Here is a year-round calendar of Toronto’s major events starting from May 2026 and extending into 2028.

Major Toronto Events (2026–2027)

Event Name	2026 Dates	2027 Dates	Location	Highlights & Description
Canadian International AutoShow	Feb 13–22, 2026	Feb 12–21, 2027	Metro Toronto Convention Centre	Canada’s largest automotive showcase featuring new models, EVs, luxury cars, and interactive exhibits like “The Vault.”
Toronto Comicon	Mar 20–22, 2026	Mar 19–21, 2027	Metro Toronto Convention Centre	A spectacular pop culture event celebrating comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming with celebrity panels and exhibits.
Departure Festival + Conference	May 4–10, 2026	May 3–9, 2027	Downtown Venues	A massive cultural and tech convergence featuring creators and thought leaders at the intersection of music, art, and business.
Anime North	May 22–24, 2026	May 21–23, 2027	Toronto Congress Centre & Sheraton	A major annual fan-run convention celebrating Japanese animation, manga, music, and gaming.
TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival)	Jun 6–7, 2026	Jun 5–6, 2027	Mattamy Athletic Centre	A world-renowned celebration of independent comic artists and creators, emphasizing comics as a literary medium.
Luminato Festival	Jun 3–28, 2026	Jun 2027 (TBD)	Various Venues City-wide	A massive 26-day multi-arts festival featuring extraordinary contemporary performances and installations in unexpected places.
NXNE (North by Northeast)	Jun 10–14, 2026	Jun 9–13, 2027	Various Downtown Venues	A trendy multi-day festival featuring emerging musical talent, comedy showcases, and creative industry panels.
Pride Toronto Festival	Jun 19–28, 2026	Jun 18–27, 2027	Church-Wellesley Village & Downtown	One of the world’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ celebrations, culminating in a dynamic street festival and massive parade.
Beaches International Jazz Festival	Jul 3–26, 2026	Jul 2–25, 2027	Queen Street East (The Beaches)	A month-long, open-air music series featuring legendary jazz, blues, and soul artists.
Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)	Jul 30–Aug 2, 2026	Jul 29–Aug 1, 2027	Exhibition Place & City-wide	North America’s largest Caribbean carnival; a lively celebration of Caribbean culture with spectacular costumed parades.
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)	Aug 21–Sep 7, 2026	Aug 20–Sep 6, 2027	Exhibition Place	Canada’s largest community fair, featuring classic carnival food, rides, gaming, and interactive exhibits.
Fan Expo Canada	Aug 27–30, 2026	Aug 26–29, 2027	Metro Toronto Convention Centre	The country’s largest pop culture event, featuring celebrity meet-and-greets, comics, cosplay, and exclusive merchandise.
Elevate Festival	Sep 22–24, 2026	Sep 2027 (TBD)	Downtown Toronto	Canada’s most influential tech and innovation festival, uniting world-class innovators, startups, and creative visionaries.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)	Sep 10–20, 2026	Sep 9–19, 2027	TIFF Bell Lightbox & Various Venues	One of the most prestigious film events globally, featuring world premieres and red carpets.
The Word On The Street	September 2026 (TBD)	September 2027 (TBD)	Queen’s Park	A national celebration of literacy and Canadian publishing, featuring outdoor author readings and bookseller stalls.
Nuit Blanche Toronto	Oct 3, 2026	Oct 2, 2027	City-wide	An all-night contemporary art event that transforms the city with massive interactive installations.
One of a Kind Show (Winter Edition)	Nov 26–Dec 6, 2026	Nov 25–Dec 5, 2027	Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place	The ultimate holiday artisan marketplace, perfect for picking up handcrafted art, jewelry, and gourmet goods.

