SakuraFest brings the entire JCCC to life with a celebration of spring, creativity, and community. Throughout the festival, visitors can explore hands-on workshops, art experiences throughout the building, and special events inspired by the beauty of cherry blossom season. Relax under the cherry blossoms with our Hanami experience in the parking lot, and also enjoy film nights. Hanami Explained Want to know when our Cherry […]
WeeFestival is thrilled to announce their next international edition set to take place from May 1 – 17, 2026. This year’s programme features a dynamic line up of sparkling theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, and music, created especially for the very young by artists hailing from Canada’s coast to coast, Québec, overseas, and right here in Toronto. Wee Festival is the only festival of its kind!
SING! brings the a cappella world to YOU – in concerts halls, parks, clubs and at home! Breathtaking concerts and inspiring workshops. SING! has been our shared experience for 13 seasons. From breathtaking performances delivered by groups across Canada and around the world, inspiring workshops about music and the music business, to post-concert online get-togethers. Festival concerts will span an array of musical styles, including […]
Schmaltz & Pepper is a uniquely virtuosic and entertaining chamber ensemble performing original music inspired by Klezmer, Yiddish Swing, Jazz and Classical music. This groundbreaking ensemble features the extraordinary talents of Eric Abramovitz, the principal clarinetist of the Toronto Symphony and the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and arranger, Drew Jurecka, virtuosic violinist/vocalist/composer, Rebekah Wolkstein, founder/leader of the acclaimed Payadora Ensemble, Juno-nominated bassist, Michael Herring and Juno-award winning pianist, Jeremy Ledbetter. This ensemble is redefining […]
This concert is recommended for ages 4–10 From ballet to bhangra, this high-energy, interactive concert will have everyone dancing in their seats! Your TSO pairs with a phenomenal cast of dancers in a thrilling display of artistry, rhythm, and athleticism. Every beat will get your toes tapping and your spirits soaring. Bring the whole family and get ready to boogie along with the music! PRE-CONCERT […]
Cellist Katie Schlaikjer joins violinist Sadie Fields and Guelph Musicfest director/pianist Ken Gee as the new member of the Festival Trio, which has been performing since 2014. Sadie now lives in Brussels but is moving to Edinburgh, Scotland, in April. has a stellar career in Europe, performs with top-drawer ensembles, and is the new principal violinist of the famed Edinburgh String Quartet. But she grew up in Guelph before heading […]
Luminato Festival Toronto, the city’s international festival of arts and ideas, returns this summer from June 3 to June 28 with an exceptional program set to invigorate Toronto with creativity. Experience free performances and installations that will take over the city like you've never seen before, in addition to extraordinary theatre performances and long-anticipated world premieres. Each June, Luminato kicks off the summer with a […]
The award-winning and highly successful Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is back from June 5-7 turning downtown Orangeville once again into the region’s largest musical festival and special event venue! The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 Festival and Events in Ontario!
Join us for Father’s Day weekend at this year’s Pickering Village Jam Fest. Pickering Village’s favourite FREE ADMISSION music festival, will fill the streets with music along closed to traffic Old Kingston Road between Elizabeth and Linton. There will be amazing music. There will be delicious food and most importantly, there will be fun for the whole family!! Three days of live music, great food, […]
Downtown Milton SummerFest is happening on Saturday, June 6th! Hosted by the Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area, with support from the Town of Milton, the event features local businesses and vendors, live entertainment, family fun and more! Main St. will be closed for the event.
Springtide Music Festival is back this year, showcasing live music along a 750m strip of downtown Uxbridge. Presenting 12 stages that include a diverse set of Canadian Musicians across multiple genres of music for visitors to discover while exploring an eclectic mix of venues in downtown Uxbridge. With headliners including Good Lovelies, Springtide Music Fest is bringing back its Youth Stage and workshop stage where […]
The Markham Village Music Festival returns to Main Street Markham on June 20-21, 2025 Featuring: Live Music Featured Musician and Performers on all 5 Stages on Friday & Saturday Kidz Zone Enjoy a variety of family friendly performances and hands-on crafts. Barkham The dog-friendly zone is held on the Saturday. Located at the north end of the Markham Village Music Festival Saturday Farmers’ Market Come […]
The Caledon Fair, held annually, is intended to promote and showcase our community’s agricultural traditions, talents, diversity and heritage. Attractions include: Bavarian Gardens Hall Exhibits Midway Truck Pull Live Music All British Classic and Antique Car Show Antique Power equipment display and demos OPP, MTO and Hunters/Anglers displays Blacksmith demonstrations Pony rides and petting zoo Demolition Derby Welsh Pony Show Bold Canine Paw Stars Dog […]
Richmond Hill hosts several live concert events throughout the community that are part of our Summer Series and feature an exciting line-up of performers, tribute bands and local talent.
The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival takes place over the Canada Day weekend and is run for the benefit of our community - all the Festival organized entertainment and kids’ activities are free. From the festival market, to inflatables, live entertainment, the food zone, pancake breakfast, the Red Berry Café, and all the fun in between - it’s a weekend where thousands come to participate and enjoy, […]
The countdown is on for one of the city’s most exhilarating festivals! Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food. Watch the entire site — from the Museum to the Aga Khan Park — come alive with music, art, and vibrant celebration. Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on […]
Guild Festival Theatre’s 15th summer season launches with a special performance by Nagata Shachu. Join us at the Greek Theatre in Guild Park & Gardens as Scarborough’s renowned taiko group leads an outdoor drum and movement workshop at 6:30pm using authentic Japanese hand-drums. The workshop will be followed by a thunderous and heart-pounding performance to kick off our summer at the Greek Theatre at 7:00pm. […]
Richmond Hill hosts several live concert events throughout the community that are part of our Summer Series and feature an exciting line-up of performers, tribute bands and local talent.
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 […]
Established in 2018, the Egyptian Coptic Festival is the 1st event showcasing Canadians from Egyptian Coptic origin in North America. You will have the opportunity to connect with more than 40 local businesses and thousands of attendees who are expected to attend the event over 2 days. You will have the opportunity to connect with more than 40 local businesses and thousands of attendees who […]
The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival welcomes you to come and enjoy everything the Ukrainian culture has to offer. Discover Ukrainian culture in Canada and share the Ukrainian spirit at North America’s largest Ukrainian Street Festival.
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