EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN ONTARIO

Celebrating 36 Years! Be prepared to laugh & be amazed. Stroll through the streets & take in all the international performances from stilt walkers, contortonists, acrobatics, fire breathers & more! Enjoy the midway, international foods & shopping. Fun for the whole family.   » More

Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada's leading children's authors, illustrators, storytellers & musicians at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens.   » More

Established in 1999, The annual Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle is a non-profit, award-winning blues and jazz festival hosted in the village of Port Credit and Port Credit Memorial Park, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. For more information and tickets, visit southsideshuffle.ca   » More

Ontario's largest theatre festival with 100+ shows at 20+ venues around downtown Toronto, including indie drama, musicals, dance, comedy, storytelling & more. See performances for young people at KidsFest. And stop by the Fringe Patio for FREE entertainment every day of the festival!   » More

Visit Canada’s largest outdoor art fair this summer! Discover and collect art from 400+ artists. Plus, enjoy art installations, music, dance, art tours, kids programs and great food. Visit TOAF.ca for more info. FREE to attend. Visit website for details.   » More

The Tall Ships return to Sugar Beach June 28–29 for the Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath. Tour 4 historic vessels, sail on Empire Sandy, enjoy live entertainment, local food, and nautical family fun. General admission is free. Tickets are required for ship deck tours and sail-aways.   » More

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.  

County Stage Company

Experience theatre in Prince Edward County. For more than 15 years, we have been bringing the beautiful landscapes, towns and villages of The County to life. Enjoy a picnic dinner, savor a glass of wine, sit back & experience theatre, music, comedy & dance by Canada’s top performers under the stars  

Incredible Edible Festival - July 2026

If you love food, you can’t miss this event on the banks of the Trent River in downtown Campbellford! 50+ Local food producers line the streets with delicious & unique eats. Artisan vendors, live music, family entertainment & activities, beer garden. Free admission & fun for all!  

Markham Village Music Festival - June 2026

Come join the celebration of local music & talent featuring 5 stages of entertainment, musical genres include folk, rock, jazz & Multicultural performances. Craft & food vendors, Dog Zone, farmers market, Classic Cars, Family Street Dance, Kidzone & more! Fun for everyone!  

Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival - 2026

Fri 18 - Sun 20 July - World class live music near City Hall. Headliners: Fri - Monkey House - infectious Steely Dan influenced jazz rock, Sat - Tap Dance phenom Travis Knights with live band, Sun - JUNO winner Christine Jensen & her Quartet (Sun) 15 performances in all. Family fun, food & bevs. FREE admission.  

Warkworth Fall Fair - Sept. 2026

A small town country fair with something for everyone! Friday and Saturday night food vendors & entertainment. 4-H & beef shows, horse shows, firemen's challenge, elimination car draw, talent show, home craft & crop exhibits, pie contest & auction, baby show, truck & tractor pull, Cope Amusement midway, Tenley’s Travelling Tails Petting Zoo, Hot Diggity Dogs Show, beer garden & much more!  

Wayback Festival - FREE Two-Night Rock Party in Downtown Kitchener! July 2026

Rock the night away at The Wayback Festival in Downtown Kitchener! Friday night: epic AC/DC & KISS tribute bands. Saturday night: Canadian rock icons Big Wreck & Default. FREE shows, licensed area -- Come early to grab your spot and be part of one of Ontario’s must-attend summer music weekends.