Events in toronto: The top 72 events in Toronto this spring

Events in Toronto this spring will definitely get your blood pumping and your creative juices flowing. From music and arts festivals, to concerts and massive parties, the city has officially sprung back to life, so get out there and make the most of it.

Events you might want to check out:

Toronto Coffee & Tea Expo (April 8 @ The Glass Factory)
Toronto coffee and tea lovers unite for the new two-day coffee and tea festival. There will talks, vendors, demos and samples galore.
NY6 (April 13 @ The Burroughes )
Toronto often compares itself to New York, and for this event, you can eat your way through all six NYC boroughs in support of a good cause.
The Brewer's Backyard "Great Friday" Event (April 14 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Sip local beers from Indie Alehouse, Sweetgrass Brewing Co., Big Rig, Collective Arts, Muddy York, 5 Paddles and Red Thread.
Cold Brew Cocktail Week (April 24-30 @ Various Locations)
Celebrate cold brew cocktails across the city of Toronto with 10 carefully selected locations, each with a custom cold brew cocktail.
Spring Sessions of Toronto's Festival of Beer (May 20 @ Fort York, Toronto)
Toronto's Festival of Beer returns to Fort York with Spring Sessions on the May long weekend.
Kampai Festival of Sake (June 1 @ The Fermenting Cellar)
This is Canada’s biggest sake festival, which allows you to discover over 150 sakes from more than 50 breweries.
Toronto Taste (June 4 @ Corus Quay)
Tickets might be pricey for this Second Harvest fundraiser, but they get you access to dishes from 60 of Toronto's top chefs.
Session Craft Beer Festival (June 10 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Try over 100 different beers from craft breweries across Ontario and enjoy all types of snacks at Yonge-Dundas Square.
BBQ Eats Festival (June 9-11 @ Ontario Place)
Head to Ontario Place for this multi-day BBQ extravaganza.
The Stop's Night Market (June 13 @ TBD)
This all-you-can-eat fundraiser features bite-sized snacks as well as beverages from loads of Toronto's finest restaurants, breweries and more.
Taste of Toronto (June 15-18 @ The Garrison Common at Fort York)
This huge event at Fort York brings out some of the top restaurants in the city. That means you can sample lots and lots of dishes, you'll just have to pay for them.
Taco Festival (June 16-18 @ Ontario Place)
Get your fill of tacos at this epic food festival at Ontario Place.
Bon Jovi - This House Is Not For Sale - Tour (April 10 @ ACC)
Bon Jovi can still rock a stadium. Expect big lights, smoke, riffs and hits.
PJ Harvey (April 13 @ Massey Hall)
The legendary British songstress graces Toronto for one night only singing songs from throughout her career.
Metz at The Silver Dollar's Final Show (April 30 @ Silver Dollar)
Witness the final show at the Silver Dollar as we know it with one of the loudest bands in the city.
JoJo Mad Love Tour (May 6 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
JoJo has come a long way since her hit "Get Out" at the age of 13. Her latest album MadLove is getting high praise from critics and it seems she's finally found her voice.
Future's Nobody Safe Tour (May 16 @ Budweiser Stage)
Future, Migos and Toronto's own Tory Lanez are on tour? Yes, it's true and yes this concert will be off the chains.
The xx I See You Tour (May 23 @ TD Echo Beach)
What could be better than watching The xx perform songs from their latest woozy pop record on a beach as the sun sets? The answer is nothing.
Chance The Rapper (May 24 @ Budweiser Stage)
Don't miss the opportunity to see Chance The Rapper on a beach! His last mixtape won him Grammys and he's like a ray of light in hip hop music today.
The Weeknd Starboy Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour (May 26 @ Air Canada Centre)
You can only image the merch, the hits, the guests and the performance that our boy is about to bring home to Toronto.
Michael Kiwanuka (May 29 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
The British soul singer's album Love & Hate explains all the hurt in the world right now through his voice that's being compared to Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers.
The Chainsmokers (May 30 @ Air Canada Centre)
Kiiara opens for hit makers The Chainsmokers. They're dominating pop radio right now, so get to this massive show and sing along.
John Legend (June 17 @ Budweiser Stage)
John Legend's Darkness and Light Tour was created to make you dance, cry, laugh, scream with joy and then just stand there in awe of his voice.
