Tafelmusik at the Garden: Table for Four Presenting Sponsor Foresters Financial A quartet of Tafelmusik musicians offers a musical menu of baroque delights for oboe, violin, cello, and harpsichord. Join us for a delicious spread of music rich with playful dialogue, zesty surprises, and a soupçon of expressive, lyrical beauty. Bon appetit!
Toronto International Festival of Authors This fall, TIFA returns to Victoria University at the University of Toronto and welcomes acclaimed writers, passionate readers and book lovers from around the globe for Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival. With a new 5-day format over and 100 events ranging from conversations, masterclasses, talks, and readings, the festival will take place at new venues in partnership with Victoria University at the University of Toronto. Each year, TIFA brings people together to share stories, exchange ideas, and celebrate a love of literature. In 2025, this mission is more urgent than ever. TIFA has the unique ability to place Canadian and international writers together on a global stage, celebrating their stories and perspectives with audiences in Toronto, Canada and beyond. This year, the Festival welcomes authors from Japan, Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, France, Germany, Portugal, Ireland, USA, Brazil and more, with many writers having roots and stories that span the globe.
Harvest Justice: Twice the Speed of Lightning An interactive theatre production that shares the stories of migrant workers in Canada, aiming to build solidarity and empower audiences to take action for a fairer and more equitable society. October 1-4, 2025 at 7:30 PMOctober 2, 4, 5 at 2:30 PM
Opera Atelier presents The Magic Flute Opera Atelier celebrates its 40th anniversary with the return of Mozart’s enchanting fairy tale, The Magic Flute, at the Elgin Theatre, from October 15-19, 2025. October 15, 16 & 18 at 7:30pmOctober 19 at 2:30pm
aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival 25th Anniversary This special edition highlights the diversity in Latin American culture through a collection of films, shorts, animations and documentaries.
Enchanted Baroque Get into the spirit of the season with an atmospheric selection of Baroque chamber music on the themes of magic, transformation, and the sublime. Costumes are encouraged!
401 Richmond – Nuit Blanche Toronto’s all-night celebration of contemporary art returns! Throughout the 12-hour spectacle, 401 will be teeming with dynamic and interactive exhibitions, installations and performances.
Barns Art Market – Fall and Winter Markets The Barns Art Market is where the art market meets gallery exhibition. We’re committed to spotlighting local talent from diverse backgrounds in a retail style art market.
Queen West Art Crawl he Queen West Art Crawl (QWAC) is a registered charity that has proudly presented its annual festival in the Greater Toronto Area for over 20 years. This much-loved event brings vibrancy and connection to the GTA, transforming a public park into a creative hub where artists showcase and sell their work, and visitors enjoy free, inclusive programming. Join us this year on September 20–21, 2025 in Trinity Bellwoods Park for another unforgettable celebration of art and community.
“Luminous” Photography Exhibition and Live Performance Photography comes alive! Dancers, musicians and poets interpret the works of nine photographers, creating an exciting synergy known as Ekphrasis.