TORONTO EVENTS

Experience a series of mouthwatering culinary events and indulge in creative cuisine from around the world at great prix fixe value with the ever popular Winterlicious. Try something new, try something exotic, try something traditional or try it all!
January/February 2013 (tba) | More about Winterlicious Toronto

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show has introduced many generations to Canada’s outdoor heritage during its 64-year history. Many youth and adults alike had their first fishing, archery and outdoor experiences at the show.
February 7 – 10, 2013 | More about the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show

Whether you’re a fashion lover or fashion designer; whether you’re looking to see or be seen, or just interested in the scene altogether, Toronto Fashion Week is the place to be as some of the biggest names in Canadian fashion (and from all over the world) gather to showcase their collections.
March 2013 (tba) | More about Fashion Week Toronto

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market. Each year, the Festival presents a selection of more than 150 cutting-edge documentaries from Canada and around the globe.
April/May 2013 (tba) | More about Hot Docs

CONTACT, the world’s largest annual photography event, is a month-long festival of photography with over 1000 local, national and international artists at more than 200 venues across the Greater Toronto Area in May.
May 1 – 31, 2012 | More about CONTACT Photography Festival

Luminato has taken centre stage as the world’s newest international multidisciplinary arts festival encompassing a broad spectrum of creative expression including music, dance, theatre, film, literature, visual arts and lectures. Discover a world of creativity at Luminato.
June 8 – 17, 2012 | More about Luminato

North by Northeast is all about rocking the city with a week of great music and the coolest music-related films from around the world. You'll hear original music you’ve never heard before and get a first look at hand-selected music movies.
June 11 – 17, 2012 | More about NXNE

Spend some memorable family time at Port Credit Memorial Park, a beautiful, world-class waterfront park in Mississauga. Enjoy a colourful carnival, outdoor concerts, theatre and a petting zoo. Be sure not to miss this event for kids of all ages.
June 15 – 17, 2012 | More about Mississauga Waterfront Festival

A unique festival that provides on-water and on-land programming, while positioning and promoting Toronto locally, nationally and internationally as a waterfront destination. This summer, the Festival brings the East Coast to Toronto! At HtO Park - “Toronto’s Urban Beach.”
June 21 – 24, 2012 | More about Redpath Waterfront Festival

Brought to you by North America’s premiere jazz festival producers, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival delivers the sounds of the world’s greatest jazz musicians from the quaint and most intimate of venues to the large concert halls. Be sure to schedule this smooth festival into your summer calendar.
June 22 – July 1, 2012 | More about TD Toronto Jazz Festival

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the world, with an estimated attendance of over 1 million people. It includes a three-day street festival (Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1), a special Family Pride program, a Dyke March (Saturday, June 30) and the infamous and fabulous Pride Parade (Sunday, July 1).
June 22 – July 1, 2012 | More about the Toronto Pride

Fringe festival-goers measure the quality of the experience not by the script (or absence thereof), but rather, by the pure enthusiasm of the performance. It’s city’s liveliest grassroots theatre festival.
July 4 – 15, 2012 | More about the Toronto Fringe Fesival

Ontario’s single-largest annual sporting event will feature the highest levels of Indy, stock, touring and exotic car racing. The marquee attraction continues to be the IZOD IndyCar Series with returning races including the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Firestone Indy Lights and the Acura Sports Car Challenge.
July 6 – 8, 2012 | More about Honda Indy Toronto

Enjoy mouth-watering fare offered by some of the city’s best restaurants. Three course, prix-fixe menus for lunch or dinner. Check out several of the over 150 participating restaurants and you will experience an excellent variety of some great cuisine. Bon Appetit!
July 6 – 22, 2012 | More about Summerlicious Toronto

As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE offers a fresh-air and free alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year.
July 6 – 8, 2012 | More about the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

Salsa on St. Clair is Canada’s largest Latino-themed festival and wraps-up the Latino Week in Toronto. Join in on the parade of fun as midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village, between Winona Drive and Christie Street will be transformed into a showcase of Latin life.
July 7 – 8, 2012 | More about Salsa on St. Clair

Feel the vibe at the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto (formerly Caribana) – an exciting cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry and visual and performing arts. In its 45th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America.
July 10 – August 6, 2012 | More about the Caribbean Carnival

With 2.6 million dollars U.S. prize money, this event attracts the world’s best tennis players. The impressive list of past champions on the Canadian stop of the professional tennis circuit bear such legendary names as John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer.
August 4 – 12, 2012 | More about Rogers Cup Toronto

Greektown hosts the annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth festival. This event brings the delectable cuisine out of local restaurants and into the streets. Listen to Greek bands while getting your fill of authentic souvlaki, stuffed grape leaves, grilled lamb and moussaka.
August 10 – 12, 2012 | More about Taste of the Danforth

This annual fair is fun for the entire family. Midway rides bring chills and thrills. The National Trade Centre boasts an International Marketplace with goods spanning the globe along with innovative products. Horse shows and dog shows entertain both young and old.
August 17 – September 3, 2012 | More about the CNE

Get the blues along with over 50,000 others at Port Credit’s Southside Shuffle and also enjoy the great pick-me-upper jazz acts throughout the festival. Last year’s main-stage artists included David Wilcox, Treasa Levasseur and Colin Linden. You’ll definitely enjoy feeling those glorified blues.
September 7 – 9, 2012 | More about Southside Shuffle

The Toronto International Film Festival is the most successful public film festival in the world. World premieres, galas, associated shmoozes and parties comprise this illustrious event where stars, directors and industry honchos make the rounds.
September 6 – 16, 2012 | More about TIFF

For one sleepless night experience Toronto transformed by hundreds of artists. One night only. All night long. Nuit Blanche is a contemporary art event that magically transforms Toronto’s streets and parks into an artistic playground with exhibitions, live performances and creative programs.
Saturday, September 29, 2012 | More about Nuit Blanche

Halloweek happens in the heart of Toronto’s Queer Village. This week-long Halloween celebration is full of tricks, treats and plenty of eye candy. Events include the Devilicious Culinary Festival, Jack-O-Lantern Competition and Block Party.
October 24 – 31, 2012 | More about Halloweek

Once a year, the country comes to the city bringing along over 300 vendors, regal horse shows, entertaining dog shows and everything else in between. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the largest of its kind and truly is part of Canadian tradition.
November 2 – 11, 2012 | More about The Royal Winter Fair

The Santa Claus Parade has been a Toronto tradition since 1905. Fantastic animated floats leave the corner of Christie and Bloor Street in the company of two dozen marching bands and a couple of thousand costumed participants, cheered along by excited kids.
November 2012 (TBA) | More about the Santa Claus Parade

Toronto’s 46th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Scotiabank returns to Nathan Phillips Square with the first lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree.
Saturday, November 24, 2012 | More about the Cavalcade of Lights

Inspired by the Old World and influenced by the New, this free annual event captures all of the tradition, heritage and charm of a European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique and local handcrafted products.
November 30 – December 16, 2012 | More about the Christmas Market