From comedy to live music and theatre, enjoy high-quality entertainment close to home this month, and beyond.
Entertainment and activities | October 1, 2026
Fall is officially here and so is an exciting season of live entertainment in Mississauga! With concerts, movies and family-friendly events on the calendar, there are plenty of reasons to get out and experience a live event in Mississauga. The best part? Beautiful venues, affordable tickets and free parking – all close to home.
Explore this month’s line-up and don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening.
Arts and entertainment take centre stage this October at the LAC, including shows for all audiences.
Get ready for an evening of throwback laughs with social media’s most viral comedians. Featuring The Real Slim Sherri, Kelly Manno, Dadbod Veteran (Jon Wellington), The Professor Nick Harrison and host, Justin Rupple – this night of nostalgia will be a highlight of your fall.
Featuring songs and stories by three incredible Indigenous artists: Celeigh Cardinal, Mimi O’Bonsawin and Lacey Hill, rooted in their distinct Nations and musical styles. These artists carry the songs of their ancestors, homelands and lived experiences as women, culture bearers and changemakers.
Enjoy today’s pop hits reimagined as vintage-inspired classics in this Canadian exclusive show; receiving two billion YouTube views and counting, this is one show you don’t want to miss.
Thoughtful, visually stunning and emotionally resonant, H Is for Hawk explores loss, resilience and the healing power of the natural world. In collaboration with TIFF Film Circuit, REEL Thursdays presents an eight-show series, featuring monthly screenings of this year’s festival favourites and award-worthy cinema.
Performed on a historical fortepiano, this immersive concert brings to life beloved works by Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, Beethoven, Clara Schumann and more. Part of the Adaptive Concert four-part series, these family-friendly, accessible concerts feature a variety of musical styles that embrace neurodiversity and disabilities.
In the mood for a cozier atmosphere? Look no further than Meadowvale Theatre, where matinee performances featuring the very best in contemporary jazz music will have you dancing in your seat.
Award-winning trumpeter Andrew McAnsh brings his dynamic quartet to the stage, fusing bold contemporary jazz with fearless improvisation—backed by a résumé that includes collaborations with some of today’s most celebrated jazz artists. Part of the B-Jazzed four-part series, featuring afternoon performances by some of Canada’s most notable contemporary jazz musicians.
The fun doesn’t end here! With more shows on the horizon, mark your calendars for the following events.
The 2027 Canadian National Skating Championships brings together the country’s best junior and senior athletes to compete for national titles in mens, womens, pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.
Discover your next experience close to home at saugaLIVE.ca. For more information about upcoming events, visit the website.
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