Just For Laughs Toronto offers up the best in comedy, including a Heated Rivalry Musical Parody, That’s Gay and Gay AF queer showcases, a Lynchian episode of Seinfeld, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, and more – Sep 24 to Oct 3, 2026

posted Thursday, September 17, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Comedy, Toronto

Just For Laughs Toronto takes places at various venues throughout the city from September 24 – October 3, 2026, and offers the best of comedy that includes an eclectic mix of comedy icons, stand-up stars, live podcast favourites, and boundary-pushing performers from around the world. Celebrity name drops include acclaimed comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast […]

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Polaris Festival presents a slew of music related events, including the prestigious Concert & Award Ceremony on Sept 22, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, September 17, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

Polaris Music is creating space to listen differently with their second edition of the Polaris Festival, that presents listening sessions, exhibitions, conversations, live performances, artist gatherings, and unexpected spaces across Ontario, bringing together the albums, artists, ideas, and communities that make Canadian music matter. See below for a list of upcoming events, many of which […]

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“Power Ball” returns with “The 7-Year Itch” fundraising party for The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery – Sept 17, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 11, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Charity, Toronto

After a seven-year hiatus, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery’s signature fundraising art party returns September 17, 2026 with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch. Since its debut in 1999, Power Ball has pushed beyond the conventions of the traditional fundraising gala, bringing artists, performers and audiences together for a night built around contemporary art. Every […]

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TIFF’s Festival Street is a celebration of film, creativity, and community – Sept 10 – 20, 2026

posted Thursday, September 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will relaunch Festival Street on King Street West for four days of free public programming celebrating the films, artists, organizations, and audiences that make up the world’s largest public film festival. From September 10–13, King Street West between Peter Street and University Avenue will welcome close to […]

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Vancouver Queer Film Festival includes 9 World Premieres, 5 International Premieres, 8 North American Premieres, and 25 Canadian Premieres – Sept 10-20, 2026

posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Vancouver

Out On Screen presents the 38th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF), returning to theatres across Vancouver from September 10–20, 2026 before streaming online September 21–27, 2026. Featuring 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators from around the world, alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events, this year’s Festival invites audiences to discover stories by […]

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Squeeze tour their new album and commemorate their 50th anniversary as a band, with support from Haircut 100 and Adam Ant – Aug 31, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, August 27, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

Squeeze return to North America for a tour with fellow 80s comrades Adam Ant and Haircut 100, along with Leon Tilbrook—bringing one of the UK’s most beloved songbooks back across the Atlantic at a moment of renewed creative momentum. There are two Canadian stops, one in Toronto on Aug 31, and the other in Vancouver on Sept […]

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Howard Jones tours with fellow British 80s mates Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English – Aug 23, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Monday, August 17, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Toronto

New wave icon Howard Jones brings his “Things Can Only Get Better” North American to Toronto for the only Canadian stop on August 23, 2026, the final date of the tour. The feel-good 80s event of the summer features a bill curated and headlined by Jones himself, with support from fellow British 80s greats Wang Chung, The English Beat […]

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CNE has a slew of new attractions that will space you out, get you high, have you dancing, and drag you to brunch – Aug 21 to Sept 7, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Friday, August 14, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Festivals, Toronto

The 147th Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is taking summer entertainment to new heights this year, literally and figuratively, with not only Canada’s largest immersive space exhibit, but also one of the tallest high diving shows where skilled daredevils will plunge from heights up to 80ft into a massive pool – and with nightly performances engulfed in […]

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UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music & Culture celebrates Indigenous creativity, community, and cultural expression- August 14-16, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Featured Events, Festivals, Outdoors, Toronto

UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music & Culture is a dynamic three-day celebration of Indigenous creativity, community, and cultural expression taking place August 14–16, 2026. The festival’s music programming features an exceptional lineup of Indigenous artists representing a wide range of genres and cultural traditions. Beginning Friday afternoon and continuing throughout the weekend, the festival will […]

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Monty Python’s Spamalot! takes stage with a cast of individuals who have overcome addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, and homelessness – Aug 13 to 15, 2026 (Vancouver)

posted Sunday, August 9, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Theatre, Vancouver

Amplify Recovery Theatre (ART) Productions presents Monty Python’s Spamalot! What if the greatest quest of all wasn’t for the Holy Grail—but for hope, laughter, and a second chance? Grab your coconuts and prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you journey through the wildly ridiculous world of Monty Python’s Spamalot! Follow King Arthur and his delightfully eccentric band of knights […]

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