Festivals in Canada

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Upcoming Festivals in Canada

18 Feb

Vanier Museopark, 300 des Pères-Blancs Ave., Vanier

February 18, 2024 To March 24, 2024

613-842-9871

Free admission

Get Your Maple Fix in North America’s Only Urban Sugar Shack Less than 5 km from downtown Ottawa, the Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar ...  »

08 Mar

Purple Woods Conservation Area, Coates Road East, Oshawa

March 8, 2024 To April 7, 2024

9055790411

$8

Come out and experience a Canadian spring in our sugarbush! Sap collected from hundreds of sugar maple trees is boiled on site into delicious maple syrup. On ...  »

15 Mar

Various Restaurants, Calgary

March 15, 2024 To March 31, 2024

$25 to $75

YYC Food & Drink Experience is Calgary’s premiere culinary festival, celebrating the city’s exciting food and beverage scene, and the talented chefs, sommeliers, bartenders and local ...  »

18 Mar

Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St W, Toronto

March 18, 2024 To March 23, 2024

$16 & up

The Canadian Film Fest is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting Canadian independent films and cultivating emerging and established filmmaking talent. Film-loving audiences come to ...  »

18 Mar

Richelieu Park, 300 des Pères-Blancs Ave., Vanier

March 18, 2024 To March 24, 2024

613-842-9871

Free admission

Organized by the Vanier Museopark, the Sugar Festival is an annual, family-friendly event that promotes the culture of maple syrup as well as local Franco-Ontarian and Indigenous ...  »

20 Mar

Various Restaurants, Downtown Edmonton

March 20, 2024 To March 31, 2024

$15 - $65

Downtown's finest restaurants present sumptuous, multi-course meals at special prices for thirteen days only.  »

21 Mar

The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary

March 21, 2024 To March 23, 2024

$18

From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone. The Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival is an exciting way ...  »

21 Mar

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, Toronto

March 21, 2024 To March 23, 2024

Free

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival (HRWFF) bears witness to human rights violations in direct storytelling and exposé form, and creates a forum for courageous individuals on ...  »

22 Mar

Edmonton Convention Centre , 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

March 22, 2024 To March 23, 2024

$23-$79

This is Edmonton's longest-running Beer Festival and the largest in western Canada, featuring over 120 breweries, merchants and food vendors. Toasting to tradition and celebrating what is new ...  »

22 Mar

BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary

March 22, 2024 To March 23, 2024

$70

You’re invited to Calgary’s largest premium wine, spirits and beer tasting event! Enjoy tasting experiences led by winemakers and master distillers with hundreds of sips ...  »

22 Mar

London Music Hall Music Complex, 185 Queens Avenue, London

March 22, 2024

Early bird $25 - $40 + fees

This is London’s largest KPOP event of the year! Don’t miss out and come join fellow K-pop enjoyers for an awesome experience!  »

22 Mar

TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto

March 22, 2024 To March 24, 2024

$12.50 to $15

The Toronto Irish Film Festival celebrates the very best of Irish cinema and promotes the work of Irish filmmakers to the Greater Toronto Irish community and the ...  »

22 Mar

Various, Ottawa

March 22, 2024 To March 26, 2024

Varies

  The Ottawa Black Film Festival (OBFF) is about discovery and Inclusion. A not-for-profit organization created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, OBFF wants to amplify more Black ...  »

22 Mar

Festival Hall, 1215 10 Ave SE, Calgary

March 22, 2024 To March 24, 2024

$12 - $17

THIRD ACTion Film Festival works to change the narrative on aging and create an age positive culture shift. We want to empower everyone to envision their best ...  »

23 Mar

Various Farms, Prince Edward County

March 23, 2024 To March 24, 2024

Free

Celebrate the first - and sweetest! - harvest in Prince Edward County by visiting one of participating sugar bushes, where you can enjoy a pancake breakfast with ...  »

23 Mar

CF Polo Park's Centre Court, 1485 Portage Ave #233, Winnipeg

March 23, 2024 To March 29, 2024

passes the hat

The Festival of Fools is a free family festival featuring the very best international variety artists, acrobats, jugglers, and magicians.  »

25 Mar

Keystone Centre, Unit 1-A, 1200 – 13th Street, Brandon

March 25, 2024 To March 30, 2024

Advance $16 - $18

One of Western Canada’s largest ag events that features fun for the entire family!  »

28 Mar

Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton,

March 28, 2024 To April 4, 2024

Pay What You Will

Expanse Festival is a movement arts festival that focuses on body-based work from a cross-section of artists. Expanse offers opportunity, inspiration, education, and community for artists and ...  »