Alexisonfire (June 18 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
There are a string of Alexisonfire shows in Toronto, so if you can't get into the first night, try your hand at the other three.
Major/Minor Bloordale Music and Arts Festival (May 5-7 @ Bloordale (on Bloor between Dufferin and Lansdowne))
This Bloordale music and arts festival is a weekend-long neighbourhood love-in with concerts, workshops, parties, bike tune ups and local business deals.
Spring into Parkdale Sidewalk Festival & Market (May 13 @ Parkdale Village BIA)
Parkdale celebrates its local artists, culture and diversity with a day of shopping, food, music, over 130 vendors and 25 performers.
Pedestrian Sundays (May 28 @ Kensington Market)
The first Kensington Market Pedestrian Sunday of the season is always a wonderful thing.
Dundas West Fest (June 3 @ Dundas Street West)
One of the city's best street festivals, Dundas West Fest brings together a collection of local restaurants, clothing vendors, coffee shops, antiques, bars and a couple small stages.
Open Tuning 2017 (June 10 @ Seaton Village)
Watch lives shows in parks, alleyways, garages and on street corners and on porches in Seaton Village.
Roncy Rocks (June 17 @ Roncesvalles Ave)
This festival features everything from polka bands, to indie rock, country and folk.
Asian Music Series (April 7 - May 20 @ Various locations)
Presented by the folks behind Toronto's Small World Festival, this is a month-long celebration of music from across the Asian music landscape.
Canadian Music Week 2017 (April 18-23 @ Various locations)
Now in its 35th year, CMW features concerts at 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. There's also a music showcase, conference and film fest.
Electric Island (May 22 @ Hanlan's Point Beach)
There's no better way to spend the May long weekend than at Hanlan's Point with some amazing DJs, lights, sounds and people.
21C Music Festival 2017 (May 24-28 @ Koerner Hall)
This year the 21C Music Festival marks Canada 150 with some of the country's most innovative composers and musicians.
CBC Music Festival (May 27 @ Echo Beach)
Serena Ryder, Walk Off The Earth, Keys N Krates, Austra and many, many more perform by the water for this year's CBC music fest.
NXNE Music Festival 2017 (June 16-25 @ Various locations)
NXNE is a big, cultural beast in Toronto that features a city-wide music festival, a two-music fest at the Portlands and a gaming weekend, street food, carnival rides, and art installations.
Lulaworld (June 1-10 @ Lula Lounge)
Lulaworld brings together artists with roots in Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal and beyond for 10 days of music.
Field Trip (June 3 @ Fort York, Toronto)
Broken Social Scene Fiest, A Tried Called Red and more perform alongside food, drinks, comedy and family programming.
African Music Week (June 7-12 @ Various Locations)
This is Africa’s only non-continental music conference and a chance to see some amazing local and international musicians, films and talks all over the city.
Miss Kittin and Friends (April 15 @ Nest)
The return of the legendary electro DJ Miss Kittin is one dance party you don't want to miss. Mike Gibbs, Jamie Kidd and Miz Megs open the night.
Friday Night Live (April 20 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
ROM's first Friday Night Live of the season lets museum party goers sip wine and witness performance and visuals arts with Sean Frey & Tasseomancy. DJs Wayne Wunder and Simon Jain spin around the giant whale.
Machine age massive (April 27 @ The AGO)
The gallery will be transformed into three distinct spaces to transport party goers through a spectacular night of mechanical wonder.
Turning Point-Tropical Dance Floor Sessions (April 29 @ The Garrison)
This vinyl only night is dedicated to the rhythms and sounds of Indo, Afro, Latino, Brazil, Asia, Arab and Carib.
Hot Cocks 8 (April 29 @ Blyss Nightclub)
This is the 8th annual film festival bash and the opportunity to truly let loose surrounded by film folks and their lovers.
Operanation (May 25 @ COC)
A night of elixirs, culinary experiments and music will transform the three floors of Toronto's opera house into a cabinet of curiosities.
Power Ball XIX (June 1 @ The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery)
Explore the hidden worlds, alternate realities and unseen universes that may exist parallel to our own as well as art installations and performances at this party.
All-Star Gala 2017 (June 16 @ Arcadian Court)
This is a major fundraising gala for SickKids that brings over 1,250 celebrities, pro-athletes and hopefully a couple of the Real Housewives of Toronto.
