Festivals

Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly known as Caribana) is a spectacular display of costumes, music and culture, with multiple weeks worth of events across the city, culminating in the Grand Parade on August Long weekend. There are many events of interest to families, including the Junior King and Queen Showcase on
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Now in its eighth year, Mixto Festival returns as part of the Ontario Place SummerSeries in Trillium Park, produced and curated by Uma Nota Culture. Teaming up with City Hall Live this year, Mixto is an intergenerational party that brings together communities, cultures, and experiences with live music and DJs
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Foodies and fans of Toronto’s diverse restaurant scene can get their tummies rumbling because the Summerlicious Toronto food event returns for another delicious season! Enjoy three-course prix fixe menus at more than 200 participating restaurants, with options for both family-friendly dinners or special date nights, at six varying price points
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Taste of the Middle East presents the 9th Annual Toronto Arabic Festival, transforming Nathan Phillips Square into a magical blend of Arabic music, art, heritage and food, and serving up the delightful tastes of the Middle East’s diversified flavours and cultures. This festival brings people together to enjoy the music,
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Scarborough’s largest free street festival, Taste of Lawrence Festival is a fun-filled weekend that has something for everyone, including soccer events for 2026! Hosted by the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area, it features mouth-watering flavours offered up by various multicultural food vendors, an array of music and dance performances, Ultimutts
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The Beaches Jazz Festival, Toronto’s favourite free music festival, is back with a line-up that features new and returning artists of all genres. This year’s programming includes Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside, Salsa on the Beach, TD Workshop Series, TD Weekend Series, StreetFest, the OLG Weekend Series, the vibrant community
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The Pembroke Multicultural Festival is a free, vibrant celebration of cultural diversity that brings communities together to honour the rich traditions, flavours, and artistry from around the world. Families can enjoy delicious food, live performances, unique vendors, family-friendly programs, and much more! Pembroke Multicultural Festival Date: July 17-18, 2026 Time:
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Future of Film Showcase (FOFS) returns for another exciting edition, showcasing short films from the next generation of great Canadian filmmakers. FOFS provides emerging filmmakers with the platform to celebrate their art with an equally unique audience attending in-person panels, workshops, screenings, and more. Future of Film Showcase Date: July
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The Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) presents public film screenings and industry events as well as scholarship opportunities for student filmmakers. VFF supports both experienced and aspiring artists, and continues to offer a platform for independent creators to share their films and further excel within the industry. Vaughan International Film Festival
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Toronto’s longest-running free film festival, the Regent Park Film Festival strives to amplify marginalized communities and their stories. The free Under the Stars program takes place in July and the full festival happens in November, which features a School Program of free media-literacy programming for students across Canada in Grades
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