Toronto Theatre Guide 2026: Performing Arts and Live Theatre in Toronto

A list of what’s on stage in Toronto: Stage Shows, Ballet, Opera, Broadway, Musicals, Comedy, Dance and More.

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03 Dec

Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St West, Toronto

December 3, 2025 To August 30, 2026

416.593.0351

$59 - $199

Created by the Emmy® Award–winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek”, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET ...  »

01 Jan

Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto

January 1, 2026 To August 30, 2026

$139 & up

  Now serving a delicious all-you-can-eat-buffet! Upon arrival, guests will be enchanted by Old Mill’s historic English Tudor architecture. Sipping cocktails and exploring the venue before ...  »

09 Jun

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

June 9, 2026 To July 5, 2026

416.593.0351

$29.00 - $179.00

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are… Inspired by the iconic, ...  »

17 Jun

Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto

June 17, 2026 To July 26, 2026

416.593.0351

$39.00 - $249.00

Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin ...  »

18 Jun

Under the Big Top, 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto

June 18, 2026 To August 30, 2026

877-924-7783

Varies

Poetically guided by light (‘luz’ in Spanish) and rain (‘lluvia’), LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture, nature and mythology of a dreamlike ...  »

19 Jun

Young Center for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto

June 19, 2026 To July 12, 2026

$45.00 - $115.00

A furious, fearless imagining of Medusa’s story. Before the serpents, before the legend, there was a woman caught in a world that feared her power. Pulled ...  »

30 Jun

Factory Theatre Mainspace, 125 Bathurst St., Toronto

June 30, 2026 To July 12, 2026

$5 - $15.25

1920’s Walking Around In A Dream presented by Unspoken Theatre is a new screwball comedy musical at Toronto Fringe Festival’s Factory Theatre Mainspace. The hour long ...  »

30 Jun

Aki Studio, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto

June 30, 2026 To July 12, 2026

416-966-1062 ext 0

$9-$19

Award-winning family-friendly magic and storytelling from the winner of: 4x Best of Fest – Orlando 3x Critic’s Choice Award – Best Magic Show – Orlando 3x Best Magic Show – ...  »

30 Jun

RBC Finance Studio, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto

June 30, 2026 To July 12, 2026

416-966-1062

$5 to $19

A unique storytelling experience! A Shakespeare-ience! Together, artist and audience join to create a collective telling of the star-crossed lovers, all the way up to that balcony ...  »

30 Jun

B Street Arts Hub, 1100 Bathurst Street, Toronto

June 30, 2026 To July 12, 2026

778-998-2384

$19

A Conversation With Myself, is a new interactive theatre experience premiering at the Toronto Fringe Festival that invites audiences to step away from their busy, distracted, stress-filled ...  »

30 Jun

Various Venues, Toronto

June 30, 2026 To July 12, 2026

PWYC-$19

Toronto Fringe is proud to announce programming for the 38th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, taking place June 30-July 12, 2026 with 123 shows in 27 venues across the city. Tickets and ...  »

01 Jul

Seaton Village, Toronto

July 1, 2026 To July 5, 2026

Free

Now in its 15th year, Porch View Dances (PVD) returns to Toronto’s Seaton Village inviting audiences to experience dance like never before, outside of theatres and ...  »

02 Jul

Native Earth's Minogitoon Workspace Giizis Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto

July 2, 2026 To July 12, 2026

$5 - $19

In this based-on-a-true-story comedy, Miho dives into the immigrant experience with wit, fantasy, and zero mercy. From awkward misunderstandings to unspoken biases, she unpacks what it really ...  »

02 Jul

Michael Young Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto

July 2, 2026 To July 11, 2026

4168280789

$10-15

Nowadays Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Nostos, a new 75-minute dark comedy written and directed by acclaimed Iranian Canadian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, as ...  »

02 Jul

Native Earth Performing Arts, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto

July 2, 2026 To July 12, 2026

416-966-1062

$14-19

It’s 2026 so the roaring 20s are back! Life is full of sparkle, parties, and depression. Join your charming hostess for an evening of music, sketch comedy, ...  »

