Performances

A Show-Stopping Line-up of Performances & Holiday Music

From choirs and carollers to musical theatre stars and family sing-alongs, this year’s schedule offers something special for every kind of visitor. All performances take place on the stage in front of the Christmas tree and are free with your admission to The Distillery Winter Village.

The Tenors - November 13, 6:00 p.m.

International Award-winning vocal sensation, The Tenors, return home and bring their powerful voices and world-class harmonies to Opening Night of The Distillery Winter Village.  Join us for a celebration of holiday classics in a performance that will set the stage for The Distillery Winter Village's 2025 season.


Toronto Mendelssohn Choir – November 30, 7:00 & 8:00 p.m

JUNO-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Toronto Mendelssohn Choir brings their cherished Festival of Carols tradition, with two performances featuring traditional carols and festive works performed by members of Canada's largest, oldest, and most celebrated choral ensemble.


Canadian Opera Company -December 5, 7:00 pm; & family-oriented show December 6, 3:30 p.m.

Past Canadian Opera Company (COC) Ensemble Studio artists, COC Teaching Artists, and close opera friends of the COC present a beautiful holiday evening performance; alongside a reimagined musical exploration of Ezra Jack Keats’ timeless classic, "The Snowy Day".


A Very Merry Mirvish Concert – December 7, 7:00 p.m.

A Very Merry Mirvish Concert returns for a second year, featuring cast members of Toronto’s biggest shows. This year’s edition will feature the three musicals playing on Mirvish stages this holiday season - the smash-hit Broadway musical & Juliet, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved The Sound of Music, and We Will Rock You featuring the songs of Queen.


A Super Simple Christmas with Caitie & Tobee – November 17-20, 3:00 p.m. and December 15-17, 3:00 p.m.

A joyful sing-along from the creators of Super Simple Songs, featuring favourites from Caitie’s Countdown to Christmas and classic carols like Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Plus, meet Caitie & Tobee on select days and visit the Super Simple Pop-Up Shop for exclusive holiday gifts on November 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and December 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.


The McGregor Carollers

A Toronto tradition - a quartet of carollers will fill the site with holiday cheer. Their appearance schedule is found here.


Crane Creations Theatre Company - Every Sunday from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Holiday puppets, Bunny, Squirrel and Crane will spread cheer and spark imagination in kids of all ages.