Minyo Crusaders with Special Guests

If you are looking for something utterly unique to shake up your concert calendar, look no further than Minyo Crusaders. Presented by Modo-Live and The Plant, the eclectic Japanese ensemble is bringing their one-of-a-kind sound to Lee's Palace on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

What to Expect Minyo Crusaders take traditional Japanese folk songs (minyo) and reinvent them through a dazzling array of global musical lenses—infusing them with Afro-Cuban rhythms, cumbia, highlife, and big-band jazz. The result is an impossibly groovy, joyful, and utterly danceable live spectacle that bridges centuries-old heritage with modern party music.

Venue & Neighborhood Lee's Palace is a historic anchor of the Annex neighbourhood at 529 Bloor Street West. Upstairs, the legendary venue offers a classic rock-club aesthetic complete with quirky murals and an intimate dance floor. After the show, you're steps away from late-night Korean spots, indie bookstores, and classic campus pubs along Bloor.

Practical Info Tickets are $38. This is a 19+ event with valid photo I.D. required at the door. Grab your tickets early for a masterclass in global groove.