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Upcoming Festivals in Toronto
A list of most festivals in Toronto including some of the famous GTA region festivals.
Enjoy theatre, music, food, multicultural, sports festivals and carnivals in Toronto.
Across Ontario
September 18, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Free
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
September 21, 2026 To October 24, 2026
$19-$90
Join us for the International Peace Festival, where we will honour the UN’s International Day of Peace with eight days of art, culture, and community. The ... »
Various venues, Toronto
September 24, 2026 To October 3, 2026
Varies
Get ready for 10 days of nonstop comedy featuring some of the best in the game. From comedy legends to viral sensations, local favourites to international stars, September’... »
Various Venues, Toronto
September 24, 2026 To October 4, 2026
$15 to $60
The 2026 RUTAS International Festival of Performance, in partnership with Factory Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille, will bring an array of national and international programming from September 24 to ... »
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, 1074 Cranberry Road, Bala
September 26, 2026 To October 25, 2026
705-762-3203
$5 to $67
Visit Cranberry Marsh and take part in an experience that is unique in Northern America!! See how 27 acres of marsh that produce around 300,000-400,000 lbs of cranberries ... »
Novotel, 45 The Esplanade, Toronto
September 29, 2026 To September 30, 2026
$19.00 - $192.38
WebSeries Canada presents the 13th anniversary of T.O. Webfest. The festival supports, connects, promotes, and celebrates independent content creators from Canada and around the world. The ... »
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto
September 30, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) brings Palestinian cinema, music, and art to GTA audiences »
Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto
September 30, 2026 To October 3, 2026
Varies
The annual aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival, showcases the best in independent Latin American cinema from around the world. The exciting works traverse moods across the ... »
University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough
October 1, 2026
FREE
ARTSIDEOUT (ASO) is a large-scale, one-day, multidisciplinary arts festival at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Involving individuals from various walks of life, ASO celebrates the rich diversity ... »
Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham
October 1, 2026 To October 4, 2026
$10 to $25
Markham Fair is one of Canada oldest country fairs. Since 1844 the fair has been providing the community with a showcase for talents and products in a friendly ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
October 1, 2026 To October 8, 2026
Free
MULTIfest is Toronto’s festival for interactive and digital art, returning to STACKT Market from October 1–8. Across eight days, installations, audiovisual performances, workshops and gatherings explore how ... »
Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W., Toronto
October 1, 2026 To October 3, 2026
$40
The Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival has been celebrating the intersection of motorcycles, film and the arts, sharing universal stories told through the lens of motorcycling. Every year, ... »
Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
October 2, 2026 To October 3, 2026
$17 to $37+fees
Enchanta is Canada’s immersive fantasy experience where art, music and imagination come alive after dark. Through glowing installations, live performance, symphony, storytelling, and whimsical worlds, Enchanta ... »
Newmarket Library, 438 Park Avenue, Newmarket
October 2, 2026 To October 4, 2026
9059535110
Free
Fall N’ Love on Main is a romance festival inspired by the heart of Downtown Newmarket (Main St.) and the picturesque colors of the Fall season Join ... »
Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
October 2, 2026 To October 4, 2026
General Admission $89.99
Toronto Sauna Festival returns to Evergreen Brick Works from October 2–4, 2026, transforming the venue into a three-day social wellness festival built around heat, cold, movement, music and community. ... »
Various locations, Toronto, ON
October 3, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Free
For one sleepless night, the familiar will be discarded and Toronto will transform into an artistic playground, offering a series of exhilarating contemporary art experiences in unexpected ... »
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
October 3, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Free
