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Fri, Nov 28↑Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Winterfest @ Harbourfront Centre

Co-presented with Street Eats Market

Celebrate the season! Winterfest brings lights, food, music, performances and more to the harbour.

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Back for its second year, Winterfest 2025 transforms Harbourfront Centre into a festive wonderland. Enjoy dazzling lights, delicious eats, magical train rides, holiday markets, a new Winter Maze and live performances. Make sure you add this to your list of festive activities to do this season!

Co-presented with Street Eats Market.

Winterfest 2025 Hours

Fridays: 6pm-11pm

Saturdays: 12pm-11pm

Sundays: 12pm-8pm

Upcoming Events

An outdoor food market with crowds walking past food trucks and holiday lights

Fri, Nov 28↑Sun, Dec 21

Skip through our holiday Winter Feast Lane for festive bites and merriment from Fridays to Sundays.

*Free Admission. Related events, may not be free.

A train with kids during the holidays

Fri, Nov 28↑Wed, Dec 31

Hop on the Harbourfront Express! Enjoy a magical train ride through sparkling lights and festive cheer.

An outdoor maze at night with a lighted sign Winter Maze

Fri, Nov 28↑Wed, Dec 31

Wander the Winter Maze! Twinkling lights, hidden surprises and festive fun for all ages.

A man wearing a Santa hat covered in holiday lights against a green background

Sat, Nov 29↑Sat, Dec 13

Celebrate the sounds of the season with a merry trio performing Christmas classics.

Two women wearing black and holding fire torches

Sat, Nov 29↑Sat, Dec 20

NorthFIRE Circus ignites winter with acrobatics, fire and magic for a sizzling, unforgettable show!

A group of four carolers wearing period attire holding books and singing

Sun, Nov 30↑Sun, Dec 7

A caroling quartet of timeless melodies that will transport you to holidays of a bygone era.

A crowd of people dancing in a room

Dance & Live Music

Fri, Dec 5↑Fri, Dec 19

Dance into December with dance lessons and live music from swing to salsa and tango.

*Free with registration. Details on event page.

A row of colourful glasses against a white background

Sat, Dec 6↑Sun, Dec 7

Sip mulled wine and shop unique handcrafted art, jewellery and decor by our resident artists.

*Free Admission. Related events, may not be free.

A band smiling and posing against a wall

Sat, Dec 6, 2025 • various times

Rhythm, soul and seasonal cheer: enjoy a night of Spanish Christmas carols.

A composite image of two artists against a light grey background

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 • 8pm

A saucy night at the cabaret featuring holiday classics with an urban burlesque twist. Recommended for 18+

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

Performing Arts

Sun, Dec 14↑Sun, Dec 21

From the zany world of Corpus Dance Projects, a shepherd and his flock sing carols with festive charm.

Jack and the Beans Talk text against a red curtain background

Performing Arts

Musical Theatre

Sat, Dec 20↑Sun, Dec 21

A hilarious, magical twist on Jack and the Beanstalk. Music, mischief and panto fun for all ages!

A live band against a dark background

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 • various times

Get ready to groove this Winterfest with Toronto’s own The Arsenals!

Three women wearing red attire on stage talking

Sun, Dec 21, 2025 • 4:15pm

A family-friendly evening of light, Indigenous storytelling and connection under the winter sky.

Past Events

An outdoor gathering around a lighted tree for the holidays at night

Tree Lighting & Music

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 • 7pm

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

A comedian on stage holding a mic

Performing Arts

Fri, Nov 28↑Sat, Nov 29

North America's top comedic talent bring the heart and the humour for two hilarious nights of comedy.

Co-presented with