Unless you’ve been living under a very quiet rock, you’ve certainly heard that Taylor Swift will be bringing her Eras Tour to Toronto’s Roger Centre in November. While we don’t have any insights into how to snag those elusive show tickets, we’ve got plenty of info on all the fun events happening around town in honour of this momentous occasion. So, pull on your many friendship bracelets, grab your fellow Swifties and celebrate T-Swift’s arrival with our Guide to Taylor Swift Inspired Events in Toronto and the GTA…
October
Feeling 22 – A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift
When: October 19, 2024
Gather all your “Swifties” for Canada’s largest live Taylor Swift party, returning to get your Taylor fix in preparation of her big tour coming to town in November. This show is performed live by indie country/pop singers and musicians that will make sparks fly, with over 40 songs from every era played live, which will have you feeling like you’re 22 all over again.
Taylor Swift All Ages Family-Dance Party
When: October 20, 2024
Where: 3030 Dundas St. West, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Link
Destination Toronto: Scavenger Hunt & Contest
When: October 21 — November 29, 2024
Website: www.destinationtoronto.com
November
stackt market: Taylor Swift Paint Party
When: November 2, 14-16, 21-23, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: stackt market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Website: www.stacktmarket.com
Mischief Makers & The Willow Shed: Friendship Bracelet Crafting Social
When: November 8, 15 & 22, 2024
Time: Friday 6:30-11:00pm
Where: Mischief Makers, 247 Coxwell Ave., Toronto
Website: www.mischiefmakers.ca
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): Swifties Scavenger Hunt
When: November 9-10, 13-17, 23-24, 30
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm, 1:30-3:00pm
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Website: www.rom.on.ca
Trivià La Carte: Taylor Swift
When: November 12, 2024
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Chef’s Hall, 111 Richmond Street West, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Link
Bata Shoe Museum: Taylor Swift Fan Night
When: November 12, 2024
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Where: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Website: www.batashoemuseum.ca
Little Canada: Little Swiftie Search & Find
When: November 12-24, 2024
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Little Canada, 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Website: www.little-canada.ca
Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making Workshop
When: November 13-24, 2024
Time: Times vary by day
Where: Kind Karma Company, 260 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Link
The Well: All Too Well: Experiences for Swifties
When: November 13-23, 2024
Time: Times vary by day
Where: The Well, 486 Front St. West, Toronto
Website: www.thewelltoronto.com
Toronto Public Library: Dear Reader – Taylor Swift (TPL’s Version)
When: November 13, 2024
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Where: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Link
Fresh Paint Studio + Cafe: In-Studio Taylor Swift Bejewelled Paint Pouring – Create Your Era
When: November 13, 2024
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Fresh Paint Studio + Cafe, 1849 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Website: www.freshpaintstudio.ca
Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24
When: November 14-23, 2024
*Swifties, get ready*, because fans of the world’s biggest female recording artist can make friends and memories in anticipation of Taylor Swift’s tour stop this November at Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24, located steps from the Rogers Centre at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event offers a perfect indoor space for fans to connect, with friendship bracelet-building, glam stations, live DJ sets, exclusive merchandise, interactive dances, photo opps and sing-alongs.
The Rec Room: In Our Concert Party Era
When: November 14-16 & 21-23, 2024
Time: All-ages: 11:00am-3:00pm, 3:30-6:30pm, 7:00-10:00pm; 19+: 11:00pm-2:00am
Where: The Rec Room, Toronto Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
Website: www.therecroom.com
The Distillery Winter Village
When: November 13-24, 2024
The Distillery Winter Village returns for revellers to embrace the holiday spirit of a traditional outdoor Christmas market, plus Swifties can go on a festive QR code scavenger hunt with the Taylor-Made Holiday Hunt (Distillery’s Version).
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Get Into Your Aquarium Era!
When: November 14-16 & 21-23, 2024
Time: 9:00am-9:00pm (except November 16 opening at 11:00am)
Where: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
Website: www.ripleys.com
Toronto Railway Museum: Turn Tay-Ble
When: November 14-16 & 21-23, 2024
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Where: Toronto Railway Museum, Stall 17, John Street Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
Website: Instagram post
Yonge-Dundas Square (soon to be Sankofa Square): ParTAY at the Square
When: November 15 & 22, 2024
Time: 1:00-6:00pm
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square (soon to be Sankofa Square), 1 Dundas St. East, Toronto
Website: www.downtownyonge.com
Palais Royale: Taylor’s Version
When: November 16-17, 2024
Where: Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto
Website: www.palaisroyale.ca
Mischief Makers & The Willow Shed: Taylor-Made T-shirt Workshop
When: November 16, 2024
Time: Friday 6:30-11:00pm
Where: Mischief Makers, 247 Coxwell Ave., Toronto
Website: www.mischiefmakers.ca
Snakes and Lattes College: Taylor Swift Karaoke & Musical Bingo
When: November 18, 2024
Time: 6:00-11:00pm
Where: Snakes & Lattes College, 489 College Street, Toronto
Website: www.snakesandlattes.com
L’Oréal Paris Gloss Mania
When: November 21-23, 2024
Time: 2:00-8:00pm
Where: Rod Robbie Bridge (between Rogers Centre and Front St. West), Toronto
Website: www.lorealparis.ca
One of a Kind Winter Show (Taylor’s Version)
When: November 22, 2024
At this popular holiday market, keep the party going with free friendship bracelet-making workshops, a performance by Toronto’s top Taylor Swift cover band, Taylor-inspired silent disco and prizes.
Illuminarium Toronto: Through the Eras – Taylor Swift Fan Night
When: November 23, 2024
Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
Where: Illuminarium Toronto, 28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto
Website: Tickets at Showclix
Town of Oakville: Oakville Welcomes Swifties
The Town of Oakville is rolling out the red carpet for fans to head west and enjoy a Swiftie-themed getaway, including contests, crafting events, dining specials and silent discos!
Get more ideas for family fun with Special Events in Toronto and the GTA here!
