Union Summer presented by TD returns to Union Station’s Front Street Plaza from June 8 to August 9, bringing 60 days of free outdoor entertainment to the heart of downtown Toronto. Enjoy live music and performances on the TD Stage, delicious eats from local food vendors, refreshing summer treats, and a lively atmosphere perfect for meeting friends, taking a break, or exploring the city. Set […]
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from June to August, culminating in a weekend-long celebration in August. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we're celebrating the 58th anniversary of the Grande Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada’s centennial celebrations. This Caribbean tradition of parading through the street was founded […]
Presented by Theatre Collingwood, this outdoor festival features Live Performances by Talented Artists on Amazing Porches! Head to Collingwood to enjoy this unique event running through the month of July - visit the website for locations and schedules. Festival performances are all outdoors, on or around porches in Collingwood. Please dress for the weather and bring your lawn chair. There are no public washrooms on […]
Light up the night – and dance floor! – with the dynamic sounds of soca, reggae, calypso, reggaeton and more. Bring your brightest carnival attire, rep your Caribbean country flag and get ready for a celebration of culture spun by local DJs, plus an Afro Fuzion dance performance featuring THIS IS BRAMPTON curator, Kwasi Obeng. Featuring Joseph Khargie (Math Thru Music)
Don’t Miss the Festival of the Summer! Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 54 years, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music! Featuring: Arts & Crafts Antique Village […]
Island Soul highlights the diversity and cultural richness of Caribbean communities, showcasing everything from live soca, reggae and dancehall performances to interactive workshops including Make Something and Wave and The Rhythm of Pan. Plus, check out Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario's Kids Village on Sunday.
Taste of Mississauga – Summer Festival 2026 is a vibrant two-day community celebration that brings together families, food lovers, local businesses, and Mississauga’s diverse multicultural community for a weekend filled with flavour, entertainment, and connection. Join us for an exciting outdoor festival featuring delicious halal food stalls, children’s activities, family-friendly attractions, community vendors, and a welcoming gathering space for residents and visitors alike. Designed to […]
A three day summer festival in Meaford Ontario! Featuring: Poutine-Off Movie under the Stars in Market Square. Bring your own lawn chairs. Vendor Market in Market Square Live Music in Market Square: Live Music in front of Meaford Hall Aug Long Weekend, 2026, early to late. See website for dates and times.
Toronto's Caribbean Caribana festival has grown exponentially since its start in 1967 and is currently North America’s largest cultural festival. What was once a three-day event has now grown into three weeks of celebration, absorbing most of the city with its infectious feel-good vibes. Over a million tourists are expected in Toronto during the August long weekend to experience everything Caribana has to offer. The […]
JAMBANA™ One World Festival, represents Canada’s growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA™!
Toronto, get ready for an unforgettable spectacle! The sixth annual Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) returns to Nathan Phillips Square from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, igniting the city with a thrilling fusion of tradition, technology, and imagination. This year’s Festival promises mythical encounters and futuristic thrills. For the first time ever, beloved figures from Black Myth: Wukong and Chinese mythology’s iconic Nezha will […]
Join us as we transform Memorial Park into our biggest festival of the Summer – Stouffville Ribfest! Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer with a FREE three-day festival that features award winning ribs, local breweries, a variety of food trucks, a kids zone, marketplace, and live entertainment all weekend long! Grab a seat at a table or bring your own lawn chair to enjoy […]
The highly anticipated return of Taco Fest! This three day Fiesta celebrating all things Mexican alongside Toronto’s most celebrated chefs is sure to bring out your favourite cocktails, music, interactive games, dance lessons and of course Tacos! With over 150 variations of Tacos, guests can expect to indulge in the city’s top offerings of both traditional Mexican cuisine and new takes on your favourite classic […]
Looking for fun things to do in Orillia this summer? Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a unique […]
You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for some unbelievable food! We’re transforming the park to a foodie haven, including Free Children’s Games, a beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes. Aug 7: 5pm - 9pm Aug 8: 12pm - 9pm Aug 9: 12pm - 8pm
Get ready to experience the vibes of authentic Caribbean culture at TD JerkFest 2026! This highly anticipated three-day, family-friendly festival will be filled with mouthwatering jerk cuisine, infectious cultural music and live performances by local and chart-topping artists, but that’s not all! You’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in live cooking demonstrations led by top Caribbean chefs and even explore a vibrant marketplace showcasing […]
The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. Whether you’re coming by yourself or with the entire clan there’s something for everyone, Scottish or nae! Celtic Music, crafts for the kids, heavy events championships, bagpipes, drums, tug of war, bands, Highland dancing, storytelling, […]
Mississauga Latin Festival 2026 will celebrate its 18th anniversary by bringing you non-stop entertainment, mouthwatering Latino food, folklore, artisans, and a celebration of culture and heritage like no other! Join us from August 7 to 9 at the iconic Celebration Square for a high-energy weekend filled with the rhythms, colours, and flavours of Latin America—experience live music, dance, art, and traditional cuisine in a joyful […]
Celebrate Africa’s diverse cultures with African Canadian and international artists. Join us for a free, annual, multi-day celebration of African arts and culture held on the waterfront. Presented by Batuki Music Society, the festival brings together African-Canadian and international artists for a weekend of live music, dance, workshops and multidisciplinary performances.
Join us to celebrate Toronto’s oldest and most beloved free community fair! University Settlement will welcome thousand of community members to Grange Park, downtown Toronto, on August 7 (11:30 AM to 3 PM) for the 85th annual Grange Festival, a long-standing Toronto tradition celebrating culture, connection, and community. The Grange Festival welcomes more than 4500 participants each year and features performances, community organizations, leisure activities, […]
Join us August 7-9 as we transform Memorial Park into our biggest festival of the Summer – Stouffville Ribfest! Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer with a FREE three-day festival that features award winning ribs, local breweries, a variety of food trucks, a kids zone, marketplace, and live entertainment all weekend long! Stouffville Ribfest will be taking place on: Friday, August 7: 4PM – […]
Join us in celebrating the arts throughout Port Hope this August. August is Arts Month in Port Hope Our annual Arts Festival will take place in downtown Port Hope on August 8, 2026. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, an outdoor artisan market, and a community gathering in the park. You can expect activities for the kids, art on display, live music and […]
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