Summer festivals in Toronto for 2019 offer no shortage of ways to experience all the arts and culture the city has to offer. Try new foods, dance in the street, feel the excitement, make some memories and don't forget to wear sunscreen—it's going to be an amazing summer!
Events you might want to check out:Pride Festival Weekend (June 21-23 @ Church-Wellesley Village)
Rainbow, glitter and glam take over the city during the final weekend of Pride, when The Village hosts performances, a market and a giant beer garden.
Craft Beer Festival (June 21-23 @ Ontario Place)
Brewers from all over the region are dropping by for this celebration of independent craft beer, plus food, activities and live music.
Toronto Jazz Festival (June 21-30 @ Multiple Venues)
The jazzy grooves of hundreds of musicians are arriving for this annual festival with Yorkville Village playing host to almost 200 free concerts.
Junction Summer Solstice (June 22 @ The Junction)
Celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of summer at this annual festival that includes an arts market, performances, food, drinks and more.
Electric Island (June 22 @ Woodbine Park)
The second instalment of the Electric Island series is back with Seth Troxler, DJ Harvey and more at a new location, due to flooding on the Island.
Taste of Asia (June 28-30 @ Kennedy Road from Steeles Ave E to Clayton Drive)
Over 120 vendors are setting up shop at this big Asian food festival with flavours from different countries, performances and shopping.
Ribfest (June 28 - July 1 @ Centennial Park)
it's ribbing season and this massive festival is celebrating 19 years of sticky and sweet goodness with a long weekend of food, music and a big midway.
Bud Light Dreams (June 29-30 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Zedd, Rezz, Louis the Child and Nghtmre & Slander are just some of the EDM/house/trance DJs dropping by to play at Echo Beach.
Fringe Festival (July 3-14 @ Multiple Venues)
With 151 shows at 37 venues, there's something for everyone at Ontario's largest theatre festival that highlights the work of independent playwrights.
Taste of Lawrence (July 5-7 @ Lawrence Ave. E)
Scarborough’s largest street festival is serving up food from all over the world with over 130 vendors alongside music, activities and a midway.
Meowfest (July 6 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
New this year is a festival dedicated to all-things cat with a day of shopping, celebrity cat appearances, activities, workshops and lots more.
Junction Night Market (July 6 @ The Junction)
Music, activities, shopping, food and drink are all part of this big annual neighbourhood night market with something for everyone.
Salsa on St. Clair (July 6-7 @ St. Clair Ave West)
Salsa, rumba, samba and tango your heart out this summer as this huge latin street festival takes over with a weekend of music, food and dance.
Afrofest (July 6-7 @ Woodbine Park)
A celebration of African music is on with over 50 performances over two-days, plus a massive market with food, drinks and artisan goods.
Night It Up! (July 12-14 @ Markham Civic Centre)
Markham's biggest food festival is back in the style of a traditional Asian night market with tons of incredible foods, performances, music and more.
Festival of India (July 13-14 @ Centre Island)
The city's biggest Indian festival is back with a weekend of events happening all over, capped off by a huge parade and a party on the Island.
Pizza Fest (July 19-21 @ Ontario Place)
Pizza lovers, rejoice! This pizza festival is back and bigger than ever, taking over Ontario Place with a weekend of cheesy goodness.
BIG on Bloor (July 20 @ Bloor Street West)
A full day of fun activities, performances, music, food, drinks and shopping is happening as part of Bloor St. shuts down for this big festival.
Brazilfest (July 21 @ Earlscourt Park)
Toronto's Brazilian community is celebrating the cultural heritage and traditions of Brazil with a big festival including food, music, dance and more.
Festival of Beer (July 26-28 @ Bandshell Park)
Beer and grub is only one part of this big festival as it includes performances by Ashanti and Ja Rule, members of the Wu Tang Clan and Dwayne Gretzky.
OssFest (July 27 @ Ossington Ave)
Good vibes are on at OssFest as part of Ossington Ave closes for a day of yoga, shopping, patio chilling, food, music, performances and more.
Taste of the Middle East (July 27 @ Yonge Dundas Square)
Goodies from all over the Middle East make up this big festival with sweet and savoury bites, a market, music and more.
Food Truck Festival (August 2-5 @ Woodbine Park)
The city's food truck fleet is out in full force at this annual festival with a huge variety of street food, drinks, music, entertainment and activities.
Caribana (August 3 @ Exhibition Place)
One of the biggest celebrations of the year is back to cap off a month of celebrations with a huge parade full of colourful costumes, music and dance.
