ANNOUNCING 4 MAJOR 2026/27 CIVIC INITIATIVES
toronto star live
Bring journalism to the stage.
Toronto Star Live is a new monthly event series that will bring together Star journalists, guest speakers and audiences at Soulpepper Theatre in the Distillery District. The aim is to turn the theatre into a public forum for the city, where people can come together to examine the ideas and issues shaping Toronto.
From September 2026, Star journalists will host events inspired by editorial coverage and take audiences behind the headlines. Toronto Star Live is part of Soulpepper Theatre’s newly announced 2026/2027 season and commitment to being Toronto’s Civic Theatre.
HOT DOCS AT SOULPEPPER
Today’s most powerful documentaries side by side with the plays you love.
A new monthly series in partnership with Hot Docs, bringing visionary documentary filmmaking from around the world to Toronto’s East End.
PUBLIC TUESDAYS
Find your company.
We’ve got your Tuesday plans covered. Every week, Soulpepper turns its lobby into a live social space: part hangout, part happening, part public gathering. Expect games, films, conversation, music, and the kind of encounters that remind you why we’re lucky to call Toronto home. Bring a friend. Talk to a stranger. Put your phone away. And take part in a new weekly ritual that makes the city feel human.
THE TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL AT SOULPEPPER
One of Toronto’s most beloved cultural traditions.
This summer, Soulpepper becomes home to one of Toronto’s most beloved cultural traditions. With dozens of shows and free outdoor programming, the Fringe brings an extraordinary range of artists and audiences together in a city-wide celebration of daring, independent performance.
THE FRINGE ENCORE SERIES
september 26 - october 11, 2026
Following the success of the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival, Soulpepper, Obsidian Theatre, Bad Hats Theatre and The Toronto Fringe will bring you a curated showcase of the summer’s most exceptional Fringe productions. These are bold, innovative works that capture the talent, creativity, and ambition defining Toronto theatre today. Each production has been handpicked for its originality, vision, and ability to spark conversation. Experience a limited engagement of boundary-pushing performances, fresh storytelling, and the voices shaping the city’s vibrant theatre scene.