2026 – 2028 Toronto Major Events Calendar

Month & Year	Event	Dates	Location & Visitor Highlights
May 2026	WNBA: Toronto Tempo Inaugural Season	May – Sept 2026	Coca-Cola Coliseum. The inaugural season for Toronto’s new WNBA franchise.
May 2026	Doors Open Toronto	May 23 – 24, 2026	City-wide. Free access to 150+ architecturally significant buildings usually closed to the public.
June 2026	AWS Summit Toronto	June 3, 2026	Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A large-scale tech, cloud computing, and AI innovation event.
June 2026	FIFA Fan Festival™	June 11 – July 19, 2026	Fort York & The Bentway. Massive official viewing parties accompanying the 2026 World Cup.
June 2026	FIFA World Cup 2026™ Matches	June 12 – July 2, 2026	BMO Field. Historic matches including Canada vs. Bosnia, Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire, and more.
June 2026	TD Toronto Jazz Festival	June 19 – 28, 2026	Yorkville and city-wide venues featuring world-class musicians.
June 2026	Pride Toronto	June 22 – 28, 2026	Church and Wellesley Village. One of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world.
Summer 2026	Lassonde Art Trail	Summer 2026	A new 4.2 km permanent outdoor art park in the newly revitalized Port Lands.
July – Aug 2026	Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)	July 30 – Aug 3, 2026	Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Blvd. The Grand Parade takes place on August 1.
Aug 2026	Taste of the Danforth	Aug 7 – 9, 2026	Greektown (Danforth Avenue). Canada’s largest street festival celebrating Greek cuisine and culture.
Aug 2026	Ontario Honda Dealers Indy	Aug 14 – 16, 2026	Markham Centre. Note that this three-day motorsport event has relocated to the new street circuit.
Aug – Sept 2026	Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex)	Aug 21 – Sept 7, 2026	Exhibition Place. The ultimate end-of-summer tradition.
Sept 2026	Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)	Sept 10 – 20, 2026	King Street and TIFF Lightbox. A red-carpet event featuring global film premieres.
Oct 2026	Nuit Blanche Toronto	Oct 3 – 4, 2026 (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.)	City-wide. The 20th-anniversary celebration featuring all-night contemporary art takeovers.
Nov 2026	Toronto Santa Claus Parade	Nov 22, 2026	Downtown Toronto. One of the oldest and largest holiday parades in the world.
Nov – Dec 2026	The Distillery Winter Village	Mid-Nov 2026 – Early Jan 2027	Distillery District. Transformed into a traditional, pedestrian-only European-style Christmas market.
Jan – Feb 2027	Winterlicious	Late Jan – Mid Feb 2027	City-wide. Prix-fixe menus at nearly 200 of the city’s top restaurants.
March 2027	Future of Work Canada	March 2 – 3, 2027	Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The flagship event for Canada’s HR, talent, and people leaders.
March 2027	National Home Show	March 5 – 14, 2027	Enercare Centre. Canada’s outstanding line-up of home and design experts.
April 2027	Points Travel Festival Toronto	April 16 – 17, 2027	Mississauga / Pearson area. Community points and travel conference.
May 2027	Doors Open Toronto	Late May 2027	City-wide. Free access to 150+ buildings usually closed to the public.
June 2027	TD Toronto Jazz Festival	Late June 2027	Yorkville and city-wide venues featuring world-class musicians.
June 2027	Pride Toronto	Late June 2027	Church and Wellesley Village. The iconic annual Pride celebration.
Aug 2027	Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)	Early Aug 2027	Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Blvd.
Aug 2027	Taste of the Danforth	Mid Aug 2027	Greektown (Danforth Avenue).
Aug – Sept 2027	Canadian National Exhibition (CNE / The Ex)	Late Aug – Early Sept 2027	Exhibition Place.
Sept 2027	Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)	Sept 2027	King Street and TIFF Lightbox.
Oct 2027	Nuit Blanche Toronto	Early Oct 2027	City-wide. All-night contemporary art takeovers.
Nov 2027	Toronto Santa Claus Parade	Late Nov 2027	Downtown Toronto.
Nov – Dec 2027	The Distillery Winter Village	Mid-Nov 2027 – Early Jan 2028	Distillery District.

Big Concerts

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2026–2027: Big Concerts in Toronto

Here is the full-year schedule of major stadium, arena, and large-scale concerts coming to the city from May 2026 through May 2027.

Date(s)	Artist & Tour	Venue	Genre / Vibe
May 23 – 30, 2026	Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour	Rogers Stadium	R&B / Pop
May 31, 2026	Diljit Dosanjh: Aura World Tour	Rogers Centre	Punjabi / World
May 31, 2026	A$AP Rocky: Don’t Be Dumb World Tour	Scotiabank Arena	Hip-Hop / Rap
June 5 – 6, 2026	Luke Combs: My Kinda Saturday Night Tour	Rogers Stadium	Country
June 13, 2026	ROSALÍA: LUX TOUR 2026	Scotiabank Arena	Latin / Pop
June 16, 2026	Post Malone: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2	Rogers Stadium	Hip-Hop / Pop
June 28, 2026	Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour	Rogers Stadium	Indie Folk
July 4, 2026	Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire	Scotiabank Arena	Soul / R&B
July 25 – 26, 2026	Tame Impala: The Deadbeat Tour	Scotiabank Arena	Psychedelic Rock
July 27 – 28, 2026	J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour	Scotiabank Arena	Hip-Hop
August 7 – 13, 2026	RUSH: Fifty Something	Scotiabank Arena	Classic Rock
August 20 – 22, 2026	Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour	Rogers Centre	Pop
August 22 – 23, 2026	BTS: World Tour “Arirang”	Rogers Stadium	Pop / K-Pop
September 5, 2026	RÜFÜS DU SOL: North America 2026	Rogers Centre	Electronic / Dance
September 16, 2026	AC/DC: POWER UP TOUR 2026	Rogers Stadium	Hard Rock
September 21 – 22, 2026	Zach Bryan: With Heaven On Tour	Rogers Centre	Country / Rock
October 4, 2026	Gorillaz: The Mountain Tour	Scotiabank Arena	Alternative
November 25, 2026	Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour	Scotiabank Arena	Pop / Rap
January 28 – 31, 2027	Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert (TSO)	Roy Thomson Hall	Film with Live Orchestra
February 24 – 25, 2027	The Greatest Love of All: A Whitney Houston Tribute	Roy Thomson Hall	Pop / Tribute

