As the weather warms up, Toronto bursts into life with festivals and activities that celebrate everything from food and music to art and culture. ☀️🎶
Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the city, these events are a fantastic way to explore your community and make the most of the warmer days.
Here’s your guide to must-see festivals in Toronto these next few months. Share this list with your friends and get ready to celebrate the sunny days ahead!
📅 May 23 – June 1 | TIFF Bell Lightbox
The largest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival in Canada celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with films showcasing diverse stories and voices from over 20 countries.
🎟️ Ticketed Event
📅 May 24–25 | Citywide
Explore Toronto’s architectural gems and historic buildings for free! With sports, music and theatre venues and more than 150 sites to discover, the city becomes an urban playground.
🆓 Free Event
🔗 https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/doors-open-toronto/
📅 June 4–22 | Various Locations
A multi-arts festival that transforms public spaces with immersive cultural experiences. This year’s theme, DAY:NIGHT, explores how we inhabit the city in a 24-hour cycle.
🎟️ Ticketed Event with Free Activities Available
📅 June 12 – August 24 | Various Locations
Enjoy the perfect summer weather with open-air movie nights at three parks across the city: Fort York, Christie Pits, and Corktown Common. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s theme is When We Were Young, featuring coming of age film classics young and old.
🆓 Free Event
📅 June 26–29 | Church-Wellesley Village & Downtown
Go All In for Pride and experience the 2nd largest Pride Festival in the World! A vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion with parades, performances, and community events, culminating with the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29th.
🆓 Free Event with Ticketed Activities
📅 July 4–27, 2025 | The Beaches
A beloved east-end tradition with jazz, funk, and soul performances across several venues in the lakeside Beaches community. Every year, the Festival brings in internationally acclaimed performers while also showcasing local talent.
🆓 Free Event
📅 August 2 | Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd
A high-energy celebration of Caribbean culture, with music, food, and the iconic Grand Parade. Caribana Toronto is North America’s largest Caribbean Carnival with over a million attendees every year.
🆓 Free Event
📅 August 15 – September 1 | Exhibition Place
Wrap up the summer with midway rides, concerts, food trucks, and nostalgic fun at Canada’s largest fair – or ‘The Ex’, as locals like to call it.
🎟️ Ticketed Event
📅 September 4-14 | TIFF Bell Lightbox & Various Theatres
One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, TIFF brings together global cinema, red carpet premieres, and A-list talent. Whether you’re a film buff or just love the buzz of the city during festival season, TIFF is a must-experience event in Toronto.
🎟️ Ticketed Event
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