2023 Performers
All performances are weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Amadeus Choir
Enlivening Toronto’s arts community for 49 years, the award-winning Amadeus Choir is a semi-professional choir of auditioned voices from across the GTA and surrounding areas. Known well beyond Toronto through tours, festivals, recordings, and national and international radio broadcasts, the Choir champions the best of choral music and premieres works of Canadian and international composers through a self-produced Toronto concert series, guest performances, and special events.
Performing: 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 10th
The Festive Cheer Carolers
The Festive Cheer Carolers have been keeping the visitors to the Holiday Fair warm with rich harmonies and fun renditions of holiday favourites since the Fair’s inception. They have entertained crowds at Casa Loma, the Island Airport and along the Toronto Waterfront since 2014. Organizer Shannon Halliwell-MacDonald has brought together a roster of talented singers who have all studied and performed across Canada and around the world, combining a background in Opera, Musical Theatre and Choral singing.
Performing: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm
INCIRQUE
What’s that up in the sky?!! A GIANT Toy Soldier! Or the top shelf Elf!
Have your camera ready for an ultimate selfie or jump WAAAY UP for a high-five while INCIRQUE brings it’s larger than life holiday characters back to the Fair in the Square.
SHOUT!
SHOUT! the band is Toronto's hottest new brass phenomenon! They combine a lush tradition of New Orleans brass music with modern pop music and grooves to create an infectious atmosphere guaranteed to keep you warm on a cold December day!
SHOUT! features some of Canada's top instrumental musicians, drawing from a diverse range of musical backgrounds and experiences creating a one of a kind musical experience!
Follow them on Instagram at @shout_theband to keep up to date on all the brass party things they do!
Performing: Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 pm
The Snowflake Princess
The Snowflake princess is a hit with children of all ages as she twirls her magic LED hoops and her beautiful gown lights up with LED. Presented by NorthFIRE Circus.
Silver Elvis & The Tin Soldier
Mask and mime artist extraordinaire, Peter Jarvis, returns to the Holiday Fair this year with a holiday classic, as his mechanical toy soldier; and an always classic, Silver Elvis! Celebrating his silver anniversary of touring as Silver Elvis this year (that’s 25 years if anyone’s counting). Come to the fair and take a photo with this festive icon.
St Clare Children’s Choir
Experience the joy of Christmas through the voices of these singing angels. St Clare's Children’s Choir was established in September 2016 under the leadership of choral director Antonella Cavallaro. Formed of children between the ages of five and eighteen, the choir has given countless concerts, such as performing at the Toronto Christmas Market and at their annual spring showcase. You can also hear them every Sunday for the celebration of Mass at their home Parish of St Clare's Church in Toronto. They are excited to perform at Holiday Fair in the Square in support of Epilepsy Toronto. They will be singing their favourite inspirational songs that will be sure to fill you with the Christmas Spirit.
Performing: 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 9th
Toronto Northern Lights
Award-winning chorus, Toronto Northern Lights is a male-presenting, lower-voiced chorus that specializes in singing a cappella in the barbershop style! But this isn't your grandpa's barbershop... come hear it for yourself on Monday, December 18th at Mel Lastman Square!
Performing: 7:30 pm on Monday, December 18th
Winter Fairy
Lighting up the night with wings and hula hoops, the Winter Fairy will float through the Holiday Fair. Be sure to stop her and ask her for a photo!