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Lisa Power
Posted on September 28, 2018
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The top 10 events in Toronto this October

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on September 28, 2018
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The top events in Toronto for October welcome a few newcomers by way of the Red Bull Music Festival and two days dedicated to soup. There's a big party at the library and a cask festival. Hasan Minhaj is here and there's lots of free stuff to check out as well.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Hasan Minhaj
      October 7
      Hasan Minhaj
      A rising star on the international comedy stage, funnyman Hasan Minhaj arrives in Toronto with his witty and politically-charged humour.
      Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
    • Torontoberfest
      October 8
      Torontoberfest
      Brewer's Backyard is back with an all-day food and drink festival in the style of the Oktoberfests of the old country.
      Evergreen Brickworks
    • Reelworld Film Festival
      October 9-14
      Reelworld Film Festival
      Indigenous directors and others from diverse backgrounds look to inspire discussion on gender identity, environmental issues and human rights.
      Multiple Venues
    • Toronto After Dark Film Festival
      October 11-19
      Toronto After Dark Film Festival
      Feature films and shorts of the horror, thriller and sci-fi persuasion are being screened over nine nights, just in time for spooky season.
      Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre
    • Red Bull Music Festival
      October 17-26
      Red Bull Music Festival
      New to Toronto, this festival is stacked with performances by DVSN and The Sorority and a Distillery District takeover by Alice Glass.
      Multiple Venues
    • Cask Days
      October 19-21
      Cask Days
      Beer as nature intended is on as Evergreen Brick Works hosts a massive brew festival with drinks served straight out of the cask.
      Evergreen Brick Works
    • Hush Hush
      October 20
      Hush Hush
      Bloor/Gladstone Library is being transformed into party central with drinks, neon signs and classic library nostalgia during this big party in the stacks.
      Bloor/Gladstone Library
    • Toronto Soup Festival
      October 20-21
      Toronto Soup Festival
      Just in time for comfort food season, this new festival is dedicated to all things soup, featuring exhibitors, non-soup food, drinks and more.
      Garrison Common
    • Art Toronto
      October 25-29
      Art Toronto
      Get lost amongst modern art from Canadian and international artists at this big exhibition with panels, events and lectures.
      Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    • TEDxToronto
      October 26
      TEDxToronto
      Director X, Masai Ujiri, Mary Walsh and Sarain Fox all share their thoughts and ideas about their journeys during the Toronto edition of TEDx.
      Evergreen Brick Works
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