Your Guide to the City’s Must-See Entertainment.
June 5 – 28, 2026 | Toronto’s iconic Buddies in Bad Times Theatre once again becomes the heart of queer artistic celebration as Queer Pride 2026 returns with a month-long programme of performances, cabaret, comedy and community events. Located at 12 Alexander Street in the...
June 4 - 13, 2026 | Live storytelling, original performances, and creative energy return to downtown Barrie as the Barrie Theatre Festival takes over Five Points Theatre. Presented by Tourism Barrie, the annual festival transforms the city into a destination for professional live...
June 30 - July 12, 2026 | The 38th Toronto Fringe Festival is set to take place from June 30th to July 2nd, 2026. As one of the most beloved arts festivals in the city, the Toronto Fringe showcases a diverse range of performances, including...
August 6 - 16, 2026 | Now in its 37th year, the SummerWorks Performance Festival returns to Toronto from August 6 to 16, 2026, transforming the city into an expansive stage for innovative and boundary-pushing work. Known for activating both traditional venues and unconventional spaces,...
May 1–17, 2026 | Toronto’s youngest audiences will once again take centre stage as WeeFestival presents an inspiring programme created especially for children aged 0–6 and their grown-ups. Produced by Theatre Direct, the festival is internationally recognised for its commitment to innovative performance experiences tailored...
June 3 - 14, 2026 | The Toronto Opera Festival returns in June 2026 with an exciting programme that celebrates both iconic works and daring new creations in the operatic art form. Presented by Opera 5, this festival offers audiences in Toronto a blend of...
June 3 - 28, 2026 | The city of Toronto transforms into a vibrant arts playground this summer, as the Luminato Festival returns for its 2026 edition from June 3 to June 28, 2026. For nearly a month, this multi-disciplinary event invites locals and visitors...
April 17 – December 19, 2026 | The Foster Festival returns in 2026 with its signature blend of warmth, wit and human connection, offering theatre‑goers in St. Catharines and beyond a delightful season of new works and beloved comedies. Celebrating the spirit of community and the...
April 24 – December 23, 2026 | The 2026 Shaw Festival returns to Niagara-on-the-Lake with an ambitious season, filling the Festival Theatre, Court House Theatre, and Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre with world-class performances. ...
