Weekly – Toronto Events Calendar (January 23, 2026)
Toronto’s big draws this coming week (roughly Jan 24–30, 2026) are design/festival events, immersive exhibits, and several notable concerts at major venues.
Design, culture, and food
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Interior Design Show (IDS) – Metro Toronto Convention Centre
A major annual design and décor fair running Jan 22–25, with public days on Jan 24–25 featuring exhibits, speakers, and a curated retail area called The District. Expect furniture and décor brands, design talks, and shopping opportunities for home and interior enthusiasts.
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Winterlicious 2026 – citywide restaurants
City-run foodie program with three-course prix‑fixe menus at participating restaurants, officially running Jan 30–Feb 12, so it starts at the end of this week.It’s one of the city’s biggest dining events, offering set‑price menus at different price tiers across many neighbourhoods.
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Toronto Tea Festival (starts next weekend) – Toronto Reference Library
The festival itself runs Jan 31–Feb 1, but this week people are buying advance tickets and planning visits.The event focuses on tea tastings, talks, and vendors showcasing teas and teaware from around the world.
Winter festivals and attractions
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Winterista Ice & Light Festival – Motorista Studio
A winter‑themed ice and light experience running Jan 23–Feb 14, featuring ice sculptures, illuminated displays, live carving, and a large ice slide.It is positioned as a photogenic, family‑friendly way to enjoy winter with artful installations and interactive features.
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Outdoor skating – Harbourfront Centre & city rinks
The Harbourfront Centre rink and other outdoor rinks continue through January, offering casual skating with lake or city views.Nathan Phillips Square and other civic spaces also promote skating as part of Toronto’s winter traditions.
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Distillery Winter Village (final days)
The Christmas‑style market in the Distillery District runs through Jan 4, 2026, so it has just ended but is still referenced in January round‑ups.It features lights, a large Christmas tree, carollers, artisan vendors, and festive food and drink when in season.
Concerts and live shows
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Massey Hall concerts – downtown
January 2026 includes a run of notable shows at Massey Hall such as Blue Rodeo’s “Lost Together” 40th Anniversary Tour (Jan 23–24) and other acts through the month.Later in the month there is also “An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov” on Jan 26 and a live show called Sunthar V & Me2Chat Live on Jan 31.
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Candlelight tribute concerts – various venues
Candlelight series events this week include tributes like “Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd” and “The Best of Bollywood on Strings,” scheduled on select dates at venues such as The Royal Theatre and Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.These shows pair string ensembles with themed setlists in an intimate, candle‑lit setting and are ticketed with tiered pricing.
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Other ticketed nightlife and parties
Event platforms list club nights and special events such as 90s‑themed parties and DJ nights at venues like Revival and BUNKER.
These are generally single‑night events with variable pricing that must be checked per listing.
Sports and immersive experiences
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Toronto Maple Leafs & Raptors – Scotiabank Arena
January includes multiple Leafs home games at Scotiabank Arena, including a game vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan 23 and other matchups around this week.These games remain some of the highest‑profile events in the city, drawing large crowds and higher‑end ticket prices.
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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition – North York
A large‑scale exhibit presenting over 200 artifacts from the Titanic, recreated rooms, and a chance to touch a piece of the ship’s starboard hull.It runs through January with timed entry tickets starting around the mid‑$30 range for adults, with discounts for seniors, students, and children.
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