Top 10 events in Toronto this September
Written by Camões Radio on August 30, 2019
We are all upset that summer ended but there is still a lot to do in the City. The events in Toronto for September 2019 have some newcomers that are cause for excitement, including star chef Matty Matheson’s big food and music festival and a new show from Cirque du Soleil. There’s plenty of concerts, food, free stuff and markets happening, too.
Toronto Fashion Week S/S20
From September 3 to September 5
Multiple venues
Toronto Fashion Week® (TFW) will return for Spring/Summer 2020 fashion presentations. Will once again set the stage for globally recognized designers and rising stars to showcase their extraordinary talent as well as offer immersive and interactive programming.
Toronto International Filme Festival
From September 5 to September 15
TIFF Bell Lightbox
As Canada’s premiere home of cinema, TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, events, professional development and opportunities to meet, hear and learn from filmmakers from Canada and around the world.
MATTYFEST
September 7
RBC Echo Beach
Music: Wu-Tang Clan; Descendents; Gogol Bordello; Danny Brown; Metz; Turnover; Standing on the corner; Jennifer Castle; Daniel Romano; Chastity; Young Guv; Ruby Waters; Dear-God; Luna Li
Cirque du Soleil
From September 12 to December 1
Ontario Place
Alegría is the nostalgic story of a monarchy that has lost its king. The Old Birds, who resist change and cling to old values, hover around Mr Fleur, a tricky and power-hungry man who proclaims himself king. Fleur and the Old Birds, with their outdated ideas, struggle to maintain power in a world they no longer understand. On the other hand, the Bronx, the strong and confident next generation, embrace modernity and strive to topple their oppressors to build a flourishing new society.
Toronto Beer Week
From September 13 to September 22
Multiple Venues
Partnering with Toronto Life, TBW showcases the best and most interesting beers being made in the city. The week-long craft beer festival includes master classes taught by craft beer experts, tastings at breweries and bar crawls.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival
September 14 & 15
Roncesvalles
Enjoy great local and international music, including Polish folklore, Polka and Euro dance bands, and entertainment from near and far on 3 stages.
Just for Laughs
From September 19 to September 29
Multiple Venues
The eighth annual JFL42 Festival, presented by SiriusXM, is bringing the funny back to Toronto this fall, running from September 19-29.
Elevate
From September 20 to September 26
Multiple Venues
The mission is to unite the world’s innovators to solve society’s biggest challenges. Featured speakers include: Michelle Obama; Chris Hadfield; Sophia Amoruso; Anjali Sud, CEO of Vimeo; Ryan Holmes, founder and CEO of Hootsuite; Cameron Bailey, artistic director and co-head of TIFF… And much more.
Oktoberfest
From September 26 to September 28
Ontario Place
Toronto’s Oktoberfest is the closest you’re going to get without hopping on a plane to Germany!
Join thousands of others dressed in lederhosen and dirndls under a massive Bavarian-style Festhalle tent as we celebrate German culture.
29Rooms
From September 26 to October 6
Exhibition Place
Expand Your Reality experience will create new, bold and thought-provoking moments that bring Refinery29’s mission and multi-sensory spaces to life in collaboration with global artists, creators, visionaries, meaningful causes, and brands. Each room will put visitors at the center of the event with hands-on activities and several phone-free experiences, sparking engagement and igniting self-expression, storytelling and dialogue.
Source: BlogTO
