Toronto Festivals & Events

Toronto hosts some of Canada's biggest festivals — from the Toronto International Film Festival and Caribbean Carnival to food, music and street festivals across the city all year round. This page collects the festivals and events happening in Toronto, with dates, venues and ticket details checked against the organizers. Check the newest listings at the top for what's on this weekend.

What are the biggest Toronto festivals this year? The biggest Toronto festivals are the large summer events listed at the top of this page, including the city's major music, food and cultural festivals, with new announcements added as organizers confirm them.

Are most Toronto festivals free to attend? Many Toronto festivals are free to attend, especially street festivals and community events, while large ticketed festivals charge admission; each article notes whether the event is free or ticketed.

When is festival season for Toronto festivals? Festival season for Toronto festivals runs mainly from late spring through early fall, with the most events in June, July and August, plus winter festivals and holiday markets in December.

Where do Toronto festivals take place? Toronto festivals take place across the city, from downtown parks and the waterfront to neighbourhood streets and Exhibition Place; the venue for each festival is listed in its article.