2 DAYS OF FREE FAMILY FUN, for all ages–because great tales never grow old! Meet Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians. Internationally acclaimed ... »
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park & Chartwell Church, Oakville
October 3, 2026 To October 4, 2026
(905) 901-2202
00.00
Experience professional and emerging artists, live music, cultural rhythms, and performances at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park on Saturday, followed by a unique Jazz Vespers celebration at Chartwell ... »
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario St, Oakville
October 3, 2026
(905) 901-2202
00.00
Experience professional and emerging artists, live music, cultural rhythms, and performances at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Line up: Bahamas Junkanoo Legends, Lost Pitch, Lala Noel, Mohsin, Alyson ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York
October 3, 2026
4163971341
Free
Celebrate the beauty of autumn in the heart of the city. Every year, Toronto Botanical Garden comes alive with seasonal experiences for all ages including a site-wide ... »
Henderson Brewing Co., 128a Sterling Rd., Toronto
October 3, 2026 To October 4, 2026
$20.95 - $27.95 plus fees
Toronto is getting dillirious! Picklefest Toronto returns for its fourth year, October 3–4 at Henderson Brewing Co., bigger and better than ever with 20+ new vendors, wild pickle ... »
Eyesore Cinema, 1176 Bloor Street West, Toronto
October 6, 2026 To October 10, 2026
$12
The Toronto Indie Horror Festival is a DIY festival started in 2016 to showcase independent horror movies from around the world. From local short films to international found ... »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
October 9, 2026 To October 12, 2026
$14.99 to $34.99
The family friendly event is loaded with fun! Kiddy midway, Trackless trains, Photo ops, Games, Inflatable Corn Maze, Food trucks, Entertainment, Vendors, Pumpkin patch and features performances ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
October 9, 2026 To October 11, 2026
+1.289.668.7800
Free
Diwali RazzMatazz is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and togetherness. Designed for families and friends of all ages, the event features an exciting lineup of Bollywood ... »
Woodbridge Fair, 100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge
October 10, 2026 To October 12, 2026
905-265-1782
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the Fair! Enjoy an authentic country fair so close to home. Come see local vegetable, flower and photo displays, daily dog shows, a ... »
Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St W, Toronto
October 14, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$16.99 & up
Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the world’s leading showcases of new Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and Cult Movies. »
Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E, Toronto
October 15, 2026 To October 25, 2026
$25
Dance is an open invitation to feel. From intimate gestures to explosive energy, the FFDN 2026 lineup of Canadian and international artists will move you in ways you ... »
282 Campbell Ave, Toronto
October 16, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$20 to $50 +fees
Cask Days celebrates the love for cask ale: unpasteurized, unfiltered and naturally carbonated beer that is served direct from a cask barrel. »
Maple Avenue, Bala
October 16, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$5 to $15
Since 1984, a dedicated group of volunteers has ensured the Bala Cranberry Festival is an event that can’t be missed. . It is a fun filled weekend for ... »
Ontario Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
October 17, 2026
4163257500
Free
Experience the crisp air and beautiful colours on the Legislature’s grounds while taking part in a wide variety of family-friendly activities, including the Parliamentary Pumpkin Patch, ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
October 18, 2026 To October 25, 2026
Varies
The second annual Toronto Cocktail Festival will once again raise a toast to the art of the cocktail and to the vibrant culture that surrounds it. Building ... »
The Paradise Theatre, 1006c Bloor St. W, Toronto
October 20, 2026 To October 25, 2026
$15 to $50
Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival is celebrating 27 years. Don’t miss the lineup of groundbreaking documentary films focusing on the environment, energy, immigration and sustainable ... »
CAMH Auditorium, 1025 Queen Street West, Toronto
October 22, 2026 To November 1, 2026
4165834339
All tickets are Pay What You Wish (PWYW).
