Distillery Winter Village 2026/27: Dates (Nov 12 to Jan 3) and Fares | SlickTrip

Toronto, Ontario · November 12 to January 3, 2027

Distillery Winter Village

Name: Distillery Winter Village 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-12
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Toronto, Ontario

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When is Distillery Winter Village 2026/27?

Distillery Winter Village 2026/27 runs November 12 to January 3, 2027.

2026/27November 12 to January 3, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 11 to January 2, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The village opens on a Thursday evening in mid-November with a tree lighting and runs to early January.

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Source: thedistillerywintervillage.com

Distillery Winter Village schedule

Thursday, November 12, 2026: The tree lighting ceremony takes place at 6 pm, when Santa flips the switch on the Christmas tree.
November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027: The Immersive Nutcracker shows run daily in the Fermenting Cellar.
2026 season: Santa's Village returns to Soulpepper Theatre with a vintage European department store theme.

Source: thedistillerywintervillage.com

Getting to Distillery Winter Village

The village is at 55 Mill Street, just east of Parliament Street and south of Front Street East. It is a short walk from Union Station or the King/Queen streetcar lines, and steps from Distillery Loop on Cherry St. on the 504A King line.

Source: thedistillerywintervillage.com

Tickets and cost

Admission is free before 4 p.m. daily and all day Monday to Wednesday through December 13, 2026. Thursdays in November are also free, except on Opening Night. Tickets start at $16 plus HST and service charge. Kids aged 9 and under are always free.

Source: thedistillerywintervillage.com

History of Distillery Winter Village

The Distillery Winter Village is the market previously known as the Toronto Christmas Market. The 2025 edition was its 16th year, and CNN named it one of the best Christmas markets in the world in 2025.

Source: toronto.com

Distillery Winter Village: questions people ask

When is the Distillery Winter Village in 2026?

It runs from November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Is the Distillery Winter Village free before 4?

Yes. Admission is free before 4 p.m. daily and all day Monday to Wednesday through December 13, 2026. You must be inside the gates before 4 p.m. on days when ticketing begins then.

Do I need tickets for the Distillery Winter Village?

You need a ticket at peak times, including opening night. Tickets start at $16 plus HST and service charge.

How do I get to the Distillery Winter Village?

It is at 55 Mill Street, a short walk from Union Station or the King/Queen streetcar lines.

What time is the tree lighting at the Distillery Winter Village?

The tree lighting is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6 pm.

Is there a Nutcracker show at the Distillery Winter Village?

Yes. The Immersive Nutcracker runs daily from November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027 and needs a separate ticket. It is $19.99 for adults (16+) plus a $2.00 service fee and HST.

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About Distillery Winter Village

Toronto's Christmas market on the cobblestone streets of the Distillery District, with a 50-foot tree and more than 40 food vendors.

The Distillery Historic District turns into a holiday market with artisan cabins, carolers, themed bars and Santa's Village. It opens with a tree lighting on a Thursday evening in November. Entry is free at many times but ticketed on busy evenings, so check the schedule before you go.

Know before you go

On days when ticketing begins at 4 p.m., you must be inside the gates before 4 p.m. to enter free.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the main airport, and the village is a short walk from Union Station.

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