Live concerts, shows, sports and more are back in Mississauga

After several lockdowns and multiple variants of the COVID-19 virus that have taken their toll on residents, Mississauga is once again open for business–and play.

City of Mississauga officials say they’re opening the doors to various venues so residents can once again enjoy live events including OHL hockey, developmental league Raptors basketball and a variety of concerts and shows at both the Paramount Fine Foods Centre and Living Arts Centre (LAC).

“We’re ready to gather together with energy and excitement and enjoy professional artists, sports, music and performances in our live event community,” City officials say on their website.

While most pandemic-related restrictions have either been eased or altogether dropped, Mississauga officials remind people they still must wear masks while attending shows at City venues.

The following events and shows are open to the public:

Live Action Sports

• the Raptors 905 basketball team is back to in-person games at full capacity at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre
• the OHL’s Mississauga Steelheads are seeking a playoff spot as they close out their season, also at the Paramount centre. Full capacity is also in effect for their games

Creative Performances

• celebrate the Year of Tiger at the Mississauga Lunar New Year Gala, slated for this Saturday (March 12) at the LAC. The community is welcome to a spectacular show featuring traditional Chinese and other ethnic performances

The Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra will be back on stage. (Photo: City of Mississauga)

Music to Your Ears

• Symphony at the Movies: March 13 at the LAC featuring a performance by the Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra
• Kadim Al Sahir: March 30 at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Immerse yourself in a full spectrum of music by the Middle East superstar
• Shen Yun Performing Arts: March 25-29 at the LAC. Revel in world-class dance, music, cutting-edge backdrops and gorgeous costumes
• Comforting Classics by Request: April 2 at the LAC featuring the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. This will be an evening of symphonic masterworks selected by the audience
• The Stampeders: April 3 at the LAC. Celebrate 50 years of their legendary music
• The Dreamboats: April 29 at the LAC. Mississauga crooners return with their old-fashioned Rock ‘n Roll

Education Series

• A Conversation with Trevor Noah: March 19 at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Get Ramadan ready by building bonds and insightful conversation, hosted by Islamic Relief Canada

City officials say their top priority, in addition to providing residents with top-calibre entertainment, is to keep visitors, entertainers, staff and the community safe.

As such, they ask people to keep the following in mind:

• venue capacity is currently operating at 100 per cent
• masks are to be worn in accordance with the City’s mandatory mask bylaw
• food and beverage services at event venues are available, but must be consumed while in your seat. Masks are only to be lowered when actively consuming food and beverages
• following direction from the government of Ontario, proof of vaccination is not required for most events at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre and the LAC. Capacity limits and active screening are also removed

For more information, visit saugalive.ca.