29 Mar

Various Locations, Vancouver

March 29, 2024 To April 25, 2024

Free & Ticketed

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is the city’s signature springtime event and the annual celebration of cherry blossoms inspired by the age-old Japanese cultural tradition of ...  »

29 Mar

The Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham

March 29, 2024 To April 1, 2024

$15 to $35

Easter Fun Fest is taking over the Markham Fairgrounds this Easter weekend with TONS of FUN family rides, games and activities. Attractions include jumping castles, kiddie midway, ...  »

29 Mar

Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

March 29, 2024 To March 30, 2024

$70 & up

  Launched in 2015, the Downtown Defrost is a family-friendly winter celebration of dance music and culture, produced by a non-profit organization “The Factory Music & Arts LTD.” ...  »

29 Mar

Various Restaurants, Vancouver

March 29, 2024 To April 28, 2024

Free

Discover Cherry Blossom-Inspired Bites! The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival invites you on a self-guided culinary journey through the city during one of the most beautiful times ...  »

04 Apr

Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Drive, Simcoe

April 4, 2024 To April 6, 2024

$16 to $28

Check out Norfolk County’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries and food producers all under one roof for 3 days! Live musical entertainment all weekend! Featuring local restaurants, food ...  »

04 Apr

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto

April 4, 2024 To April 7, 2024

$18 & up

Join Us at T.O. Food & Drink Fest! 3 EPIC Days of incredible food, drink, culinary demos, shopping, music + much, much more! Get ready to gather with ...  »

04 Apr

The Royal, 608 College St., Toronto

April 4, 2024 To April 7, 2024

$18-22

The second annual TUFF features four days of captivating films and documentaries including a new screening of family-friendly animated shorts. This year’s festival showcases a full ...  »

06 Apr

24 Church Street West, Elmira

April 6, 2024

Free & Ticketed Events

Visit the 56th volunteer-run Elmira Maple Syrup Festival for local food, fun, and maple syrup on Saturday. 2001 – Guinness World Book of Records – World’s Largest One Day ...  »

06 Apr

Various Sugar Bushes, Ontario

April 6, 2024 To April 7, 2024

Varies

Join maple syrup producers from across Ontario for Ontario Maple Weekend. This free, family-friendly, two-day event is hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association, and is ...  »

08 Apr

Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale Mall, 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto

April 8, 2024 To April 12, 2024

416-893-3966

$10 - $14

ICFF Youth is the annual film program of the ICFF that celebrates film as an art form. Our mission is to enrich student’s analytical and critical ...  »

09 Apr

Eyesore Cinema, 1176 Bloor Street West, Toronto

April 9, 2024 To April 12, 2024

$10

The Toronto Indie Horror Festival is a DIY festival started in 2016 to showcase independent horror movies from around the world. Who is it for? All ages HOW ...  »

11 Apr

TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto

April 11, 2024 To April 14, 2024

Free for ages under 25

The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival returns with brand new movies free for anyone under 25. Kick things off at Battle of the Scores where four bands compete ...  »

11 Apr

Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto

April 11, 2024 To April 16, 2024

Free & Ticketed

This year’s festival will feature an incredible group of films, videos, performances, workshops and exhibitions by emerging and established artists, filmmakers, and creative practitioners from Toronto ...  »

12 Apr

Arts Court Alma Duncan Room, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa

April 12, 2024 To April 14, 2024

613 440 2196

Varies

Three days of Irish films ,including Oscar winner An Irish Goodbye and Oscar nominee The Quiet Girl Wolfwalkers for children. Irish Film Festival Ottawa is a non-profit ...  »

12 Apr

The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener

April 12, 2024 To April 13, 2024

$12-$130

Come to the Ultimate Papercrafting Destination at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium that caters to scrapbookers, cardmakers, stampers, and mixed media artists! Prepare to be inspired at the ...  »

13 Apr

Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Trail Southeast, Calgary

April 13, 2024 To April 14, 2024

Free

Come and join us at Family Fun Days at Stampede Park. Meet chick, piglets, goats, horses, dairy cows, beef cows and so many more animals. You’ll ...  »

13 Apr

Downtown, Port Hope

April 13, 2024

Free to visit and enjoy' $5 to $30 to race

Participants are challenged in a rigorous 10-kilometre race down the mighty Ganaraska River. At the finish line, “Fannyville”, the outdoor event village, is set up to host ...  »

16 Apr

Queen Street, Stratford

April 16, 2024 To October 27, 2024

Varies

North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, presenting the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers.  »

