Festivals and Events

Fiddler Joelle Crigger, pianist Kerry Fitzgerald and guitarist Alanna Lauzon perform Alchemy in the Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series. Monday, January 25, 2027, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

Joy of Music returns to the Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series with works for piano, violin and cello brought to life by new choreography from Peggy Baker and Jera Wolfe, danced by some of Toronto's contemporary dancers. Friday, January 22, 2027, at 5:30 p.m. in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

Artists of The Glenn Gould School's Rebanks Family Fellowship perform in the Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series. Tuesday, January 12, 2027, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

Opera 5, the Canadian Opera Company's company in residence, presents Two Many Sopranos! in the COC's Free Concert Series. Thursday, January 7, 2027, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

Young artists of the Canadian Opera Company's Ensemble Studio present Winter in Paris in the COC's Free Concert Series. Friday, November 27, 2026, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

Students of The Glenn Gould School perform Poèmes en Musique in the Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series. Friday, November 20, 2026, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

The Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series pops up at Todmorden Mills Heritage Site with the award winning treble ensemble Cantala Choir, celebrating the beauty of winter. Enjoy the festive light display on the museum grounds before the show. Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.; free drop in event, no registration needed.

Soprano Gabrielle Turgeon, Grand Prize winner of the 2025 OSM Competition, sings with pianist Rachael Kerr in the Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series. Friday, November 13, 2026, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.

Free lunchtime organ recitals every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. James on King Street East, from November 10 to December 22, 2026, including Music for Advent on December 1 and Vierne's Fifth Symphony on December 8. Admission is always free and no tickets are needed.

Cabbagetown's holiday street celebration, with a family fun zone at Carlton and Parliament serving hot apple cider and hot cocoa, live music, an ornament crafts table, Instax photos with Santa at 250 Carlton Street and a text based treasure hunt through local shops. Saturday, December 5, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. Free to attend; more activities will be announced on the BIA's page.

NeighbourLink's outdoor Christmas market at Mel Lastman Square with more than 50 artisan vendors, live music, kids' activities, a Santa photo op, a 25 foot tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. and a community sing along from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2 to 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend: choose the free ticket when you RSVP, and donations to the North York food banks are welcome but optional.

UPtown Yonge's annual tree lighting ceremony at St. Clement's Parkette, just north of Yonge and Eglinton, with holiday music, carolers, hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa and the Ice Queen. Friday, November 20, 2026. Free to attend; bring a food or toy donation for the drive if you can.