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Toronto Events May 2020 schedule is loaded down with several quirky film and art festivals, including Inside Out Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, Toronto Comic Arts Festival and Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts.
After cherry blossom in spring, it is time when Toronto begins to bloom with outdoor festival season. CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival, Toronto International Circus Festival, Doors Open Toronto, Anime North, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival and Artfest at the Distillery are some of the top Toronto events in May 2020.
Don’t miss The Killers and The Rolling Stones cocerts at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Blue Jays home games at the Rogers Centre also draw many fans to Toronto in May.
Check out Toronto events May 2020 listing for unlimited fun and excitement in Toronto.
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Air Canada Centre | Rogers Centre | Molson Amphitheatre
Roy Thomson Hall | Massey Hall | Phoenix Cencert Theatre
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts | Sound Academy | Winter Garden Theatre
Danforth Music Hall Theatre | The Mod Club Theatre | The Opera House
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Toronto Theatres & Shows in May 2020
| The Book Of Mormon – Princess Of Wales Theatre – Apr 30 – Jun 9, 2020 The Wizard of Oz – Ed Mirvish Theatre – Apr 30 – Aug 18, 2020 Cats – Panasonic Theatre – May 28 – Jun 23, 2020 |  |
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Toronto Sports Events May 2020
Toronto Blue Jays – Home Games May 2020
With expectation at all time high, will star-studded Blue Jays dominate the competitive American League Eastern Division? Who Knows! But Blue Jays definitely needs your support. Catch Toronto Blue Jays in action at Rogers Centre and give a big round of applause everytime they score a home run.
 Toronto Blue Jays Tickets TicketLiquidator|TicketNetwork | Blue Jays Schedule – May 2020 Wed, May 1 at 07:07pm vs. Boston Red Sox Thu, May 2 at 07:07pm vs. Boston Red Sox Fri, May 3 at 07:07pm vs. Seattle Mariners Sat, May 4 at 01:07pm vs. Seattle Mariners Sun, May 5 at 01:07pm vs. Seattle Mariners Tue, May 14 at 07:07pm vs. San Francisco Giants Wed, May 15 at 07:07pm vs. San Francisco Giants Mon, May 20 at 01:07pm vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tue, May 21 at 07:07pm vs. Tampa Bay Rays Wed, May 22 at 04:37pm vs. Tampa Bay Rays Thu, May 23 at 07:07pm vs. Baltimore Orioles Fri, May 24 at 07:07pm vs. Baltimore Orioles Sat, May 25 at 01:07pm vs. Baltimore Orioles Sun, May 26 at 01:07pm vs. Baltimore Orioles Mon, May 27 at 07:07pm vs. Atlanta Braves Tue, May 28 at 12:37pm vs. Atlanta Braves |
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Toronto CityPASS – Best Toronto Discount Pass
Purchase a Toronto CityPASS and visit 5 high-flying Toronto attractions for one low-price! Avoid most ticket lines! Save time and money. Valid for 9 days.
Includes admission tickets to the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Centre, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Zoo. For more detail, visit Toronto CityPASS
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Toronto Events & Festivals May 2020
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
When: April 25 – May 5, 2020 times vary
Where: Various venues in Downtown Toronto
Cost: Free, Paid
Website: www.hotdocs.ca
If you’re an avid follower of documentary movies, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto is a must-go event for you.
The festival presents more than 180 avant-garde documentaries from every corner of the globe, covering a wide range of subjects. Whether you like sports, crime, war, cults, adventure sports or education, you will find some mind-boggling documentaries on each theme.
The festival also features Canadian and international competitive programs, The Doc Shop, an international documentary market and Hot Docs forum.
For students and seniors, the festival offers free entry during daytime screenings. If you can’t take advantage of free shows, it’s still worth to buy tickets. The Hot Docs ticket packages are cheaper and flexible option if you are going with friends and family.
Check the website for movie schedule, venues and tickets.
CONTACT Photography Festival
When: May 1-31, 2020 times vary
Where: Several venues across Toronto
Cost: Free
Website: www.contactphoto.com
With more than 1500 Canadian and international photographers presenting their art at several venues throughout Toronto, CONTACT Photography Festival is the largest photography event of its kind in the world. The theme for 2020 is “Field of Vision”.
The annual event in May celebrates and promotes the profession of photography. The festival provides great opportunity to promising and established photographers to exhibit their creativity and vision in photography.
If you love the art of photography, there is lot to see, do and admire. The festival showcases some breath-taking work from artists all around the world. Several workshops, exhibitions, shows, lectures, film screenings take place at major galleries, museums and community centres. You will also find some interesting presentations on streets of Toronto and even subway platforms.
Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts
When: May 1-15, 2020
Where: Several venues across Toronto
Cost: Paid
Website: www.mayworks.ca
The annual Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts is a unique arts festival that celebrates working class people and their culture. As the largest labour arts festival of Canada, the event focuses on themes of labour, art and politics.
The festival showcases the grave realities of Layoffs, immigration issues, labour issues, economic and job insecurity, insufficient social assistance through theatrical performances, poetry, reading, arts display, concert, workshops, forums and film screenings.
Please check the website for event schedule, location and ticket.
SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
When: May 9-12, 2020 times vary
Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Cost: Free, Paid
Website: www.singtoronto.ca
For four days in May, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival takes centre stage at Harbourfront Centre in the celebration of human voice. The voice that is not restricted by any genre, culture, race or language!
Hundreds of local and international vocal artists join together for the Toronto’s leading a cappella festival and offer more than 100 live concerts, educational workshops and other events.
This year star concerts include The Real Group, The Swingle Singers, From Sea to Sea: New Canadian Choral Works and Moments to Remember: A Tribute to Harmony Groups of the 50s and 60s.
Mark the calendar and come out to enjoy this unique festival. Most of the concerts and events are free! The headliner concerts tickets are priced $20-$40.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
When: May 11-12, 2020
Where: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, Toronto
Cost: Free
Website: www.torontocomics.com
Toronto Comic Arts Festival, an unconventional but interesting comic event, celebrates comic arts and their creators. More than 300 local and international comic artists and cartoonists display their incredible art work at Toronto Reference Library.
If you like humour and wit, the festival offers something for everyone. The major events are art exhibitions, interviews, panel discussion, readings, gallery shows, vendor fair and workshops – all about comic.
Toronto International Circus Festival
When: May 18-20, 2020
Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Cost: Free
Website: www.tocircusfestival.com
This Victoria Day weekend, bring your kids to Harbourfront Centre for unlimited fun, amusement and laughter all free of charge.
Toronto International Circus Festival sponsored by Zero Gravity Circus offers you spellbinding experience for 3 days. The festival features amazing daredevils, comical clowns, expert acrobats, incredible jugglers and talented buskers, displaying a stunning showcase of their skills.
Experience and enjoy the watertight acrobatic acts, hilarious comedy, jaw-dropping stunts, mindboggling juggling, circus drama, dance, music, magic and all kind of bolt from the blue!
Artfest at the Distillery – Spring Art & Craft Show
When: May 18-20, 2020 11.00am – 6.00pm
Where: Distillery District, Toronto
Cost: Free
Website: www.artfestontario.com
Artfest at the Distillery is an outdoor arts and craft show, featuring more than 75 artists from across Canada. Enjoy wonderful exhibition of unique and handmade pottery, glass, paintings, jewellery, photography and leather items in the historical Distillery District. The three day event offers live music, delicious food and much more. Free Admission!
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival
When: May 23 – June 2, 2020 times vary
Where: Various venues in Downtown Toronto
Cost: Free, Paid
Website: www.insideout.ca
Toronto hosts several film festivals throughout the year, but Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival is unique and outlandish. As a largest festival of its kind in Canada, the event brings the lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans community together to celebrate the queer cinema.
For 11 days, the festival showcases Canadian and international films made by and about LGBT people. Through a series of screenings, panel discussion, installations and artist talks, the festival supports lives of LGBT people of all ages, races and abilities.
Check the website for schedule, venues and tickets.
Anime North
When: May 24-26, 2020
Where: Toronto Congress Centre and Doubletree International Plaza hotel
Cost: Paid
Website: www.animenorth.com
Anime North is Canada’s premier fan-run Anime Convention that celebrates Japanese culture in Toronto. This year the convention offers a full weekend of anime, magna, music and games at Toronto Congress Centre and Doubletree International Plaza hotel.
The event includes amazing dance party, game shows, costume competitions, singing competitions, workshops and many other entertaining activities.
Doors Open Toronto
When: May 25-26, 2020
Where: Toronto
Cost: Free
Website: www.toronto.ca/doorsopen
More than 150 historical buildings open their doors to the public for free during the annual Doors Open Toronto. As Canada’s biggest Doors Open event, this weekend festival invites you to tour some of Toronto’s architectural jewels and hidden gems, not normally open to the public.
So seize the wonderful opportunity to explore and recognize some of the great historical and cultural heritage in Toronto.
This year’s theme – ‘Creators, Makers and Innovators’ offers several old buildings that have been redesigned into modern 21st century spaces. Check out the complete list of venues on the website and make sure to go early to avoid the long lines.
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Toronto CityPASS – Best Toronto Discount Pass
Purchase a Toronto CityPASS and visit 5 high-flying Toronto attractions for one low-price! Avoid most ticket lines! Save time and money. Valid for 9 days.
Includes admission tickets to the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Centre, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Zoo. For more detail, visit Toronto CityPASS
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