Asaf Avidan Toronto Concert Set for February 2027 as Lost Ballads EP Arrives
Asaf Avidan will perform at Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday, February 21, 2027. The singer-songwriter’s visit falls midway through an eight-date North American run scheduled for February.
His new music arrives months before the show. On November 13, 2026, Avidan released Lost Ballads, Part 1, a four-song EP drawn from material he wrote over more than a decade but never placed on an album.
The recordings take a smaller approach than his 2025 album UNFURL, pairing his vocals and guitar with piano and string arrangements. For Toronto listeners, the release offers a starting point before his return to the city.
Asaf Avidan Toronto Concert: Quick Details
- Date: Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Time: 8 p.m. (listed showtime)
- Venue: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto
- Tickets: Check the official concert schedule for ticketing links; the announcement does not specify prices
- Other Canadian dates: February 19 and 20 at Rialto Theatre in Montréal
The theatre sits at Exhibition Place, west of downtown Toronto. Check the ticket seller’s event page for entry rules, timing updates and accessibility information before travelling.
Lost Ballads, Part 1 Revisits Songs From the Past Decade
The new EP brings four older songs into Avidan’s current catalogue. He wrote them at different points over the past decade, but none fit the records he was making at the time. Instead of leaving them in his archive, he chose to give the material a new recording.
Avidan worked on Lost Ballads while developing UNFURL. The two projects follow different musical directions. The 2025 record used a broader production style, while the new EP centres on lyrics, melodies and a more restrained arrangement.
He recorded the collection at Miraval Studios in about three days, shortly after finishing UNFURL. Avidan produced the sessions and arranged the music with Tom Cohen, who also orchestrated the string quartet. The official credits list pianist Omri Behr alongside the four string musicians.
Avidan plans to release Lost Ballads as two separate four-track EPs. Part 1 is available now
Lost Ballads, Part 1 Tracklist
- Summer Rain
- Prelude to Diaspora
- The Prophet at the Gate
- Between These Hands
Fans can find the recording and platform options on the official streaming page. The four tracks also give new listeners a compact introduction to the more stripped-back side of his songwriting.
Prelude to Diaspora Uses History to Describe a Breakup
Avidan also shared a visualizer for “Prelude to Diaspora” alongside the EP. The song uses imagery of the Roman siege of Jerusalem to describe a relationship falling apart. Rather than retelling history, he turns a city’s destruction into a metaphor for personal loss.
The references to fire, siege and displacement make the emotional stakes feel larger than a conventional breakup song. At the centre, though, the writing remains about two people and the damage left by their separation.
History and mythology have appeared in Avidan’s songwriting before, so this approach connects with earlier work. Here, it also fits the EP’s premise: an old song can carry a different weight when its writer returns to it years later.
His official EP page includes the release credits and more information about “Prelude to Diaspora.” Avidan’s website had already highlighted “Summer Rain” before the full project arrived.
Every Date on Asaf Avidan’s February 2027 Tour
The North American dates run from February 15 through February 27, with three Canadian performances. According to the press announcement, this will be Avidan’s first run of North American live dates since 2016.
- February 15 — Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA
- February 17 — Webster Hall, New York, NY
- February 19 — Rialto Theatre, Montréal, QC
- February 20 — Rialto Theatre, Montréal, QC
- February 21 — Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto, ON
- February 23 — Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
- February 25 — The Independent, San Francisco, CA
- February 27 — El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
Some ticket listings call the upcoming dates the Into the Great Abyss Solo Tour. The press material does not provide a setlist or confirm an opening act. It also does not say how the EP’s studio string arrangements will translate to the stage.
How to Listen and Get Toronto Tickets
Lost Ballads, Part 1 is out on digital platforms now. For the February 21 Toronto concert, consult Avidan’s official tour calendar for the latest ticketing information. As the date approaches, confirm showtime, venue policies and total ticket cost with the seller before making plans.
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