Your Guide to the City’s Must-See Entertainment.
July 1, 2026 | The Aga Khan Museum welcomes visitors to its annual summer celebration with the return of the Rhythms of Canada Festival on July 1, 2026. This vibrant, free, family-friendly event invites the community to gather for a day that highlights the rich...
September 25 – 26, 2026 | Toronto’s love for cultural festivals continues with the return of Toronto Oktoberfest, taking place September 25 – 26, 2026 at its new location at Garrison Common within historic Fort York National Historic Site. Launched in 2012, the festival was...
July 11 - 12, 2026 | Toronto will once again host the 54th Annual Festival of India’s Chariot Festival, a colourful and spiritually significant celebration that draws thousands to the city each summer. Organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, the event is inspired...
July 10 - 12, 2026 | AFROFEST returns to Woodbine Beach Park for three vibrant days of music, dance and cultural exchange. Presented by Music Africa of Canada Inc., the festival is recognised as the largest free African music festival in North America and remains...
August 21-22, 2026 | Mississauga ITALFEST, the city's premier Italian festival, is an annual celebration of Italian heritage, culture, and cuisine. Established over a decade ago, the festival has become a cornerstone of Mississauga's summer events, drawing attendees from across Ontario and beyond. The 13th...
August 22 – 23, 2026 | The Burlington Latino Festival is organized by the Burlington Hispanic Society. This festival is a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture, music, and cuisine, bringing together the community for a day of joyous festivities. Set against the picturesque backdrop...
August 7 - 9, 2026 | Toronto’s most anticipated Caribbean food and music festival, JerkFest Toronto®, is set to bring the heat once again! This annual celebration of jerk cuisine, island culture, and infectious rhythms will take place at Centennial Park, promising an unforgettable weekend...
July 3 - 5, 2026 | The Mariposa Folk Festival is an all-inclusive showcase of Canada’s heritage, cultures, and talents. The Festival profiles over 100 artistic performances of established and emerging folk artists on 11 stages. The Festival includes a beautiful campground with a capacity...
July 11 - 12, 2026 | The 22nd annual Salsa on St. Clair festival is poised to transform Toronto's St. Clair Avenue West into a vibrant celebration of Latin culture on July 11 and 12, 2026. This free, family-friendly event is the marquee attraction of...
July 31 - August 3, 2026 | The shoreline of Barrie will transform into a vibrant celebration of music, art and community spirit as Kempenfest returns to the Barrie Waterfront. Widely regarded as the city’s signature summer event, the festival draws tens of thousands of...
