Fall events in Canada are the perfect way to get out, explore, and soak up the season, even as the weather starts to change.
From high-energy fall concerts that light up arenas to cozy fall festivals filled with food, art, and culture, this is your go-to guide for the best happenings across the country.
We’ve rounded up the hottest events in your city, and here’s the best part: with the Indigo Neo app, parking near venues is simple. Book ahead, skip the stress, and head straight into the fun.
Ready to see what’s on this fall and where you need to be? Let’s dive in.
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Fall Concerts/Festivals in Toronto
Doechii at Coca‑Cola Coliseum
October 17
Toronto is hosting the Live from the Swamp Tour with Doechii at Coca‑Cola Coliseum. This fall concert combines rap, R&B, and innovative stage visuals in one of the city’s premier entertainment venues. Fans attending can expect a full production with lighting, choreography, and hits from her latest projects. It’s one of those concerts where the energy is as much part of the show as the music.
WHERE TO PARK:
Southcore Financial: 18 York Street
8-minute walk to Transit
This spacious underground garage is open 24/7 and features 656 parking spaces. Close to public transit, making it a great park-and-ride option to avoid traffic. EV charging is available on-site.
Ice Cube at Scotiabank Arena
October 9
For fans of classic hip hop with bite, Ice Cube’s Truth to Power: Four Decades of Attitude tour stops in Toronto this fall. The concert kicks off at 8:00 p.m., and you can expect a powerful set that nods to his legacy, from N.W.A. roots to solo hits with a dose of crowd interaction and sharp lyricism.
WHERE TO PARK:
CIBC Square: 81 Bay Street
2-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 underground garage offers 366 parking spaces for convenient access at any time of day. EV charging is available on-site.
All Things Go Festival at Budweiser Stage
October 4&5
This fall festival is a two-day musical escape. All Things Go Toronto kicks off October 4 (with gates opening around 12:30 p.m.) at Budweiser Stage, featuring artists like Renee Rapp, Remi Wolf, and Chelsea Cutler. The second day features additional headliners. Expect great outdoor vibes, art installations, food vendors, and a midsize crowd of music lovers who want more than just a concert; it’s an immersive experience. For things to do in October, this is a great one if you’re in the GTA.
WHERE TO PARK:
99 Atlantic Avenue
18-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot has 35 parking spaces. Ideal for those who’d like to avoid the congestion with a short walk to the venue. Payment at this location is available on-site only.
Tastes of South East Asia: Lantern Festival
October 10–11
A cultural fall festival with flair, the Tastes of South East Asia Lantern Festival celebrates Southeast Asian heritage with food, performances, and lantern displays. You can wander through vibrant lantern installations, catch traditional dance and music, and sample street eats that bring a global twist to fall activities. It’s perfect for families or friends seeking something unique.
WHERE TO PARK:
4011 Brickstone Mews
8-minute walk to the venue
This underground garage is open 24/7 and features 184 parking spaces.
Toronto Cocktail Festival
October 22–26
One of the most delicious fall festivals in Toronto, the inaugural Toronto Cocktail Festival runs from October 22 through 26, 2025. Far from a simple bar crawl, it’s a city-wide tasting adventure with seminars, mixology workshops, neighbourhood cocktail crawl routes, and two signature events: the Gala of Cocktails on October 24 and a closing brunch on October 26. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a cocktail nerd, this festival offers immersive experiences to play with flavours, learn bartending tricks, and explore new bars across Toronto.
WHERE TO PARK:
1544 Dundas Street West
3-minute walk to the venue
This underground garage is open 24/7 and features 23 parking spaces.
Fall Concerts/Festivals in Montréal
Mumford & Sons at Bell Centre
October 17
Montréal welcomes Mumford & Sons for their 2025 tour at the Bell Centre (doors open around 6:00 p.m.). Expect a lush, emotional concert where folk-rock meets stadium scale. Opening acts include The Barr Brothers and Stephen Sanchez, adding local flair and fresh voices to the night.
WHERE TO PARK:
1350 Boulevard René-Lévesque
4-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot has 501 spaces and is open 24/7 for convenient access.
John Legend at Place Bell
November 14
John Legend’s Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour rolls into Place Bell on November 14. He’ll perform R&B classics and deep cuts from his acclaimed debut Get Lifted, alongside tracks from across his catalog. Audience favourites like “Ordinary People” and “All of Me” are all but guaranteed.
