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Live Music in Little Portugal

Follow the sounds of Dundas West—from street festivals to global grooves.

Dundas Street West from Lansdowne to Shaw is one of Toronto’s best areas for street culture. It’s a vibrant stretch of public art, galleries, indie shops, and top-tier music venues offering everything from country and hard rock to Latin and global sounds.

Every June, Do West Fest brings three days of free outdoor music and food to the neighbourhood—making Little Portugal a summer hotspot for local discovery.

Scroll down to explore live music venues, record shops, and listening lounges nearby.

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