Rendezvous with Madness is the first in the world and largest arts and mental health festival in North America. Using art as the entry point to illuminate ... »
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto
October 22, 2026 To October 24, 2026
416-538-0988
$20+
Year seven of Comedy is Art has arrived! Three nights of can’t-miss comedy with over 40 comics from across Toronto and beyond. This year Comedy is Art ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
October 24, 2026 To October 25, 2026
Free
Get ready for the most spectacular Diwali celebration in Canada! Join us at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto for a grand Diwali event like no other. Experience ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
October 24, 2026 To October 25, 2026
Free
The Good Mourning is a public festival that brings grief and mourning out of the shadows and into the light. On the first day, Together in Grief, ... »
Kensington Market, Toronto
October 25, 2026
Free
Celebrate everything that makes Kensington the special place that it is! There will be tons of great food, poetry, dance , our Kensington Market Art Fair — a curated ... »
Victoria University, 91 Charles St. West, Toronto
October 28, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$15-$159
From author conversations to electric readings and intimate masterclasses, the Festival is where stories cross borders, ideas find each other, and readers discover that literature is very ... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
October 29, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$25 to $40
Art Toronto, Canada’s international fair for modern and contemporary art, is celebrating its 27th edition. This year’s edition features two major new exhibitions, Arte Sur, ... »
Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto
November 6, 2026 To November 15, 2026
416-263-3400
Free to $41.08 +fees
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair takes place every November in the City of Toronto. Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across ... »
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto
November 12, 2026 To November 15, 2026
416-975-9130
$51.50 - $231.50
The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns November 12 – 15, 2026 to the iconic Buddies in Bad Times Theatre — inviting you into REVERIE, a world beyond the ordinary. An escape from the ... »
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, North York
November 18, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Varies
Celebrate flamenco’s global transformation through cross-cultural exchange at the Aga Khan Museum’s 12th annual Duende International Flamenco Festival: Flamenco and the World. Experience the vibrant ... »
TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto
November 18, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Varies
The Female Eye Film Festival is a competitive international women’s film festival celebrating its 22nd edition in 2024. Canadian Screen Guild Award-qualifying, FeFF is one of Movie ... »
TBA, Toronto
November 21, 2026 To December 3, 2026
TBA
The Mulan International Film Festival is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the best of Chinese-language films and historically significant films about China. During the festival, we ... »
Meaford Market Square, 12 Nelson Street East, Meaford
December 3, 2026 To December 6, 2026
5194770596
Free
Christmas On The Bay is an enchanting outdoor European-style Christmas market with live music and entertainment, local artisan vendors, all set in the heart of historic Meaford. ... »
Various Venues, Toronto, ON
January 29, 2027 To February 11, 2027
$20 to $75
Toronto’s winter culinary celebration offers the perfect opportunity to discover delicious cuisine at more than 200 restaurants and experience unique culinary events. Produced by the City of ... »
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto
February 17, 2027 To February 20, 2027
416-975-9130
A crossroads is an opportunity. A meeting of the path you’re choosing and the path you’re leaving behind. But at the crossroads — for a short ... »
A list of fun family festivals and other must do family events in and around Toronto. »
Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired-up smoking hot grills! With plenty of rides, activities, and kid-friendly food, Ribfest is an ... »
A list of Arts & Theatre Festivals in Toronto celebrating theatre, dance, music, literature, visual arts, magic, and more! Contents: Upcoming Theatre Events from our Calendar All ... »
A list of Film Festivals in Toronto – including shorts, documentaries, full length feature festivals, Digital media events and more! Contents: Upcoming Film Festival from todocanada.ca ... »
A list of Food events and festivals to celebrate culture and food from around the world, right here in Toronto! Contents: Upcoming Food Events (includes special dining ... »
A list of Beer, Wine & Spirit Festivals in Toronto. Wine festivals that are part of food festivals are not included in this article. Contents: Wine & ... »
A list of Music Festivals in Toronto, including classical music, contemporary music festivals, electronic dance music festivals, jazz festivals, and more! You may like: Free Outdoor Concerts ... »
Summer Festivals, Street Festivals & Multi-Cultural Festivals in Toronto 2023. »
Ultimate Guide to Festivals in Toronto: Family Festivals, Music Festivals, Theatre, Rib Fests, Beer Festivals, Food Festivals, Street Festivals, Film Festivals and more! »
From light festivals illuminating long dark winter nights to theatre festivals, food festivals and parades, here is a list of 2025-26 festivals (December 20, 2025 to March 21, 2026 ) held during ... »
Explore interactive ice displays, enjoy snow tubing, maple taffy, horse-drawn wagon rides, taste Ice wines and more! »
A list offestivals during spring in and around Toronto including music, art and theatre, film, food and drink festivals. »
List of festivals in Toronto in June 2024. Highlights include Luminato Festival, NXNE, Toronto Jazz Festival, and many more! »
A list of festivals in and around Toronto during October. »
There’s something for everyone in the nation’s most populated province, whether it’s folk, rock, or country music, bluegrass or jazz and everything in between. ... »
Let us celebrate Ontario through winter lights, festivals that titillate your taste buds, make you think with Ontario playwrights, get you tracking Ontario birds, music festivals that ... »
Where to go to experience the smells and tastes of the sweet water of Ontario. A list of maple syrup festivals, pancake houses/sugar shacks and maple ... »
Festivals in Toronto this September: Highlights include the Toronto International Film Festival, Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, and more! »
The list of 2023 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario – awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987 as an association ... »
The list of 2026 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987 as an association ... »
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