The 25 biggest festivals in Ontario 2026
Festivals and open-airs in Ontario in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
160 events
13 Nov – 10 Jul 2027
8 free
Highlights: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Guelph Film Festival, Alight at Night
Any time
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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
13 Nov 2026 · Toronto
Guelph Film Festival
14 Nov 2026 · Guelph
Alight at Night
27 Nov 2026 · Cornwall
Festival
Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
October · St. Catharines
Festival
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
October · Kitchener
Niagara Falls International Marathon
October · Niagara Falls
Ontario Festival of Small Halls
October
Sports event
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
October · Toronto
Parade / celebration
Belleville Santa Claus Parade
November · Belleville
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Runs every yearRuns every yearTickets
2
Runs every yearUpper Canada Village
3
Runs every yearTicketsLee's Palace
4
TicketsThe Burlington Performing Arts Centre
5
Runs every yearTicketsKoerner Hall
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Runs every yearTicketsThe Boathouse DTK
7
Runs every yearTicketsThe Revue Cinema
8
TicketsAKI Studio
9
TicketsSouth Simcoe Theatre
10
TicketsThe Grand Theatre
Questions
The 25 biggest festivals in Ontario 2026: what's on?
160 events between 13 Nov – 10 Jul 2027. Among them: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair · Guelph Film Festival · Alight at Night.
What is the next event in Ontario?
Candy Cane Carolers on 13 Nov in Toronto.
Which events in Ontario are free?
8 events are free, for example Indigenous Art Market & Cultural Celebration · Screening of Jhalak · Blues Series.
What are the biggest events in Ontario?
The named events of the place: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (13 Nov) · Guelph Film Festival (14 Nov) · Alight at Night (27 Nov) · Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival (October).
Where in Ontario is most going on?
Most events are in Toronto (29) · Ottawa (16) · Burlington (10).