boom 97.3 Boombox Live!

Thu Aug 20 2026

7:00 PM Doors

The Phoenix Concert Theatre

410 Sherbourne Street Toronto, ON M5X 1K2

The Phoenix Concert Theatre

410 Sherbourne Street Toronto, ON M5X 1K2

$67.76

Ages 19+

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China Crisis

Formed in 1979 near Liverpool, this synth-pop powerhouse -led by Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon- helped define the sophisticated sound of the early 80s.

Big Country 

The iconic Scottish rock band that captured global attention with the soaring, bagpipe-inspired guitars of “In A Big Country” from their breakthrough album The Crossing.

The Icicle Works

Named after a Frederik Pohl sci-fi story, these alternative rock pioneers delivered the timeless hits like "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" and the North American smash "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)."

The Vapors

Best known for the unforgettable power-pop anthem “Turning Japanese,” this Guildford band is back and tighter than ever since reforming in 2016.

19+ w/ photo ID required

General Admission Standing Floor

Presented by  boom 97.3 
Net Capacity: 1,250

  • China Crisis

    New Wave

    China Crisisis an English pop/rock band. They wereformed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseysidewith a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly andguitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originallyassimilated in the batch of new wave Liverpool acts ofthe early 1980s, led by OMD and also including TheTeardrop Explodes, A Flock of Seagulls and FrankieGoes to Hollywood. China Crisis are best known fortheir hits “Working with Fire and Steel”, "WishfulThinking” and “ Arizona Sky"

  • Big Country

    New Wave

    Big Country is a Scottish rock band formed in 1981 in Dunfermline, renowned for guitar-driven sound and bigdrums that evoked bagpipes and folk melodies. Their 1983 debut,The Crossing, featured hits "In a BigCountry", "Fields of Fire”, “Wonderland” and “ Look Away” led by Mark Brzezicki, the band continues to tour

  • The Icicle Works

    New Wave

    The Icicle Works are an English alternative rock/neo-psychedelia band formed in Liverpool in 1980 by IanMcNabb (vocals/guitar) Known for the 1983 hit "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" and the 1984 US Top 40 hit"Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)", they were a key part of the 1980s Liverpool music scene

  • The Vapors

    New Wave

    The Vapors are an English New Wave and power pop band from Guild ford, Surrey, most famous for their 1980international hit single "Turning Japanese" and “The Weekend”. Originally active from 1978 to 1982, the groupreformed in 2016 and continues to record and tour

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boom 97.3 Boombox Live!

Thu Aug 20 2026 7:00 PM Doors

The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto ON

$67.76 Ages 19+

China Crisis

Formed in 1979 near Liverpool, this synth-pop powerhouse -led by Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon- helped define the sophisticated sound of the early 80s.

Big Country 

The iconic Scottish rock band that captured global attention with the soaring, bagpipe-inspired guitars of “In A Big Country” from their breakthrough album The Crossing.

The Icicle Works

Named after a Frederik Pohl sci-fi story, these alternative rock pioneers delivered the timeless hits like "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" and the North American smash "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)."

The Vapors

Best known for the unforgettable power-pop anthem “Turning Japanese,” this Guildford band is back and tighter than ever since reforming in 2016.

19+ w/ photo ID required

General Admission Standing Floor

Presented by  boom 97.3 
Net Capacity: 1,250
China Crisisis an English pop/rock band. They wereformed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseysidewith a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly andguitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originallyassimilated in the batch of new wave Liverpool acts ofthe early 1980s, led by OMD and also including TheTeardrop Explodes, A Flock of Seagulls and FrankieGoes to Hollywood. China Crisis are best known fortheir hits “Working with Fire and Steel”, "WishfulThinking” and “ Arizona Sky"
Big Country is a Scottish rock band formed in 1981 in Dunfermline, renowned for guitar-driven sound and bigdrums that evoked bagpipes and folk melodies. Their 1983 debut,The Crossing, featured hits "In a BigCountry", "Fields of Fire”, “Wonderland” and “ Look Away” led by Mark Brzezicki, the band continues to tour
The Icicle Works are an English alternative rock/neo-psychedelia band formed in Liverpool in 1980 by IanMcNabb (vocals/guitar) Known for the 1983 hit "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" and the 1984 US Top 40 hit"Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)", they were a key part of the 1980s Liverpool music scene
The Vapors are an English New Wave and power pop band from Guild ford, Surrey, most famous for their 1980international hit single "Turning Japanese" and “The Weekend”. Originally active from 1978 to 1982, the groupreformed in 2016 and continues to record and tour

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Ages 19+
limit 10 per person
FLOOR - GA Standing
General On-sale
$67.76 ($55.00 + $12.76 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets

Terms & Conditions

This event is 19 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 19 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.