02 Jul

Factory Theatre Studio, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto

July 2, 2026 To July 11, 2026

$13.75-$19

  When her routine space commute goes off-course, Roe is left with only one hope – a helpline manned by a bitter, underpaid customer service agent. “Orbit” is ...  »

02 Jul

Soulpepper Weyni Mengesha Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto

July 2, 2026 To July 11, 2026

$15

This summer at the Toronto Fringe Festival, Midtwenties Theatre presents “Above The Hospital”, a searingly intimate portrait of young adulthood suspended in the quiet panic of the ...  »

02 Jul

Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St, Toronto

July 2, 2026 To July 12, 2026

$12-$15.25

Award-winning Greek/Canadian comedian and viral sensation Anesti Danelis returns to the Toronto Fringe with Artificially Intelligent 2.0, an update of his hit musical comedy special, following sold-out ...  »

03 Jul

Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough

July 3, 2026 To July 18, 2026

416-267-9292

$24.00 - $90.00

In the steamy streets of New Orleans, Blanche DuBois arrives seeking refuge with her sister Stella. But as secrets unravel and tensions rise, Blanche’s fragile faç...  »

03 Jul

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St, Toronto

July 3, 2026 To July 11, 2026

4168805272

$19

Mirv-“ish” creates a brand-new, fully improvised 60-minute comedic musical each performance all built from audience suggestions and performed live by a rotating ensemble of Toronto’s ...  »

03 Jul

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St, Toronto

July 3, 2026 To July 11, 2026

$19

Tired of seeing the same musical twice? Good. Mirv-”ish” refuses to repeat itself. Coached under the watchful eye of This Hour Has 22 Minutes writer, and Second ...  »

04 Jul

Cake Cabaret, 627 Danforth Ave, Toronto

July 4, 2026 To August 22, 2026

$40-$45

Are you ready for a Wet Hot Canadian Summer? Join us for a night of burlesque, dance, and theatrics, and non-stop fun. This show is ultra sexy, ...  »

04 Jul

The Boardroom Comedy Club, 1350 St Clair Ave W, Toronto

July 4, 2026

416-834-8654

$15-$20

Up in Jokes Toronto Comedy Show is taking comedy to a higher level! Featuring a lineup of hilarious comedians who know how to bring the laughs, this ...  »

07 Jul

Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St, Victoria

July 7, 2026 To July 12, 2026

$78.25 - $189.25

Get ready to kick up your heels, Victoria! Broadway in Victoria presents the Victoria premiere of KINKY BOOTS — the hilarious, high-octane, high-heeled musical sensation that took Broadway, ...  »

07 Jul

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

July 7, 2026 To July 19, 2026

416.593.0351

$39.00 - $199.00

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The ...  »

08 Jul

CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto

July 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026

416.593.0351

$39.00 - $139.00

After several sold out engagements in Toronto and Montreal, Soulpepper’s critically acclaimed tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved artists transfers to Toronto’s CAA ...  »

10 Jul

The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto

July 10, 2026

4162003577

$40 to $60

Teardrops on my Dildo – a night of comedy with funny lady Vanessa Larry Mitchell! This is a wild and hilarious tale about life as an empowered single ...  »

12 Jul

High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto

July 12, 2026 To September 6, 2026

416-368-3110

$20 to $35

Under the open sky of Toronto’s iconic High Park, Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy comes to life. When Viola is shipwrecked and disguises herself as a ...  »

15 Jul

Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

July 15, 2026 To September 2, 2026

Free Event

Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythm of music! Join us outdoors every Wednesday at 7pm for free live music, dance lessons and a lively social dance experience. ...  »

16 Jul

Guild Park & Gardens , 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough

July 16, 2026 To August 2, 2026

$16.25 to $32.50

Brontë: The World Without offers a glimpse into the lives of the three famous sisters, ​presenting an intimate look at their relationships, their artistic struggles, the pressure ...  »

18 Jul

Native Earth Performing Arts Center, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto

