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Happy weekend, Toronto! It may not be a long one like last week, but it’s going to be a good one. The city is gearing up for summer, and in the meantime, there’s plenty to do, from a handful of concerts to an epic night market. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
Happening at Assembly Park, this night market will have over 100 food items, merchants, and lion dancers all night long.
When: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25
Where: Assembly Park – 80 Interchange Wy.
Cost: Free admission
This summer kickoff at The Bentway will feature DJs, food trucks, and Canada’s Drag Race’s Jada Shada Hudson hosting the whole thing.
When: Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Bentway – 250 Fort York Blvd.
Cost: $20 per ticket
Bud Stage is going to be bumpin’ this weekend as Billy Idol and Joan Jett take the stage.
Tickets are still available, so grab yours ASAP.
When: Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Budweiser Stage – 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Cost: $60.50+ per ticket
As a massive Teddy Swims fan who can’t make the concert this weekend, please go and think of me.
When: Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
Where: Coca Cola Coliseum – 19 Nunavut Rd.
Cost: $230+ per ticket
Explore some of the coolest and most historical buildings in Toronto as Doors Open literally opens the doors to significant buildings around the city, free of cost, on the 24th and 25th.
When: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
In honour of one year until tip-off for Toronto Tempo, there will be an exclusive pop-up on Saturday and Sunday at Stackt.
“Shop the Tempo Collection at Tempo’s first-ever pop-up shop. Join conversations on the beauty of basketball culture, presented by Sephora,” shares Toronto Tempo.
When: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Stackt Market – 28 Bathurst St.
Cost: Free admission
U.K. rapper Central Cee will be at History for two nights — Saturday and Sunday.
When: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Where: History – 1663 Queen St. E.
Cost: $275+ per ticket
It’s a cooler summer, ya’ll. LCBO is putting on a sweet summer party, where you can sample over 100 of the newest coolers and pre-mixed cocktails.
Oh, and there will be a DJ to keep the vibes going.
When: Saturday, May 24, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Quay, 3rd floor — 100 Queens Quay E.
Cost: $75 per ticket
The Reds are meeting with Nashville at home this weekend – get ready to cheer!
When: Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: BMO Field – 170 Prince’s Blvd.
Cost: $41+ per ticket
Country music star Jason Aldean is performing at Budweiser Stage this weekend, too. Yee haw.
When: Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Budweiser Stage – 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Cost: $166+ per ticket
Enjoy all the wonderful things to do in Toronto this weekend and stay dry!
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