WHERE TO PARK:
Place Bell: 1950 Rue Claude-Gagné
1-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open 24/7, offering 500 spaces. Payment at this location is available on-site only. EV charging is available on-site.
Paul McCartney at Bell Centre
November 17 & 18
Legendary? Understatement. Paul McCartney returns to Montréal for two nights, November 17 and 18, as part of his “Got Back” tour. Beatles-era anthems, Wings hits, and solo staples will weave across those sets, giving fans a sweeping journey through decades of music. Expect demand, packed crowds, and a full arena vibe.
WHERE TO PARK:
Hôtel Novotel: 1180 Rue de la Montagne
5-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot has 100 spaces and is open 24/7. Payment at this location is available on-site only.
Burna Boy at Bell Centre
December 15
Rounding out the fall-to-winter stretch, Burna Boy lands in Montréal on December 15 at the Bell Centre with his No Sign Of Weakness tour. His Afrobeat, hip hop, and global rhythms will bring wide cross-genre energy — danceable, bold, expressive. If you’re mapping out fall concerts or thinking ahead to early holiday plans, this one bridges the seasons.
WHERE TO PARK:
Le Windsor: 1170 Rue Peel
6-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot has 60 spaces and is open 24/7. Payment at this location is available on-site only.
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
October 8–19
If you want something beyond music, the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC) runs from October 8 to 19 across Montréal. One of Canada’s long-standing film festivals, it spotlights independent, boundary-pushing cinema, from national and international competition features to avant-garde shorts. The festival often includes thematic programming, retrospectives, and hybrid presentations. For cinephiles and casual movie lovers alike, it’s a goldmine of fall festival energy.
WHERE TO PARK:
Place du Quartier:1071 Rue Saint-Urbain
7-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot has 128 spaces and is open from 6am-11pm. EV charging is available on-site.
Fall Concerts/Festivals in Ottawa
Day of the Dead Festival
October 31 to November 2
Ottawa hosts the Day of the Dead Festival in the historic ByWard Market area. This cultural fall festival gives residents and visitors a chance to experience Mexican traditions here at home. You’ll find vibrant altars (ofrendas), art installations, workshops, live music, dance performances, and traditional Mexican cuisine from local vendors. It’s a family-friendly mix of remembrance and celebration — people are invited to honour loved ones who’ve passed, share stories, and celebrate life in colourful style.
WHERE TO PARK:
245 Rideau Street
7-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open 24/7 and offers 158 parking spaces.
HOPE RockFest
October 4
Ottawa’s indie and rock music community comes alive as HOPE RockFest returns to Overflow Brewing. This one-night concert is part musical showcase, part fundraiser, with all proceeds going to HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere). The 2025 edition is headlined by DEAR ROUGE, with supporting sets by local acts like Sharlee, Erin Maiden, and The New Hires. Expect a full evening of live energy, guitar riffs, crowd vocals, and a tight community vibe.
WHERE TO PARK:
1729 Bank Street
10-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 40 parking spaces.
Byward Oktoberfest
October 3 & 4
If your ideal fall festival includes beer, live music, and dancing, Byward Oktoberfest is where to head at Lowertown Brewery in the ByWard Market. The festival leans into tradition — think polkas, German food (bratwurst, pretzels), local breweries, and a spirited atmosphere of toasts and laughter. Locals love dressing up, sampling local crafts, and enjoying live performances in a festive crowd.
WHERE TO PARK:
93 George Street
4-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 65 parking spaces.
Bryan Adams at Canadian Tire Centre
October 4
For fans of rock and classic hits, Bryan Adams brings his Roll With the Punches tour to Ottawa on October 4 at Canadian Tire Centre with a 7:30 p.m. start. Opening up the show is The Sheepdogs. Expect a setlist full of his classic hits like “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven,” and “Everything I Do (I Do It for You)” alongside newer material. It’s one of those must-see concerts in Canada this fall for fans of rock, nostalgia, and large venue energy.
WHERE TO PARK:
Canadian Tire Centre:1000 Palladium Drive
2-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 underground lot offers 7700 parking spaces.
