Justin Bieber thrills fans at Toronto's Danforth Music Hall

Fans of Canadian music superstar Justin Bieber packed into Toronto'sDanforth Music Hall Monday nightfor an intimate acoustic performance by the Stratford, Ont., singer aimed at helping his hometown.

"I think this is the best crowd I've ever been a part of," Bieber told the more than 1,500 screaming fans in the crowd."I'm having a great time up here tonight."

The concert was dubbed "An Evening with Justin Bieber" and all proceeds from the showare goingto theStratford House of Blessing, which provides food bank services and more to those in need.

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"It's really good to be home," the pop star said as he tookthe stagein a white toque, greyhoodie, black jeans and sneakers."You guys are special, very special."

"We're just going to make this really loose," he added as he sat on a stool beside guitarist DanKanterto kick off the acoustic show with his new hit What Do You Mean.

It was also afamily affair at the show asBieberbrought his little sister,Jazmyn, and little brother,Jaxon, onstage briefly.

He performed a mix of hits as well as holiday tunes, and even a rendition of Drake's hitHotlineBling.

Before the show, someBeliebersset up camp on the sidewalk for more than 24 hours with lawn chairs and tentsoutside theRiverdalevenue.

Many fans wanted to catch a better glimpse of the 21-year-oldby lining up earlyMondaymorning. The general admission passes rewarded those who came earlier, giving better seats on a first come, first serve basis.

They are among the lucky few to snag a coveted ticket. Tickets were sold out within mere minutes following Bieber'sannouncement last week.