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Here is our round-up for things to do in the Toronto Area this weekend
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Things To Do in Toronto This Weekend – August 7 to 10, 2025
August 7th to 17th –SummerWorks Performance Festival 2025
SummerWorks Performance Festival returns with a landmark season of bold performances, intimate creative experiences, and daring artistic interventions exploring time — personal and collective, real and imagined. From August 7th –17th, 2025, artists and audiences will gather across Toronto for 11 days of theatre, dance, music, and live art in theatres, in public parks, in galleries, at transit hubs, and in the spaces between.
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Where: Various Locations in Toronto
When: August 7th to 10th
Admission: Free and Priced. Tickets here
August 8th – LINKIN PARK: From Zero World Tour – 2025
American rock band Linkin Park performs at the Scotiabank Arena this Summer
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Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
When: August 8th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $316. Grab your tickets here
August 8th and 9th – Electric Island – Summer Concert Series
Electric Island Summer Music Concert Series continues this weekend transforming the Woodbine Park into an epicenter of electronic music
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Where: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
When: August 8th and 9th, 2:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $189. Grab your tickets here
August 8th and 9th – Danforth Comedy Festival
For two nights only, the Danforth comes alive with back-to-back shows featuring the best Toronto comics known for their sharp writing, fearless delivery, and crowd-pleasing sets — all in an intimate, east-end venue built for laughs.
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Where: SoCap Comedy, 154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
When:
- August 8th, 8:00 pm
- August 9th, 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $27. Grab your tickets here
August 8th to 10th – JerkFest Toronto
Presented by TD Ready Commitment, JerkFest Toronto returns to Centennial Park in Etobicoke from August 8–10, 2025, promising a fun-filled weekend of great food, cultural celebrations, music performances, and island vibes in the city.
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Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke
When: August 8th to 10th
- August 8th, 5:00 pm
- August 9th, 10:00 am
- August 10th, 10:00 am
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $28. Grab your tickets here
August 8th to 10th – Taco Fest 2025
Taco Fest 2025 is a 3-day celebration and showcase of Toronto’s best and most celebrated chefs with an authentic Mexican twist. Guests will enjoy the best Mexican food, cocktails, live music, interactive games, and more!
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Where: Fort York, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
When: August 8th to 10th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $17. Grab your tickets here
August 8th to 10th – Waterfront Night Market
The Toronto Waterfront Night Market returns for its 16th edition, offering a fun night of love and unity with food, drinks, cultural performances, interactive attractions, and more.
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Where: Stanley Barracks, 115 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
When: August 8th to 10th,
- August 8th, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
- August 9th, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
- August 10th, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $19. Grab your tickets here
August 8th to 10th –Habari Africa
Presented by the Batuki Music Society, Habari Africa is a celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures with live music, dance, workshops, and arts led by African-Canadian and international artists
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Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
When: August 8th to 10th
Admission: Free
August 9th –Taste of Albion
Presented by the Albion Islington Square BIA, Taste of Albion is a FREE festival packed with live entertainment, delicious food vendors, DJ sets, and so much more.
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Where: 988 Albion Road, Toronto
When: August 9th, Noon to Midnight
Admission: Free
August 9th –Himalayan Mela
Himalayan Mela is a colorful and lively festival that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Himalayan region, showcasing Nepali culture through traditional music, dance, language, and, of course, delicious food.
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Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto
When: August 9th
Admission: Free
August 9th – Kothu Fest 2025
Kothu Fest returns for its 10th season, providing bigger flavours, bolder performances, and an unforgettable celebration of South Asian culture like never before. This cultural fiesta will feature lots of food, activities, and community fun.
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Where: Albert Campbell Square
When: August 9th, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Admission: Free
August 9th – Toronto Argonauts vs. Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Toronto Argonauts take on rivals Ottawa REDBLACKS in an exciting CFL battle at the BMO Field this weekend
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Where: BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
When: August 9th, 3:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $34. Grab your tickets here
August 9th and 10th –Toronto Chinatown Festival
The Toronto Chinatown Festival returns to Spadina Avenue for a vibrant weekend of culture, food, and celebration this August! This cultural event will feature multicultural performances, lion and dragon dances, international street food, interactive activities, and a special Saturday night appearance by Hong Kong star Alice Lau in the heart of Chinatown!
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Where: West side of Spadina Avenue – between St Andrew St & Sullivan St, Toronto
When: August 9th and 10th,
- August 9th, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- August 10th, 11:00 am – 8:00p m
Admission: Free
August 9th and 10th –Wavelength Summer Thing 2025
Wavelength Summer Thing is the latest iteration in summer music gatherings by Wavelength Music, Toronto’s artist-run live music non-profit since 2000. This annual festival is free to attend, featuring live music, food vendors, and an indie market. Artists animate the space with fun, interactive installations and activities. Open to all ages and outdoors, Summer Thing is a must-attend summer event in Toronto.
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Where: Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto
When: August 9th and 10th
Admission: Free
August 10th – Futura Sound Presents: ART OF US w/ Miss Tara & Friends at Hotel X Toronto
Futura Sounds hosts an unforgettable sunset dance session where sound and community come together at the beautiful Rooftop Valerie at Hotel X Toronto. There will be performances from artists performing latest tracks.
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This is a space for connection, creativity, and collective energy where everyone is welcome and the vibe only goes up.
Where: Valerie Toronto, 111 Princes’ Boulevard #28th floor Toronto
When: August 10th, 4:00 pm – Midnight
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $43. Grab your tickets here
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.