Music
This weekendMay 16 - Sep 6
Outdoor · Electronic
Electric Island
Outdoor house/techno across four 2026 weekends — May, June, August, September.
HouseTechno
Toronto·electricisland.to
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Concert
May 19
Live music · Downtown
Ashnikko — Smoochies Tour
Ashnikko Smoochies Tour at History.
PopHip-Hop
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
GO
Concert
May 22
South asian · Punjabi
Gaana Or Die
Punjabi music concert at Rebel.
Hip-Hop
Toronto·ticketgateway.com
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Concert
May 22
Live music · Metal
Alestorm — Mostly Canadian Tour
Pirate-metal tour stop at Rebel.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
HF
Concert
May 22
Live music · Hip hop
HOW FAR TORONTO
Live event at Rebel Toronto.
Hip-Hop
Toronto·ticketgateway.com
Concert
May 22
Live music · Downtown
Courtney Barnett
Courtney Barnett at History Toronto.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
CF
Culture
This weekendMay 23-24
Multicultural · Food
Carassauga Festival
Multicultural pavilions, food, music, and dance across Mississauga.
World
Mississauga·carassauga.com
Concert
This weekendMay 23
Live music · Downtown
Highly Suspect
Highly Suspect at History Toronto.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Concert
This weekendMay 24
Live music · Downtown
Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance at History Toronto.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Concert
May 25
Live music · Downtown
Black Veil Brides — North American Tour
Black Veil Brides at History Toronto.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Concert
May 26
Live music · Downtown
Summer Walker — Still Finally Over It Tour
Summer Walker R&B tour stop at Scotiabank Arena.
R&B
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
AR
Food
May 29-31
Bbq · Family
Ajax Rotary Ribfest
Ajax BBQ vendors, live music, and outdoor community programming.
RockCountry
Ajax·ajaxribfest.com
Concert
May 29
Live music · Downtown
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce — Mejor Trade Que Nunca Tour
Bachata superstars at Scotiabank Arena.
LatinR&B
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
LY
Concert
May 30
Live music · Electronic
LE YOUTH: WHO ARE YOU REALLY TOUR
Electronic tour stop at Rebel.
HouseEDM
Toronto·ticketweb.ca
Concert
May 30
Live music · Downtown
The Guess Who — Takin' It Back Tour
Canadian classic rock at Scotiabank Arena.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Concert
May 31
Live music · Downtown
A$AP Rocky — Don't Be Dumb World Tour
A$AP Rocky world tour stop at Scotiabank Arena.
Hip-Hop
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Film
Jun 2-7
Film · Indigenous
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
Toronto Indigenous film + media arts festival, Jun 2-7.
Toronto·imaginenative.org
LF
Art
Jun 3-14
Arts · Performance
Luminato Festival Toronto
Citywide arts, performance, music, and culture festival.
WorldAlternative
Toronto·luminatofestival.com
JG
Concert
Jun 4
Live music · Downtown
Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson
Josh Groban + Jennifer Hudson at Scotiabank Arena.
PopR&B
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Concert
Jun 5
Live music · Downtown
Don Toliver — Octane Tour
Don Toliver Octane Tour at Scotiabank Arena.
Hip-HopR&B
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Concert
Jun 5
Live music · Downtown
Kevin Morby
Kevin Morby indie/folk at History Toronto.
Rock
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Music
Jun 6-7
Outdoor · Festival
All Things Go Music Festival
Indie pop and alternative music festival featuring emerging and established artists.
IndieAlternative
Toronto·allthingsgofestival.com
DW
Music
Jun 6-8
Outdoor · Community
Do West Fest
West-end Toronto music and arts festival featuring local artists and community programming.
Underground/DIY
Toronto·dowestfest.ca
UF
Community
Jun 6-7
Main street · Vendors
Unionville Festival
Unionville main-street vendors, food, live music, and community programming.
PopWorld
Markham·unionvillefestival.com
Community
Jun 6
Street festival · Vendors
Downtown Milton Street Festival
Downtown Milton vendors, live music, and street festival programming.
Pop
Milton·downtownmilton.com
Nightlife
Jun 6
Outdoor · Day party
VERO FEST
Outdoor day party at Cabana Pool Bar.
HouseEDM
Toronto·universe.com
N
Music
Jun 10-13
Club shows · Emerging artists
NXNE
Multi-venue Toronto music discovery festival.
IndieAlternativeUnderground/DIY
Toronto·nxne.com
FF
Community
Jun 11-19
Outdoor · Daytime
FIFA Fan Festival
Free public FIFA World Cup viewing party and fan zone with live matches, entertainment, and interactive act...
Toronto·fifa.com
SO
Music
Jun 11-14
Waterfront · Outdoor
Sound of Music Festival
Burlington waterfront live-music festival.
