Runs through November – Harry Potter Visions of Magic Toronto

Explore some of the wizarding world’s more mysterious places through interactive installations and immersive environments. A wand adds a hands-on element to the journey.

Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto

When: October 16th to January 3rd

Admission: Ticketed

(Immersive Experience)

Runs through November – Back to Pompeii: The Immersive Experience

Ancient streets, Roman mythology and the final hours of a lost city come to life at Back to Pompeii: The Immersive Experience, opening in Toronto on October 30th.

Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto

When: October 30th to January 3rd

Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here

(Halloween Event)

November 3rd to 29th – Macbeth

Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy traces Macbeth’s ruthless climb to power in this solo performance, set against the cutthroat world of the modern tech industry.

One prophecy sets the scene for Macbeth’s terrifying unraveling, where every thought, every fear, every choice pushes him beyond the point of no return. In this electrifying reimagining, the collision of unstoppable technology and human free will forces us to confront the fragility – and ferocity – of the human spirit.

Discover what happens when the scale of a Shakespearean tragedy is transformed into a gripping ninety-minute performance.

Where: 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto

When: November 3rd to 29th, Select Times

Admission: Ticketed

(Theatre)

November 4th to 7th – Architecture and Design Film Festival

The Architecture & Design Film Festival – ADFF: TO returns to TIFF Lightbox November 4–7 with diverse films and conversations that entertain, engage, and inspire audiences of all backgrounds. The programs celebrate the human stories and creativity behind the world we live in.

Where: TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto

When: November 4th to 7th

Admission: Ticketed

(Film Festival)

November 5th – Freely – a mixed media cabaret

Freely presents fresh, performative works by Toronto artists from the theatre, music, and dance communities. This mixed media variety show offers artists and audiences an opportunity to meet mid-genesis, with works that are both in “testing phase” and sneak-peak excerpts of those ready for full productions.

Where: Super Wonder Gallery, 1162 Bloor Street West, Toronto

When: November 5th, 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Theatrical Performance)

November 5th – Angine de Poitrine

Catch Angine de Poitrine at HISTORY for an evening of experimental sounds and unconventional musical ideas.

Where: HISTORY, Toronto

When: November 5th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 5th – MAVADO & Friends Live

Mavado & Friends brings a dancehall-focused concert to Scotiabank Arena, offering fans a night of live music and shared energy.

Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto

When: November 5th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 5th – WILL DEMPSEY

Will Dempsey takes the stage at The Garrison for an intimate live-music outing centred on heartfelt songs and storytelling.

Where: The Garrison, Toronto

When: November 5th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 5th – ArtAttack Toronto

An evening of contemporary Canadian art, live entertainment, and art bids returns to Buddies in Bad Times Theatre on November 5th, as ArtAttack! brings artists, collectors, art lovers, and curious newcomers together for its annual fundraising celebration.

Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street, Toronto

When: November 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here

(Art Auction)

November 5th to 7th – Regent Park Film Festival

Explore films and storytelling at the Regent Park Film Festival, a community-rooted celebration of cinema and diverse perspectives.

Where: Various Locations in Toronto

When: November 5th to 7th

Admission: Ticketed

(Film Festival)

November 5th to 18th – All The Cows Are Dead

All The Cows Are Dead follows an artisan butcher who instructs his petulant and misanthropic nephew how to be more like him, leading both to discover how both the butcher and the poet are, in fact, the same.

A new play with Book, Lyrics and Music by Ben Page, Directed by William Dao, featuring Mike Nadajewski and Taylor Garwood.

Where: 68 Tycos Drive, Toronto

When: November 5th to 18th. Select Times

Admission: Ticketed

(Theatrical Performance)

November 6th – HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

Hypnosis becomes part of the creative process in HYPROV, where improvisation turns on-the-spot suggestions into comedy. The appeal is the uncertainty of what will happen next.

Where: Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto

When: November 6th, 8:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 6th – Artbat

ARTBAT brings its electronic sound to REBEL for a late-night, dance-floor-focused outing.

