Your Guide to the City’s Must-See Entertainment.
September 19–20, 2026 | Toronto’s beloved Queen West Art Crawl (QWAC) returns for its 23rd year this September, transforming Trinity Bellwoods Park into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and local culture. This juried outdoor festival has become a staple of the Toronto arts scene,...
July 18, 2026 | The sounds of summer will fill Toronto’s waterfront when the Summer Live Music Festival returns to Trillium Park at Ontario Place. Set against the backdrop of Lake Ontario, the festival promises a full day of live entertainment, community spirit and memorable...
September 20, 2026 | The Toronto Water Lantern Festival returns to Downsview Park, inviting participants to take part in one of the city’s most moving and visually stunning community events. Bringing together people of all ages, the festival celebrates life, love and hope through the...
October 3 – 4, 2026 | Autumn’s colours set the perfect backdrop for the OAA Fall Art Festival, returning to Camp Samac, Oshawa. Organized by the Oshawa Art Association (OAA), this eagerly anticipated two-day festival offers a vibrant celebration of creativity and community, showcasing the...
September 30 - October 9, 2026 | The Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) returns for its 19th annual edition, bringing audiences an inspiring programme of films, discussions and cultural events that showcase Palestinian voices from around the world. Recognised as one of North America's...
August 30 – September 6, 2026 | Ashkenaz Festival , one of Toronto’s most anticipated cultural events, is set to return in 2026 as the Ashkenaz Festival once again brings together artists, musicians and audiences from around the world. The festival promises an exciting week...
July 9 – August 1, 2026 | The Toronto Summer Music Festival brings another season of exceptional classical music performances to the heart of the city. Hosted at Koerner Hall and Walter Hall, the festival celebrates internationally acclaimed musicians, emerging artists, and unforgettable live performances...
July 18, 2026 | Canada’s homegrown hip-hop festival returns to Toronto this summer as Unity Fest takes over the waterfront. Hosted at Toronto’s iconic Harbourfront Centre, the annual event promises a full day dedicated to music, creativity, dance and community connection. Organised in partnership with...
September 23, 2026 – January 17, 2027 | The World of Threads Festival 2026 returns to Oakville this autumn, inviting visitors to explore the creativity, innovation, and storytelling found within contemporary fibre and textile art. The internationally respected festival will once again transform the Queen...
September 22 – 24, 2026 | Canada’s largest homegrown technology and innovation gathering is preparing for another major year as the Elevate Festival 2026 returns to downtown Toronto. Now entering its ninth annual edition, the festival continues to position Canada at the centre of conversations...
