Sudbury 
Christmas time in Greater Sudbury is a time where colourful lights illuminate the streets and the yards of houses in the neighbourhood, and the festive events and beauty of the outdoors are a wonderful reminder of the holiday season. Here are some exciting things to do during the Christmas season in the Sudbury area, including parades, markets, music events, and plays.
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Sudbury Santa Claus Parade & Holiday Lights
Sudbury Santa Claus Parade
Get ready for an AMAZING night filled with music, lights and festivities!! This year’s theme is: Christmas Movies. Come watch the parade of lights and sounds leading to our very special guests, Santa, Mrs. Claus and their reindeer. The parade begins at the intersection of Notre Dame Ave. and St. Anne’s Road and concludes on Notre Dame and Ste Annes. Details
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Starting on the corner of Notre Dame & St. Anne’s Rd, and proceeding around the Elm Place Mall down Elm St.
Festival of Lights
November 23 to ~ Early January | Nightly
Launch of the Festival Of Lights | November 23 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
Free; Donations are greatly appreciated.
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Sudbury! Join Mayor Lefebvre for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the courtyard of Tom Davies Square.
Enjoy the sparkle of the season with festive lights and community cheer as we light up the city’s holiday tree.
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Tom Davies Square Courtyard, 200 Brady St., Greater Sudbury
Free
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Christmas Carols/Holiday Concerts
Joey Niceforo in Concert: ‘A Little Bit Of Everything’
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Tenor Joey Niceforo, Soprano Sara Papini, Pianist Reuven Grajner and Violinist Alex Toskov at All Nations Church! Join us for a concert filled with a little bit of everything – from popular hits to classical tunes and some Holiday music! Joey and Sara’s versatile voices will leave you mesmerized. Don’t miss out on this exciting concert! Details
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
All Nations Church, 414 Saint Raphael Street, Sudbury
$49.26
SSO – Christmas Spectacular
This December, the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra rings in the season with our sparkling Christmas Spectacular, with guest soprano Pamela Teed and narration by Alessandro Costantini!
From the cozy classics of Silver Bells and Deck the Halls! to the playful sparkle of March of the Toys, this concert is packed with music to delight every listener. Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sheridan Auditorium, 154 College St., Greater Sudbury
$19 – $59 +HST
SERENA RYDER Merry Myths Tour 2025
KNOX HALL is thrilled to announce that SERENA RYDER will be performing her Merry Myths Tour on Wednesday Dec 10th 2025!! Details
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Knox Hall, 73 Larch Street, Greater Sudbury
$103.80 – $115.84
Bel Canto Chorus Christmas Concert
The Bel Canto Chorus’ Christmas program will feature a selection of songs to warm your heart this season. Details
December 4 – 5, 2025
St. Andrew’s Place, 111 Larch Street, Greater Sudbury
$25
GOOD LOVELIES – Christmas Concert 2025
The Good Lovelies much loved Christmas is coming to Knox Hall, bringing holiday classics, winter favourites and a sprinkle of the band’s original songs that you’ve come to love. Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore are JUNO award winning songwriters and multi instrumentalists, known for their rich harmonies and nostalgic sound.
Blending folk roots, old time swing, bluegrass, pop, and soul, their music is a perfect fit for the season. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Knox Hall, 73 Larch Street, Greater Sudbury
$67.70 – $79.73
A Sam & Ale Christmas Spectacular
Join us for the holiday extravaganza of the year – with Alessandro and Sam Primack (hot off his stunning performance as JUDAS in this summer’s JCS). This annual holiday tradition will warm your heart and get you ready for Santa. Glorious vocals & music while decorating the tree here at the STC! Details
December 14 – 15, 2025
Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury
$45.00
Holiday Theatre
Annie
1933. New York City. In the grip of the “Great Depression” a spirited orphan has a dream of escaping the Hudson Street Orphanage and finding her real parents. Based on the popular syndicated comic strip, Annie is a hero who’s super power is ingenuity and guts. It’s a musical about the necessity and perils of optimism, with an eye on realities and a gear for change. Featuring unforgettable songs like, “Tomorrow” and “It’s A Hard Knock Life” – this new production delivers joy, edge and inspiration. Directed by award-winning Peter Hinton-Davis (Shaw Festival, Canadian Opera Company, National Arts Centre) Its gonna be an ANNIE like no other! Details
November 20 – December 21, 2025
Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury
By Donation
Stars on Ice
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Stars on Ice has the ultimate holiday gift – figure skating legend Elvis Stojko is coming to town and he’s bringing friends! Canada’s premier figure skating show is bringing its dazzling, award-winning show to fans across Canada. The special holiday-themed edition of Stars on Ice, featuring some of the most accomplished figure skaters in the world, is set to visit Sudbury on December 13th for a 7pm performance at the Sudbury Community Arena. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sudbury Community Arena, 240 Elgin Street, Greater Sudbury
$58
Other Holiday-Themed Events
Handmade Holiday Market
Discover an incredible lineup of handmade-only makers, with their unique, beautifully crafted goods just in time for the holiday season.
Come for the shopping, stay for the great food, incredible community, and live performances from talented local musicians curated by Sudbury based singer songwriter Jessy Brunette. Details
November 15 – 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
College Boreal, Greater Sudbury
Entry by donation
Crosscut Holiday Pop-Up Market
The Makers North Handmade Holiday Market is a curated winter event featuring a variety of high quality handmade goods focused on artists and makers from Northern Ontario. Details
Saturdays, November 29 – December 20, 2025 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Crosscut Distillery, 1347 Kelly Lake Road, Greater Sudbury
Downtown Sudbury Holiday Market
November 14 – 16, 2025
Durham Street running from the YMCA to Larch Street, Sudbury
Free Admission
HOHOHoliday 5k
November 29 – December 31, 2025
Nationwide/Virtual Run
Register
Tree lighting Social
Crafts activities, Face painting, Music, Film presentation, Outdoor fire and marshmallows, Treats, and Hot chocolate. Details
December 6, 2025 | 6 PM – 8 PM
459 Antwerp Club House, Ice Rink, Sudbury
Free
Christmas In The Park
Join us for two magical days of holiday fun at Christmas in the Park! Enjoy a free photo with Santa at our festive photobooth, write your letter to Santa, get creative at the craft and cookie decorating stations, and cozy up with s’mores by the fire. Sip on adult holiday beverages, shop the holiday market with local vendors, and experience the park come alive with twinkling Christmas lights each evening. Details
December 6 – 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kivi Park, Sudbury
Free
Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk
Every year, the Santa Shuffle brings passionate individuals from across the country to support vulnerable Canadians and the work of The Salvation Army. This year will be no exception. We look forward to bringing everyone together for a meaningful fun run/walk on Saturday, December 6th!! Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Delki Dozzi Playground, Sudbury
$34 – $435
Little Kickers Wonderland
Santa, shopping, and holiday fun — all for a great cause!! Details
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cambrian College – Gymnasium 1400 Barrydowne Road, Sudbury
$5 – $10
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
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