OTSU Fest: Where it All Begins
Ahhhh, September! There’s something almost magical about it; the leaves are about to flare with colour, we rediscover the coziness of a good sweater, and there’s the familiar weight of a satchel-full of school supplies dragging you down as you jostle for a seat on the DRT.
Yep, school is back in season. And we could not be more excited for it!
While you’ve been off globetrotting, intern-ing, or just soaking up the sun, we’ve been hard at work preparing the ultimate back-to-campus celebration to make your year extra special—probably the biggest one of this decade, tbh!
This year is brimming with events that let you relax, dance, win, reconnect, and make friends, not to mention lots of delicious food and drink, and great prizes along the way!
There’s a live comedy night, the Campus Cup soccer matches, a pancake breakfast, the club fair, where you can discover people into the same things as you, and so much more. And it all culminates with the Main Stage event on Sept. 11, where we’re turning Polonsky Commons into a mini festival grounds with entertainment and activations, a full-on stage, and live DJs spinning beats all night!
CONTEST ALERT!
To welcome y’all back, we’re giving away a few things you might want to get your hands on: a new Apple iPad, new Airpods, or a $100 gift card.
✨BONUS ENTRIES: You’ll get a bonus entry for every OTSU Fest Event you attend! Just find our tent at any of our events and you’ll up your odds!
OTSU Fest Events

Brew Brunch
🗓 September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM to September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown | Charles Hall

Art Studio
🗓 September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM to September 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 North | Polonsky Commons

Main Stage
🗓 September 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM to September 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
📍 North | Polonsky Commons

Hall Stage
🗓 September 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM to September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Downtown | Charles Hall

Laugh Line
🗓 September 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM to September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
📍 Off-site | 2200 North Pub (Campus ICE Centre)

Wellness at the Grounds
🗓 September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM to September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 North | Polonsky Commons

Community Stage
🗓 September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM to September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 North | Polonsky Commons
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