Escape the daily grind and settle into Willowdale's ultimate open-air retreat, where the city’s best soundtrack meets the summer breeze. Every week, the Yonge Cafe patio transforms into a vibrant live music oasis, featuring a revolving door of GTA talent that refuses to be boxed into a single genre. 

Whether you’re looking to belt out high-energy Top 40 and rock anthems, groove to soulful R&B and funk, or hear your favorite pop hits reimagined through a smoky jazz and blues lens, we’ve got your vibe covered. We pride ourselves on the "best of both worlds" approach, pairing those essential, foot-stomping covers with fresh original sets from emerging GTA artists - giving you a front-row seat to the next big "Toronto Sound."

LIVE on the Yonge Cafe & Bistro “NORTH YORK Blvd PATIO" Saturday nights: 7pm - 9pm in JUNE and JULY 2026 | MAP |
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Please check @willowdaleartscollective on Instagram for possible last minute scheduling updates, rain delays, last minute cancellations and/or artist substitutions.