Nathan Phillips Square is one of the most recognizable spots in the city, centred right in the heart of downtown. This spot hosts a free skating rink in the winter, food trucks, and year-round festivals. If you’re looking for fun festivals in Toronto to attend in 2024, look no further than these ones coming to Nathan Phillips Square.
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Celebrate Toronto
This festival is in celebration of Toronto’s 190th Anniversary! The festivities will feature over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, art installations, a beer garden and fireworks.
When: March 9th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival
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, this festival is for the singer or music lover in your life. Check out 2024’s lineup on their website.
When: May 28th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Rugby In The Square
This flag rugby tournament taking place at Nathan Phillips Square will see the Square outfitted with turf fields for 5 on 5 action. Register a team or just come out and watch! Team registration comes with a team jersey, player swag bags, coffee, lunch, refreshments and a post-event social.
When: May 31, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Registration TBA & Free admission
Canada Day
Nathan Phillips Square is expected to hold its annual Canada Day celebration again in 2024 which features performances, food, and more. This family-friendly event hasn’t announced this years lineup just yet but stay tuned.
When: July 1st, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Taste of the Middle East
Time to celebrate Arabic music, art and heritage! This festival aims to showcase Arabic culture in Canada through festivities, live performances and more.
When: July 5th to 7th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Canada’s largest and longest-running annual contemporary art fair is coming to the Square bringing together art lovers and enthusiasts from all around. Vendors will display pieces you can admire or even purchase.
When: July 12th to 14th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Pan American Food Festival
The Pan American Food Festival is scheduled to return to Nathan Phillips Square in 2024 with last years program putting up a weekend filled with live music and amazing food. If you want a glimpse of what to expect this year, check out last years lineup here.
When: July 20th to 21st, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Taste of Vietnam
This festival brings the beauty of Vietnamese culture, the latest fashions and crafted cuisine to Nathan Phillips Square! Head over on the weekend of July 25 to 27 and dive into all the Vietnamese culture has to offer.
When: July 25th to 27th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
VIVE Latino American 2024 – Interactive Festival
This Latino American festival features music, dance, and more. According to their website the festival is to “warm up the spirits of all Canadians.”
When: August 1st, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Taste of India Food Festival
Dive into delicious Indian dishes at Taste of India. Not only will there be vendors serving up authentic dishes, but there will be live performances to enjoy as well.
When: August 3rd to 4th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Mabuhay Philippines Festival
Celebrate Filipino heritage at this festival coming to Nathan Phillips Square in August. The multi day event will feature food, vendors and entertainment.
When: August 24th to 25th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Toronto Dragon Festival
The Toronto Dragon Festival brings Asian street foods, Asian cultures and lion dance competitions to the Square! This event takes place during Labour Day Weekend so you can end summer on a great note.
When: August 31st to September 1st, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Mexican Independence Day
This one day festival is in celebration of Mexican culture with food, dancing, music, and so much more. This year’s event runs on September 14th starting at 11:00 AM and running until 10:00 PM.
When: September 14th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
VegTO Fest
According to City of Toronto’s website, VegTO Fest will hit the Square from September 21st to September 22nd. This annual festival features over 200 plant-based exhibitors offering food, wares and other wonders.
When: September 21st to 22nd, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
Cavalcade of Lights
This fest has been around in Toronto since 1967 featuring live performances and lighting of the city’s official Christmas tree on opening night plus nightly ice skating and festive light installations for the entire holiday season.
When: TBA
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission
You can keep up to date with all the fun happening in Nathan Phillips Square on the City of Toronto’s website. Enjoy some or all of these festivals, Toronto!
