The iconic annual cultural event, the Toronto Dragon Festival, returns during the Labour Day Long Weekend, from August 30th to September 1st, at the familiar Nathan Phillips Square.

This grand showcase of Chinese culture will feature stunning acrobatic performances of the lion and dragon dances, lots of food from over 80 Asian street vendors, and vibrant cultural presentations with even more sparkle this year.

In addition to the new variety of food options, there will be a beer garden , a special feature of the dragon/lion dance with Robot Dogs by Unitree Robotics, and an enchanting Luminati Night Light Show, where dazzling displays and enchanting illuminations transform the night into a breathtaking spectacle.

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MORE ABOUT TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL 2024

Returning for its fifth season, the Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) is an iconic annual cultural event held on the first weekend of September each year. It is one of the largest cultural festivals in Ontario, targeting both mainstream and multicultural visitors while integrating visual, auditory, gustatory, interactive, and recreational elements into a large-scale cultural event.

Festival goers can mark their calendars to attend the perfect festival to end the summer season. There will be mouth-watering Asian street food, vibrant cultural presentations, and a new Calligraphy Show where every stroke tells a tale of beauty, finesse, and more!

Also, the festival will showcase talents from Canada’s indigenous communities, vibrant performances from Asian, Caribbean, and other cultural groups, and sold-out food booths.

The Toronto Dragon Festival brings over 60,000 patrons to Nathan Phillips Square. Witness the magic firsthand in this epic, family-friendly cultural showcase in Toronto 

As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.

TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL 2024

When: August 30th to September 1st

• August 30th, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• August 31st, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
• September 1st, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto

Admission: Free