Toronto Silent Film Festival (April 6-11 @ Various theatre locations)
The world's most famous silent films take over Toronto's indie theatres for a few days only. Many of the screenings feature live musicians playing along to the films.
National Canadian Film Day (April 19 @ Various locations)
The World’s largest film festival... ever. National Canadian Film Day 150 is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema at cinemas, libraries, halls, galleries and walls all over the country. Check the website for local listings and times.
Hot Docs (April 27 - May 7 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Isabel Bader Theatre, and Hart House)
North America’s largest documentary festival will present 200-plus films from across the globe.
Inside Out Film Festival (May 24 - June 4 @ TIFF)
Toronto's LGBT film festival has been challenging viewers for over two decades by showing ground breaking, important, sometimes Canadian and world premiere films. It's a respected film festival around the globe and there some pretty great parties throughout the fest as well.
Sheridan Illustration 2017 Graduate Exhibition (April 12 @ 99 Sudbury )
Watch at a large West end warehouse space is taken over by some of the city's most talented up and coming illustrators for this year-end show.
In Conversation with Margaret Atwood (April 13 @ Indigo Eaton Centre)
Join Canadian literary legend Margaret Atwood as she signs and discusses The Handmaid's Tale before its big television debut.
Fashion Art Toronto (April 18-22 @ Daniels Spectrum)
Now in its 12th year, witness the forward moving, totally unique and fun time that is FAT.
Images Festival 2017 (April 20-27 @ Venues across Toronto)
This is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions
Record Store Day (April 22 @ Various record shops)
Celebrate what has become a global phenomenon with special edition vinyl deals and releases at record shops around Toronto.
Toronto Digifest 2017 (April 27-29 @ Corus Quay)
Digifest is a three-day conference located on Toronto’s waterfront that focuses on the future of education, creativity, entrepreneurship, gaming, and technology; organized by George Brown College.
Contact Photography Festival (April 28 - May 31 @ Various locations)
Toronto streets will be a lot more interesting thanks this city-wide celebration of photography. Look for over 200 images and events all over town this May.
Grad Ex (May 3-7 @ OCAD University)
More than 900 promising young artists and designers are exhibiting at the biggest GradEx ever. The five-day exhibition spread across three buildings invites you to see works by the creative minds 2017.
A Star Wars Celebration (May 4 @ The Edward Hotel)
Spend a day worshipping Star Wars with multiple film screenings, vendors, costumes, merch and crafting stations.
Jane's Walk (May 5-7 @ Jane's Walk)
The annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs helps folks explore the city/
Legend of Zelda (May 10-14 @ Queen Elizabeth Building)
It is up to you and your team to become “Defenders of the Triforce” at this real-life team adventure event.
TCAF (May 13 @ Toronto)
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival lets artists shine with a two-day exhibition and vendor fair featuring hundreds of comics creators from around the world.
An Evening with Ira Glass (May 13 @ Massey Hall)
Ira Glass is the creator, producer and host of This American Life, the iconic award-winning weekly public radio program. Get your tickets to his unique night of conversation and storytelling.
Waterfront Artisan Market (May 20 - October 7 @ HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West)
Artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers set up shop next to the water every Saturday from May until October.
ArtFest (May 20-22 @ Distillery District)
The return of the Distillery District's arts festivals includes performances, installations, vendors, food and drinks, all around the cobblestone lanes.
Anime North (May 26-28 @ Toronto Congress Center)
This is always a spring highlight. It celebrates anime, manga, music, games and all kinds of other branches of Japanese culture.
Doors Open Toronto (May 27 @ Various locations)
The 18th annual edition of Doors Open offers an opportunity to see inside more than 150 architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings across the city.
Riverdale ArtWalk (June 3 @ Riverdale ArtWalk)
This is a free, two-day, public art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists. It's also the first outdoor art show of of the season.
Northern Ink Xposure (June 9-11 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
The 19th annual Toronto Tattoo Show lets you get tattooed by world-renowned artists and be a part of one of the largest tattoo conventions in North America.
Luminato (June 14-25 @ Various locations)
Find music, visual art, photography, film, performances and so much more at venues across the city.
Toronto Art Book Fair (June 15-18 @ Artscape Youngplace)
Browse through 80 Canadian and international exhibitors and programming that includes readings, panel discussions an more.