Free events in Toronto this summer include a multitude of movie screenings, concerts, street festivals, night markets and a non-stop parade of events at Ontario place. They'll help you discover new neighbourhoods, parks and artists, all without touching your wallet.
Events you might want to check out:Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow (June 24 @ Fort York)
This community festival celebrates Canada's National Aboriginal Day with traditional dancing, drumming and more.
Pedestrian Sundays (June 25 - September 24 @ Kensington Market)
Performers, food vendors, makers and dance parties take over a car-free Kensington Market.
The Final Play (June 25 @ Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto)
After soaking up the energy of the Parade, head on over to Yonge-Dundas Square for a finale like no other with one of the UK's most loved dance acts right now, Year and years. King, and Spice Girls tribute group Wannabe will also perform.
Here in the 6ix (June 27 @ Harbourfront Centre Natrel Pond)
Red Sky will hold a sunrise ceremony with Elders and singers on the shore of Lake Ontario followed by dance and music shows from folks like Kardinal Offishall & Ruth B.
Shad (June 28 @ First Canadian Place)
The Juno Award-winning rapper gives the city a free show. Toronto DJ Famous Players will set the energy levels high and open for him.
Shakespeare in High Park (June 29 - September 3 @ High Park Amphitheatre )
Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre event celebrates its 35th year with bold new takes on King Lear and Twelfth Night.
Heritage Ontario Festival (June 30 - July 3 @ Ontario Place)
Celebrate Ontario through music will multiple stages, interactive exhibits, food and drink vendors, all spread out all around the Ontario Place grounds.
Canada Days at Nathan Phillips Square (June 30 - July 3 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Not only will there be shows from folks like Barenaked Ladies, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Ron Sexsmith, but there will also be nightly fireworks.
ROM Free Admission Day (July 1 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
The ROM opens its doors for free to its permanent galleries on July 1 with bonus live shows from Ashley MacIssac, Wexford Gleeks and Zista Arts Society.
Beaches International Jazz Festival (July 7-30 @ The Beach)
Toronto’s biggest jazz music celebration and street party of the year is basically the entire month of July.
Cultura (July 7-28 @ Mel Lastman Square)
This arts and culture festival in North York is complete with international street food vendors, live music, buskers and film screenings under the stars.
Light up the Night (July 8 @ Fringe Club)
Now that Toronto's Fringe Festival has its very own outdoor entertainment venue, they're throwing parties. This is a dance party under the stars in a park.
50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love Picnic (July 9 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
It's been 50 years since the first Summer of Love in Toronto in 1967. It's back this year and is like a 2017 Woodstock with musicians, dancers, artists and more.
Full Moon Celebration (July 9 @ Cherry Beach)
Join this full moon meditation by a bonfire to unite all high frequency Torontonians. Bring a blanket, join a meditation session and then hang out on the beach.
Unity Festival (July 13-15 @ Geary Lane)
Check out the best visual art, spoken word, breakdancing and beatboxing by local youth and international artists in three cool venues.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (July 14-16 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
This is the country's largest, longest running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. Browse works from over 320 visual artists.
Northern Passages (July 21-23 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Join this Arctic-bound adventure to hear the sounds of throat singers, folk musicians, and storytellers, and see films from across Canada's vast regions of the North.
OssFest (July 22 @ Ossington Avenue)
The Ossington Avenue crit race and street fair returns with year with an early morning cyclist event and a big festival.
Kultura Filipino Arts Festival (August 10-13 @ Daniels Spectrum)
What began as a small Kensington Market BBQ has grown into a vibrant and contemporary arts, culture and food festival.
Waterfront Night Market (August 11-13 @ Hearn Generating Station)
Expect to eat a lot at this night market that'll take over the Hearn Generating Station.
Beats, Breaks and Culture (August 18-20 @ Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage)
Check the next wave of Canadian talent starting new movements in hip hop and dance music, featuring free shows from artists like Austra, Dead Obies and Rae Spoon.
The Annex Art Party (August 24 @ Centre for Social Innovation - 720 Bathurst St)
This neighbourhood show off its artistic side with a day and night of live art creating, performances, dance, music, food and drinks.
TAIWANfest (August 25-27 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Billed as a "cultural tango with Hong Kong" this fest at the Harbourfront Centre creates a cultural conversation between Taiwan and Hong Kong, blending cultural programming and food.
Cabbagetown Festival (September 9 @ Carlton and Parliament Streets)
Cabbagetown is transformed into an arts hub with performances, markets and vendors all around.
Torongo Bicycle Music Festival (September 10 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
This yearly, free outdoor pedal-powered concert includes Ansley Simpson, Blokoloco and Hooded Fang.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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