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The 10 best things to do this week in Toronto

This story was last updated: March 16, 2026

March Break is here in Toronto, and there are plenty of ways to have some family-friendly fun in the city! From a spring equinox festival to Toronto Comicon, here are 10 things to do in Toronto this week.

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Lamb of God at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

American heavy metal band Lamb of God is on the road for the Heaviest Tour of the Year, and they’re stopping in Toronto on Friday! Fans of the band will also get to enjoy three supporting acts: Kublai Khan TX, Fit for an Autospy and Sanguisugabogg.

Stackt Market’s Spring Equinox Festival

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With the first official day of spring approaching on Friday, celebrate the season (and the approaching warm weather) with Stackt Market’s Spring Equinox festival. Running from Tuesday to Sunday, March 22, enjoy yoga, mindfulness sessions, sustainability focused-events, and wellness workshops, vendor markets, live entertainment and so much more!

St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekday this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. Head to one of Toronto’s best Irish pubs for a pint, some traditional music and plenty of festive celebrations!

Wavelength Music Festival

Enjoy the best of local music at a festival that aims to spotlight emerging Canadian artists, as well as some international guests. Running from Thursday to Saturday, performances include Alex Cameron, Sook-Yin Lee, Mad Iris, Melissa Auf De Maur and so many more.

Detroit: Music of the Motor City at Soulpepper Theatre

Catch the premiere of an exciting new show on Thursday. Detroit: Music of the Motor City will tell the story of Detroit and its sound, including the many genres that came of the the city (including Motown, jazz, hip hop and Detroit rock). 

Toronto Comicon 

Toronto Comicon is the ultimate celebration of sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Over three action-packed days, from Friday to Sunday, fans can meet celebrities, attend panels, watch Sketch Duels and shop for unique gifts. This year, celebrity guests include Mara Wilson, Princess Bride star Cary Elwes and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Bert Kreischer at Scotiabank Arena

You might recognize American stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer from the scripted sitcom he created and stars in on Netflix, Free Bert, or one of his many Netflix specials. Now, he’s taking his Permission to Party stand-up tour across the continent — including a stop in Toronto on Saturday.

HeHeHeated Rivalry: a Heated Rivalry comedy show

Can’t get enough of Heated Rivalry? Turns out Toronto can’t, either — there seems to be a new event every week celebrating the tiny Canadian queer hockey show-turned-international sensation. This week, it’s a themed comedy show on Wednesday about all things gay, hockey, cottages, loons and more heated fun.

Break by the Lake

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Spend your March Break at the Harbourfront Centre! Enjoy multiple days of programming fit for the whole family, including a theatre performance, breaking workshop led by an Olympian, a dance battle and more!

Sabrina Claudio at The Opera House

R&B singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio is coming to Toronto on Sunday, making a stop on her North American tour. The tour comes after the release of her latest album, Fall In Love With Her — and she’ll be supported by Toronto’s own Dylan Sinclair!

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