Dead of Winter: The Toronto Horror-Theatre Festival

January 21, 2026

January 25, 2026

$30 - $50

The Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East., Toronto

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Events Description

 

spindle collective, with the generous support of Eldritch Theatre, is proud to present: ‘Dead of Winter: The First Toronto Horror Theatre Festival’!
Featuring 6 original horror-plays by different local artists, experience the magic of a genre that brings us together as we clutch each other in terror. The festival will feature different guest musicians that thrive in the dark each night for a special performance.
Don’t miss out on what is to be the most exciting, strange and mysterious event of the Winter Theatre Season, that supports indie artists in the creation of new innovative works, allows us to celebrate horror as a community, and appeases the Elder Gods!

$30 for one night! $50 for a festival pass to both!

NIGHT OF TERROR! Jan 21, 23, 25
1. spilleHOLLE by Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch
2. The Matchmaker by Aaliya Alibhai
3. Music by Andra Zlatescu
4. The Hag of Bell Island by David Ferry

EVENING OF FEAR! Jan 22, 24, 25
1. perfect pains by Faizan Bokhari
2. Jimmy by Marcia Tratt
3. Music by Morgara
4. Mercy of the Vampire by Jeff Dingle

Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : $30 – $50

$30 for single tickets, $50 for a 2-Night Festival Pass

How to get tickets?

Buy online

At the door: At the door, cash or card

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date: Wednesday January 21, 2026 to Sunday January 25, 2026

Wed 1/21/26 7:30pm
Thu 1/22/26 7:30pm
Fri 1/23/26 7:30pm
Sat 1/24/26 7:30pm
Sun 1/25/26 3:00pm
Sun 1/25/26 7:30pm

Aprox. 2 hours

Venue & Address

The Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen Street East., Toronto ON

Wheelchair accessible

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