Festivals in Ontario

In 2020 the competition will be bigger than ever, with 48 acts competing over 5 weeks at the Social Capital Theatre. Sketch To The Death will also include headlining performances from premiere Toronto sketch acts The Kiki (Kirsten Rasmussen), The Wow, Woke & Broke, and more to close off each ... More Details

With its most diverse lineup to date, Toronto’s premiere winter arts celebration, Next Stage Theatre Festival, returns January 2020 for its 13th edition. Presented by the Toronto Fringe, the 12 carefully curated shows are a thrilling showcase for bold, independent voices and a broad range of new, innovative plays. 2020 is the ... More Details

For three weekends in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, in celebration of one of Canada’s most cherished products, Ontario Icewine. The 2020 Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste – glamour and indulgence at the Niagara Icewine Gala, unique wine and food pairings at ... More Details

The seventh edition of the 21C Music Festival will include eight concerts over three weekends, from Saturday, January 11 to Saturday, January 25, 2020. Two additional events celebrate Grammy Award-winning composer and one of America’s most renowned creative pioneers, Laurie Anderson. Anderson’s presentation of The Art of Falling in Koerner ... More Details

The 2020 New Music Festival features Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger André Mehmari. A stellar list of guest artists includes Emmanuele Baldini, Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa and the Penderecki String Quartet. Join us for 10 days of concerts, workshops and master classes as we celebrate new music ... More Details

WindsorEats invites you to a week long event and the best time to dine out in Essex County. Diners can visit any Winter Bites Restaurant Week participating restaurant and indulge in a 3-course meal from only $13! ... More Details

Shake up the first months of 2020 with a one-of-a-kind wine and dining experience in Niagara Falls with Snow Globe Soirée: Domed Dining Village. Enjoy world-class wines and a delicious three-course meal prepared by one of Niagara’s most celebrated chefs while taking in an unforgettable view of the falls from ... More Details

The Toronto Light Festival, the City’s first-ever light art festival, is returning for the another year to the Distillery Historic District! Visitors will be taken on a new visual journey and cerebral adventure, designed to entertain and inspire. The Festival will transform the picturesque historic neighbourhood into one of the ... More Details

This year's Winter Fest will feature even more excitement for fans of all ages, with select player, prospect, and alumni appearances, Sportsnet personalities, Jr. Jays activations, live entertainment, historic memorabilia, baseball-themed games, Winter Slide, Demonstrate your best two-seam fastball while you pitch like a pro in the bullpen, Skating Rink, ... More Details

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Queen Street transforms into a winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country’s annual Icewine celebration. Established 23 years ago in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Festival delivers a warm Winter setting for the Wineries to pour liquid gold. The renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will ... More Details

Rediscover the joys of the winter season and great Canadian outdoors with friends and family at the historic Alton Mill Arts Centre in rural Caledon. Pond hockey, food & drink, ice sculptures, a super snow slide, skating, art workshops ... and more fun for the whole family. Don't miss the ... More Details

Snofest offers a wonderfully diverse range of events and activities for children, young people, families and seniors, all of which remind us how important it is to celebrate the seasons, embrace winter and remain active. ... More Details

Join for the annual Hiawatha SnowFest presented by Hiawatha Highlands. SnowFest includes winter activities for everyone and all abilities, including: Cross-country ski, snowshoe run, and fat bike loppets, guided snowshoe tour, and more! ... More Details

Bring the whole family and enjoy many fun activities including inflatables, horse-drawn wagon rides, roller skating, food trucks, grab a drink at the ice bar, and experience many other events for all to enjoy! ... More Details

3 days of spectacular winter programming. Some of the events include Apple Land train rides, ice carving demonstrations, the Bethel Puppet Show, Big Screen Movie Night, Yuk Yuk’s, snowshoeing, a petting zoo, pancake breakfast, outdoor skating and ice building blocks and more! WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: Friday January ... More Details

Join in for the annual winter carnival, Shiverfest. A lot of the favourite activities including free public skate, magic show, pancake breakfast, sleigh rides, bingo, curling demos and Trivia Night and more! ... More Details

The Annual Burlington Winter Beer Festival is the culmination of the Festival of Beer, an exciting celebration of beer and beer food pairing in partnership with local restaurants and progressive craft brewers from across the Province. This celebration will once again be hosted by our friends at Holiday Inn Burlington ... More Details

Snowmobilers from across Ontario are revving up their engines for the annual Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids events taking place across Ontario. This unique fundraising experience combines thrilling snowmobile riding with an opportunity for snowmobile clubs and snowmobilers to join in the camaraderie of family activities to help children and ... More Details

Join the thousands of visitors who attend this annual event to celebrate all things winter. This 3-day festival takes place in various locations throughout UpTown Waterloo. Ice sculptures, skating at the public square, horse drawn carriage rides, scavenger hunts, dog sled rides (sunday) and sliding down the giant ice slide ... More Details