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Take the blahs out of winter with this 14-day festival. Body shaking concerts, exceptional skating shows and other performances are held in Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square. A high spot of the festival is the sparkling cool beauty of the ice sculptures. Toronto Winterfest is held in late January/early February of each year.
Address: Downtown Toronto ON
 Send an Email  1 416 395-0490
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Screening over 100 selections each year, Hot Docs is North America's biggest documentary film festival. Established in 1993, the event aims to promote and celebrate excellence in documentary film making.
1 416 203-2155
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May 16 to 31
Toronto's CONTACT Photography Festival began in 1997 and currently draws over 1,000,000 people to over 175 venues across the Greater Toronto Area. 500 photographers from Toronto, across Canada and the rest of the world exhibit a variety of work at the festival which is the largest of its kind in North America.
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1 416 539-9595
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The largest of its kind in North America, Toronto's Jewish Film Festival attracts an audience of over 30,000 people and showcases feature films, documentaries and shorts on Jewish culture, heritage and identity. The festival aims to breaks through racial barriers and stereotypes while educating audiences on the diversity of the Jewish experience across the world.
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1 416 324-9121
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This festival promotes young, new composers and their works through a series of events.
Events will include free live performances, workshops feedback sessions and more. International artists will also be featured.
Events occur at various locations. Please call or email for more information.
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1 416 815-7887
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This five-day festival involves over 50 Internationally acclaimed wineries from Canada and abroad and a line-up Toronto's top chefs. The festival combines wine tasting with education seminars and discussions. The festival takes place in early May.
Address: Venue throughout Bloor and Yorkville Street Toronto
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Jun 6 to 15
For 10 extraordinary days in June, the vibrant city of Toronto’s stages, streets and public spaces are illuminated with arts and creativity. Luminato is an annual multidisciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, film, literature, visual arts, design and more.
For more information on both free and ticketed Luminato events, including dates, locations and schedules, visit www.luminato.com.
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1 416 368-3100
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Jun 7 to 8
Established in 2005, the Brass in the Grass Festival features entertainment for both kids and adults. Free jazz, salsa, Latin, classical, blues and a capella performances begin both days at noon. In addition to music, there is a marketplace onsite as well as a midway and petting zoo.
Address: The Lakeshore Grounds & Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 201-7093
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Jun 10 to 15
Some of the most outstanding short films from Canada and around the world hit the screen at this festival. Competitions (both Canadian and International), special programs and gala screenings are just part of the event. Promotion and launching of films, as well as networking for filmmakers, is the goal at the Festival Symposium and Marketplace.
Address: Various Locations Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 445-1446
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Jun 12 to 15
Known as The NXNE, this festival showcases emerging artists from Canada, the United States and other countries. Musical genres performed have included folk, punk and funk. The event, usually held in June, takes place in clubs, outdoor stages and special venues in the downtown area. A conference unites the movers and shakers of the industry with many budding performers. The relatively new film portion of the festival offers special screenings of new films.
Address: Various Venues Toronto, ON
Send an Email 1 416 863-6963
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Jun 14
The Village Day Festival is a day full of music, kids activities, tasty treats and more. There will be bands, magic shows, mini golf, free popcorn and cotton candy, and a Charity BBQ. The village-long sidewalk sale will delight shoppers with bargains galore. Admission is free. Don’t forget to enter to win one of six shopping spree giveaways. Proceeds raised go to Sunnybrook Foundation. On Yonge Street between Donwoods Drive and Lawrence Avenue.
Address: Yonge Street between Donwoods Drive and Lawrence Avenue Toronto ON
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Jun 15 to Aug 3
This two week street festival is over 35 years old and is the largest Caribbean festival in North America. The festival runs for two weeks in summer and features a parade, outdoor concerts, king and queen of the bands competition and much more.
Address: . Mississauga ON
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Jun 20 to 29
Toronto Pride Week is an annual event that takes place in downtown Toronto during the last week of June. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the world and celebrates diverse sexual and gender identities, histories, cultures, creativities, families, friends and lives. The week long festival included a three-day arts fest, a weekend street fair (including a community fair and market place), a Dyke March and a Pride Parade.
Address: Various Locations Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 927-7433
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Jun 21 to 22
The Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event held in over 40 countries. In addition to the actual boat race, the event brings a number of multi-cultural events, international cuisine and large crowds. Over 200 teams on average compete in this two-day festival.
Address: Toronto Centre Island Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 364-0046
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Jun 21 to 22
Combining both sport and ancient Chinese culture, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race includes races for adults, youth and families. Over 125,000 spectators and participants attend each year to see dance companies, attend workshops, watch an onsite parade, visit the multicultural village, cheer on race teams and more.
- Toronto Islands Address: Bay Street and Queens Quay, west of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Toronto, ON
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1 416 598-8945
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Jun 22 to Jul 1
For ten days in June a number of jazz types take over Toronto's downtown venues to enjoy the music of Toronto's Downtown Jazz Festival. Internationally acclaimed musicians delight the large crowds that flock to one of Canada's largest jazz music events
Address: Venues throughout downtown Toronto
Send an Email 1 416 928-2033
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Jun 28 Jul 1, 3, 5
This annual fireworks festival takes place on and around Canada Day at Ontario Place. Brilliant fireworks displays are choreographed to music and attract international attention.
- Ontario Place Address: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto ON M6K 3B9
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1 416 316-9900
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Take in the sights of this unique festival. Enjoy three exciting days of great food, entertainment and guaranteed fun for the whole family. The event will feature live-stage performances with a multi-cultural twist, local vendors and artisans. Kid’s activities include face-painting, craft tables, nflatables, amusement rides and much more. Tempt your palate with the many mouth-watering tastes offered up by local food vendors or simply relax in the beer garden. Come out and have fun.
Location: On both the North and South sides of Lawrence Ave. East from Crockford Blvd to Warden Ave.
Address: Lawrence and Warden Toronto on
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Jul 5 to 6
The Corso Italia is proud to present the Annual Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta. The Toronto Fiesta is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to experience the food and culture of Toronto’s own Corso Italia. Over 20 bands will be performing live on street corners, patios and balconies. They feature a variety of music from Classical to Salsa. In addition, food and beverage retailers will offer a mouth-watering selection of tastes and flavours, with promotions and samples of cuisine.
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1 416 698-2152
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