RockPop
Burlington·soundofmusic.ca
SS
Music
Jun 13
Soca · Outdoor
Sundown Soca Festival
Scarborough soca day-party and Caribbean music festival.
SocaDancehallAfro-Caribbean Scene
Toronto·sundownsocafestival.com
OP
Community
Jun 13-14
Garden · Family
Oshawa Peony Festival
Oshawa outdoor garden and community festival route.
World
Oshawa·oshawa.ca
Concert
Jun 13
Live music · Downtown
ROSALÍA — LUX TOUR
ROSALÍA LUX TOUR at Scotiabank Arena.
LatinPop
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
OF
Film
Jun 17-23
Film · Arts
Oakville Film Festival
Oakville film screenings, arts programming, and culture events.
WorldAlternative
Oakville·offa.ca
BR
Food
Jun 19-21
Outdoor · Family
Beaches Ribfest
Annual outdoor BBQ and ribfest in Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood featuring food vendors, live music, and f...
Toronto·instagram.com
Music
Jun 19-28
Jazz · Live music
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Downtown live jazz and summer music programming.
WorldR&B
Toronto·torontojazz.com
Concert
Jun 19
Live music · Downtown
JOJI — SOLARIS
JOJI SOLARIS at Scotiabank Arena.
R&BPop
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Music
Jun 21 - Sep 7
Beach · Outdoor
Promise Cherry Beach
Waterfront Sunday dance-music series at Cherry Beach.
HouseTechnoUnderground/DIY
Toronto·promisecherrybeach.com
Culture
Jun 26-28
Parade · Street festival
Pride Toronto Festival Weekend
Pride parade, street programming, music, and nightlife routes.
HousePopLGBTQ+
Toronto·pridetoronto.com
Food
Jun 26-28
Street festival · Food
Taste of Asia Festival
Asian food, culture, vendors, and night-market energy in Markham.
WorldPop
Markham·tasteofasia.ca
EM
Music
Jun 26-28
Edm · Outdoor
Escapade Music Festival
Ontario EDM festival route in Ottawa.
EDMHouse
Ottawa·escapademf.com
Music
Jun 27 - Aug 19
Outdoor · Concert series
Peterborough Musicfest
Free outdoor summer concert series by the lake in Peterborough.
RockPopDaytime
Peterborough·ptbomusicfest.ca
TF
Art
Jun 30 - Jul 12
Theatre · Independent
Toronto Fringe Festival
Independent theatre, performance, and multi-venue arts programming across Toronto.
WorldPopUnderground/DIY
Toronto·fringetoronto.com
Fireworks
Jul 1
Outdoor · Family
Canada Day Celebrations
Annual celebrations marking Canada's national holiday with fireworks, concerts, and community activities.
Toronto·toronto.ca
Music
Jul 2-5
World music · Culture
Sunfest
World music, food, art, and outdoor culture festival in London.
WorldAfro
London·sunfest.on.ca
Food
Jul 3-5
Outdoor · Family
Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival 2026
Filipino cultural festival celebrating Filipino food, music, and community in Toronto.
AfrobeatsWorldSouth Asian Scene
Toronto·funphilippinestoronto.com
Music
Jul 3-26
Outdoor · Free
Beaches Jazz Festival
Free outdoor jazz and music festival in Toronto's Beach neighbourhood featuring concerts over multiple week...
Toronto·beachesjazz.com
Music
Jul 3-5
African music · Culture
AFROFEST
African music, culture, food, and outdoor festival energy at Woodbine Park.
AfrobeatsAfroAfro-Caribbean Scene
Toronto·afrofest.ca
MF
Music
Jul 3-5
Folk · Roots
Mariposa Folk Festival
Lakeside folk, roots, craft, camping, and outdoor festival programming in Orillia.
AlternativeWorld
Orillia·mariposafolk.com
Food
Jul 4-5
African food · Culture
Jollof Fest
Jollof rice, African food, live music, and cultural showcases in Mississauga.
AfrobeatsAfroAfro-Caribbean Scene
Mississauga·eventbrite.com
Music
Jul 9-19
Major festival · Outdoor
RBC Bluesfest Ottawa
Major outdoor multi-genre music festival in Ottawa.
RockPop
Ottawa·ottawabluesfest.ca
FW
Music
Jul 10-12
Outdoor · Multi stage
Four Winds Music Festival
Multi-day music festival in Durham featuring diverse artists across multiple stages in a natural setting.
Durham·instagram.com
C
Culture
Jul 10-12
Multicultural · Food
Carabram
Brampton multicultural pavilions, food, music, and dance.
