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Epic three-day festival in Toronto celebrates Middle Eastern culture

Festival season has arrived in Toronto, and if you want to be a part of the fun, you’re going to need to start planning ahead. Taste of the Middle East is happening July 4 to 6, and you won’t want to miss out on three days of dancing, music, art and culture.

Taste of the Middle East is returning to Nathan Phillips Square this year, “to present, showcase and celebrate Arabic Music, art and culture in Canada,” shares festival organizers.

If you attended in years past, you know that there’s no shortage of music, with performances all day, each day of the fest.

There will also be a vendor area where visitors can shop for everything from jewellery to homemade home goods.

Videos from last year’s celebrations show thousands of people dancing, singing and celebrating in the square — the ultimate summer party.

Want to attend as a vendor? There’s still time to sign up to have your booth at Taste of the Middle East so you can join the celebrations in an even bigger way.

The 2025 rendition is the festival’s eighth year running, and we hope to see you there, Toronto. Oh, and it’s completely free to attend — score!

Taste of the Middle East

When: July 4 to 6, 2025
Where: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St. W.
Cost: Free admission

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