17 Apr

Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto

April 17, 2024 To May 5, 2024

$15

New Ideas Festival is an annual juried festival of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre, with a different program of plays each week and staged readings. Proudly ...  »

18 Apr

Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary

April 18, 2024 To April 28, 2024

The 21st Anniversary Calgary Underground Film Festival will be an 11 day in-person celebration of film, and our biggest festival yet in terms of days, films shown, special ...  »

19 Apr

BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver

April 19, 2024 To April 20, 2024

$79 - $529+fees

Luke Bryan, Nickelback, Dierks Bentley, Bailey Zimmerman, Brett Young, Walker Hayes and many more are taking over the city of Vancouver this spring!  »

25 Apr

Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way Southeast, Calgary

April 25, 2024 To April 28, 2024

$12 to $63

Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Three BIG days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await. The Calgary Comic & ...  »

25 Apr

Various Venues, Toronto

April 25, 2024 To May 5, 2024

Varies

Hot Docs will present its 31stth annual edition, in cinemas across Toronto, with a selection of films available online to audiences throughout Canada. Hot Docs will also ...  »

26 Apr

Ottawa City Hall Plaza, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa

April 26, 2024 To April 28, 2024

Free Admission

Ottawa PoutineFest celebrates the best in Traditional, Exotic, and Extreme Poutine, over 125 choices of poutine, a new Best in Cheese Curd, an exotic poutine competition, live music, ...  »

27 Apr

Trip to Various Venues, Tofield, AB

April 27, 2024 To April 28, 2024

FREE

The Snow Goose Festival on the south shore of Beaverhill Lake was launched in 1993. The festival was established as a celebration of spring migration, and was an ...  »

27 Apr

Downtown Perth, Gore Street East, Perth

April 27, 2024

Free

Maple products and taffy sales displays of maple syrup production maple awards, entertainment, pony rides & children’s activities. Live musical entertainment over 100 Craft & Artisan Vendors Food Vendors ...  »

27 Apr

Various Venues, Powassan, ON

April 27, 2024

Free & Ticketed Events

The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival is an outdoor, family friendly event held every year on the 4th Saturday in April. The event offers participants the opportunity to ...  »

01 May

Various Venues, Toronto & Online

May 1, 2024 To May 31, 2024

Free!

The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is the largest photography event in the world, and a premiere cultural experience in Canada, with over 200 exhibitions and happenings throughout the ...  »

02 May

Black Creek Assembly, 131 Mccormack St., Toronto

May 2, 2024 To May 5, 2024

Varies

Toronto’s longest running multi-arts fashion week Fashion Art Toronto is taking over 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse Black Creek Assembly for its Spring event. Watch collections from ...  »

03 May

BMO Centre, Calgary

May 3, 2024 To May 4, 2024

1-403-520-5433

$19.99 & up

The Calgary International Beerfest brings the beer world together at Canada’s largest beer festival. Rated as one of the best beer festivals in the world, with 700+ ...  »

03 May

Various Locations, Calgary

May 3, 2024 To May 5, 2024

free

Your city. Your stories. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your ...  »

04 May

Historic Downtown Bowmanville, ON

May 4, 2024

Free

There’s nothing more Canadian than freshly harvested Maple Syrup! Come celebrate the start of spring in Historic Downtown Bowmanville on the first Saturday in May. This ...  »

04 May

40 Brock Street, Stayner

May 4, 2024

$5

Watch out for the ducks! The Stayner Kinsmen launch their annual Duck Race at Kinsmen Park in Stayner. Featuring 2000 rubber ducks and 200 corporate decorated ducks, the Kinsmen ...  »

05 May

Downtown, Toronto

May 5, 2024

$55 to $150

Participants from more than 50 countries will take part in the marathon, half marathon run and walk, 10K, relay and 5K run and walk events. With the goal ...  »

09 May

Various Venues, Toronto

May 9, 2024 To June 9, 2024

Children across Toronto and beyond will experience a sparkling stream of theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and performance from around the world in a programme that promises to ...  »

10 May

Commissioners Park, Ottawa

May 10, 2024 To May 20, 2024

1-613-567-5757/ +1 800-668-8547

Free & ticketed

Ottawa’s award-winning flagship festival since 1953, the Canadian Tulip Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the world celebrating Ottawa’s official flower ...  »

11 May

Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto

May 11, 2024

$12 & up

What better way to spread the Spice Food & Wine Event experience than through an outdoor food and wine festival! Spring Into Spice – The Social, is our ...  »