Toronto Sports Seasons

League	Team	Season Schedule	Venue
NBA	Toronto Raptors	October – June	Scotiabank Arena
NHL	Toronto Maple Leafs	October – June	Scotiabank Arena
MLB	Toronto Blue Jays	Late March/April – October	Rogers Centre
MLS	Toronto FC	February – December	BMO Field
CFL	Toronto Argonauts	June – November	BMO Field

2026–2027 Cultural & Performing Arts Highlights

Toronto’s cultural and theatrical scene features an expansive lineup of exhibitions, Mirvish theatre productions, and classical music performances at the city’s premier institutions.

Arts & Exhibitions

Category	Event / Production	Venue	Dates
Orchestra & Symphony	TSO: Yuja Wang Plays Prokofiev	Roy Thomson Hall	Sept 24 – 27, 2026
Orchestra & Symphony	TSO: Beethoven’s Fifth	Roy Thomson Hall	Oct 8 – 10, 2026
Orchestra & Symphony	Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert	Roy Thomson Hall	Jan 28 – 31, 2027
Orchestra & Symphony	TSO: Mahler’s Eighth (Symphony of a Thousand)	Roy Thomson Hall	June 17 – 19, 2027
Theatre & Stage Play	Water for Elephants	Royal Alexandra Theatre	July 7 – 19, 2026
Theatre & Stage Play	The Great Gatsby	Royal Alexandra Theatre	Aug 4 – Sept 6, 2026
Theatre & Stage Play	Mamma Mia!	Royal Alexandra Theatre	Aug 4 – 30, 2026
Theatre & Stage Play	Hell’s Kitchen	Royal Alexandra Theatre	Sept – Oct 2026
Theatre & Stage Play	Operation Mincemeat	Royal Alexandra Theatre	Oct – Dec 2026
Theatre & Stage Play	Dirty Dancing	Royal Alexandra Theatre	Nov 24, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Theatre & Stage Play	The Mousetrap	Royal Alexandra Theatre	Feb – Mar 2027
Art Exhibition	Shokkan: Japanese Art Through Touch	Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)	Apr 4 – Sept 7, 2026
Art Exhibition	Bees: A Story of Survival	Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)	May 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Art Exhibition	Psychedelics	Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)	June 6 – Dec 6, 2026
Art Exhibition	Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64	Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)	Now – July 26, 2026
Art Exhibition	Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room	Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)	Now – Oct 25, 2026
Art Exhibition	The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse	Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)	June 24, 2026 – Ongoing

Upcoming Shows at Massey Hall (2026–2027)

Date	Performer / Event	Genre / Description
May 15, 2026	Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass	Jazz / Instrumental
May 20, 2026	Ari Lennox	R&B
May 25–26, 2026	Belle and Sebastian	Pop / Indie Rock
Jun 17, 2026	The Marcus King Band	Rock / Blues
Jun 19, 2026	Trey Anastasio	Acoustic / Rock
Jul 15, 2026	Buddy Guy	Blues
Aug 15, 2026	Bonnie Raitt	Rock / Blues
Sep 19, 2026	Juanes	Latin / Pop
Sep 26, 2026	Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction	Ceremony & Concert
Oct 5, 2026	Jessie Ware	Rock / Pop
Oct 14–15, 2026	Beck	Rock / Alternative
Nov 20, 2026	Daniel Sloss	Comedy
Dec 18, 2026	The Barra MacNeils	Rock / Holiday
Jan 22, 2027	Classic Albums Live: Steely Dan	Rock / Tribute
Feb 20, 2027	Classic Albums Live: Saturday Night Fever	Pop / Tribute
Mar 11, 2027	Classic Albums Live: U2	Rock / Tribute
Jul 10, 2027	Ray LaMontagne	Folk / Rock

Multicultural Food & Cultural Festivals (May–October 2026)