Fall Concerts/Festivals in Vancouver
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)
October 2 to 12
Kicking off the season of fall festivals, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) runs from October 2 through October 12. With over 170 feature films, 80 shorts, live events, talks, and artistic programming, VIFF is one of the premier fall festivals in Canada. Expect screenings across multiple venues, industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, and spotlight retrospectives.
WHERE TO PARK:
Robson Square: 800 Hornby Street
10-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot features 330 parking spaces, offering secure and convenient access at any time.
Benson Boone at Rogers Arena
October 4
Pop artist Benson Boone brings his American Heart World Tour to Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Doors open at 8:00 p.m., and Boone’s set is expected to blend his breakout hits (“Beautiful Things,” “Ghost Town”) with new songs from his American Heart album.
WHERE TO PARK:
Rogers Arena – East Lot: 80 Expo Boulevard
2-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot features 281 parking spaces, offering secure and convenient access at any time.
Shawn Mendes at Rogers Arena
October 12
Shawn Mendes arrives in Vancouver as part of his On The Road Again tour. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets include his chart-topping hits, new tracks, and a production with visual flair and crowd energy. His tour is a standout among fall concerts in Canada, and this Vancouver date is sure to be one of the highlights.
WHERE TO PARK:
Rogers Arena – South Lot:78 Pacific Boulevard
4-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot offers 750 spaces and is open 24/7. EV charging is available on-site.
Kaytranada at Rogers Arena
October 16
Kaytranada lands in Vancouver’s arena scene this fall. The expectation is for a night full of beat-driven electronic sets, deep grooves, and danceable energy. (Often his shows blur the line between concert and club, giving festival vibes in an arena.) This is a perfect pick for fans of electronic, hip hop, and experimental sounds.
WHERE TO PARK:
The Arc: 998 Expo Boulevard
8-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot offers 65 spaces and is open 6am-1am.
John Legend at Rogers Arena
December 3
Rounding out the Vancouver calendar, John Legend stops by Rogers Arena on December 3. This show leans into R&B, soul, and romantic ballads. As one of the high-profile concerts in Canada this season, it offers a refined night out.
WHERE TO PARK:
BC Place Stadium Parkade: 651 Expo Boulevard
6-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot offers 168 spaces and is open 24/7.
Harvest Haus at PNE
October 3-4
This fall, Harvest Haus returns to the PNE Fairgrounds. This seasonal festival pairs Oktoberfest energy with fall vibes — think beer, live music, German food, carnival-style rides, and cozy seating zones. It’s among the more immersive festivals in Vancouver, blending cultural flavour with seasonal charm.
WHERE TO PARK:
Sunrise Building: 2750 East Hastings Street
6-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot offers 50 spaces and is open from 7am-10pm.
Fall Concerts/Festivals in Calgary
The Story of the Eagles at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
October 4
Calgary hosts The Story of the Eagles at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This multimedia concert is a musical tribute that channels the sound, spirit, and story behind the Eagles. It blends live renditions of legendary Eagles hits like Hotel California, Take It Easy, Desperado, and more, along with narrative storytelling that dives into the band’s formation, conflicts, reunions, and legacy.
WHERE TO PARK:
1402 8 Avenue Northwest
8-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 299 parking spaces for easy and convenient access at any time.
The Calgary Phil Presents: The Princess Bride in Concert at Jack Singer Concert Hall
October 10-11
This event marries film and classical music. Attendees can expect a screening of The Princess Bride while the orchestra performs the film’s score live in sync with the on-screen action. It’s the kind of experience that appeals both to movie lovers and classical music fans. The atmospheric lighting, musical cues matching every iconic moment, and immersive presentation make it a highlight among fall events.
WHERE TO PARK:
Performing Arts: 219 9 Avenue Southeast
2-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 160 parking spaces. EV charging is available on-site.
Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival at BMO Centre
October 17-18
The Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival sets up at the BMO Centre, turning Calgary into a gourmand’s playground. This fall festival is all about tasting, exploring, and indulging. You’ll find dozens of wine vendors, local craft beer producers, chef showcases, food stalls, tasting stations, cooking demos, and seminars. It’s a social fall activity where people sip, sample, compare, and connect over palate experiences.
WHERE TO PARK:
1501 Macleod Trail Southeast
2-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 65 parking spaces for convenient, around-the-clock access.
