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Fri, Nov 20↑Sun, Dec 20, 2026

HarbourFrost

Come for the winter wonder, stay for the festive fun!

Recreation

Festival

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Celebrate the magic of the season at HarbourFrost, Harbourfront Centre’s winter experience filled with festive performances, dazzling lights and family-friendly fun.

From the glow of the holiday tree lighting ceremony and the thrill of live fire performances to joyful musical acts, whimsical winter circus characters and a merry magical pantomime, there’s something to delight every age. Hop aboard the Redpath Express, warm up by the fire pits and embrace the wonder of winter along our waterfront!

HarbourFrost Hours

Fridays: 5pm-9pm

Saturdays: 12pm-9pm

Sundays: 12pm-6pm

*Please note: individual event hours below may differ from general festival hours.

Upcoming Events

Handmade jewellery on display

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22, 2026

Shop unique handmade gifts, jewellery, ceramics and more from Harbourfront Centre’s talented artists.

*Free Admission. Related events may not be free.

People lining up outdoors at a holiday market

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 20, 2026

Bringing together a little bit of everything for your holiday shopping with seasonal finds and local vendors.

*Free Admission. Related events may not be free.

Two circus performers in blue costumes

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 19, 2026

Hala Circus Arts brings magical winter characters to life with roaming performers, hoops, dance and stilt-walking!

A holiday train going through a light tunnel

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 20, 2026

Take a festive train ride through Harbourfrost and soak up the sights, sounds and spirit of the season.

A group shot of a circus team

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 19, 2026

Illuminair brings winter magic to life with spectacular fire performances, dazzling choreography and thrilling spins!

A crowd outdoors at a tree lighting ceremony during the holidays, with the CN Tower in the background

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 6:45pm

Is it even the holidays without a giant tree lighting? Celebrate the magic of the season with us by the Toronto skyline.

A group of three people dressed as sheep holding books outside and singing in front of a crowd

Performing Arts

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19, 2026

Experience the Alpine Merry Sheep Choir where three playful sheep jingle and bleat through festive classics.

A black and white photo of two artists posing for camera and smiling

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 • Various times

Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis blend jazz, gospel and contemporary influences to reimagine holiday classics.

An artist playing with lights

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 • Various times

J3M performs holiday classics, disco staples and soul-touching ballads.

A text graphic with the words Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

Performing Arts

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20, 2026

A hilarious holiday pantomime full of zingers, magical surprises and twists on a classic fairy tale!

An artist posing on the floor with red carpet

Fri, Dec 18, 2026 • Various times

Get ready for a holiday performance filled with enchanting melodies and heart-warming moments with a festive spirit.

An artist performing on stage

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • Various times

Join Jade Hilton and her band for a joyful celebration of timeless holiday classics and seasonal singalongs.

Indigenous artist performing

Sun, Dec 20, 2026 • Various times

An intergenerational celebration of the Winter Solstice through Indigenous song, dance and storytelling.

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