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Here’s your guide to what’s on this weekend in the Toronto Area.
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Runs through August – ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey
ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey is an outdoor art exhibition experience at Royal Botanical Gardens, inviting visitors to explore creativity, nature, and immersive installations.
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Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
When: June 20th to September 20th, Time TBA
Admission: Ticketed. Adult tickets start at $19.50
(Art Exhibition)
Runs through August – Royal Canadian International Circus 2026
The Royal Canadian International Circus brings acrobatics, thrilling performances, comedy, family-friendly entertainment, and classic circus acts to locations across the GTA. The touring show offers an exciting summer experience for all ages.
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Where: Various Locations in the GTA
When: July 9th to September 7th, Select Dates
Admission: Ticketed
(Circus Show)
Runs through August – Art of the Brick & Monet – The Immersive Experience
The Art of the Brick + Monet Happiness Package lets you enjoy two of Toronto’s most popular experiences at an unbeatable price! Visit the world’s most famous LEGO® art exhibition and discover over 100 awe-inspiring sculptures. Then, step into the world of artist Claude Monet with a 360-degree digital show and an incredible VR experience.
Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, North York, M3K 0E2
When: Runs through August
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $49. Available here (Use our code for discount EFOSAON10)
(Immersive Art Experience)
Runs through August – Casaloma Summer Series
Casa Loma is marking a major milestone this summer! The Summer Series returns for its 10th season, running June 8th through September 7th, 2026, with more than 36 live performances staged weekly in the castle’s stunning gardens.
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Where: Casa Loma
When: Runs through August, Monday to Wednesday
Admission: Ticketed
(Outdoor Summer Concert)
Runs through August – Breathtaking Gardens
This summer, Casa Loma is opening its gardens for Breathtaking Gardens, a Sunday morning wellness series set against one of Toronto’s most striking backdrops. Presented by Soul Expansion, the series runs every Sunday from June 7th to August 30th, 2026, pairing movement, breathwork, and live music with the castle’s gardens in the early morning light.
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Where: Casa Loma
When: Runs through August, Sunday (9:00 am – 11:00 am)
Admission: Ticketed
(Wellness Event)
Runs through August – RBG Concerts in the Garden 2026
This summer, one of the GTA’s most beautiful destinations, Royal Botanical Gardens, will host a standout lineup of Canadian artists as part of its outdoor summer concert series, Concerts in the Gardens.
Taking place at Hendrie Park in Burlington, the immersive concert series will bring live music to a scenic garden setting, giving guests the chance to enjoy an evening of performances surrounded by nature.
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington
When: July 9th to September 17th, Select Dates
Admission: Ticketed. Tickets start at $62. Grab your tickets here
(Outdoor Concert)
August 1st to 13th – National Bank Open
National Bank Open presented by Rogers runs from August 1st to August 13th, 2026, featuring the best Tennis players around the world for an exciting Tennis tournament in Toronto
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Where: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
When: August 1st to 13th
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 6th – Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
Country music star Chris Stapleton brings his award-winning vocals and acclaimed catalogue of songs to Toronto.
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Where: Rogers Stadium
When: August 6th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 6th – Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte
Rock fans can experience an exciting night as Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte share the stage in Toronto.
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Where: RBC Amphitheatre
When: August 6th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 6th to 9th – Heritage Sounds Music Festival
Heritage Sounds Music Festival brings live music, cultural performances, food, vendors, and community celebration to the CAA Centre grounds.
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Where: CAA Centre Grounds, Brampton
When: August 6th to 9th,
Admission: Ticketed
(Music Festival)
August 6th to 16th – SummerWorks Performance Festival 2026
SummerWorks Performance Festival returns with bold new theatre, dance, live art, experimental performance, and creative works from local and national artists. The festival highlights innovative performance and contemporary storytelling across Toronto venues.
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Where: Various Venues in Toronto
When: August 6th to 16th,
Admission: Varies
(New Performance Festival)
August 6th – Free Edwards Summer Music Series: The Michael Shand Trio
Michael is a Gemini Award winner, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and a Canadian Platinum Award recipient whose versatile style spans jazz, soul, R&B, pop, rock, and hip-hop performs at the
Where: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
When: August 6th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 7th – Grange Festival 2026
The Grange Festival is Toronto’s oldest and most beloved outdoor festival, bringing together thousands of families, newcomers, seniors, youth, residents, and local organizations for an outdoor fair, a fun day of free food, games, family-friendly performances, and children’s activities to celebrate the rich cultural heritage in the heart of downtown Toronto.
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Where: Grange Park, 24 Grange Road, Toronto
When: August 7th, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 7th and 8th – Tastes of South East Asia Festival
TOSEA is one of Toronto’s largest family-friendly multicultural celebrations, bringing together 22 Southeast Asian communities through authentic cuisine, cultural performances, live music, traditional arts, children’s activities, and community engagement to Mel Lastman Square.
