically feature a combination of multilingual vocals, orchestral arrangements and influences from around the world. Roy Thomson Hall described the group’s style as “a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global colour, foot-tapping big band sound, and Hollywood glamour.”
Over the years, Pink Martini has collaborated with a wide range of vocalists and performers. The group’s lineup has included its original lead singer China Forbes, along with Storm Large, NPR host Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, Jimmie Herrod, Timothy Nishimoto and performer Meow Meow.
The band has also established a significant international touring presence, performing at major venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall in London and Bercy Arena in Paris.
In addition to live performances, Pink Martini has released more than a dozen albums through its independent label Heinz Records. Its most recent release, the EP Bella Ciao, includes the anti-fascist title track performed by Storm Large.
Toronto Concert Adds to Roy Thomson Hall’s 2027 Programming
The March 2027 performance forms part of Roy Thomson Hall’s ongoing programming strategy focused on internationally recognized touring acts and cultural events in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district.
Tickets for the event will be available through the Roy Thomson Hall box office at 416-872-4255 and online through the venue’s website. Membership pre-sales will also be offered ahead of the general public ticket release.
Historic Toronto Venue Continues Community and Arts Focus
Roy Thomson Hall, which operates as a registered not-for-profit organization alongside Massey Hall, said it continues to prioritize artist development, educational initiatives and community outreach programming.
Opened in 1984, the venue serves as the home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and regularly hosts gala events connected to the Toronto International Film Festival. The building, designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, remains one of Toronto’s most recognizable performing arts venues.
Located in Toronto’s Entertainment District, the concert hall seats approximately 2,630 guests and features the Gabriel Kney Pipe Organ, constructed by Canadian organ builder Gabriel Kney of London, Ont.
The return of Pink Martini is expected to attract both long-time fans and new audiences drawn to the ensemble’s globally influenced musical style and reputation for large-scale theatrical performances.