Festivals & Events

The City produces dozens of major events, inclusive cultural programs and celebrations to highlight the vibrancy and diversity of Toronto, attract tourism and promote local and national artists. The Festivals & Events Calendar features all City-produced events alongside hundreds of events created by the community.

Festivals & Events Calendar

Browse the City of Toronto's Festivals & Events Calendar and discover concerts, art exhibits, film screenings, theatre listings, family events and more.

Black History Month

Explore and celebrate the heritage, traditions and culture of African-Canadians all month at events across the city. February 2019.

Welcome to Winter

Get outside and enjoy all that winter has to offer in the city, starting with new Rink Socials at your local rink. February-March, 2019.

High Park Cherry Blossoms

Each Spring thousands of people visit High Park to take part in the century-old Japanese tradition of Sakura Hanami or "cherry blossom flower viewing."

Doors Open Toronto

Explore more than 100 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across Toronto each year at the end of May.

STOMP Urban Dance Competition

Hundreds of young performers take to the stage every May to showcase their urban dance styles.

Youth Week Toronto

Each May celebrate the abilities and talents of Toronto's youth in the areas of civic engagement, recreation, arts and sports. May 1-7, 2019.

Scarborough Sunday Concert Series

Enjoy live performances by orchestras, big bands Jazz ensembles and more at the Scarborough Civic Centre twice a month from September to June.

More City-Produced Events

There's even more great events scheduled for later in the year. Plan ahead to attend upcoming arts and culture, food, heritage, music and sporting events.