1. Toronto International Film Festival
#1 Entertainment Industry Event
Last fall, the Toronto International Film Festival took the city by storm, screening more than 300 films—and hosting what felt like just as many parties—over 11 days. Next: September 6-16, 2012
Last fall, the Toronto International Film Festival took the city by storm, screening more than 300 films—and hosting what felt like just as many parties—over 11 days. Next: September 6-16, 2012
Photo: Zach Slootsky
2. North by Northeast
#2 Entertainment Industry Event
In 2012, North by Northeast brought 780 bands and buzzy sponsor activations to the festival, with free performances by the Flaming Lips, Bad Religion, and Raekwon and Ghostface Killah at Dundas Square. Next: Summer 2013
In 2012, North by Northeast brought 780 bands and buzzy sponsor activations to the festival, with free performances by the Flaming Lips, Bad Religion, and Raekwon and Ghostface Killah at Dundas Square. Next: Summer 2013
Photo: Courtesy of NXNE
3. Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
#3 Entertainment Industry Event
This year the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival drew a record 165,000 guests and debuted its new permanent home, the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. Next: April 25-May 5, 2013
This year the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival drew a record 165,000 guests and debuted its new permanent home, the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. Next: April 25-May 5, 2013
Photo: Joseph Michael
4. Canadian Music Week
#4 Entertainment Industry Event
This spring, Canadian Music Week celebrated its 30th year with 100,000 guests and more than 1,000 performing bands. Next: March 20-24, 2013
This spring, Canadian Music Week celebrated its 30th year with 100,000 guests and more than 1,000 performing bands. Next: March 20-24, 2013
Photo: Barry Roden
5. Much Music Video Awards
#5 Entertainment Industry Event
With performances by Katy Perry and LMFAO, the Much Music Video Awards took over a busy Queen Street intersection this summer. Next: June 2013
With performances by Katy Perry and LMFAO, the Much Music Video Awards took over a busy Queen Street intersection this summer. Next: June 2013
Photo: Mark O'Neill/Much Music
6. Polaris Music Prize
#6 Entertainment Industry Event
Last year, Arcade Fire was awarded the Polaris Music Prize for its album "The Suburbs." Next: September 24, 2012
Last year, Arcade Fire was awarded the Polaris Music Prize for its album "The Suburbs." Next: September 24, 2012
Photo: Dustin Rabin Photography
7. Canada’s Walk of Fame
#7 Entertainment Industry Event
Last year, Canada’s Walk of Fame inducted luminaries like Russell Peters, Sandra Oh, and Mordecai Richler. Next: September 20-23, 2012
Last year, Canada’s Walk of Fame inducted luminaries like Russell Peters, Sandra Oh, and Mordecai Richler. Next: September 20-23, 2012
Photo: Davi
8. TIFF Kids International Film Festival
#9 Entertainment Industry Event
In 2012, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival debuted under its new moniker and included screenings, workshops, activities, and an interactive playground for kids aged 3 to 13. Next: April 2013
In 2012, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival debuted under its new moniker and included screenings, workshops, activities, and an interactive playground for kids aged 3 to 13. Next: April 2013
Photo: Sonia Recchia, WireImage/Getty for TIFF
