What's on in the 416.
Concerts, games, comedy, theatre and festivals across Toronto, plus the venue tips and ticket advice locals actually use.
October to December in Toronto
The big seasonal events locals plan around. Dates shift a little every year, so check each event's official site before you go.
Leafs and Raptors seasons
Hockey and basketball run October to April at Scotiabank Arena, next to Union Station.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Usually early November at Exhibition Place: horse shows, food and a big indoor fair.
Santa Claus Parade
A Toronto tradition since 1905, usually on a Sunday in mid-to-late November.
Distillery Winter Village
The holiday market in the Distillery District, usually mid-November through December.
Toronto International Festival of Authors
Readings and talks with writers from around the world, usually in late October.
Cavalcade of Lights
The city's holiday lighting and skating party at Nathan Phillips Square, late November or early December.
Plan your night out
Toronto venue guide
Where the arenas, concert halls, clubs and comedy rooms are, and the nearest subway stop for each.
Read the guide SportsToronto sports guide
Every pro team in the city: where they play, when their seasons run and how to get there.
Read the guide TicketsBuy tickets without getting burned
Official sellers, safe resale, mobile tickets, presales, and the scams to watch for.
Read the tipsTwo stops cover most big nights
Union Station
For Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre and Meridian Hall. Subway Line 1, GO trains and the UP Express all stop here.
Exhibition GO / Exhibition Place
For BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Budweiser Stage and the CNE grounds, by GO train or streetcar.
Downtown theatres
Massey Hall is by Queen station, Roy Thomson Hall by St. Andrew, and the Mirvish theatres on King St W are a short walk from St. Andrew.
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