November is here, and before you know it, Toronto will be getting its first snowfall — and with it, a ton of fun and festive things to do. From the annual Cavalcade of Lights to parades and winter markets, here are the most important dates, events and festivals that every Toronto resident needs to know for this November.
Events, festivals and important dates in Toronto in November
Month of November: Movember
Oct. 31–Nov. 8: Romeo and Juliet at the National Ballet of Canada
Nov. 2–9: Holocaust Education Week in Toronto
Nov. 3–4: Geese at History
Nov. 3–8: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
Nov. 3–29: Macbeth at A Crow’s Theatre
Nov. 4: Journey at Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 5: Mavado & Friends Live at Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 5–8: Diaspora Film Festival
Nov. 6: National Nachos Day
Nov. 6–7: Mico at The Danforth Music Hall
Nov. 6–8: National Women’s Show
Nov. 6–15: The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Nov. 6–22: Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) at Bluma Appel Theatre
Nov. 7: Kyla Cobbler at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Nov. 7: Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market
Nov. 7: The Cohen Family Presents: Everybody Knows Leonard Cohen – The Official 10th Anniversary Concert Celebration at Meridian Hall
Nov. 7–8: Toronto Game Expo
Nov. 7–9: The Hockey Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Celebration
Nov. 8: Joanne McNally at Elgin Winter Garden
Nov. 8: Diwali
Nov. 8: EcoFair Toronto
Nov. 8–29: American Buffalo at Coal Mine Theatre
Nov. 8–Dec. 13: Rogers v. Rogers at Berkeley Street Theatre
Nov. 10–22: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
Nov. 11: Remembrance Day
Nov. 11: dodie at The Drake Hotel
Nov. 11: tripleS at Massey Hall
Nov. 12: Stella Lefty at The Opera House
Nov. 12: The Distillery Winter Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 12–15: Toronto Burlesque Festival
Nov. 12–Dec. 23: A Christmas Carol at Shaw Festival at Harbourfront Centre
Nov. 13: Bassem Youssef at Massey Hall
Nov. 13: Laura Ramoso at The Danforth Music Hall
Nov. 13–15: Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair
Nov. 13–20: Emergence/Silent Screen at the National Ballet of Canada
Nov. 14: Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Nov. 14: K-Pop Dreamworld at Meridian Arts Centre
Nov. 14–15: Toronto Zoo Holiday Marketplace
Nov. 16: Sombr at Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 17–Dec. 13: The Night Logan Woke Up at Tarragon Theatre
Nov. 18: Jorja Smith at Massey Hall
Nov. 19: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Meridian Hall
Nov. 19–Dec. 22: Winter Market at St. Lawrence Market
Nov. 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov. 20: Davide de Pierro at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Nov. 20–21: Jim Jeffries Meridian Hall
Nov. 20–21: Gryffin at History
Nov. 20–22: Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market
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Nov. 21: Victoria Monét at Coca-Cola Coliseum
Nov. 21: Sloan at The Concert Hall
Nov. 21: St. Andrew’s Charity Ball at Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Nov. 21: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Nov. 21–Jan. 3: WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland begins
Nov. 22: Matt Rife at Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 22: An Evening with Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk at The Danforth Music Hall
Nov. 22: Little Big Town at Massey Hall
Nov. 22: Santa Claus Parade
Nov. 23–29: Fashion Art Toronto Fall/Winter fashion week
Nov. 24: Jessie Reyez at Coca-Cola Coliseum
Nov. 24–Jan. 3: Dirty Dancing: The Musical at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
Nov. 25: Doja Cat at Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 26: Tyla at Coca-Cola Coliseum
Nov. 27: Toronto Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Nov. 27: Black Friday
Nov. 27: Buy Nothing Day
Nov. 27: Steven Page at The Danforth Music Hall
Nov. 27: Heated Rivalry Dance Party at Hard Luck Bar
Nov. 27–28: Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert at Meridian Hall
Nov. 27–29: The Gem Expo
Nov. 27–Dec. 6: One of a Kind Winter Show
Nov. 28: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at Scotiabank Arena
Nov. 28: Josh Baker at History
Nov. 28: Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square
Nov. 28–Jan. 3: The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical at Meridian Arts Centre
Nov. 29: Toronto Toy and Nostalgia Show: Xmas Edition