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Where: Mel Lastman Square, Toronto
When:
- August 7th, 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- August 8th, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 7th to 9th – Jerk Festival Toronto
Jerk Festival Toronto celebrates Caribbean food, music, culture, and community with jerk cuisine, live entertainment, vendors, and family-friendly activities. The festival brings island flavours and energy to Centennial Park.
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Where: Centennial Park, Etobicoke
When: August 7th to 9th,
August 7th, 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
August 8th, 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
August 9th, 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Tickets start at $60. Grab your tickets here
(Caribbean Food Festival)
August 7th to 9th – Taco Fest
Taco Fest returns to Fort York with tacos, Mexican-inspired eats, drinks, vendors, music, and a lively summer festival atmosphere. The event brings together food lovers for a weekend of flavour and fun.
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Where: Fort York, Toronto
When: August 7th to 9th,
August 7th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
August 8th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
August 9th, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Food Festival)
August 7th to 9th – Taste of the Danforth
After several years of hiatus, Taste of the Danforth returns this year with a weekend of food, music, culture, and free family-friendly fun.
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Where: Fort York, Toronto
When: August 7th to 9th,
August 7th, 6:00 pm – Midnight
August 8th, 12:00 pm – Midnight
August 9th, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Food Festival)
August 7th to 9th – Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest brings a dinosaur-themed immersive walk-through experience with life-sized dinosaurs, activities, displays, and family-friendly entertainment.
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Where: International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga
When:
- August 7th, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- August 8th, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- August 9th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Price starts at $39
(Immersive Dinosaur Walk-Through Experience)
August 7th to 9th – Mississauga Latin Festival
Mississauga Latin Festival celebrates Latin culture with food, music, dance, vendors, performances, and family-friendly programming at Celebration Square.
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Where: Celebration Square, Mississauga
When:
- August 7th, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- August 8th, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- August 9th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Cultural Festival)
August 7th to 9th – Stouffville Ribfest
Stouffville Ribfest brings ribs, barbecue, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly programming to Memorial Park.
Where: Memorial Park, Whitchurch-Stouffville
When: August 7th to 9th,
Admission: Free
(Food Festival)
August 7th to 9th – Pickering Food Truck Festival
Pickering Food Truck Festival brings food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly programming to Esplanade Park.
Where: Esplanade Park, Pickering
When:
- August 7th, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- August 8th, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- August 9th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Food Truck Festival)
August 7th and 9th – Rush
Canadian rock legends Rush return for two highly anticipated performances celebrating their iconic music and legacy.
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Where: Scotiabank Arena
When: August 7th and 9th
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 8th – Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival
Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival brings music, vendors, food, community programming, and waterfront activities to Etobicoke. The festival celebrates the local community along one of Toronto’s scenic waterfront areas.
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Where: Marine Parade Dr., Etobicoke
When: August 8th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 8th –Himalayan Mela
Himalayan Mela celebrates Himalayan culture through food, music, dance, vendors, performances, and community programming. The free festival brings cultural traditions and community celebration to Nathan Phillips Square.
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Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
When: August 8th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 8th – It’s Ok World
It’s Ok* World is a free outdoor festival rooted in community, care, creative expression, and Black joy. Set against the warmth of a Toronto summer at Trillium Park.
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Where: Trillium Park, Toronto
When: August 8th, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 8th – Moss Park Summer Festival 2026
Neighbourhood Information Post hosts their annual Moss Park Summer Festival, providing an afternoon packed with fun, food, entertainment, and community spirit!
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Where: Green Space, Queen St. E. and Ontario St, Toronto
When: August 8th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 8th and 9th – Toronto Diversity Festival
Toronto Diversity Festival celebrates multiculturalism, community, music, dance, food, and cultural exchange. The festival brings together performers, vendors, and visitors for a free celebration of Toronto’s diversity.
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Where: Sankofa Square, Toronto
When: August 8th and 9th, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Festival)
August 8th and 9th – Brampton Fiesta Extravaganza
Brampton Fiesta Extravaganza celebrates Filipino culture with food, music, dance, vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Gage Park, Brampton
When: August 8th and 9th,
Admission: Free
(Cultural Festival)
August 8th and 9th – Kalamansi Fest
Kalamansi Fest brings two days of food, drinks, market shopping, and celebration of all things Kalamansi! Kalamansi is a citrus fruit found mostly in the Philippines.
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Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
When:
- August 8th, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- August 9th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Cultural Festival)
August 9th – Antique & Classic Car Show
The Antique & Classic Car Show showcases vintage vehicles, classic cars, community displays, and family-friendly activities at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum.
Where: Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
When: August 9th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Car Show)
August 9th – Salsa on Market Street
Salsa on Market Street transforms Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood into a vibrant celebration of Latin culture, music, and dance. Guests can enjoy live bands, energetic performances, social dancing, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment in one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.
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Where: St. Lawrence Market
When: August 9th, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Community Event)
August 9th – BENNY BENASSI
Italian DJ performs at Cabana Toronto this weekend
Where: Cabana Toronto, 11 Polson Street, Toronto
When: August 9th, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Prices start at $44. Grab your tickets here
(Community Event)
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
