Festivals

Dance Immersion presents the Immersion Festival, a celebration of Canadian cultural life, including the Next Gen Youth Presentation with 10 diverse performances representing Caribbean, West African, Hip Hop, Ballet, and other Street Dances, created by Black-led groups and choreographers. The festival is also a networking opportunity for renowned and aspiring
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Participate in the free Day of the Dead Toronto festivities at Nathan Phillips Square, a day of memory and celebration that transforms City Hall into a vibrant cultural space filled with colour, sound, and meaning. Beginning thousands of years ago in Mexico and traditionally taking place on November 1 to
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Aga Khan Museum presents the 12th annual Duende International Flamenco Festival, which celebrates the multidisciplinary nature of flamenco and its global transformation through cross-cultural exchange, including masterclasses, a film screening and live dance shows. With this year’s theme of “Flamenco and the World”, the line-up of must-see performances blends the
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A unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema, the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival includes work from the entire Asian diaspora. As Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival, it also features the one-day Wee Asian program, which cultivates a place for all ages and generations to experience the festival together, including free
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Native Earth Performing Arts presents Weesageechak Begins to Dance, an annual development festival of Indigenous work, which brings creators from across Turtle Island together to showcase their art. This festival celebrates Indigenous theatre, dance, storytelling, and multidisciplinary works, with this year’s festival theme: “RESURGENCE”. Native Earth Performing Arts: Weesageechak Begins
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FOLD Kids Book Fest returns with online and in-person events in Brampton to engage young diverse readers with events by children’s book authors. FOLD Kids Book Fest celebrates Canadian children’s literature through events designed for kids, families, and educators, opportunities for writers and illustrators to develop their craft and for
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One of Toronto’s favourite annual events, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the world’s largest indoor agricultural and equestrian event! Along with its famous horse shows, the Royal also celebrates the very best food, livestock and horsemanship this country has to offer, plus a petting zoo, Super Dogs and Animal
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As part of Downtown Yonge BIA’s Fall Fest, Sankofa Square hosts a Halloween Spooktacular on Halloween night, so come dressed in your Halloween best for spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Bring the whole family to Sankofa Square and celebrate Halloween with free activities, festive fun and special appearances
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Gerrard India Bazaar BIA invites everyone to come celebrate Diwali Mela, the Festival of Lights, on Gerrard Street East. Moving to the intersection of Gerrard and Highfield Road this year, this free neighbourhood party includes a live DJ, sparklers, tasty food, dance performances, sidewalk sales, and more! Gerrard India Bazaar
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Get ready for Diwali, the festival of lights! At events across the region, you can brighten the night with fireworks, music, food and vibrant colours. Celebrate with our Guide to the Best Diwali Events in Toronto and the GTA… North York Diwali Festival Date: October 23-25, 2026 Venue: Mel Lastman
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