Festivals & Events

The City produces dozens of major events, inclusive cultural programs and celebrations to highlight the vibrancy and diversity of Toronto, attract tourism and promote local and national artists. The Festivals & Events Calendar features all City-produced events alongside hundreds of events created by the community.

Festivals & Events Calendar

Browse the City of Toronto's Festivals & Events Calendar and discover concerts, art exhibits, film screenings, theatre listings, family events and more.

Cultural Hotspot

From May through October 2018, a spotlight will shine on arts, culture and community in Centre/North Scarborough.

Toronto Challenge

Are you ready for a challenge? Take part in a timed 5k run, 5k walk or 1k walk through downtown Toronto to raise funds to improve the quality of life for seniors.

Indigenous Arts Festival

Celebrate Indigenous and Métis culture at Fort York National Historic Site, June 21 to 24, 2018.

Summerlicious

Toronto's delicious prix fixe summer foodie event offers three-course menus at 200 of Toronto's top restaurants from July 6 to 22, 2018.

Youth Games

Hundreds of youth from across Toronto will participate in a day of competitive sports and cooperative games on Saturday, August 11.

Nuit Blanche Toronto

Toronto's free all-night contemporary art event. Experience the city transformed by artists on September 29, 2018.

Cavalcade of Lights

Glittering lights, music, skating and spectacular winter fireworks at Nathan Phillips Square. November 24, 2018.

New Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year at Nathan Phillips Square on December 31, 2018 with free entertainment and a stunning midnight fireworks display.

Winterlicious

Savour Toronto's winter culinary scene with prix fixe menus at the city's top restaurants, plus unique food events. January - February 2019.

Doors Open Toronto

Explore more than 100 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across Toronto each year at the end of May.

More City-Produced Events

Looking for more great events? Check out a variety of music, dance and theatre events plus farmers' markets, runs and more.