Year in Review: The Best Concerts of 2017

Seems like they got their act together and show up on time, play for over three hours and still sound great.

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Artist: Jean Michel Jarre
Venue: Sony Centre
City: Toronto
Date: May 9

Electronic music pioneer opened his first ever North American tour in Toronto. Better known for his mega concerts, it was a rare oportunity to see him play in a smaller venue.

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Artist: Coldplay
Venue: Rogers Centre
City: Toronto
Date: Aug. 21

While the Rogers Centre’s acoustics aren’t something to brag about, this concert had great visuals. Everyone received wristbands that light up so the whole arena was filled with colourful lights.

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Artist: Arcade Fire
Venue: Air Canada Centre
City: Toronto
Date: Nov. 3

Here is a band that doesn’t rely on the visuals that U2 and Coldplay are known for but make up by being a better live band.