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A list of festivals in and around Toronto during October.
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Performing Arts & Live Theatre 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 ... »
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, ... »