Long Winter opens its 15th season on Friday, November 6 at the Children's Conservatory in Toronto's Allan Gardens, with Witch Prophet headlining and SlowPitchSound returning to the series. The monthly music and arts night runs from 7 p.m. to midnight at 19 Horticultural Ave., and it is the fourth straight winter the series has used the greenhouse.

What is on the bill?

The evening mixes live music with visual art. Witch Prophet tops the lineup, joined by SlowPitchSound, Drones Over Dufferin, and the duo of Janice Jo Lee and Sze-Yang Ade-Lam. On the art side, circus and cabaret performer Samantha Halas appears alongside engineer-artists Zainab Husain and Claire Mandel, with visuals by Mo:delic Arts, the art project of Vanese Smith. Programming runs both indoors and outdoors, according to the organizers.

Why you should go

  • Two returning names: Witch Prophet headlines and SlowPitchSound comes back as a Long Winter alum, so the night doubles as a look at the series' history.
  • More than music: Circus and cabaret performance and visual art sit alongside the bands, with Mo:delic Arts providing immersive visuals.
  • A rare setting: The show takes place inside the Allan Gardens greenhouse, where the series has spent four winters.
  • Low barrier to entry: Tickets are $20, the event is all-ages, and organizers follow a no-one-turned-away-for-lack-of-funds policy.
  • Easy to reach: The gardens are served by foot, TTC and bike lanes, with street parking nearby.

What to know before you go

The season opener is supported by the city's arts council, Ontario Creates and the federal heritage department, with Friends of Allan Gardens and Collective Arts as partners. Advance tickets are sold through Zeffy, and organizers say more will be available at the door for $20. The conservatory is accessible, though doors do not open automatically, and washrooms are all-gender and accessible. Organizers encourage masking and ask anyone feeling unwell to stay home. Accommodation requests can go to contact@torontolongwinter.com.

FAQ

When does Long Winter 15.1 take place?

It runs Friday, November 6, 2026, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Allan Gardens Children's Conservatory in Toronto.

How much are tickets and where can I buy them?

Tickets cost $20. Advance tickets are sold through Zeffy, and organizers say more will be available at the door.