11 May

Various Venues, Toronto

May 11, 2024 To May 12, 2024

Free

Every year the Toronto Comic Arts Festival showcases Canada’s incredible comics talent on a world stage by promoting some of our best and brightest creators and ...  »

13 May

Aki Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto

May 13, 2024 To May 19, 2024

Free

Currently in the 8th year of partnership, Paprika Festival is working with Native Earth to present the 23rd annual youth-led performing arts festival. Following a year of ...  »

17 May

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville

May 17, 2024 To May 19, 2024

$40 & up

Join us for an exciting holiday weekend of on-track racing action, featuring the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, Nissan Sentra Cup, Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin, ...  »

17 May

Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Ottawa

May 17, 2024 To May 20, 2024

Free Admission

Join us for the best in Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork and more including Mini Donuts Express, Loaded Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Cheese Cake and Mars Bars, ...  »

24 May

The Toronto Congress Centre, Dixon Road, Etobicoke

May 24, 2024 To May 26, 2024

$45 & up

Anime North is an anime convention located in Toronto, Canada that celebrates anime, manga, music, games and all other forms of Japanese Culture! Our Vendor’s Hall ...  »

24 May

Community Hub, 400 March Road, Kanata

May 24, 2024 To May 26, 2024

Free

Come to Community Hub with the whole family and enjoy 3 days finger lickin’ good ribs, great entertainment and much more! Joins us for the best in Ribs, ...  »

24 May

Various Venues, Mississauga

May 24, 2024 To May 26, 2024

$15

The Carassauga; Festival of Cultures will be one of the biggest attractions this May as we stand as one of the largest multicultural showcases in Ontario and ...  »

24 May

Borden Park, 11020 75a St NW #102, Edmonton

May 24, 2024 To May 25, 2024

Free

UFestoffers Ukrainians and people of all cultures an opportunity to experience Ukrainian food, music, dance and family friendly activities. This free, two-day event includes hundreds of performers ...  »

24 May

Ajax Downs and Casino, 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax

May 24, 2024 To May 26, 2024

(289) 404-3832

FREE

Ajax Rotary Ribfest is returning Ajax Downs and Casino. Enjoy Live Music, Vendors, REPTILLIA ZOO, & a Carnival along with our Famous Rib Vendors and all our ...  »

25 May

Iroquois Park Grounds, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby

May 25, 2024 To May 26, 2024

$5

With its continued success, Food Truck Frenzy Whitby has become the Finest Foodie Festival in Durham Region. Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza at Food Truck ...  »

25 May

Nose Creek Park, Airdrie

May 25, 2024 To May 26, 2024

Free

Join for the annual festival hosted by Airdrie Children’s Festival Society (ACFS). The event will feature a Children’s Village play area, children’s entertainment, and ...  »

25 May

Various Venues, Edmonton

May 25, 2024 To June 2, 2024

Varies

SING! Edmonton is an exciting a cappella festival that brings together local groups from the Edmonton area and for this year, internationally renowned a cappella group, The ...  »

25 May

CN Stage and Field, The Forks, 1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg

May 25, 2024 To May 26, 2024

204 8806352

Free

TASTE of Asia returns to Winnipeg from May 25th to 26th from 12-9pm at the historical – The Forks, setting the city ablaze with vibrant celebrations. This ...  »

25 May

Various Venues, Toronto

May 25, 2024 To May 26, 2024

416-392-2489

Free

The event will offer free and rare access to more than and offers an opportunity to see inside more than 150 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings ...  »

25 May

Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto.

May 25, 2024

Free

Enjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Bird walks are hourly, ...  »

26 May

Various Venues, Calgary

May 26, 2024

$20 & up

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a challenging, competitive and fun event with a race designed for everyone of any level.   »

26 May

Various Venues, Toronto

May 26, 2024 To June 2, 2024

416-638-4492

Many Free events

A festival of concerts, recitals and musical events throughout the Greater Toronto Area. It features the different styles of Jewish music, such as Israeli, Klezmer, Sephardic, Cantorial, ...  »

26 May

Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto

May 26, 2024

At this gluten-free festival you will enjoy curated vendors, food trucks, demos and libations. People from all over Ontario come to Gluten Free Garage (GFG) to discover ...  »

28 May

Hamilton Golf and Country Club, 232 Golf Links Road, Ancaster

May 28, 2024 To June 2, 2024

$28 & up

Played annually continuously since 1904, except during World War I and World War II, the Canadian Open is the third oldest continuously running tournament on the PGA TOUR, ...  »

30 May

Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc

May 30, 2024 To June 2, 2024

780-887-3235

Free & Ticketed Events

If you’ve never been to the rodeo, you’re missing out! Professional Rodeo Performances events like Bull Riding, Team Roping, Bareback, Barrel Racing! Plus, Trade Fair, ...  »