Sarah McLachlan at Scotiabank Saddledome
October 18
One of Calgary’s must-see concerts in Canada this fall is Sarah McLachlan’s Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour, arriving at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Show time is 7:30 p.m. She’ll perform her classic album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, likely alongside fan favourites from across her career. Expect emotional vocals, lush soundscapes, deeply personal lyrics, and quieter moments contrasted with more anthemic sections.
WHERE TO PARK:
Stampede Station I: 1331 Macleod Trail Southeast
10-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 312 parking spaces for convenient access.
Fall Concerts/Festivals in Edmonton
Darius Rucker at Rogers Place
October 17
Country crossover favourite Darius Rucker stops in Edmonton at Rogers Place for a 7:00 p.m. show with Tyler Braden and Kashus Culpepper opening. Rucker, known from Hootie & the Blowfish then as a solo country star, brings a mix of rock, soul, and country — songs like “Wagon Wheel,” “Alright,” and fan favourites from his catalog. This is one of those concerts in Canada that blends genres and draws fans from pop to Americana. Expect a big production: tight instrumentation, good lighting, and crowd-friendly energy.
WHERE TO PARK:
10305 106 Street
10-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 78 parking spaces for easy and convenient access at any time.
Sarah McLachlan at Rogers Place
October 19
Sarah McLachlan performs at Rogers Place as part of her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour. This concert is poised to be emotional and reflective. McLachlan is expected to revisit her seminal Fumbling Towards Ecstasy album in full, blending those tracks with deeper cuts and possibly fan favourites from her broader discography.
WHERE TO PARK:
10231 103 Street Northwest
6-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 underground lot offers 997 parking spaces for easy access to the arena.
MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) at Rogers Place
December 1
MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) rolls into Edmonton on December 1 at Rogers Place, providing a late-season concert option to watch for. MGK is known for blending rap, rock, punk, and pop, so expect a high-energy, genre-blurring show with crowd interaction and theatrical elements.
WHERE TO PARK:
10200 102 Street Northwest
7-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 underground lot offers 231 parking spaces for convenient, around-the-clock access.
Edmonton International Film Festival
September 25 – October 4
Expect screenings of independent and international films, panels, and local talent showcases. It’s a top pick for those seeking fall festivals beyond just music and wanting a quieter, artful night out.
WHERE TO PARK:
10020 102A Avenue Northwest
5-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 underground lot offers 958 parking spaces. EV charging is available on-site.
Fall Concerts/Festivals in Halifax
Bryan Adams at Scotiabank Centre
October 12
On Sunday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m., Bryan Adams performs at Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre as part of his Roll With the Punches tour, with The Sheepdogs joining as special guests. This is a classic rock night in one of the city’s biggest venues, expect a full production, lighting, sound design, crowd sing-alongs, and a setlist that spans decades of hits. It’s one of those fall concerts in Canada that draws fans from across Atlantic Canada. The Sheepdogs as an opener gives some extra local flavour and energy.
WHERE TO PARK:
1991 Brunswick Street
3-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 underground lot offers 42 parking spaces and is conveniently located in downtown Halifax, next to the arena.
Nocturne: Art at Night
October 16-19
From October 16 to 19, Halifax hosts Nocturne: Art at Night — its annual free contemporary art festival with installations, performances, talks, workshops, and more. This year’s theme is Ground, uniting projects under ideas of place, roots, foundation, and raising conversation through creative works.
WHERE TO PARK:
Foundation Place: 1549 Lower Water Street
3-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 114 parking spaces and is at the centre of the festival venues.
Halifax Urban Folk Festival
September 29 to October 5
This multi-venue folk and songwriter festival showcases a mix of local and touring roots artists. In past editions, performers have included Rhett Miller, Aysanabee, Irish Mythen, Charlie A’Court, Mo Kenney, and others. This festival is one of the more cozy, authentic fall festivals you’ll find — days filled with storytelling, folk rhythms, and a sense of community.
WHERE TO PARK:
Maritime Museum: 1635 Lower Water Street
7-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 18 parking spaces for access to the festival venues.
Conclusion
This fall is packed with amazing events, festivals, and concerts you won’t want to miss.
Whatever your vibe is, or whichever type of music you love, we made sure to include fall events for everyone to enjoy. And the best part? You don’t need to waste time stressing about parking.
Download the Indigo Neo app, book your spot in advance, and focus on soaking up the music, food, and festivities that make fall events in Canada so special.
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