TORONTO — Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens will return to Toronto for a performance at Massey Hall on February 22, 2027, bringing her wide-ranging approach to folk music to one of Canada’s most historic concert venues.
Massey Hall announced the concert as part of its upcoming programming, with the performance scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale September 18 at 10 a.m., while membership pre-sales are also available.
The Toronto appearance will give Canadian audiences an opportunity to hear an artist whose career has crossed folk, classical music, opera, ballet and film while maintaining a strong focus on the historical foundations of American music.
Giddens Brings Award-Winning Career to Toronto
Giddens has established an international reputation as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work examines the people and traditions that helped shape American music.
Her career has earned significant recognition across the arts. Giddens is a two-time Grammy Award winner and a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the MacArthur “Genius” grant. She has also received a Pulitzer Prize and has worked as a composer across opera, ballet and film.
A central theme throughout her work has been bringing greater attention to musicians and communities whose contributions to American musical history have historically received less recognition.
That approach has allowed Giddens to combine historical research with contemporary songwriting and performance, expanding traditional folk influences into projects spanning several musical and artistic disciplines.
Recent Albums Expand Giddens’ Collaborative Work
Giddens has released three albums under her own name through Nonesuch Records, alongside two collaborative albums with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi.
Her more recent projects have continued that collaborative direction.
In November 2024, she released American Railroad, her first album created in collaboration with the Silkroad Ensemble. The project explored the musical and cultural histories associated with the development of the American railroad system.
Giddens followed that release in April 2025 with What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, a collaboration with musician Justin Robinson.
The projects add to a catalogue that has consistently connected traditional musical forms with broader discussions about history, culture and identity.
Massey Hall Continues Toronto Concert Programming
The February performance will bring Giddens to a venue that has played a prominent role in Toronto’s cultural landscape for more than a century.
Built in 1894 by Canadian industrialist Hart Massey, Massey Hall was gifted to the citizens of Toronto and has since become one of the country’s best-known performance venues. It is also designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.
Today, Massey Hall operates as a charitable not-for-profit organization. In addition to presenting concerts and other performances, the organization focuses on artist development, community outreach and educational programming.
The venue has hosted generations of Canadian and international performers, making it an established destination for major touring artists as well as emerging talent.
Tickets Go on Sale September 18
Tickets for Rhiannon Giddens’ February 22 performance will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on September 18 through Massey Hall’s ticketing service or by calling 416-872-4255. Membership pre-sales are also being offered.
The concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Massey Hall in Toronto.
For the venue, the booking adds another internationally recognized artist to its 2027 calendar. For Giddens, the Toronto date continues a career built around connecting musical traditions with contemporary audiences while highlighting the historical roots behind the music she performs.