July 18, 2026

+12819851989

$60-$80

Toronto, get ready. Black Boys Cry makes its Canadian debut with a transformative night of theatre that has moved audiences across the United States. Don’t miss ...  »

24 Jul

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto

July 24, 2026

4165790940

$25

Get ready for a night full of laughs with Jen Sakato live at the Backroom Comedy Club! Join us on July 24, 2026 at 8PM & 10PM (Eastern Time) ...  »

26 Jul

Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor Street West, Toronto

July 26, 2026

647-694-5353

$24

Every month, come close out your month with laughs – shows feature a new lineup of some of the best up and coming comics from around the city ...  »

01 Aug

Withrow Park, 725 Logan Avenue, Toronto

August 1, 2026 To August 9, 2026

Pay-What-You-Can

Get ready to immerse yourself in this week-long festival and celebration of dance. Dusk Dances is one of Canada’s longest running outdoor dance series, with its ...  »

02 Aug

Reid's Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto

August 2, 2026

6476945353

$25-$35

Comedy Nuggets brings you big laughs and even bigger talent with a lineup of hilarious comedians. On Sunday, August 2nd, we’re taking over Reid’s Distillery ...  »

04 Aug

Young Center for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto

August 4, 2026 To August 30, 2026

$45.00 - $115.00

Trapped in the earth, clinging to hope. Winnie is buried up to her waist—and later, her neck—but she refuses to give in. Armed with a ...  »

04 Aug

CAA Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

August 4, 2026 To September 6, 2026

416.593.0351

$49.00 - $199.00

THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony ...  »

04 Aug

Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto

August 4, 2026 To August 30, 2026

416.593.0351

$59.00 - $249.00

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, ...  »

04 Aug

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

August 4, 2026 To August 23, 2026

416.593.0351

$49.00 - $199.00

THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony ...  »

06 Aug

Guild Park & Gardens , 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough

August 6, 2026 To August 23, 2026

$22.50 to $32.50

Enjoy a night of theatre under the stars in Scarborough’s iconic Guild Park & Gardens! Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen’s satire of the Gothic novel craze, ...  »

07 Aug

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto

August 7, 2026 To August 8, 2026

4165790940

$35

Get ready for a night full of laughs with Shafi Hossain live at the Backroom Comedy Club! Join us on Aug 7 & 8, 2026 at 8PM & 10PM (Eastern ...  »

11 Aug

Pine Farms Orchard, 2700 16th Sideroad, King City

August 11, 2026 To August 22, 2026

647-622-6055

$40

King Theatre Company is thrilled to return to Pine Farms Orchard for our third annual outdoor production, staged on the farm’s beautiful front porch, with The ...  »

13 Aug

Young Center for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto

August 13, 2026 To August 23, 2026

$45.00 - $115.00

The Blues is the sound of cultural resilience, and while the genre is the foundation for modern music, the stories of the women who shaped it are ...  »

14 Aug

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto

August 14, 2026 To August 15, 2026

4165790940

$30

Get ready for a night full of laughs with Reg Thomas live at the Backroom Comedy Club! Join us on Aug 14 & Aug 15, 2026 at 8PM & 10PM (...  »

20 Aug

Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto

August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026

$30-45

YENSA Festival is an international biennial festival that celebrates the work of women in dance, from African and Afro-diasporic culture. The festival will feature two Black Flames ...  »

21 Aug

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto

August 21, 2026

4165790940

$30

Get ready for a night full of laughs with Tucker Brookshire live at the Backroom Comedy Club! Join us on Aug 21, 2026 at 8PM & 10PM (Eastern Time) ...  »

21 Aug

Various Venues, Toronto

August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026

$43-$60

After sold-out programming in 2022 and 2024, the biennial Toronto International Tap Dance Festival (TITDF), produced by Toffan Rhythm Projects, will return for its fourth edition August 21-23, 2026 at ...  »

22 Aug

Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St., Toronto

August 22, 2026 To September 20, 2026

Tickets from: $23.49

One of the world’s most beloved characters comes to life onstage. Turn them loose and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York ...  »