World
Brampton·carabram.org
BB
Food
Jul 10-11
Beer · Waterfront
Because Beer
Hamilton craft beer, food, and live-music festival.
RockAlternative
Hamilton·becausebeer.ca
TO
Art
Jul 10-12
Art · Outdoor
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Outdoor contemporary art and culture fair in downtown Toronto.
WorldDaytime
Toronto·toaf.ca
TS
Culture
Jul 11-12
Street festival · Dance
TD Salsa on St. Clair
Latin street festival with salsa, bachata, food, and dancing.
LatinSalsaLatin Scene
Toronto·salsaintoronto.com
OF
Food
Jul 17-19
Bbq · Family
Oakville Family Ribfest
Oakville barbecue, vendors, and live music.
RockCountry
Oakville·oakvillefamilyribfest.com
Cars
Jul 18
Outdoor · Daytime
ImportFest 2026
Canada's largest imported car show and tuner culture event featuring modified vehicles, vendors, and entert...
Toronto·importfest.com
Culture
Jul 18-19
Outdoor · Food
BrazilFest
Annual Brazilian cultural festival celebrating Brazilian music, food, dance, and culture.
LatinSocaLatin Scene
Toronto·brazilfest.ca
BO
Culture
Jul 19-20
Outdoor · Family
BIG on Bloor Festival
Annual street festival on Bloor West Village featuring live music, food vendors, and family activities.
Toronto·bigonbloor.com
BM
Music
Jul 24-25
South asian · Celebration square
Bollywood Monster Mashup
South Asian music, dance, food, and Celebration Square programming.
WorldPopSouth Asian Scene
Mississauga·bollywoodmonstermashup.com
VB
Music
Jul 24-25
South asian · Live music
Vibrant Brampton
Brampton South Asian arts, music, and community programming.
WorldPopSouth Asian Scene
Brampton·vibrantbrampton.ca
NI
Food
Jul 24-26
Night market · Food
Night It Up!
Asian night-market food, vendors, and evening festival energy.
PopWorld
Markham·nightitup.com
ML
Culture
Jul 24-26
Latin · Food
Mississauga Latin Festival
Latin food, dance, culture, and live entertainment in Mississauga.
LatinSalsaLatin Scene
Mississauga·mississaugalatinfestival.com
Music
Jul 24-26
Indie · Community
Hillside Festival
Independent music, community, and outdoor festival energy in Guelph.
AlternativeWorldUnderground/DIY
Guelph·hillsidefestival.ca
VL
Culture
Jul 25-26
Latin · Dance
Vaughan Latin Festival
Vaughan Latin music, dance, food, and community programming.
LatinSalsaLatin Scene
Vaughan·vaughanlatinfestival.ca
Music
Jul 30 - Aug 3
Wellness · Outdoor
BUMI Festival
International wellness + music festival near Toronto, July 30 – Aug 3.
WorldHouse
Blackstock·bumifest.ca
Music
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Outdoor · Multi day
VELD Music Festival
Multi-day electronic dance music festival held at Downsview Park featuring international EDM headliners.
EDMHouse
Toronto·veldmusicfestival.com
Nightlife
Jul 31
Jouvert · Caribana
Jab Jab J'ouvert
Caribana J'ouvert party route with soca and Caribbean energy.
SocaDancehallAfro-Caribbean Scene
Toronto·jabjab.ca
SF
Music
Jul 31 - Aug 3
Caribana · Soca
SOS Fest: Summer of Soca
Caribana-weekend multi-day soca festival in Markham.
SocaDancehallAfro-Caribbean Scene
Markham·talkoftoronto.ca
TF
Food
Jul 31 - Aug 3
Food · Outdoor
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Outdoor food trucks, vendors, and summer park programming.
Pop
Toronto·torontofoodtruckfestival.com
Art
Jul 31 - Aug 3
Waterfront · Art
Kempenfest
Barrie waterfront arts, vendors, and live music festival.
RockPop
Barrie·kempenfest.com
Parade
Aug 1
Outdoor · Parade
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Annual Caribbean cultural celebration featuring the Grand Parade, steel pan music, calypso, and soca.
SocaDancehallAfro-Caribbean Scene
Toronto·torontocarnival.ca
Food
Aug 1-2
Food · Music
Foodville Fest
Afro-Caribbean food, music, and outdoor festival energy.
AfrobeatsAfroAfro-Caribbean Scene
Toronto·foodvillefest.com
Music
Aug 6-9
Blues · Live music
Kitchener Blues Festival
Downtown Kitchener blues, roots, and live music festival.
RockR&B
Kitchener·kitchenerbluesfestival.com
Art
Aug 6-16
Theatre · Performance
SummerWorks Performance Festival
Contemporary performance + theatre across Toronto, Aug 6-16.
