Arts

Featuring articles about Toronto’s flourishing arts community, including music, theatre, dance, musicals, comedy and visual arts. Toronto concerts, exhibitions and arts related event listings are also included within this section.

Toronto Arts and Culture Events to Check out January 2026

01/08/2026
TorontoTimes

As the post-holiday rush fades and winter settles in, Toronto’s arts and culture scene comes alive…

The Stratford Festival’s 2026 Season Promises Landmark Year of Shows

01/08/2026
TorontoTimes

What’s on at Stratford in 2026? Ticket Sales Begin Jan. 10 STRATFORD, ON. January 8, 2026…

Call For Artists to Transform Toronto’s Iconic Bentway Skating Trail

01/07/2026
TorontoTimes

One of Toronto’s favoured community venues, The Bentway, is looking for artists to transform its iconic skating…

Spin Doctors’ Eric Schenkman and JUNO Winner Paul Reddick Headline NEW YEAR’S EVE at Grossman’s

12/30/2025
TorontoTimes

Toronto’s legendary music scene prepares for an electrifying countdown as ActionSound Band takes the stage for “NEW YEAR’S EVE…

Two Raptors Stars make Surprise Appearance in The Nutcracker

12/23/2025
TorontoTimes

Toronto Raptors Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead Debut as Cannon Dolls in The Nutcracker TORONTO, December…

Loreena McKennitt to Perform at Massey Hall Next Fall

12/23/2025
TorontoTimes

Next fall, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Loreena McKennitt will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of her album ‘The…

The New SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is a Non-stop, Bubble Blowing Riot

12/21/2025
TorontoTimes

During the 1990 Just For Laughs festival, I was working as a talent assistant backstage at…

JUST ANNOUNCED: Toronto’s Wavelength Music Festival + Conference 2026 March 19-21, 2026

12/16/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, December 16, 2025 – Indie music non-profit Wavelength Music announces its inaugural Music Festival and Conference, expanding…

Two Toronto Home Cooks Talk About Making the MasterChef Canada Finals

12/12/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, December 12, 2025 — Toronto home cooks Liz Worndl and Veronica Wu say they were…

Healing in Layers: Inside the Work of Canadian Artist Monica Brinkman

12/12/2025
TorontoTimes

A Growing Creative Landscape in Hamilton Hamilton is often seen as Toronto’s quieter neighbour, but its…

KHALID announces 2026 It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour – Toronto Show in May

12/09/2025
TorontoTimes

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 9, 2025 – Today, multi-platinum global superstar Khalid announces his highly anticipated return to…

Mississauga Rock Legends, Triumph Announce First Tour in 30 Years

12/09/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, December 9, 2025 — Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly…

Toronto Jazz Festival announces first 2026 concerts showcasing the world’s most daring artists

12/08/2025
TorontoTimes

The first concerts announced for the 2026 Toronto Jazz Festival feature Emilie-Claire Barlow, Kokoroko, Hiromi and…

Holiday Gift Guide for the Book Lovers on Your List

12/04/2025
TorontoTimes

Featuring Books for the Sports Fan, Baker, Cook, Mystery Lover and Kids Books to Inspire Young…

TOtimes Books: She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena

12/04/2025
TorontoTimes

If you like a good thriller or whodunnit, you’ll have trouble putting this cleverly written novel…

New Cross-Canada Docuseries Follows George Stroumboulopoulos’ Summer Road Trip Talking With Canadians

12/04/2025
TorontoTimes

The Stories that MADE Us, available nationwide starting December 4. Part one of the three-part series will…

Bryan Adams Unwraps Sun-Soaked “CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS” Single Ahead of Canadian Holiday Jam Album

12/01/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, December 1, 2025 — Fresh off the release of his acclaimed album Roll With The Punches, Bryan…

Don’t Miss Choir! Choir! Choir! Holiday Sing Along at Massey Hall

12/01/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, December 1, 2025 — As Holiday shows and events take centre stage in Toronto this…

TOtimes Books: The Enchanted Exchange by Oakville Author Jennifer Erxleben is Full of Adventure and Hope 

12/01/2025
TorontoTimes

If you love the movie The Holiday, this book is for you. The Holiday stars Cameron…

Sale of the Century: Hudson’s Bay Company Collection Makes History at Heffel Auction

11/20/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, November 19, 2025 — In a milestone celebration of Heffel Fine Art Auction House’s 30th anniversary of…

Mötley Crüe Will be Making a Stop at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre this Summer

11/18/2025
TorontoTimes

TORONTO, November 17, 2025 — Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe will be bringing THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL…

Canadian Kids TV Classics: ‘MR. DRESSUP TO DEGRASSI’ Returns to Museum of Toronto

11/17/2025
TorontoTimes

From The Friendly Giant to Today’s Special: Relive the Shows That Influenced Several Generations

Meghan Trainor Drops New Single Ahead of New Album, Tour

11/17/2025
TorontoTimes

November 12, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – Global superstar Meghan Trainor has announced her seventh full-length album, Toy With Me, out April…

Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-1964: Eyes of the Storm Coming to AGO this Winter

11/17/2025
TorontoTimes

AGO Receives 400+ Modern Artworks from Rapp Family

11/17/2025
TorontoTimes

Extraordinary gift includes works by Lee Bontecou, Jasper Johns, David Hockney, William Kentridge, Robert Rauschenberg, Kara…