30 May

Various Venues, Toronto

May 30, 2024 To June 9, 2024

Varies

TJFF2024 features the best in Jewish-content film from Canada and around the world including International, Canadian and Toronto Premieres: Dramas Comedies Documentaries Archival films Short films Who ...  »

31 May

Upper Canada Mall, 17600, Yonge St, Newmarket

May 31, 2024 To June 2, 2024

$2

Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ! We’re excited to announce our entertainment format for 2024, featuring Country Night on Friday, Rock the ...  »

31 May

Various Venues, Orangeville

May 31, 2024 To June 2, 2024

Free & Ticketed Events

The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival returns to historic downtown Orangeville this June. This award winning festival boasts over 90 acts on multiple stages over 3 days. With amazing concerts, ...  »

31 May

Ambleside Park, 1150 Marine Dr, West Vancouver

May 31, 2024 To June 1, 2024

Free

The District of West Vancouver invites everyone to attend the West Vancouver Community Cultural Fest. This two-day festival brings people together through food, music, and culture. Join ...  »

01 Jun

Various Venues, Toronto

June 1, 2024 To June 8, 2024

Varies

Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining multifaceted ...  »

01 Jun

Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE, Calgary

June 1, 2024 To June 2, 2024

$5 to $10

The Calgary Ukrainian Festival exists to provide to the citizens of Calgary an informative, educational and entertaining festival that celebrates all aspects of our unique and rich ...  »

01 Jun

Various Venues, Ottawa

June 1, 2024 To June 2, 2024

Free

Doors Open Ottawa continues to be the second-largest Doors Open architectural event in North America. Since its inception in 2002, over 920,000 visitors have discovered some of the city’...  »

01 Jun

Downtown Milton, Main Street East, Milton

June 1, 2024

Free

Join us in Downtown Milton and celebrate the start of summer! Hosted by the Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area with support from the Town of Milton and ...  »

01 Jun

Jimmie Simpson Park and Community Centre, 870 Queen Street East, Toronto

June 1, 2024 To June 2, 2024

416-465-0302

Free

Riverdale ArtWalk (RAW) is a two-day, public fine art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in Jimmie Simpson Park, part of the flourishing Queen East arts district. ...  »

01 Jun

Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto

June 1, 2024

$40 to $60

Celebrate 15 years of Ozmozis with an unforgettable day-time event at the historic Evergreen Brick Works featuring GABRIEL & DRESDEN, GUY J, JODY WISTERNOFF, and SINCA. This event ...  »

01 Jun

Various Venues, Unionville, Markham

June 1, 2024 To June 2, 2024

Free

The Unionville Festival is a celebration of the rich heritage, culture and community of this historic village. The festival is a unique event that brings together local ...  »

02 Jun

4th St SW Between 13th Ave and Elbow Dr, Calgary

June 2, 2024

Free

Each spring, thousands of attendees come out to enjoy the unique and pedestrian friendly 4th Street venue, offering an array of musical talent, artisan vendors, quality entertainment ...  »

02 Jun

Concord Pacific Place, 811 Carrall St, Vancouver

June 2, 2024

$173.95 - $299.95

The perfect introduction to summer, Brewery and the Beast is set to sizzle for another year of meat, beer and music. The 2024 event marks a return to ...  »

05 Jun

Various Venues, Toronto

June 5, 2024 To June 16, 2024

4163684849

Varies

Luminato is Toronto’s international arts festival dedicated to performance, media and visual arts, and programming that cuts across traditional artform boundaries. Luminato works closely with Canadian ...  »

06 Jun

The Continental Dance Club, 3141 Wharton Way, Mississauga

June 6, 2024 To June 9, 2024

$15 & up

A four day celebration of Argentine Tango, with workshops for all levels, practicas, milongas, performances and more. Explore and enrich your passion for this captivating dance at ...  »

06 Jun

Various Venues, Uxbridge

June 6, 2024 To June 8, 2024

$25-$90

Springtide Music Festival is back this year, showcasing live music along a 750m strip of downtown Uxbridge. Presenting 12 stages that include a diverse set of Canadian Musicians ...  »

07 Jun

Dundas Street West, Toronto

June 7, 2024 To June 9, 2024

Free

. Join us for three vibrant days of arts, music, dancing, food, drink and shopping on between Lansdowne and Shaw. From the over 50 licensed patios, to the outdoor ...  »

