Xenia (Greek: ξενία, Pronounced: zee·nee·uh) is an ancient Greek concept of hospitality. It can be translated as ‘guest-friendship’ and is a relationship rooted in generosity, gift exchange, and reciprocity.

Mission

Xenia Concerts Inc. works with the neurodiversity and disability communities to design, produce, and present exceptional performing arts experiences for children, their families, and others within those communities who face systemic and social barriers to inclusion.

Vision

To serve as Canada’s leading resource for the creation and promotion of family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive performing arts experiences for neurodiverse and disabled audiences through professional training, productions, and presentations.

Our Values

Enrichment – Xenia Concerts Inc. understands that music, the arts, and the opportunity to express oneself artistically improves the quality of life of all people.

Inclusion – Xenia Concerts Inc. believes that all persons have the right to experience, create, and otherwise express themselves through artistic endeavours.

Excellence – Xenia Concerts Inc. creates and presents programs, concerts, and other artistic productions of high professional quality.

Inspiration – Xenia Concerts Inc. seeks to inspire creators, artists, and audiences through arts experiences.

Community – Xenia Concerts Inc. promotes and nurtures social development and creates community cohesion through accessible and inclusive artistic events.

Sustainability – Xenia Concerts Inc. achieves its mission and vision through adherence to its values while always being fiscally responsible.

“Our family loved your performance today!… Our kids loved the dance floor area. We just want to say thank you for the opportunity to enjoy a live classical music performance as a family.” Lisa, Toronto

“Wonderful, inclusive event. Brought tears to my eyes to see so many families who wouldn’t be able to experience something like this otherwise, feeling free to move and dance to the music.” Oct 2015

“This was so well thought out. From the venue space to the fidget toys to the dance floor, it was the most accessible event we have been to in a long time.” Oct 2015

Press Reviews of Xenia Concerts:

Xenia Concerts carve out a place to bring classical music to children with autism (Toronto Star, Feb 2019) 

On A High Note (Toronto Sun, Apr 2016)

Cecilia Quartet Reaches Out to Children with Autism (Toronto Star, Apr 2016)