What to know
- The Distillery Winter Village runs from Nov. 12, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, with general admission starting at $16.
- This year’s attractions include Santa’s Village, The Immersive Nutcracker and a Harry Potter-themed photo experience.
- Visitors can enjoy live performances from organizations including the Canadian Opera Company and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
- Road closures will be in effect around the Distillery District to accommodate increased pedestrian traffic.
Christmas is just around the corner, which means Toronto’s beloved Distillery Winter Village is getting ready to welcome visitors for its 2026 holiday season.
The annual attraction returns to the Distillery District from Nov. 12, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027, bringing festive food, live entertainment, holiday attractions and, of course, a chance to meet Santa Claus.
The festivities kick off with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. on opening night. Tickets are still available starting at $16, while visitors arriving before 4 p.m. can enter the village for free.
Throughout the season, guests can enjoy performances from several Canadian arts organizations, including Crane Creations Theatre Company, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Canadian Opera Company and Mirvish Productions.
This year’s attractions include Santa’s Village, The Immersive Nutcracker and the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Photo Experience.
At Santa’s Village, visitors can step into a festive setting filled with sparkling lights and holiday decorations, meet Santa Claus and write letters to loved ones at a dedicated letter-writing station. There will also be seasonal treats and specialty hot chocolate to enjoy.
Meanwhile, The Immersive Nutcracker will bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved Christmas ballet to life inside the Fermenting Cellar. Using 360-degree digital projections, the experience surrounds visitors with scenes from the classic story, taking them on a magical journey from a snowy winter wonderland to the Land of Sweets.
The experience runs daily from Nov. 12 to Jan. 3. Separate admission is required, with tickets starting at $19.99 for adults and $14.99 for children aged four to 15. Children three and under enter free.
Harry Potter fans can also visit the photo experience on Case Goods Lane, featuring wizarding-world-inspired displays, including a Hogwarts Express setup, a Platform 9¾-style luggage trolley, an interactive House Hourglass and a Hogwarts house-themed selfie booth.
Tickets for the Winter Village are currently available, with general admission starting at $16. Select dates will also offer free admission throughout the day.
With increased crowds expected, the City of Toronto has announced the following road closures around the Distillery District:
- Front Street East: Westbound lanes between Cherry Street and Trinity Street.
- Mill Street: Between Cherry Street and Parliament Street.
- Trinity Street: Between Front Street East and Mill Street.
