About this event
Cavalcade of Lights, Toronto's official holiday kickoff since 1967, returns to Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, in front of City Hall, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The free opening night runs from 5 to 10 PM and features main-stage performances, the lighting ceremony for Toronto's official Christmas tree, immersive light installations, free public skating to music and a figure-skating showcase.
After opening night, the lighting elements, select installations and free public skating continue at Nathan Phillips Square until January 7, 2027.
What to expect
Main-stage performances, the lighting ceremony for Toronto's official Christmas tree, immersive light installations, free public skating to music and a figure-skating showcase on opening night — and the lights, select installations and free public skating continue until January 7, 2027.
- Opening night: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5–10 PM
- Main-stage performances and the lighting ceremony for Toronto's official Christmas tree
- Immersive light installations around Nathan Phillips Square
- Free public skating to music, including a figure-skating showcase; skate rentals are available on site
- After opening night: the lighting elements, select installations and free public skating continue until January 7, 2027
Admission
Admission is FREE. Cavalcade of Lights is a City of Toronto event, and public skating is free — skate rentals are available on site.
Worth knowing before you go
- Cavalcade of Lights has run since 1967 — it is the city's official holiday kickoff.
- Opening night is free, with no ticket required, and it takes place outdoors — dress for the weather and arrive early for the tree-lighting ceremony.
- Public skating is free; skate rentals are available on site.
- The lighting elements, select installations and free public skating continue until January 7, 2027, so you can also enjoy the square after opening night.
Details verified against the City of Toronto's official website on November 12, 2026. Dates, hours and availability can change — please check the official site before you go. Canadafun.ca is not affiliated with the City of Toronto.
