Festivals coming up in Toronto in January 2025

The new year brings a whole new calendar full of fun festivals to Toronto, where you can eat, listen and learn. Fresh new musicians are taking to stages, some events are serving up great food to eat, and a huge design festival is taking over the city.

Here are some festivals coming up in Toronto the first month of the year.

Toronto International Pongal Festival

Feast from banana leaves during this cultural festival and networking event.

When: Jan. 11- 11:00 AM to 3 p.m.
Where: The Estate Banquet & Event Centre, 430 Nugget Ave.

Hart House U of T Festival of Music

Two lively nights of music from a long lineup of different performers will take place on a historic stage.

When: Jan. 17 to 18
Where: Hart House Theatre

21C Music Festival

Hear some of the newest sounds from emerging artists at this music festival.

When: Jan. 18 to May 3
Where: Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto

DesignTO Festival

In its 15th year, this iconic festival celebrates all things design all over the city.

When: Jan. 24 to Feb. 2
Where: Multiple venues

University of Toronto New Music Festival

Lovers of contemporary music can check out this international festival.

When: Jan. 24 to Feb. 4
Where: Various venues at U of T

Something Strange Sideshow Festival (Oddities Market and Freakshow)

International sideshow acts spice up this oddities market with over 50 vendors.

When: Jan. 26 – 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Revival

Winterlicious

Dig into one of Toronto’s most anticipated annual food festivals with prix fixe meals at tons of restaurants.

When: Jan. 31 to Feb. 13
Where: Multiple venues