There’s only a short window of time when Toronto’s citizens and visitors take to the outdoors in droves, so when it comes around on the calendar, there are tons of events to take in. Not to mention, many are free! Whether it’s a concert representing our area’s diverse cultures, a street festival, animated buskers and even Shakespeare, enjoy the fresh air and give a round of applause to our Guide to the Best Summer Outdoor Shows in Toronto and the GTA!
Broadview Danforth BIA: BD Beats
Date: Continuing until August 31, 2025
Broadview Danforth BIA hosts BD Beats with free live music running through the summer at three music hubs on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Casa Loma: Symphony in the Gardens
Date: Continuing until September 1, 2025
Enjoy music under the stars on Monday evenings this summer at Casa Loma, hosting Symphony in the Gardens in the spectacular Glass Pavilion.
Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Summer Music in the Park
Date: June 13 — September 1, 2025
Bloor-Yorkville BIA presents another season of the Summer Music in the Park music series, taking place throughout the summer in the Village of Yorkville Park.
Harbourfront Centre: Summer Music in the Garden
Date: June 21 — August 28, 2025
Harbourfront Centre hosts Summer Music in the Garden, a free live music concert series by the waterfront at the Toronto Music Garden.
Toronto Union Station: TD Union Summer
Date: June 25 – August 10, 2025
Toronto Union Station once again hosts TD Union Summer, an outdoor food and live music festival where you can enjoy delicious food and cool drinks from local restaurant favourites on their Front Street plaza with welcoming patio vibes.
Luminato Festival
Date: June 4-22, 2025
Luminato Festival Toronto is the city’s multi-arts festival, which kicks off the summer with memorable art experiences, presenting a unique blend of music, dance, theatre and performance art by exceptional Canadian and international artists.
Sound of Music Festival
Date: June 12-15, 2025
Presented by the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, the Sound of Music Festival is Canada’s largest free outdoor music festival, taking place the week leading up to Father’s Day.
Pickering Village JAMFest
Date: June 13-15, 2025
Pickering Village JAMFest celebrates the fun, music, and arts that define Pickering Village at a free street festival over Father’s Day Weekend.
DESIFEST
Date: June 14, 2025
DESIFEST is Canada’s biggest South Asian music concert, with an all-ages outdoor festival at Sankofa Square, celebrating culture and community with epic live performances!
HungaroFest
Date: June 15, 2025
HungaroFest invites visitors to step into the heart of Hungarian culture and heritage at Sankofa Square with a free festival filled with food, dance and music.
Markham Village Music Festival
Date: June 20-21, 2025
Markham Village Music Festival has outdoor concerts on five stages, plus a Kidz Zone, Barkham pets zone, and food and crafts.
The TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Date: June 20-29, 2025
The TD Toronto Jazz Festival returns to light up the city’s music scene once again this summer with 10 days of free and ticketed concerts.
Fairbank Village BIA: Fairbank Summerfest
Date: June 20-22, 2025
Fairbank Village BIA hosts the return of Fairbank Summerfest, a free annual street fair including carnival rides, international food, a European Bazaar sidewalk sale plus live entertainment, headlined by Honeymoon Suite.
Midtown Yonge BIA: Arraiá on Yonge
Date: June 21, 2025
Discover the magic of “Festa Junina” as Midtown Yonge BIA (MYBIA) hosts Arraiá on Yonge, a Brazilian street festival with live music, traditional food, dancing under colourful flags, plus games and, kid-friendly activities!
City of Mississauga: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Date: June 21, 2025
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Mississauga at Celebration Square, where everyone is welcome to enjoy traditional Indigenous songs and dance, including a powerful headline performance by award-winning Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq.
Aga Khan Museum: Rhythms of Canada Festival
Date: June 30 – July 1, 2025
The Rhythms of Canada Festival celebrates our diverse tapestry at the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, showcasing local arts and culture with activities for all ages.
Beaches Jazz Festival
Date: July 4-27, 2025
The Beaches Jazz Festival, Toronto’s favourite free music festival, is back featuring over 70 new and returning artists of all genres.
Music Africa: AFROFEST
Date: July 4-6, 2025
Hosted by Music Africa, AFROFEST is the largest free African festival in North America, held over three days at Woodbine Park in The Beaches.
TD Salsa in Toronto Festival: Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival
Date: Events throughout June-August, Salsa on St. Clair: July 5-6, 2025
The annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates Latin culture and turns Midtown’s St. Clair Avenue West into Canada’s biggest salsa party.
Guild Festival Theatre: Family Fest
When: July 10-14, 2024
Guild Festival Theatre’s Family Fest is a four-day celebration of free live performances, workshops, and activities for audiences of all ages.
Toronto Botanical Garden: Bloom+Dance Circus in the Garden
Date: July 11-13, 2025
Toronto Botanical Garden presents “Bloom+Dance Circus in the Garden”, an immersive outdoor, high-flying dance, circus and garden experience, complete with storytelling and aerial tricks.
Canadian Stage: Dream in High Park
Date: July 13 — August 31, 2025
Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park brings the bard back to Toronto with this year’s production of “Romeo and Juliet”, set in their outdoor amphitheatre.
More details coming soon!
Summer Outdoor Shows — August
Brampton On Stage: Colours of Carnival — Math Thru Music
Date: August 1, 2025
Feel the pure vibes of the Caribbean on The Rose Patio with local DJs spinning a musical combination of soca, dancehall, calypso, and more, blended together for a radiant mix of soulful perfection.
Brampton On Stage: Afterglow! A Taylor Swift Tribute
Date: August 29, 2025
Calling all swifties! Finish off the summer season by strapping on your friendship bracelets and singing along to your favourite Taylor Swift songs at this FREE concert in Garden Square.
More details coming soon!
Guide to the Best Spots to Catch Outdoor Movies in Toronto
Catching a movie in an indoor theatre is nice (especially when there’s AC) but it’s extra-special to spend a lovely evening on a blanket at a park (or even in a boat!) with our Guide to the Best Spots to Outdoor Movies in Toronto this Spring and Summer. Grab your popcorn and get comfy!
Looking to plan ahead for Summer? Check out our full event calendar!
