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Finally, a long weekend is in store for us! Do you have any plans yet? Well, now you do. It’s about to be a busy weekend in Toronto. We’re talking street festivals, pop-ups, concerts, and more. Here are 10 things to do in Toronto this weekend.
You won’t be disappointed.
Right in the heart of the city, Sankofa Square will transform into a cultural hub on Aug. 1 and 2, from 1 to 7 p.m.
Expect live music, dancing, Caribbean cuisine, and a fun marketplace. This is your chance to support local, Black-owned vendors and embrace the Caribbean culture.
Fun doesn’t end there! If you’re looking for more lakefront views, head to Coronation Park. The party continues on Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
When: Aug. 1 and 2, 2025
Where: Sankofa Square and Coronation Square (Aug. 2)
Cost: Free
Perhaps one of the most hyped events for this year’s carnival is a live performance by the one-and-only Shenseea!
The iconic Jamaican dancehall singer is sure to put on a wicked set, with performances from Yung Bredda, Mical Teja, Problem Child and more! Even cooler? This is a powder and foam event, where partiers will be drenched in rainbow colours.
General admission and VIP packages are still available for this Friday night event at the Markham Fairgrounds.
When: Aug. 1, 2025
Where: Markham Fairgrounds – 10801 McCowan Rd.
Cost: $100+
This is not a drill! You’ll want to head to Cabana Pool Bar this August long weekend because global R&B artist Kehlani is making an appearance. It’s about to get really hot in Toronto.
If there’s one thing you absolutely need to do this upcoming long weekend, it’s to see Kehlani perform live on Aug. 2, 2025. Tickets are already on sale, and with this being the artist’s first time back in Toronto in a while, you’ll want to snag those tickets ASAP.
When: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Cabana Toronto – 11 Polson St.
Cost: $40+
Get yourself down to Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Boulevard on Saturday to get in on the action. Masqueraders take to the street in their beautiful costumes and dance along for a full day of fun, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Organized into groups, paraders groove to soca, calypso, and dancehall rhythms westbound along Lakeshore Boulevard, until Jameson Avenue, where the parade will loop around to head eastbound back on Lakeshore and finish at Exhibition Place on British Columbia Road.
While it’s free to view the parade along the Lake Shore (if you snag a good spot), there are tickets available to guarantee your place.
When: Aug. 2, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
Where: Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Blvd.
The most casual high tea experience is launching at The Drake this Sunday, and it’s the perfect excuse to show off your new kicks. In collaboration with sneaker brand Size?, High Tea & High Tops puts a spin on the beloved experience with a prix-fixe tower featuring sweet and savoury bites, and bottomless mimosas (for an extra cost), in a laid-back environment.
When: Aug. 3, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The Drake – 1150 Queen St.
Cost: $45 pp, $35 for bottomless mimosas
Veld is almost here, and soon, thousands of EDM fans will be heading to Toronto’s Downsview Park for one of the biggest music weekends of the summer. The three-day festival is back this August with massive international acts, booming beats, and unforgettable energy.
When: Aug. 1 to 3, 2025
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m.
Where: Downsview Park, 1-35 Carl Hall Rd.
Cost: $272.79+
Woodbine Park welcomes another year of the Toronto Food Truck Festival, serving up some delicious eats. Admission is free and you’ll get to enjoy some of the best local talent, participate in live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer.
When: Aug. 1 to 4, 2025
Time: Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 1695 Queen St. E.
Cost: Free
Indulge in the flavours of South Asia at Taste of India this August. It’s all going down at Nathan Phillips Square.
When: Aug. 2 and 3, 2025
Time: Starting at 12:30 p.m.
Where: 1695 Queen St. E.
Cost: Free
The many different flavours of the islands inspire this harbourfront festival. Celebrate the rhythms, flavours and ambiance of the Caribbean at this two-day festival.
When: Aug. 2 and 3, 2025
Where: Harbourfront Centre
Cost: Free
This summer, the team is showcasing Romeo & Juliet, one of the most loved Shakespeare plays. It will be the sixth time this specific play has been done in High Park.
When: Runs until Aug. 31, 2025
Time: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m.
Where: High Park
Cost: $29+ tax
Have an amazing long weekend, Toronto!
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