Annual Festivals & Events

Food, music, art, culture—whatever your passion, there’s an event or festival in Toronto.

It wouldn't be fall in Toronto without the Toronto International Film Festival, or summer without street festivals like Toronto Pride and the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Both locals and visitors flock to Toronto's annual events year after year, creating new traditions and celebrating old ones. Check out even more events on our Toronto Events Calendar.

January to March

January to March

Cavalcade of Lights

November 26, 2022 to January 7, 2023 - Annual holiday festival at Nathan Phillips Square.

April to June

April to June

Canadian Music Week

June 5 to June 10, 2023 - A must-see event for concert fans and music industry members.

Interior view of Osgoode Hall in Toronto with people walking around

Doors Open Toronto

May 27 & 28, 2023 - An intimate peek at some of the city’s most storied structures.

Luminato Festival

June 7 to 18, 2023 - Enjoy performances, visual art, concerts and interactive exhibits.

Performers on stage at a North by Northeast concert in summer

NXNE

June 13 to 17, 2023 - Witness emerging artists from Canada and around the globe.

People participate in Toronto's Pride festival parade

Toronto Pride

June 23 to 25, 2023 - A month-long celebration and one of North America’s largest Pride...

July to September

July to September

Honda Indy Toronto

July 14 to 16, 2023 - See exciting street races in the IndyCar series at Exhibition Place.

Marquee sign for JFL42

JFL42

September 21 to 30, 2023 - Witness some of the best comedy in Canada.

National Bank Open

August 5 to 13, 2023 - Experience the third-oldest tennis tournament in the world.

Taste of the Danforth is a yearly food and culture festival held in Toronto, in the Greektown area along Danforth Avenue

Taste of the Danforth

August 11 to 13, 2023 - Immerse yourself in culture in Toronto’s Greektown.

October to December

October to December

Cavalcade of Lights

November 26, 2022 to January 7, 2023 - Annual holiday festival at Nathan Phillips Square.

Glow Christmas

2023 dates to be announced - Celebrate the holidays beneath a million twinkling lights.

Marquee sign for JFL42

JFL42

September 21 to 30, 2023 - Witness some of the best comedy in Canada.

Nuit Blanche is a free all-night contemporary art event featuring installations throughout the city

Nuit Blanche Toronto

September 23, 2023 - An all-night art event splashed across Toronto.

Toronto Oktoberfest

October 6 to 7, 2023 - Enjoy food, drink and merriment inspired by German traditions.