82 of the best things to do in Toronto this September 2026, Canada Reviews

September is here, and summer may (basically) be over, but in Toronto, that’s kind of a good thing — because this month is packed with some of the most exciting events to happen all year. From TIFF to Just for Laughs, here are the most important dates, events and festivals that every Toronto resident needs to know for this September.

Events, festivals and important dates in Toronto in September

Sept. 1: Chris Stapleton at Rogers Stadium

Sept. 1: Ilana Glazer at Eglin and Winter Garden Theatres

Sept. 1: Jim Cuddy Trio at The Grove Theatre

Sept. 2: TLC and Salt-N-Pepa at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 3: 3QUENCY at The Mod Club

Sept. 4: Arlo Parks at History

Sept. 4–6: Toronto Dragon Festival

Sept. 4–6: T.U. Jazz Fest 2026

Sept. 4–7: Toronto International BuskerFest 

Sept. 5: Rüfüs Du Sol at Rogers Centre

Sept. 5: Pitbull at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 5–7: Canadian International Air Show

Sept. 6–27: Pre-Existing Condition at Coal Mine Theatre

Sept. 7: Labour Day

Sept. 8: Wu-Tang Clan at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 8–13: Screenshare: Caribbean Tales International Film Festival 

Sept. 9: Melanie C at Phoenix Concert Theatre

Sept. 10: Crash Adams at The Opera House

Sept. 10: Ron Hawkins at The Rivoli

Sept. 10: Lily Allen at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 10–20: TIFF

Sept. 10–20: Wonderland: Oktoberfest 

Sept. 10–Oct. 4: Spring Awakening at Soulpepper Theatre

Sept. 11: Adéla at The Phoenix Concert Theatre

Sept. 11: Mother Mother at Sobeys Stadium

Sept. 11–13: Cabbagetown Arts & Crafts Fair

Sept. 11–13: Taste of the Kingsway

Sept. 12: Turnstile at Woodbine Park

Sept. 12: Seedhe Maut at History

Sept. 12: Liberty Village Art Crawl

Sept. 12: JUNGLE at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 12: Mt. Joy at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 12–13: The Wizard of Oz: Film with Live Orchestra

Sept. 13: Disney’s The Lion King in Concert at Sobeys Stadium

Sept. 13: Shreya Ghoshal at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 13: Yeat at Coca-Cola Coliseum

Sept. 13: Erykah Badu at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 14: $uicideboy$ at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 14: Emmy Awards

Sept. 15: Dermot Kennedy at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 15: Robyn at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 15–16: Sara Bareilles at Massey Hall

Sept. 16: AC/DC at Rogers Stadium

Sept. 16: Bryson Tiller at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 17: LP at Massey Hall

Sept. 17: Of Monsters and Men at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 18: Ben Schwartz at Meridian Hall

Sept. 18–20: Artwalk in the Square

Sept. 18–20: Toronto Ukrainian Festival

Sept. 18–Oct. 17: La Traviata at the Canadian Opera Company

Sept. 19: Suki Waterhouse at Coca-Cola Coliseum

 Sept. 19: Dino Run at The Bentway

Sept. 19–20: Roncesvalles Polish Festival

Sept. 19–20: Danforth East Arts Fair

Sept. 19–Oct. 4: Wine in the Wilderness at Berkeley Street Theatre

Sept. 20: The Terry Fox Run

Sept. 21: Charli xcx at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 21: Sex Pistols at History

Sept. 21–22: Zach Bryan at Rogers Centre

Sept. 23: Tove Lo at Coca-Cola Coliseum

Sept. 23–27: Toronto Tango 8 Festival

Sept. 23–Oct. 25: Hell’s Kitchen at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

Sept. 24–Oct. 3: Just for Laughs Toronto 

Sept. 25: Ryan Beatty at History

Sept. 25: Weezer at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 25: Shaboozey at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 25–26: Toronto Oktoberfest

Sept. 25–Nov. 1: Halloween Haunt

Sept. 26: Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Massey Hall

Sept. 26: Moein Live at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 26: Peaches at The Concert Hall

Sept. 26: Pete Davidson at Meridian Hall

Sept. 26: Tiffany Haddish at Elgin Winter Garden

Sept. 26–27: Word on the Street 

Sept. 27: Logic and G-Eazy at RBC Amphitheatre

Sept. 27: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 27: Toronto Comic Book Show

Sept. 29: Career Fair Canada

Sept. 29–Nov. 1: The Karate Kid: The Musical at Princess of Wales Theatre

Sept. 30: Zolita at The Great Hall

Sept. 30: Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sept. 30–Oct. 9: Toronto Palestine Film Festival