Toronto Rapper TOBi Plays a Sold-Out Hometown Show: Canadian Concerts of the Week
Plus, beloved American singer Stevie Nicks returns to Toronto for a rescheduled concert at Scotiabank Arena, while Indigenous artist Aysanabee is set to charm Vancouver on his first-ever headline tour.
This week, Toronto rapper TOBi is returning to his hometown for a one-night-only show in the city. Since his debut in 2019, the homegrown artist has gained major momentum with listeners across the globe, but is set to “bring it home” to Toronto for one night.
Plus, Stevie Nicks is playing a rescheduled concert in Toronto while Montreal pop artist Alicia Moffet returns to her hometown for a show. Indigenous singer-songwriter — and Billboard Canada Airplay chart success — Ayanasabee takes on the west coast for his first-ever headline tour, while British alt-pop hitmaker Blood Orange notches two back-to-back shows at HISTORY.
Concert of the Week
TOBi, The Opera House, Toronto — November 13
TOBi is heading home for a one-off, sold-out show at Toronto’s The Opera House.
The Toronto-based rapper has become a staple artist in the city, being shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize twice and notching four Juno Awards. Now, he’s giving back to the community that has boosted him up.
Known for his introspective and lyrically rich sound, the Nigerian-born, Brampton-raised artist — known as B-Town's finest — has taken every opportunity to shout out his hometown. On his newest project, Elements Vol. 2, tracks like “He’s So Good” and “Who’s Driving You?” highlight Canadian artists, including Saukrates and Jully Black — he samples Black’s 1999 song “Rally N” on the latter-mentioned track, continuing to highlight homegrown voices.
With his work, TOBi takes a fresh approach that reflects the current moment. “I speak the language of music — like, I’ve been writing poetry and verses and songs since I was eight years old,” he told Billboard back in 2019. “They were rudimentary songs at first, of course, but it’s just always been my go to. It’s been instinctive for me to just write a song.”
As he takes the stage at The Opera House, it marks one of the rapper’s biggest crowds. Six years ago, TOBi got his start at the now-closed Velvet Underground venue and opened for American rapper Mick Jenkins at The Mod Club last year. As he takes the stage tonight, TOBi is spreading the love for Toronto — opening for the rapper are local stars including Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025 honouree Osé, TheHonestGuy and Ace Dillinger.
“I’ve been grateful enough to spread music and perform around the world. And now I’m coming back home,” he wrote after the show was announced. Mere days ago, he went on camera to share his appreciation. “I love where I’m from, the city that made me and raised me,” he said."
Tickets are available here.
More Canadian Concerts of the Week
Stevie Nicks, Scotiabank Arena, Toronto — November 15
Stevie Nicks is on the mend after cancelling her solo summer tour dates due to a fractured shoulder. She still kept busy, re-releasing Buckingham Nicks, a collaborative album with former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Lindsey Buckingham, last month. “The Edge of Seventeen” icon will play her rescheduled show at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena — her lone Canadian date on a short list of concert dates. “I can’t wait to get back on the road with you…see you soon✨ Love, Stevie,” she wrote on Instagram.
Tickets are available here.
Alicia Moffet, Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal — November 14-15
Rising pop artist Alicia Moffet is playing a hometown show at Montreal’s Théâtre Beanfield. After releasing her third studio album, No, I’m Crying, in May, she took the stage at an UP NEXT showcase at Billboard Canada THE STAGE at NXNE, the following month — showcasing her charm and superstar talent. This month, Moffet is steadily climbing the Billboard Canada Airplay chart with "Lay Your Light” — making waves on All-Format, CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC, rising 7-6 on the latter ranking.
Tickets are available here.
Aysanabee, The Pearl, Vancouver — November 14
Embarking on his first-ever headline tour, Aysanabee is set to charm the west coast. During the 18-date trek, the Toronto-based Oji-Cree singer-songwriter is inviting fellow Indigenous artists to share the stage at each stop along the way. In June, Aysanabee released his third studio album, Edge of the Earth, featuring the hit “Home. It struck a chord on the Billboard Canada Modern Rock Airplay chart, currently sitting at No. 38.
Tickets are available here.
Blood Orange, HISTORY, Toronto — November 19-20
Earlier this year, Blood Orange — a.k.a Dev Hynes — released Essex Honey, his first album in six years. The experimental alt-pop project is a soundtrack about growing up outside of London and the way music has inspired, healed and interwoven itself through Hynes' life. It features a bevvy of collaborators, including Canadians Daniel Caesar and Mustafa. Now, Hynes is bringing his newly acclaimed record on tour, with two back-to-back nights in Toronto.
Tickets are available here.
