Events & Festivals in Ontario

Boots and Hearts Music Festival - August 2026

Add Canada's largest camping & music festival to your bucket list this summer! Performances by over 40 artists ft. Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson, Matchbox Twenty & more. Weekend & Single Day passes available + Book your tent or RV site now!

Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival - Aug. 2026

2026 celebrates the 48th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, offering activities and attractions for the whole family. Join us this Civic Holiday weekend, July 31–August 3, 2026, for a four-day celebration of the history and heritage along the Welland Canal in Port Colborne.

FrancoFest Hamilton - June 19-21, 2026

One of the largest celebrations of francophone arts and culture in Ontario, FrancoFEST Hamilton combines music concerts, circus shows, family activities and artistic workshops for all ages. Whether francophone or francophile, come and discover the diversity and spirit of frenchness in Hamilton!

Hamilton Civic Museums

Explore five National Historic Sites of Canada, a children's museum, cultural heritage centre, and Black history site. Experience guided tours and more than 150 annual events, interactive programs, and immersive experiences including historic cooking workshops, living history, and much more!

Mount Forest Fireworks Festival - July 16 -19, 2026

Looking forward to seeing you in 2026! Join us for a fun-filled 4 days at the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival! 500+ cars on the Main street, Midway, KidZone, street vendors, live shows by entertainers, delicious food & 2 nights of the most spectacular fireworks you have ever seen!

TD Kitchener Blues Festival - August 2026

Join us to celebrate our 25th year of the TD Kitchener Blues Festival August 7-10th in downtown Kitchener Ontario, Canada. This special year promises to showcase great international and Canadian Blues & Roots artists on multiple stages with after shows in clubs and restaurants. Check out www.kitchenerbluesfest.com for the complete schedule.

Town of Wasaga Beach - Special Events

If you love the beach & great festivals, you’ll love Wasaga Beach - the world’s longest freshwater beach! Join us for fabulous events all season long! Fun, activities, music & entertainment. Check out the Waterfront Festival, Main Street Market, Jazz in the Park, Summer Fireworks shows, Canada Day celebration, Giant Inflatable Festival & much more! Details online.

Western Fair District

Year-round events, dining, shopping, agriculture, racing, and sports. Fresh food & local artisans at our weekend market and family-friendly park with a splash pad right beside. Our signature event, the annual Western Fair. Buy early and save up to 40% on SuperPasses.

1000 Islands Family Ribfest & Musical Festival - June 2026

Celebrate summer in the 1000 Islands! Join us for ribs, food vendors, a craft fair, children’s activities and so much more! . Local businesses, organizations and performers are showcased throughout our event. 100% of proceeds go back into the community.

2026 Vaughan Celebrates!

Award-winning festivals in Vaughan! Bring your family and friends. The Concerts in the Park series features 6 FREE professional concerts on select Wednesday evenings from June to August. Celebrate Canada Day in Vaughan with FREE stage entertainment, activities, programs + more!

Afro Carib Fest - August 2026

Celebrate arts and culture at the 14th Annual Afro-Carib Fest with live performances from over 120+ artists, over 80 local vendors, a cultural parade, a kid's zone, dance competitions with prizes, drum circles, raffle draws, and more.

Alvinston Pro Rodeo - June 2026

Rodeo fun for the whole family! Food, entertainment, vendors & everyone's favourite, Bull Riding! Clowns, acts, bullfighters & so much more!

Art in the Park Stratford - May - Sept., 2026

A Unique Outdoor Show of Canadian Arts and Crafts for over Fifty Years. Presenting a juried fine art & craft outdoor show & sale along the banks of the beautiful Avon River. Bringing art to the public in Canada’s premier arts town! Meet the artists & enjoy the visual arts in this idyllic setting.

Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival - 2026

Celebrating 51 years of family-friendly fall harvest fun. 150+ Artisans and vendors, live music and entertainment, local food, craft beer and wine, heritage tours and demonstrations, kid’s activities and so much more.

Brazilfest Toronto - July 2026

BrazilFest is Canada’s biggest celebration of Brazilian culture and it’s completely free! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend full of high-energy live performances, interactive stage activities, and the best of Brazilian cuisine. Bring the whole family and enjoy our dedicated kids’ zone.

Cabbagetown Festival - Sept. 2026

Join us for a weekend of fun & entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Festivities include: a Kids’ Zone, Riverdale Farm Fall Festival, live music, street entertainers, vendor booths, specialty foods, juried Arts & Crafts show, guided walking tours, pubs, people & culture.

Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) - Aug. - Sept., 2026

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top five agricultural fairs in North America.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park & Major Race Events

Canada's Home of Motorsports! 900+ acre, multi-track facility features a 3.957 km road course; 2.88 km advanced driver & race driver training facility (Driver Development Centre) and a 1.5 km Karting Centre. 1 hr East of Toronto. Presenting major league racing entertainment to fans since 1961.

City of Oshawa Festivals & Events

Welcome to Oshawa! Dive into a world of excitement with award-winning festivals and events, vibrant music and theatre scene, mouthwatering cuisine, and endless outdoor adventures. From concerts to unique festivals, our city buzzes with fun all year round! Join the party!

City of Quinte West Tourism and Festivals

Visit us in any season. Located between Kingston and Ottawa and nestled above Prince Edward County, check out our hiking trails, historic hotspots or museums, sail into Trent Port Marina, visit our QW summer pop-ups or Ski at Batawa Ski Hill. Find your next adventure in Quinte West.

