Your Guide to the City’s Must-See Entertainment.
May 1–31, 2026 | Toronto once again becomes a city-wide gallery as the CONTACT Photography Festival marks its landmark 30th edition. Spanning the entire month, the festival transforms museums, galleries, billboards and public spaces into platforms for contemporary lens-based art, inviting audiences to experience photography...
May 23 – June 1, 2026 | SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival launches its 15th year with 20 free and ticketed events from May 23 to June 1, 2026. The full festival schedule, festival passes, tickets and discounted tickets for students and arts...
June 26 – 28, 2026 | Taste of Asia is one of Canada’s largest Asian festivals, held annually in the city of Markham, just north of Toronto. The festival takes place over a weekend in June and celebrates the diverse cultures and cuisines of Asia....
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...
June 11 - July 19, 2026 | ICFF/Lavazza IncluCity returns to the historic Distillery District, transforming the cobblestone streets into a vibrant open-air cinema village. Presented by the Italian Contemporary Film Festival, this immersive summer festival blends international film, live entertainment and culinary experiences in...
September 11 – 13, 2026 | The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) is set to make its highly anticipated Mississauga debut this September 11–13 at scenic Erindale Park, presented in partnership with Visit Mississauga. Marking its first weekend in the city, the open-air comedy celebration...
September 11 - 13, 2026 | The Asialicious Carnival 2026 is set to be one of Toronto's most anticipated food festivals, taking place from September 11 - 13, 2026, at Woodside Square. Celebrating the vibrant flavours and diverse culinary traditions of Asia, this event offers...
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...
August 29 – 30, 2026 | The Electrolit 5K Foam Fest Toronto transforms a traditional fun run into a high-energy playground packed with laughter, mud and adrenaline. Designed for all fitness levels, the five-kilometre course invites participants to walk, jog or charge their way through...
August 27 - 30, 2026 | The Barrie Fair and Essa National Draft Horse Show, held from August 27 - 30, 2026, at the Essa Agriplex in Thornton, is a must-attend summer event for families and agricultural enthusiasts alike. Hosted by the Essa & District...