Where: REBEL, Toronto

When: November 6th, 10:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 6th – A Moving Affair: Shelter Movers’ 10th Anniversary Gala

Shelter Movers marks ten years with a gala bringing its supporters together. Consider this a formal evening out for a good cause.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, 181 Wellington St W, Toronto

When: November 6th, 10:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Community Event)

November 6th and 7th – MICO

Toronto artist MICO brings his energetic alternative-pop sound to the Danforth Music Hall for two nights of live music.

Where: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

When: November 6th and 7th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 6th to 8th – The National Women’s Show

Shop, browse, and sample women’s products at the National Women’s Show. Enjoy delicious food and wine, free Hair and Beauty mini makeovers, plus amazing cooking demos, workshops, and lots of entertainment.

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (SB), Toronto

When: November 6th to 8th

• November 6th, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

• November 7th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

• November 8th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Expo)

November 6th to January 31st – CELESTIA Toronto

One of Toronto’s most historic landmarks will become a living canvas of light, music, and storytelling this November as CELESTIA Toronto makes its Canadian debut at The Cathedral Church of St. James. The multisensory experience combines 360-degree projection mapping, original orchestral music, immersive soundscapes and visual storytelling, inviting visitors to experience the cathedral in a new way.

Where: November 6th to January 31st, Select Dates

When: The Cathedral of St. James, 106 King Street East, Toronto

Admission: Ticketed

(Light Show)

November 6th and 7th – THE KING’S GRIEF

the wolves cry, an end foretold

In THE KING’S GRIEF, The Happenstancers present Judith Weir’s micro-opera King Harald’s Saga, punctuating Weir’s tragic narrative with the music of Thomas Adès, Oliver Knussen, Thierry Tidrow, Mary Dering, John Dowland, and casting the works as incidental music within a larger drama.

The contemporary music in this performance features historical allusion and musical quotation, stealing the listener’s sense of chronological location and pulling them between the sounds of the past, present, and some-time else entirely.

Where: 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto

When: November 6th and 7th

Admission: Ticketed

(Theatre)

November 7th – Toronto Fall Stationery Show

Find paper goods, desk accessories, and stationery from independent exhibitors at Parkdale Hall. A useful stop for journal keepers, letter writers, and anyone shopping for a paper-loving friend.

Where: Parkdale Hall, Toronto

When: November 7th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission: Free

(Small Business Market)

November 7th and 8th – Half Alive

Half Alive brings its alternative-pop sound to two Toronto venues, offering fans a choice of nights to catch the band live.

When:

• November 7th , 7:00 pm (The Mod Club)

• November 8th, 7:00 pm (The Great Hall)

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 7th and 8th – Craftadian Market Burlington

Shop handmade goods and discover independent makers at this Burlington market, timed for an early start on holiday gifting.

Where: Ron Joyce Centre, 4350 South Service Road, Burlington

When: November 7th to 8th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed. $6 at the door

(Holiday Market)

November 8th – Sina Bathaie

Sina Bathaie brings his instrumental and electronic musical influences to The Phoenix Concert Theatre for a live performance.

Where: The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto

When: November 8th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed

(Concert)

November 8th – Old Book and Paper Show

Browse old books, paper collectibles, and printed treasures at a show made for collectors, curious readers, and lovers of vintage finds.

Where: 6 Sakura Way, Toronto

When: November 8th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Admission: Ticketed. $12 admission fee for adults. Kids under 10 are free

(Book Show)

November 8th – ECOFAIR TORONTO

Visit Wychwood Barns to explore environmental initiatives and practical ideas for everyday living. EcoFair offers guests the chance to shop and explore eco-friendly products in a market and community-focused setting

Where: Wychwood Barns, Toronto

When: November 8th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Admission: Free

(Eco Fair)

November 8th to 22nd – Immersion Festival

Discover dance as cultural expression and storytelling at Immersion Festival.

Where: Betty Oliphant Theatre, Toronto

When: November 8th to 22nd

Admission: Ticketed

(Dance Festival)

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