Dundas Cactus Festival -Aug. 2026

Come out and celebrate our Annual FREE family fun Festival! 3 days of Entertainment, 700-seat Patio, Live music, Wrestling, Family Fun Zone feat. Teddy Bear Picnic, 200 unique street vendors and food, some of the best bands you’ll see all summer long!

Essex Fun Fest – July 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Essex Fun Fest! This four-day, family-friendly celebration delivers non-stop excitement. Experience the World's Finest Shows midway, a lively parade, jaw-dropping thrill shows, endless fun at the Kids Zone, and incredible outdoor live entertainment!

Faires.ca - Medieval Faires - May - Oct. 2026

Experience the legends of knights & maidens come to life through comedy, fire-eating, magic shows ,birds of prey, Full metal jousting Knights of Valor, Celtic music, & more. Enjoy renaissance foods, unique vendors & family entertainment throughout the weekend

Festival Of The Sound - July - Aug., 2026

The Festival of the Sound is one of Canada's premier summer offerings. Featuring over 40 events including concerts and cruises, spanning classical chamber music, jazz, and opera. Featuring over 70 artists, all on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. Make this your year to attend!

Glengarry Highland Games - July 31 -Aug. 1, 2026

One of North America’s premier Highland Games offers two full days of piping, dancing, heavyweights, fiddling, Celtic music, Scottish shopping, tug of war, Military Tattoo & Concert and much more! Fun for all ages. There’s nothing quite like it.

Grand River -July 2026

Take part in one of Canada’s Indigenous events. This event promotes the rich arts heritage by showcasing our ‘pride’ in music, dance, arts and crafts. Many Native Americans from the United States now participate as well. The event takes place in the open-air, during the afternoon and on into the evening under lights.

Hereward Farms

Get ready to unwind! Just over an hour from the GTA, Hereward Farms is your dreamy escape—6,000+ lavender plants, 400,000 sunflowers, a year-round Lavender Lounge + Boutique with skincare, home goods, a lavender lounge café, gifts, and local finds. Come for the views, stay for the vibe.

Huntsville Festival of the Arts - June - Aug. 2026

An eclectic mix of in person outdoor concerts, events & activities in beautiful Muskoka. 2024 artists include Jim Cuddy, Howie Mandel, Serena Ryder, Lighthouse, Matt Andersen, Choir!Choir!Choir!, Nuit Blanche North & so much more! See Website for event details.!

Kap Kraze Tailgate-Country-Derby - July 2026

July 25-26, 2025 - Enjoy top country hits from The Road Hammers and Ryan Langdon, dance to DJ Rivex's beats, witness the thrilling Demolition Derby, and be awed by the fireworks. Don't miss this unforgettable summer event, in Kapuskasing! Funded by the Government of Ontario.

Kempenfest - July 31 – Aug. 3, 2026

Kempenfest presented by TD, is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, located across 1.5 kilometres of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. Featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, 30 food vendors, a midway with over 30 rides/games, 30 antique dealers, a poutine village, and three stages of live music!

National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams, nurturing the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada.

Navan Fair - Aug. 2026

Let Navan Fair be your family’s summer tradition! Launched in 1946, this rural celebration is a showcase of agricultural excellence & premier event in the Ottawa Valley. Live entertainment all weekend long. This year’s theme: Sweetest Things in Life!

Niagara Jazz Festival - June 2026

Niagara Jazz Festival is an award-winning not-for-profit festival dedicated to celebrating jazz & world music throughout the year. The festival aims to inspire and develop jazz audiences by combining live music with an immersive Niagara experience. LIVE.LOVE.JAZZ - Follow us online @jazzniagara

Norwood Fall Fair - Oct. 2026

A tradition since 1868! We invite you to join us for 3 days of great fun & entertainment! Enjoy the cattle & horse shows, midway rides, kids’ games, baby animals, crafts & baked goods, live entertainment, tractor pulls, our famous antique car show and so much more! Fun for everyone.

Ottawa Jazz Festival -June 2026

Ottawa Jazz Festival celebrates our 45th anniversary this year! From June 20–29, join us for jazz, blues, soul, and experimental music in Confederation Park and nearby venues. Free and ticketed shows across the festival ensure an unforgettable all-ages summer experience for all music lovers!

Pride Month Toronto: June 1- 31, 2026

Canada's largest festival, attracts over 3 million attendees annually. Celebrating Toronto's vibrant 2SLGBTQ communities. All programming is free and all are welcome! Streetfair, Parade, Family Pride, Human Right Conf., multiple stages, food trucks galore, etc. Presented by Pride Toronto.

Richmond Hill Festivals & Events

Richmond Hill festivals and events celebrate local culture, talent, and heritage, fostering community connection. They enhance quality of life in Richmond Hill by promoting community building, leisure, cultural development, volunteerism, and fundraising.

Russell Fair - August 13-16, 2026

THe BEST, affordable family fun in Eastern Ontario! The Russell Fair offers something for all ages. Robertson’s Midway experience, live music, Agricultural Education, wagon rides, petting zoo, children’s entertainment, craft beer, local artisans and of course lots of fun fair food!

Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues - Sept. 18 - 20, 2026

Join us for the 14th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues. Since the 1st wave crashed ashore, this festival has exploded into a world-class event, embraced by new and diehard fans alike. Expect a talented lineup of Blues musicians burning up the 2 stages at this “hidden gem" of a festival.

Stratford Summer Music - July 9 - Aug. 2, 2026

Where All Roads Lead To Music! Stratford Summer Music hosts an annual multi-week summer festival along with year-round programming, showcasing over 100 artists in a variety of events across indoor and outdoor venues throughout Stratford, Ontario. Free and ticketed concerts options.