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Announcing the 2026-27 Season

#SPOGreatMusic The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, enriching the musical life of Scarborough since 1980. Share the Excitement! Catch a rising star! Learn More SPO is a training ground for New Generation Artists and is committed to featuring original Canadian creation and collaborating with Scarborough's diverse artists and ensembles. Introducing 2026 | 2027 Season

Upcoming SPO Concerts in 2025-26

May
02
Saturday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Featuring:  Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, Ronald Royer, Conductor;  Eric Abramovitz, Clarinet; Kaye Royer, ClarinetProgram: Carl Maria Weber:  Clarinet Concerto No. 1 * Eric Abramovitz: ...

Announcing the 2026-2027 Season

Oct
02
Friday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Featuring:   SPO – Ronald Royer, conductor Cameron Crozman, cello Repertoire:   White Pine and Poplar from About the Trees: Kye Marshall (Cdn)...
Nov
07
Saturday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Featuring:   SPO – Ronald Royer, conductor Christóbal Soler, guest conductor Lorena Valero, mezzo-soprano Repertoire:   Suites No. 1 and 2 from...
Nov
28
Saturday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Featuring:   SPO Chamber Orchestra – Ronald Royer, conductor Bach Children's Chorus – Meredith Wanstall, conductor Joey Niceforo, tenor Alex Toskov,...
Jan
16
Saturday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
3739 Kingston Rd,, Scarborough
Featuring:   Odin Quartet with Christopher Hwang, cello Repertoire:   From Dawn to Dusk is a multi-media journey created by the Odin...
Feb
20
Saturday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
3739 Kingston Rd,, Scarborough
Featuring:   Suzanne Shulman, flute Caitlin Boyle, viola Erica Goodman, harp Repertoire:   Terzettino: Theodore Dubois Andante and Variations: Gioachino Rossini Winter's...
Apr
03
Saturday,
07:30 pm-10:00 pm
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Featuring:   SPO – Ronald Royer, conductor Toronto Choral Society – Geoffrey Butler, conductor Repertoire:   Symphony No. 7: Sergei Prokofiev Coronation...

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