07 Jun

255 Centrum Blvd, Ottawa

June 7, 2024 To June 9, 2024

613-220-0765

$30.63

The Orléans Craft Beer Festival has quickly become the “can’t miss event of the season”! With a great combination of outstanding craft beers, smooth wines ...  »

07 Jun

Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

June 7, 2024 To June 9, 2024

From cozy crime to police procedural, psychological thriller to true crime, these page-turning genres have created some of the world’s best storytellers, who are much loved ...  »

07 Jun

Caledon Fairgrounds, 18297 Hurontario Street, Caledon Village

June 7, 2024 To June 9, 2024

The Caledon Fair, held annually, is intended to promote and showcase our community’s agricultural traditions, talents, diversity and heritage. The Caledon Fair strives to help to ...  »

07 Jun

Clarington Fields, 2375 Baseline Road, Clarington

June 7, 2024 To June 9, 2024

Free

Known for bringing the best ribs, local food, craft beer, musical entertainment, family activities and fun festival atmosphere to Clarington, and a huge success with raising funds ...  »

08 Jun

Various Venues, Seaton Village Toronto

June 8, 2024

Free

Open Tuning is a free DIY festival celebrating live music! Inspired by “La fete de la musique” in Paris France, the annual Open Tuning invites amateur and ...  »

08 Jun

The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena St, Oshawa

June 8, 2024 To June 9, 2024

Free

The City of Oshawa is hosting the annual Peony Festival at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. The popular festival celebrates horticulture, arts and heritage. Many of the ...  »

08 Jun

Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

June 8, 2024

Free

Mississauga’s annual Polish cultural festival features live music, traditional food and drinks, a kids’ zone and much more! Expect a full day of exciting attractions for ...  »

08 Jun

Yonge-Dundas Square, Dundas Street East, Toronto

June 8, 2024

FREE

Our annual music festival is a 12-hour live event featuring a mix of artists from Canada, the U.S., India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean.  »

08 Jun

Location TBA

June 8, 2024 To June 9, 2024

The Brampton KiteFest is a two-day, outdoor family-friendly celebration of kites, kite fliers, learning, and eco-friendly recreation. Children learn the joys of building and flying their own ...  »

08 Jun

Wiebe Works, 38317 RGE RD, Langham

June 8, 2024

3063214758

10

Wiebe Works is proud to present this event as part of our mission to provide a platform for artists from a variety of cultural backgrounds to showcase ...  »

12 Jun

Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary

June 12, 2024 To June 16, 2024

Best athletes from the world’s top show jumping nations compete for top prize money and international acclaim during the Spruce Meadows National. The tournament attracts over ...  »

12 Jun

Various Venues, Toronto

June 12, 2024 To June 16, 2024

Varies

North by Northeast (NXNE) Canada’s most important festival of emerging music returns this June 13 – 17 with over 300 of the world’s best new bands in more than 20 ...  »

13 Jun

Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road, Burlington

June 13, 2024 To June 16, 2024

Free

Every year in June, music takes over Burlington Downtown and Waterfront. The largest local music event of the year features an eclectic combination of emerging artists, blasts ...  »

13 Jun

Various Venues, Brampton

June 13, 2024 To June 16, 2024

Free & Ticketed

The Annual Musical Extravaganza Is Back! With 3 Days Of Multi-Genre Music, And An Amazing Line-Up Of 50+ Artists, You Don’t Want To Miss This! YOUR MUSIC, YOUR ...  »

14 Jun

College St., between Bathurst and Shaw, Toronto

June 14, 2024 To June 16, 2024

Free

An opportunity to capture and explore the tastes and sounds of Italy and more right in the middle of Toronto as College Street transforms into a classic ...  »

14 Jun

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville

June 14, 2024 To June 16, 2024

$25 & up; Children 16 and under are free

Give Dad a special treat this Father’s Day weekend – a trip to CTMP to see beautifully restored cars from the past 50-plus years of motorsports, racing ...  »

14 Jun

Pickering Village, Old Kingston Rd, Ajax

June 14, 2024 To June 16, 2024

free

Join us for Father’s Day weekend at this year’s Pickering Village Jam Fest. Pickering Village’s favourite FREE ADMISSION music festival, will fill the streets ...  »

14 Jun

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7517 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

June 14, 2024 To June 16, 2024

403 795 8042

$15.50 - $123.00

Game Con Canada Powered by TELUS is coming to Edmonton for the Ultimate Father’s Day Weekend!! Game Con Canada (GCC) is a three-day gaming expo where ...  »

14 Jun

Main Street, Markham

June 14, 2024 To June 15, 2024

Free

Markham Village Music Festival will have over 50 artists lined up for some awesome performances, Kidz Zone, a vendor village, a beatbox battle and much more. 5 Stages Of ...  »