23 Aug

Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor Street West, Toronto

August 23, 2026

$24

Every month, come close out your month with laughs – shows feature a new lineup of some of the best up and coming comics from around the city ...  »

28 Aug

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto

August 28, 2026

4165790940

$30

Get ready for a night full of laughs with Rebecca Reingold live at the Backroom Comedy Club! Join us for an unforgettable comedy show. This is a ...  »

04 Sep

Comedy Bar West, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto

September 4, 2026 To September 18, 2026

$23-$25

The Audition dives into the chaotic world of trying to book the job. Each night, performers move through cold reads, callbacks, strange direction, and unexpected twists as ...  »

11 Sep

Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St W, Mississauga

September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026

Weekend: $249 & up

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is all about good times and incredible comedy. Prepare for an evening packed full of side-splitting entertainment from the moment you walk ...  »

23 Sep

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

September 23, 2026 To October 25, 2026

416.593.0351

$29.00 - $199.00

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys — inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins ...  »

29 Sep

Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto

September 29, 2026 To November 1, 2026

416.593.0351

$29.00 - $199.00

THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age ...  »

09 Oct

Comedy Bar West, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto

October 9, 2026 To October 30, 2026

$23-$25

Ever wonder what your dreams really mean? At long last, your dreams will be answered – literally! Sewn together through the fabric of improv and comedy the award-winning ...  »

15 Oct

CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto

October 15, 2026 To October 17, 2026

416.593.0351

$55.00 - $75.00

The View from Here, is one man’s perspective on the chaos and challenges of life during this seismic level of socio-political change that’s got us ...  »

03 Nov

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

November 3, 2026 To November 8, 2026

416.593.0351

$39.00 - $119.00

Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is an unique opportunity for fans to rediscover the songs that have ensured ...  »

06 Nov

Comedy Bar West, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto

November 6, 2026 To November 27, 2026

$23-$25

Bad Dog Theatre Company is delighted to announce the world premiere of Roses & Thorns, an original unscripted comedy that invites the audience to reflect on the ...  »

12 Nov

The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street W., Toronto

November 12, 2026 To November 13, 2026

5198520837

$40 - $60

Comedian Godfrey will be live at The Great Hall on November 12 and 13. Godfrey is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his sharp crowd work, animated ...  »

24 Nov

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto

November 24, 2026 To January 3, 2027

416.593.0351

$49.00 - $179.00

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage ...  »

01 Dec

Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto

December 1, 2026 To January 17, 2027

416.593.0351

13 GOING ON 30: THE MUSICAL is a totally grown-up new musical comedy based on the hit 2004 film. Following a sold-out, award-nominated World Premiere in Manchester ahead of its ...  »

19 Dec

Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto

December 19, 2026 To December 23, 2026

Tickets from $30.49

This holiday season, BenTastic and Magic Mel take the stage together for a Christmas celebration full of festive cheer, wonder, and magical surprises! Packed with laughter, wonder, ...  »

20 Jan

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto

January 20, 2027 To January 24, 2027

(416) 975-8555

$15-$80

A contemporary dance docu-drama. A love letter to our enemies. A transfeminist fantasia. A bad idea and a good time. Come into the mansion. Nothing bad could ...  »

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    1. Scarborough man

      This looks as though it would have been a great theatre guide for Toronto if I had seen it sooner. Do you have guides for Scarborough specifically and will you be making another one for 2022? Thanks.

      January 9, 2022 at 11:49 PM
    2. Just Saying

      This page has problems with titles and descriptions – repeated descriptions under different titles (in September 2016 anyway)

      September 21, 2016 at 10:29 PM
    3. Lisa

      Oraltorio got an amazing review/ interview on CBC radio on May 10. What was the point of this unless the run will be extended!?

      May 11, 2016 at 7:36 PM
    4. patricia dignan

      is kinky boots at the centre for performing arts june 16th or not?

      March 2, 2016 at 5:25 PM
      1. todocanada

        Until May 15th (as of now!) at Royal Alexandra Theatre.

        March 2, 2016 at 5:48 PM

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