The show must go on — and luckily for us there are a plethora to choose from. Experience unforgettable live performances from captivating theatre productions and enchanting candlelight concerts to magical journeys down the yellow brick road to Oz — here are some of Toronto’s must- see entertainment events of the season.
DIRTY DANCING
NOVEMBER 24, 2026 – JANUARY 3, 2027
Prepare for the time of your life! Based on the beloved Lionsgate film, Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the ultimate feel-good escape. Featuring iconic live music, electric dancing, and the classic romance of Baby and Johnny, this new stage production brings the summer at Kellerman’s to life.
www.mirvish.com
DANCER (A MUSICAL IN TEN FURLONGS)
PERFORMANCES BEGIN OCTOBER 6TH, 2026
Experience the journey of Northern Dancer, famously known as the “horse nobody wanted.” This tenacious thoroughbred defied his small stature and willful nature to overcome injury and skepticism, making history in 1964 as the first Canadian- bred winner of the Kentucky Derby. An essential theatrical event for the upcoming fall this captivating new Canadian musical combines a heartwarming, timeless narrative with exhilarating choreography and a stirring original score.
dancerthemusical.ca
GUYS AND DOLLS
APRIL 22 – NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Luck, love and high-stakes adventure take centre stage in Guys and Dolls, the beloved Broadway musical set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. Filled with unforgettable characters, witty romance and timeless songs, this classic production follows two unlikely love stories as they prove that even in a world ruled by chance, the greatest gamble of all is falling in love.
www.stratfordfestival.ca
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS
JULY 4, 2026 – DECEMBER 26, 2026
Experience classical music in a whole new light with Candlelight Concerts, where thousands of flickering candles transform some of the city’s most beautiful venues into unforgettable performance spaces. Performed by talented string musicians, these intimate concerts reimagine beloved scores from today’s biggest artists, iconic film soundtracks and timeless classics in a breathtaking live setting.
candlelightexperience.com
THE WIZARD OF OZ FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2026
Journey down the yellow brick road as one of the most beloved films of all time comes to life in a spectacular concert experience. Watch The Wizard of Oz on the big screen while the TO Live Orchestra performs the iconic score live to picture, creating a magical evening that celebrates the timeless classic in an unforgettable new way.
www.glatzconcerts.com
