Events in Toronto in October 2026
Toronto has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Toronto calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Dan + Shay: The Young TourOct 1RBC Amphitheatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Everything Everything Get to Heaven 10th AnniversaryOct 1The Concert Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
- InterpolOct 2Sobeys Stadium · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 2
- Oct 3
Sixx-Paxx Europe's #1 Male Revue
Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Performance Art.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 3
The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 4
Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever
The Danforth Music Hall. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 4
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- Oct 6
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - North America '26
The Danforth Music Hall. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 15 - Oct 25
Inside Out LGBT Film & Video Festival 2026
A 10-day festival showcasing over 180 Canadian and international films and videos produced by and about LGBT people.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 22 - Oct 31
Toronto International Festival of Authors 2026
One of the largest literary festivals in the world, featuring author readings, discussions, and book signings with Canadian and Indigenous authors.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Thanksgiving · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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