VELD (August 3-4 @ Downsview Park)
Cardi B, Tiesto, Skrillex and Kyo are just some of the big names hitting the stage at this year's biggest EDM/electro/hip-hop music festival.
Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest (August 9-10 @ Roundhouse Park)
The summer edition of this big beer festival is back with a weekend of Ontario's best craft beer on tap, plus food trucks, games and more.
Taste of the Danforth (August 9-11 @ Greektown)
Greek food galore is on at this annual festival in Greektown with three days of food, drinks, performances, a midway and lots more.
Waterfront Night Market (August 9-11 @ Ontario Place)
Over 150 food and artisan vendors are setting up shop at Ontario Place for this massive night market that focuses on Pan-Asian food cuisine.
JerkFest (August 9-11 @ Centennial Park)
Jerk food in all its forms is at the centre of this huge festival with special guest performances, activities, music and all-around old vibes.
Vegandale (August 10 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
You won't find any meat at this festival that includes a huge variety of plant-based goodies served up alongside music, installations, activities and merch.
Sweetery (August 10-11 @ David Pecaut Square)
Calling all sweet tooths for this annual dessert festival with vendors specializing in sweet treats, on hand for two-days of sugary goodness.
We Are Lost Festival (August 11 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
New this year is this music festival born out of Amsterdam's electro scene and including performances by local and international DJs.
Wavelength (August 17-18 @ Stackt Market)
Wavelength is back with a weekend of music and art that highlights the city's indie scene with performances by Milk & Bone and many more.
Pan American Food and Music Festival (August 17-18 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Fill up on foods from all over the continent at this big annual food festival that includes grub from 41 different countries, music and dance.
Taste of Manila (August 17-18 @ Bathurst and Wilson)
Back again is this huge Filipino street festival held in the heart of Toronto's Little Manila neighbourhood and featuring the best of its traditional fare.
Chinatown Festival (August 17-18 @ Chinatown)
Toronto's Chinatown is celebrating its cultural heritage at this annual festival with a two days of food, performances, music and shopping.
Fan Expo (August 22-25 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
All-things fandom are on at this annual pop culture convention with special guests, a big market, workshops, performances and lots more.
Cider Festival (August 23-24 @ Sherbourne Common)
There's nothing like a crisp, cold cider on a summer day and this festival has lots of it form the city's local producers, plus music, food, games and contests.
Leslieville Beerfest (August 24 @ Dundas and Carlaw)
Leslieville is the place to be for this big annual beer festival that doubles as a massive street party and includes food, shopping, music and more.
Afro-Carib Fest (August 24-25 @ Albert Campbell Square)
African-Caribbean culture takes centre stage—literally—at this festival with music, performances, food, a parade and marketplace.
Tamil Fest (August 24-25 @ Markham Road)
The city's Tamil community is ready to party with a massive street festival that includes food, art, entertainment and performances.
Rib, Bacon and BBQ (August 30 - September 2 @ Downsview Park)
All the meats make up this big summer barbecue festival that features drinks, music, activities and a midway for the little ones.
BuskerFest (August 30 - September 2 @ Woodbine Park)
The city's biggest street performance festival is back with fire eaters, acrobats, jugglers and clowns busking in the name of charity.
Toronto International Film Festival (September 5-15 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
TIFF returns this year to showcase some of the best films from around the world with many a celebrity stopping by to walk the red carpet.
Taste of the Kingsway (September 6-8 @ Bloor Street West)
The Kingsway is going all out for its annual street festival with food from local vendors, entertainment, a midway and exhibitions.
Veg Food Fest (September 6-8 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Over 160 vegetarian vendors are dropping by for this meat-free festival with presentations, workshops, shopping, speakers, music and more.
Ukrainian Festival (September 13-15 @ Bloor West Village)
Toronto's Ukrainian community is celebrating its traditional culture at this huge annual street festival that includes food, performances and music.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival (September 14-15 @ Roncesvalles)
One of the biggest street festivals of the year is back to celebrate Toronto's Polish community with food, music, performance and dance.
Garlic Festival (September 15 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Better keep a breath mint handy for after this festival, which is dedicated to garlic and garlic-infused goodies, live music, film screenings, speakers and cooking demos.
Just for Laughs (September 19-29 @ Multiple Venues)
Eric Andre, Jonathan Van Ness, Carol Burnett and plenty more funny people are dropping by for this huge comedy festival happening all over the city.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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