FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s world-famous Christmas market. It takes place in The Distillery Historic District and features the most iconic Christmas Tree in Canada. It has cobblestone streets glowing with thousands of holiday lights, Santa and his elves, carollers filling the laneways with music, endless holiday photo ops, artisan vendors, seasonal food and drinks, and festive entertainment at every turn.

The 2026 Distillery Winter Village will run from November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027.



The official tree lighting ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6 pm.


Tickets for The 2026 Distillery Winter Village will go on sale in September. 


Yes. The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s iconic outdoor Christmas market, previously known as the Toronto Christmas Market.

Yes. The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s iconic Christmas market, previously known as the Toronto Christmas Market.

Ticket information for the 2026 season will be available in September. Visit this page for the latest updates.

We're putting the finishing touches on this year's holiday season. Programming, entertainment, seasonal vendors and special experiences will be announced in the fall.

Yes, you may still apply for our vendor waitlist for the 2026 season. See details here: https://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/wintervillagevendors/

This page is the official source for the latest 2026 Distillery Winter Village information, including event dates, ticket updates, programming announcements, hours, and visitor information. As details are confirmed, this page will be updated with the most current information.