It’s about to be a lovely week in the city! There are tons of things to do in Toronto to keep you busy, especially after a long weekend. From festivals to exciting events and fun experiences, Toronto has plenty to offer this summer. To help you plan, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Toronto. Get ready for a fun-filled week!

Here are 10 things to do in Toronto this week:

Katy Perry – The Lifetimes Tour

Tickets are still on sale for Katy Perry’s The Lifetimes tour. She’ll be gracing the stage at the Scotiabank Arena for two full nights.

When: Aug. 5 and 6, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $143+

Sunset Salsa at The Well

Dance the night away at The Well. Starting Aug. 5, The Well will have free salsa lessons and community dancing under the canopy. Each night begins with a 45-minute lesson from an instructor, then a DJ takes over until 10 p.m., with the best salsa, bachata, and cha-cha music.

When: Aug. 5, 2025
Time: Starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Under the glass at The Well
Cost: Free

Sponsored Picks: Mine & Yours Pop-up store at The Well

Canada’s premier destination for pre-loved designer fashion, Mine & Yours, has opened a pop-up store at The Well. Check out their wide selection of luxury finds from jewelry to apparel and more. It’ll be at The Well until November 2025.

When: Until November 2025
Where: 486 Front St. W., The Well

Drake Trivia

Grab your pals and hit up The Drake on a Wednesday night for some trivia. Join host Aaron Brown, who will ask questions from celebrity chaos and offbeat geography to foodie lingo and themed curveballs; no topic is off-limits. The game starts at 7 p.m.

The top team scores a $100 Drake gift card, while second-place winners walk away with a rotating prize. While you’re there, try the $45 dinner prix fixe before, during, or after the game.

When: Every Wednesday
Time: Game starts at 7 p.m.
Where: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. W.
Cost: $5 per person

Sponsored Picks: Pandan Thai Iced Tea with Jelly Boba

To kick off the season, Thaï Express is launching a Buy One, Get One 50 Per Cent Off offer on Pandan Thai Iced Tea.

They’re sweetening the classic Pandan Thai Iced Tea with a new optional add-on: Brown Sugar Jelly Boba – a soft, chewy, and flavorful topping.

When: Until July 31, 2025 or until supplies last
Where: Thaï Express restaurants across Canada

Lunch & Local

Enjoy $15 lunch specials every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. from restaurants like Haydn’s, Pampered Pig BBQ, Monday’s Off, Oi Sushi, Sunday’s Pasta Lab, and more.

When: Every Wednesday
Where: STACKT market
Cost: Free to attend, pricing varies

R&B Pilates 

This beginner-friendly class combines the sounds of R&B with a fit, 45-minute pilates class. Bring your own mat and get ready to vibe!

When: Aug. 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: STACKT market
Cost: $24+

THE FRAY-How To Save A Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour 

Admit it, you started humming “How To Save A Life” after reading that the band is coming to Toronto for an anniversary tour. Tickets are still on sale!

When: Aug. 7, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: HISTORY
Cost: $178+

Toronto Waterfront Night Market

According to The Toronto Waterfront Night Market, the festival is “designed to emulate the traditional street-styled night markets of Asia; anchored by the Signature Pan-Asian Food Festival, featuring Wine & Wok, and Illuminasian Lantern Experience, accompanied by nightly live entertainment and cultural performances.”

When: Aug. 8 to 10, 2025
Where: Hotel X Toronto Exhibition Grounds, 115 Princes’ Blvd.
Cost: $21.41 to $67.80 per ticket

Jerkfest

Jerkfest is back, Toronto. The annual festival celebrating Caribbean food, music, art, and community returns this August.

When: Aug. 8 to 18, 2025
Where: Centennial Park – 256 Centennial Park Rd.
Cost: $30 for GA

And there you have it Toronto! Have an amazing week.

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