Toronto’s biggest free music festival just announced its 2025 dates

One of the city’s most vibrant festivals has announced its 2025 dates! Beaches Jazz Fest is returning for the 37th rendition, reigning as Toronto’s biggest free music festival. This year, the celebration will run from July 4 to 27, 2025, taking over the city’s east end.

“As one of Canada‘s most diverse, inclusive, and musically rich festivals, drawing over 800,000 visitors annually, the Festival provides a powerful platform for Canadian companies to engage directly with consumers, support homegrown musical talent, and drive economic impact at a critical time,” shares Beaches Jazz Festival.

Woodbine and Jimmie Simpson Parks, and Queen Street East are where the festival will take place again this year, featuring hundreds of talented musicians across a variety of genres including jazz, house and salsa. 

Some important dates the festival makes note of include:

• Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside: July 4 to 8, a festival kickoff featuring live jazz, local food, and culture
• Salsa on the Beach: July 11 to 13, Toronto’s largest celebration of Latin music and culture
• Streetfest on Queen St. E.: July 24 to 26, the city’s biggest street festival, transforming Queen Street into a hub of music and food
• Weekend Series at Woodbine Park: July 25 to 27, A festival finale with headlining acts spanning genres, including Toronto’s biggest retro hip-hop party

“The Beaches Jazz Festival is a Canadian-founded not-for-profit organization and an annual tradition for all generations that champions homegrown talent and builds community,” says Lido Chilelli, Founder, Beaches Jazz Festival.”

“It drives millions of dollars into the local economy while offering brands—big and small—a high-impact platform to connect with audiences,” Chilelli continues.

The best part, admission is free.

See you at Beaches Jazz Festival this summer, Toronto.

Beaches Jazz Festival 

When: July 4 to 27, 2025
Where: Toronto’s east end

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