It’s about to be busy in Toronto this summer! Not because of all the new restaurants, or outdoor adventures but because of all the summer festivals yet to come. We don’t know about you but we’re pretty excited!

Cultural events, performances, food vendors and much more. We have our plates full and we’re here for it!

Here are 24 unmissable outdoor Toronto festivals to fill your summer days:

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Beaches Jazz Festival 2024

The festival is made up of five events taking place between July 5th and 28th including Salsa in the Beach, StreetFest, OLG Weekend Series, TD Weekend Series, and Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside.

When: July 5th – 28th, 2024
Where: Toronto’s east end
Cost: Free

Big on Bloor 

This free street fest is art-focused so you can take in some breath-taking local art while strolling Bloor Street West.

When: July 20th & 21st, 2024
Where: Bloor Street W

Aloha Fest Toronto

For one day only, Toronto will get to experience the best of Hawaiian culture through live music, free performances and more.

Toronto’s AlohaFest is back this summer at Mel Lastman Square and is sure to bring the heat.

When: July 20th, 2024 – 11 AM to 7 PM
Where: Mel Lastman Square – 5100 Yonge St, North York, ON
Cost: Free

Festival of South Asia

The streets of Toronto’s Little India turn into a celebration of food, culture and music for two days only in July.

When: July 20th & 21st, 2024
Where: Gerrard St E

Indonesian Food Festival

The Indonesian Consulate General in Toronto is bringing back its Indonesian Food Festival at Yonge & Dundas Square on July 20th.

You’ll have the chance to enjoy delicious foodie creations from different food stalls and local vendors.

When:  July 20th, 2024
Where: 1 Dundas Street East
Cost: Free

Brazilfest

Expect an exciting celebration of Brazilian culture and eats from savory feijoada to sweet brigadeiros. You can enjoy all the joys of Brazil without having to travel!

When: July 20th & 21st, 2024 – 12 PM to 11 PM
Where: Earlscourt Park – 1595 St. Clair Ave West
Cost: Free

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

Streetfest

Between July 25th and 27th Queen Street East will close down nightly from 7 PM to 11 PM for a night full of delicious food, musical performances and dancing!

Check out the lineups and map here.

When: July 25th to 27th, 2024
Where: Queen Street East
Cost: Free

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

Fun Philippines

The third annual Fun Philippines Toronto Food and Music Festival will showcase everything Filipino. According to Philippine Legacy and Cultural Alliance, this year’s theme is “Experience Philippines: Pearl of the Orient Seas”.

Fun Philippines’ goal is to spread cultural education through fun programs and installations.

Attendees will be treated to traditional folk dances, musical shows, and stunning parades starting July 26th through to the 28th.

When: July 26th to 28th, 2024
Where: Harbourfront Centre

OssFest

One of Toronto’s coolest streets is bringing back its annual street festival featuring music, food and more.

When: July 27th, 2024
Where: Ossington Ave

Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Festival

Enjoy fun prizes, food, entertainment and more at the Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Festival. “At the Festival, visitors have the opportunity to experience being ‘Peruvian for the Day’, but the Festival is much more than a celebration of the Canadian Peruvian heritage — it is also a celebration of Canada’s multiculturalism,” shares organizers.

When: July 27th & 28th 2024 9 AM to 11 PM / 10 AM to 9 PM
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
Cost: Free

Salsa on Market St

There’s a new Latin street festival coming to Toronto’s St Lawrence Market. Salsa on Market Street will bring “non-stop street dancing to Market Street across three scintillating Sundays, where the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood will pulsate with the irresistible energy of Latin dance and music,” shares organizers.

When: July 30th, 2024
Where: St Lawrence neighbourhood
Cost: Free

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

Canadian Food Truck Festival – Toronto

Woodbine Park will transform into a foodie paradise as food truck masters will serve up some serious eats.

Picture this: 28 acres of lush greenery, the perfect backdrop for a culinary feast. From savoury sensations to sweet treats, the food trucks are rolling in this August with an irresistible spread.

And the best part is that admission is free. So that means you can stroll through the park and explore all the mouthwatering options without breaking the bank.

When: August 2nd to 5th, 2024
Where: Woodbine Park – 1695 Queen St East

Toronto Patty Fest

One thing about Torontonians is we love a Jamaican patty and there’s even a festival dedicated to it! The Toronto Patty Fest is taking place in August, a chance to chow down on Toronto’s favourite snack.

When: August 3rd, 2024 from 12 PM to 5 PM
Where: 531 Eglinton Ave W
Cost: Free entry

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

JerkFest Toronto 2024

According to JerkFest Toronto, “The festival was born out of nostalgia, to reminisce, connect and create new memories of the islands in a new country outside of those familiar tropical vibes.”

When: August 9th to 11th, 2024
Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke, ON

Canadian Latin Fest

Get ready to eat, dance and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Canadian Latin Fest.

There will be Latin food vendors, Folk and Arts crafts, and a kids zone area. Expect free entertainment with more than 20 free performances.

When: August 11th, 2024 – 12 PM to 9 PM
Where: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St. West
Cost: Free

Toronto Chinatown Festival

Chinatown’s popular summer street festival is finally returning this August!

This exciting event not only pays tribute to Chinese culture but also serves as a tourist attraction for visitors from all over to enjoy.

You can expect a neighbourhood-wide celebration of Toronto’s local Chinese community, featuring mouthwatering street food, traditional dancing and dragon dances, Kung Fu demonstrations, and more.

When: August 17th & 18th, 2024
Where: West of Spadina Avenue between St. Andrew Street & Sullivan Street
Cost: Free

Island Eats Food Festival

“Island Eats will provide a dazzling array of fun activities, entertainment and excitement for the entire family,” according to organizers. “Enjoy exotic cuisine prepared by gourmet Caribbean chefs. Jump into Jamaican Jerk Chicken, relax with Roti from Trinidad & Tobago and glorify your taste buds with Grace Coconut Water.”

Expect Caribbean delicacies, live music, costumes and a marketplace.

When: August 17th & 18th, 2024
Where: Mel Lastman Square – 5100 Yonge St, North York, ON
Cost: Free

Toronto Korean Festival

The Toronto Korean Festival is back in Toronto this August and its the biggest Korean festival in all of Canada.

Expect a weekend filled with delicious eats, mesmerizing performances, market vendors and more.

When: August 23rd to 25th, 2024
Where: Mel Lastman Square – 5100 Yonge St, North York, ON
Cost: Free

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 & 25th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
Cost: Free admission

Yorkville Murals 

Get ready to be blown away by some awesome art!

Yorkville Murals transforms the street into a “cultural extravaganza, where visitors will be entertained with every step.”

When: August 24th & 25th, 2024
Where: Yorkville Ave

Karen Doradea

Karen Doradea

Managing Editor, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn’t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Crave, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing – News never sleeps.

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