Festivals coming up in Toronto in March 2025

We’re finally inching closer to spring, and there are lots of festivals happening in Toronto to get through the rest of the cold and start to feel those first rays of sunshine. Whether indoors or outdoors, you can do all your favourite things at these fests.

Here are festivals going on in March.

Winter Stations

Frolic amongst humongous art installations at this winter outdoor exhibit.

When: Feb. 17 to March 30
Where: Woodbine Beach

Eataly Restaurant Fest

Get deals on the Italian dishes served at Toronto locations of a gourmet grocery store throughout this festival.

When: March 3 to 30
Where: Eataly locations

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

Toronto’s longest running comedy festival is back for another year with over a week of live sketches.

When: March 5 to 16
Where: The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St. W., Toronto

Women from Space Festival

Listen to experimental music by women artists during this three-day festival.

When: March 7 to 9
Where: 918 Bathurst

Maple Days at the Village

Celebrate all things maple by learning about Indigenous traditions and trying tasty treats.

When: March 10 to 14 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto

Toronto Short Film Festival

Multiple screenings of short films are set to be shown at a local artsy theatre.

When: March 12 to 16
Where: Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St. W.

Iranian Fire Festival

Iranian performers will be playing many styles of music and a wide range of traditional foods will be available at this annual festival.

When: March 18
Where: Mel Lastman Square

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – World Tour in Toronto

Watch feature films from this travelling festival during its two-day stop in Toronto.

When: March 21 to 22
Where: TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St. W.

Canadian Film Fest

See films that are totally Canadian-made at this festival that’s been running for decades.

When: March 24 to 29
Where: Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St. W.

Women At Play(s) 7

Short one-act plays in this inclusive and diverse festival are all written, directed and acted by women.

When: March 28 to April 6
Where: Alumnae Theatre Studio, 70 Berkeley St.

Annual Toronto Irish Film Festival

Attend this celebration of Irish cinema that happens every year in Toronto.

When: March 28 to 30
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W.