Toronto·summerworks.ca
Food
Aug 7-10
Outdoor · Food
Taco Fest Toronto 2026
A festival celebrating tacos and Mexican street food with vendors, entertainment, and tequila tastings.
Toronto·thetacofest.com
Food
Aug 7-9
Caribbean · Food
JerkFest Toronto
Caribbean food, reggae, dancehall, soca, and outdoor programming.
ReggaeDancehallAfro-Caribbean Scene
Toronto·jerkfestival.ca
TO
Food
Aug 7-9
Street festival · Food
Taste of the Danforth
GreekTown street food, culture, vendors, and summer crowds.
World
Toronto·tasteofthedanforth.com
FO
Music
Aug 7-9
Outdoor · Live music
Festival of Friends
Hamilton outdoor music and community festival at Gage Park.
RockPop
Hamilton·festivaloffriends.ca
BA
Music
Aug 7-9
Camping · Country
Boots and Hearts Music Festival
Large Ontario country music and camping festival.
CountryPop
Oro-Medonte·bootsandhearts.com
PF
Food
Aug 7-9
Food trucks · Outdoor
Pickering Food Truck Festival
Pickering outdoor food trucks, vendors, and summer programming.
Pop
Pickering·canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com
TM
Music
Aug 14-16
Jazz · Main street
TD Markham Jazz Festival
Markham and Unionville live jazz festival programming.
WorldR&B
Markham·markhamjazzfestival.com
JF
Culture
Aug 15-16
Culture · Food
Japan Festival Canada
Japanese food, performances, vendors, and Celebration Square programming.
WorldPop
Mississauga·japanfestivalcanada.com
CN
Experience
Aug 21 - Sep 7
Fair · Concerts
Canadian National Exhibition
Late-summer fair, concerts, rides, food, and Exhibition Place programming.
PopRock
Toronto·theex.com
MI
Culture
Aug 21-22
Italian · Food
Mississauga Italfest
Italian food, culture, and live entertainment at Celebration Square.
WorldPop
Mississauga·mississaugaitalfest.com
DC
Community
Aug 21-23
Street festival · Vendors
Dundas Cactus Festival
Dundas street festival with vendors, live music, and community programming.
RockPop
Hamilton·dundascactusfestival.ca
Fandom
Aug 27-30
Indoor · Convention
Fan Expo Canada
Canada's largest pop culture convention featuring comics, sci-fi, anime, horror, and gaming with celebrity ...
Toronto·fanexpocanada.com
HR
Food
Aug 28-30
Bbq · Beer
Hamilton Ribfest
Hamilton BBQ, beer, live music, and outdoor summer programming.
RockCountry
Hamilton·hamiltonribfest.ca
Food
Aug 28-30
Food · Peach
Winona Peach Festival
Peach food, midway, vendors, and community festival programming in Winona.
PopCountry
Hamilton·winonapeach.com
TB
Art
Aug 28-30
Street performance · Family
Toronto BuskerFest
Street performers, outdoor entertainment, and downtown festival energy.
WorldPop
Toronto·torontobuskerfest.com
M
Culture
Aug 29-30
Culture · Art
MuslimFest
Muslim arts, culture, food, and community programming in Mississauga.
WorldPop
Mississauga·muslimfest.com
CL
Food
Sep 4-7
Bbq · Waterfront
Canada's Largest Ribfest
Labour Day waterfront ribfest with BBQ and live music.
RockCountry
Burlington·canadaslargestribfest.com
S
Art
Sep 11-13
Street festival · Arts
Supercrawl
Hamilton arts and music street festival with downtown nightlife spillover.
IndieAlternativeUnderground/DIY
Hamilton·supercrawl.ca
SS
Music
Sep 11-13
Port credit · Waterfront
Southside Shuffle
Port Credit waterfront blues, jazz, and live music festival.
RockR&B
Mississauga·southsideshuffle.ca
Music
Sep 11-13
Oakville · Live music
Kerrfest
Oakville Kerr Village live music and community festival.
RockPop
Oakville·kerrfest.ca
Food
Sep 11-27
Wine · Food
Niagara Grape and Wine Festival
Niagara wine, food, tastings, and fall festival programming.
WorldPop
St. Catharines·niagarawinefestival.com
Concert
Nov 8
Live music · Evening
Dylan Gossett The Back 40 Tour
Dylan Gossett concert tour stop in Toronto.
Country
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Comedy
Nov 9
Stand up · Evening
Chris D'Elia Straight Outta the Multiverse
Stand-up comedy show by comedian Chris D'Elia.
Toronto·ticketmaster.ca
Film
Nov 13-24
Cultural · Cinema
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Canada's largest showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora.
Toronto·reelasian.com
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