Past Events

Wavelength Summer Thing is a FREE all-ages celebration of independent music, arts and community, featuring a diverse and uplifting line-up of musical artists from indie, hip-hop and electronic to folk and global music. Returning to Ontario Place’s Trillium Park this year, you can also find interactive art installations, games, food
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Hosted by the Salsa in Toronto Festival, Salsa on Market Street returns to the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, bringing rhythm and energy back to Toronto’s historic Old Town. Everyone is invited to experience the joy of salsa dancing in the heart of the city and join the music, movement, and vibrant
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Wheels on the Danforth, presented by the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA located in Toronto’s East End, is a free community street festival featuring a car show, local vendors, a kid’s zone, live entertainment, Free Movie Night in Oakridge Park (to see Jumanji: The Next Level), and much more. The
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Join the Blackhurst Cultural Centre for the Emancipation Underground Freedom Train Ride, gathering at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station and travelling to Union Station for a symbolic TTC journey featuring music, poetry and reflection. This annual community event commemorating Emancipation Day is free, though advanced registration is encouraged, and participants are asked
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Harbourfront Centre hosts Habari Africa, a free three-day festival that celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Africa through live music, dance, workshops and arts. Led by African-Canadian and international artists presented by Batuki Music Society, with performances by Girma Woldemichael with guest Melat Mengesha, ILAM, Keïla, Zale Seck, and Toronto
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Toronto Chinatown Festival, hosted by the Toronto Chinatown BIA, returns with two days of free cultural performances, as well as traditional and multicultural street eats, family activities, Dragon & Lion Dance performances, and more! This year’s festival includes the CBIA Next Superstar Singing Contest on the main stage. Toronto Chinatown
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JerkFest Toronto brings Caribbean vibes through food and music to Centennial Park in Etobicoke, where families can experience the tantalizing taste, mysterious flavours and captivating aromas of unforgettable jerk cuisine. The festival also includes a kids’ zone and entertainment for the little ones while you get your groove on to
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Presented by TO Live, the UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music & Culture, a vibrant, free outdoor event at Berczy Park and nearby Scott Street in downtown Tkaronto. This three-day outdoor arts festival features family activities, dance, puppetry, artisan market, and extraordinary music performances by Drezus, Crystal Shawanda, Tom Wilson
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Presented by Taglialatella Galleries and INK Entertainment, in partnership with the Bloor-Yorkville BIA, Yorkville Murals transforms the famous upscale downtown neighbourhood into a huge canvas during this free outdoor festival. This year’s event continues the theme of “No Empty Spaces”, celebrating public art with cultural events such as murals, interactive
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The long-standing pay-what-you-can outdoor dance festival Dusk Dances returns to Withrow Park, bringing dance to public parks as dusk descends. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets to relax under the setting sun and enjoy modern dance performances, and participate in free dance workshops beforehand. Dusk Dances Date: August 2-9, 2026
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