Are you ready to go back there? CBC News highlighted a series of live music events that took place this summer and fall.

Big headlines are back

For most people, the arena concert experience is like a distant dream, but with the rise in national vaccination rates and the decline in the number of COVID-19 cases, some headlines are turning to live performances.

In August, two major performers will be staged in large venues across the country: Quebec singer and global superstar Celine Dion will travel through Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton from August 16 to 29 And Vancouver.

Behind her is everyone’s favorite former boy band, Harry Styles, who will stop in Vancouver on August 16 and perform in Montreal and Toronto in early fall.

Latin pop kings Enrique Iglesias (Enrique Iglesias) and Ricky Martin (Ricky Martin) will co-host the North American tour, and plans to show in Toronto (October 7-8) and Montreal (October 9) Day) docked.

Outside the pop sphere, the avant-garde rock legend Genesis will reunite in November this year for their first tour in 14 years. The team will stop in Montreal (November 22-23) and Toronto (November 25-26). The last time the band performed in Canada was in September 2007.

The national treasure Gordon Lightfoot will play Canadian performances from September to November, traveling from Fredericton, Montreal and Ottawa coast to coast, then in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Stopped in many cities in Vancouver and British Columbia. Toronto fans can see him at the end of his Canadian tour, when he will perform at Messi Hall for three nights (November 25-27).

However, if you are not going to leave home, Bob Dylan will host a live concert on the streaming platform Veeps on July 18.

Intimate independent show

For those who like independent label music and intimate shows, there will also be a series of independent artists and small bands in the Canada Center this summer and fall.

Soccer Mommy, Lucy Dacus and Arlo Parks will all perform in Montreal and Toronto in early fall (Dacus and Parks will also be watched in Vancouver), while the German electronic duo Milky Chance is scheduled to be held in Vancouver (November 22) and Calgary (November) 23), Winnipeg (November 25th), Toronto (December 1st) and Montreal (December 2nd).

Canadian musician from the Bahamas-real name Afie Jurvanen-is on an extensive off-road tour to promote his new album, Sad hunk.

The artist, who grew up in Barrie, Ontario and lives in Halifax, will open in Wolfville, New Hampshire on July 28, before heading to the West Coast (November 17-21) in the Atlantic Provinces. Several appointments. He then traveled to the Prairie (November 23-27) and Ontario and Quebec (December 1-10). His tour will last until 2022 and plans to hold multiple performances on the east coast.

Another Canadian folk song group weather station will perform in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Montreal and Ottawa in November before landing in Toronto in early December.The band led by Tamara Lindeman released their new album ignorance Last February.

Music festival, virtual twists and turns

From New Brunswick to the Northwest Territories, summer music festivals have also reappeared on the map—many of which have virtual distortions.

The ongoing Quebec Outdoor Music Festival will be held in Quebec City until July 18, with performances by comedians and musicians. Fans can watch performances such as Coeur de Pirate, Marie-Mai, Men I Trust and Steve Hill live at the event. But if you can’t, don’t worry: the sold-out shows will be available for $20 and the viewing time will be 24 hours.

From July 16th to 18th, two festivals will be held at both ends of the country: the Rock and Roll Folk Festival kicked off in Yellowknife, with performers such as Cartel Madras, The Jerry Cans, Partner, Celeigh Cardinal, Leela and Jay Gilday Get together.

The organizers of the Shivering Songs of the Fredericton Music Festival have launched Sweltering Songs, which are summer improvisations to popular winter events. The lineup includes bands such as AQUASOCKS, Chloé Breault and Montgomery Street Band.

The Calgary Folk Music Festival’s summer serenade will be held from July 22nd to 28th, featuring Charlotte Cardin, cowboy fans, Julian Taylor and others. The event will be transformed from a multi-stage festival to an outdoor concert series, which will be broadcast live on YouTube for free every day.

The Edmonton’s Together Again outdoor concert series was launched in August. As a festival to keep a distance from the society, it will continue throughout the month; guests will sit on appropriately spaced tables and can accommodate up to 6 people.

If you want to experience a special (and productive!) live music experience, head to Piknic Electronik in Montreal, where you can dance to your heart’s content…and get vaccinated at the temporary clinic for the music festival on July 11.

Local performances and drive-thru

The much-loved Toronto music venue Horseshoe Tavern announced the launch of Chill-O-Rama, a combination of drive-in and live music series held at CityView Drive-in. The lineup will include groups such as Stars, Skydiggers, Sadies and Jim Cuddy Band, and the live broadcast version of each performance will be available for a fee within 10 days after the performance.

From Platinum Blonde on August 13 to Tokyo Police Club on August 27, Calgary’s Gray Eagle Resort and Casino will welcome many guests.

In Montreal from July 16th to 17th, Jardin Royalmount will collaborate with Îlesoniq to host DJ Misstress Barbara, an electronic music festival postponed until next year.

Due to the pandemic, the Sound of Music Festival in Burlington, Ontario was cancelled. But the organizers are changing their methods and launch a comeback live series, which will host music performances in local restaurants, terraces and shopping malls across the city.