14 Jun

Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB), Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga

June 14, 2024 To June 15, 2024

CreativeHub 1352 is proud to present Mississauga’s Creative Craft Beer Festival. Creative Craft will bring people together for two days of great beer, food and entertainment in ...  »

15 Jun

Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga

June 15, 2024 To June 16, 2024

647-617-9917

Free

Mississauga Halal Food Festival (MHFF) is a celebration of halal food connecting a diverse variety of halal cuisines with fun and entertainment. Running successfully from past nine ...  »

16 Jun

Bloor St. W. from Avenue Rd. to Bay St. in Yorkville

June 16, 2024

Free

Walk the Red Carpet and See Examples of Classic & Exotic Cars, including Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, American, Super Cars and More. The Bloor-Yorkville area, Toronto’...  »

19 Jun

Various Venues, Calgary

June 19, 2024 To June 23, 2024

Free & ticketed events

Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more ...  »

21 Jun

Confederation Park, Elgin St, Ottawa

June 21, 2024 To June 30, 2024

613-241-2633

Free & Ticketed Events

Spanning all genres and inspirations of jazz, diverse cultures, traditions and an array of styles that covers the spectrum from pop, rock to lush harmonies, the Ottawa ...  »

22 Jun

Windscape Kite Field, 11 Avenue SW &, Marston St, Swift Current

June 22, 2024 To June 23, 2024

306-349-1661

Free

The Sask Power Windscape Kite Festival would like to invite you to join us for a fun filled weekend at Western Canada’s largest kite festival in ...  »

22 Jun

Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Town Line, Kingsville

June 22, 2024

5197766909

0 to $25

The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village provides the backdrop for a totally immersive Highland Games experience. Pipes & Drums, Highland Dancing, Heavy Events, Tug of War, ...  »

22 Jun

Downsview Park 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto,

June 22, 2024

Varies

This years event will feature Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Lil Jon, Lil Kim, Fabolous, Mýa, Mario, Bow Wow and another headliner TBA + surprise guests! HOW MUCH Tickets: ...  »

28 Jun

Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax

June 28, 2024 To July 1, 2024

902-420-1114

Free to $74.50

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is soaring to new HORIZONS in 2024! Join us from June 28-July 1 next summer for a special show celebrating the 100th anniversary ...  »

28 Jun

ValhallaFest , 13667 Hwy 16 West, Terrace

June 28, 2024 To June 30, 2024

$190

An Artisanal Festival in a mossy forest for people who hate crowds but don’t compromise on sound.   Festival Experience: Three Stages with Distinct Vibes: Asgard: ...  »

03 Jul

Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary

July 3, 2024 To July 7, 2024

403.974.4200

The ‘North American’, presented by Rolex, is a celebration of the close ties between the horse and the military. The pounding hooves of the competitors are amplified ...  »

05 Jul

The Cavendish Beach Music Festival, 8779 Route 6, Cavendish

July 5, 2024 To July 7, 2024

Weekend: $199 + HST & Fees & up

Over the past 12 years, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival has grown to become Atlantic Canada’s largest multi-day outdoor music festival, attracting over 60,000 visitors a year to ...  »

05 Jul

Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey

July 5, 2024 To July 6, 2024

33 BELOW, Ahadadream, Aluna, BLZBO, Chase & Status, Chris Lake, Coco & Breezy, Deathpact, Delta Heavy, Diplo, Dom Dolla, Dr. Fresch, Elderbrook, FORESTER, Gl0bal, Gryffin, ISOxo, its murph, John ...  »

05 Jul

Stampede Grounds, Calgary, AB

July 5, 2024 To July 14, 2024

$12 & up

Do not miss this greatest outdoor show on Earth! The festival attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world’s largest rodeos, ...  »

05 Jul

Tudhope Park, 500 Atherley Road, Orillia

July 5, 2024 To July 7, 2024

$50 & up

Old Crow Medicine Show, Bahamas, Band of Horses, Noah Cyrus, William Prince, Amigo The Devil, Donovan Woods, Dwayne Gretzky, Jesse Cook, Joseph, Maestro Fresh Wes, Modern Biology, ...  »

06 Jul

St. Clair Avenue West between Winona and Christie, Toronto

July 6, 2024 To July 7, 2024

647-632-3421

Free

Canada’s biggest Latin street party is back to heat up Toronto! The FREE Annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival is the main event of ...  »