Location	Festival / Event	Dates	Description & Highlights
Sankofa Square	Toronto Tea & Gourmet Festival	May 16–17, 2026	A vibrant celebration of global culinary cultures, featuring Asian tea traditions, interactive experiences, and an international street food and artisan market.
Sankofa Square	Desifest	June 18–20, 2026	Canada’s premier South Asian music and culture festival, featuring 12 hours of live performances, family activities, and diverse South Asian food stalls.
Sankofa Square	Global Fest	June 21, 2026	A large multicultural celebration showcasing world fashion, music, and global fusion street food from Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asian traditions.
Sankofa Square	Downtown Toronto Ribfest	July 3–5, 2026	A celebration of barbecue and grilled street food, drawing on diverse smoking techniques and international flavor profiles.
Nathan Phillips Square	Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival	Early July 2026	A three-day cultural celebration bringing together over 100 vendors, traditional folkloric performances, and a diverse range of Middle Eastern and Arabic cuisine.
Nathan Phillips Square	Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) Food Program	July 10–12, 2026	While primarily an outdoor art exhibition, the fair hosts an extensive lineup of multicultural food and drink vendors representing the city’s food-scene.
Nathan Phillips Square	Panamerican Food & Music Festival	July 24–26, 2026	The only event of its kind in Canada celebrating the cultures of the Americas, with street food, chef demos, and a world empanada pavilion.
Nathan Phillips Square	Toronto Dragon Festival	Late August 2026	An end-of-summer favorite that blends cultural performances, robot light shows, and an extensive Asian street food market, drawing tens of thousands of attendees.

Local Favorites and Summer Events

Major Events and Markets at Brick Works

Event / Market	Months	Schedule	Location & Details
Saturday Farmers Market	January – December	Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Pavilions / Outdoors (May–Oct) and Indoors (Nov–Apr); connects visitors with regional farmers and producers.
Artisan and Vintage Market	January – December	Sundays, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Site-wide; features local creatives, artisans, and vintage collectors.
Seedy Saturday	March	Early March	Features seed swapping, gardening clinics, and sustainable living workshops.
Earth Month Festival	April	Month-long	A month-long sustainability focus featuring eco-markets, talks, and nature walks.

Distillery – Spring and Summer Activities (2026)

Activity / Event	Months / Dates	Schedule & Details
Seasonal Vendor Program	May 15 – October 12, 2026	Outdoor marketplace featuring local artisans, fresh produce, and handmade goods along the cobblestone streets.
Lavazza IncluCity Festival	June 11 – July 19, 2026	Open-air film screenings, cultural events, tasting experiences (featuring Masi Prosecco, Campari cocktails, and Eataly bites), and live entertainment under the stars.
Elevate the Rainbow (Marketplace & Music)	June (Select dates)	Marketplace and live music performances celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Held near 31 Trinity St.
Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour	May – August 2026	75-minute lantern-lit stroll exploring the haunted, paranormal history and tragic events of the district (starts at 55 Mill St).
Distillery District Historic Walking Tour	May – August 2026	1-hour tour exploring Victorian industrial architecture, the rise of the Gooderham and Worts empire, and local heritage.
Prohibition & Spirits History Walking Tour	May – August 2026	Guided exploration of the area’s booze-running past during temperance with 3 spirit samples at the conclusion.
Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour	May – August 2026	Morning experience stopping at local coffee shops, bakeries, and contemporary bake shops paired with local history.
Distillery District Segway Adventure	May – August 2026	Guided Segway tours exploring both the cobblestone lanes and the surrounding Canary District.

Other

Event / Activity	Category	Schedule	Key Details & Why It’s Cherished
Repair Café Toronto	Repair Clinic	Monthly (e.g., Mid-Scarborough and Storefront Drop-ins)	Dedicated volunteers help mend small appliances, bikes, clothing, and electronics, keeping items out of landfills and fostering a hands-on sense of community.
Sporting Life 10K	Run / Charity Event	Sunday, May 10, 2026 (7:30 AM)	A beloved, point-to-point downhill 10K run down Yonge Street. It raises funds for Campfire Circle, creating a fun, energetic festival atmosphere.
Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market	Local Favorite	Last Sunday of every month (May to October)	Streets are closed to vehicular traffic so locals can roam freely. Features vibrant street performers, local food stalls, and unique neighborhood camaraderie.
Parkdale Flea	Market	Second Sunday of every month, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM	A fantastic, non-corporate community market highlighting vintage goods, local crafts, artisans, and makers in the west end.
Harbourfront Centre Summer Festivals	Waterfront Cultural Series	June through August 2026	A vibrant, multi-week celebration of multicultural arts, including Fun Philippines (July 3–5), Island Soul (July 31–August 3), Habari Africa (August 7–9), and TAIWANfest (August 28–30).
Summer Music in the Garden	Music Series	June 21 – August 27, 2026	Free, intimate live performances encompassing global roots, classical, and contemporary sounds hosted at the Toronto Music Garden.
Harbourfront Centre Free Flicks	Outdoor Movie Series	Tuesdays (July 14 – September 1, 2026)	A cherished, free outdoor cinema series on warm summer nights under the stars, right by the lakeside.

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Toronto Events at a Glance (Published May 2026)