EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN GREATER TORONTO AREA

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!   » More

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.   » More

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.   » More

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.   » More

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

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.   » More

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

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   » More

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.   » More

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.   » 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

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!