11 Jul

Birds Hill Provincial Park, St. Clements

July 11, 2024 To July 14, 2024

(204) 231-0096

$72 &up

Get ready to enjoy performances by Mt. Joy, Orville Peck, Lucinda Williams, Band of Horses, Shakey Graves, Noah Cyrus, The Tallest Man on Earth, Joy Oladokun, The ...  »

12 Jul

Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton

July 12, 2024 To July 14, 2024

Varies

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is all about good times and incredible comedy. Now more than ever, people need to laugh, people need an escape, people need ...  »

12 Jul

Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive, Hamilton

July 12, 2024 To July 14, 2024

Hamilton's premier craft beer and cider festival returns to Pier 4 Park! Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers and ciders from dozens ...  »

19 Jul

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill

July 19, 2024 To July 21, 2024

Free

Richmond Hill’s Ribfest is the tastiest event of the year. Rib teams travel from across North America and feature a variety of food offerings that are ...  »

19 Jul

Calgary Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary

July 19, 2024 To July 21, 2024

403.880.1562

Free admission

Come and enjoy the 3 hottest days of the summer with over 25 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer gardens and ...  »

19 Jul

Gull Lake Park, 405 Brock Street, Gravenhurst

July 19, 2024 To July 20, 2024

Varies

The Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival is returning for the second year. Lineup: Ila Barker Spencer Burton Chloë Doucet City and Colour Jin July Talk Boston ...  »

19 Jul

Cochrane & District AG Society, 43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane

July 19, 2024 To July 20, 2024

$35 to $225

Join us at the Cochrane & District AG Society on Friday July 19 & Saturday July 20th 2024 for a weekend filled with music, dancing, and good ol’ country ...  »

19 Jul

Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Rd., Guelph

July 19, 2024 To July 21, 2024

Weekend: $159 & UP

Hillside Festival brings together acclaimed and groundbreaking artists for the ultimate musical celebration!  »

20 Jul

Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Cold Lake

July 20, 2024 To July 21, 2024

$10 to $35

An exhilarating event, the Cold Lake Air Show is a not-to-be-missed event of the summer. Saturday and Sunday, marvel at the BIGGEST military air show in Canada! ...  »

20 Jul

Victoria Park, 12030 River Valley Road, Edmonton

July 20, 2024 To July 21, 2024

17808931044

$30.00 to $500.00

If you’re a fan of Caribbean music and you love a festival, then you must attend the Edmonton Reggae Roots & Drums Festival! Seen as ‘Edmonton’...  »

21 Jul

Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto

July 21, 2024

4168130909

FREE

The FREE Arts festival showcases Live MUSIC, DANCE, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, FASHION & FILM by emerging Artists. SHOP LOCAL in its "YD Market", where you'll find delicious cultural FOODS, ...  »

25 Jul

Prince's Island Park, Eau Claire Avenue Southwest, Calgary

July 25, 2024 To July 28, 2024

Varies

Chill under the big Alberta sky at the picturesque Prince’s Island Park and revel in live concerts with a diverse collection of enticing Canadian artists.  »

26 Jul

Salmon Arm Fairgrounds, BC490 5th Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC,

July 26, 2024 To July 28, 2024

$75 to $110

The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is a non-profit charitable organization that presents the annual ROOTS&BLUES music festival every summer! With 4 stages and over 60+ performances ...  »

26 Jul

Salmo River Ranch, 7790 Hwy 3 & 6, Salmo

July 26, 2024 To July 29, 2024

Weekend: $525 & up

Canada’s premiere Electronic Music Festival; cutting edge Artists, Lights, Sound with 6 uniquely themed Stage Art Instillations come together to give life to a non-sponsored family run ...  »

27 Jul

Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave SE, Calgary

July 27, 2024 To July 28, 2024

250-929-7620

Free

Pet-A-Palooza™ is back and bigger than ever! This FREE family friendly event is one you cannot miss. A pawty for fido is just what your summer was ...  »

27 Jul

Inglewood, Calgary

July 27, 2024

403.453.74224

Free

A feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood. We’re here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight. Seize the Sunfest! At Sunfest, there is an activity ...  »

27 Jul

Guild Park & Gardens, 201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto

July 27, 2024 To July 28, 2024

4163381917

Free Admission

In celebration of arts, culture, and the community, Guild Alive is a must-attend festival for all ages! Featuring local Artisan Vendors, Live Music and Entertainment, Great Food, ...  »

29 Jul

Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary

July 29, 2024 To August 4, 2024

$40 & up

The 19th annual Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops, concerts and special events, culminating in 4 days & nights ...  »

01 Aug

Calgary Parking Lot #6, 311 8 Street S.W., