Performances

A Show-Stopping Line-up of Performances & Holiday Music

From choirs and carollers to musical theatre stars and family sing-alongs, this year’s schedule offers something special for every kind of visitor. All performances take place on the stage in front of the Christmas tree and are free with your admission to The Distillery Winter Village.

Upcoming Performances:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir – November 30, 7:00 & 8:00 p.m

JUNO-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings their cherished Festival of Carols tradition, with two performances featuring traditional carols and festive works performed by members of Canada's largest, oldest, and most celebrated choral ensemble.


Canadian Opera Company -December 5, 7:00 pm; & family-oriented show December 6, 3:30 p.m.

Past Canadian Opera Company (COC) Ensemble Studio artists, COC Teaching Artists, and close opera friends of the COC present a beautiful holiday evening performance; alongside a reimagined musical exploration of Ezra Jack Keats’ timeless classic, "The Snowy Day".


A Very Merry Mirvish Concert – December 7, 7:00 p.m.

A Very Merry Mirvish Concert returns for a second year, featuring cast members of Toronto’s biggest shows. This year’s edition will feature the three musicals playing on Mirvish stages this holiday season - the smash-hit Broadway musical & Juliet, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music, and We Will Rock You featuring the songs of Queen.


A Super Simple Christmas with Caitie & Tobee
November 17-20, 3:00 p.m., December 10-12, 3:00 p.m. and December 15-17, 3:00 p.m.

Join Caitie & Tobee for a musical holiday spectacular from the world-renowned Super Simple Songs — the most-viewed YouTube channel in Canada, loved by millions of families around the globe! Enjoy favourites from Caitie’s Countdown to Christmas and classic carols like Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Exclusive merchandise will be available to purchase during performances, be sure to grab the perfect Christmas gift for your little Super Simple fan!

Location: The Distillery Winter Village Stage on Trinity Street

Meet and Greet! – November 17, 4:00 p.m & December 17, 4:00 p.m

Get a chance to meet Caitie & Tobee (and Santa!) on November 17th and December 17th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Santa's Village at Soulpepper Theatre (50 Tank House Lane) 


The McGregor Carollers

A Toronto tradition - a quartet of carollers will fill the site with holiday cheer. Their appearance schedule is found here.


Crane Creations Theatre Company - Every Sunday from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Holiday puppets, Bunny, Squirrel and Crane will spread cheer and spark imagination in kids of all ages.


Myriad Ensemble - Thurs Dec 18 7-9pm

Myriad Ensemble is an upper-voice choir based in Burlington with a vision to inspire through the performance of choral music, they are known for their vocal excellence and innovative presentations of works by female composers.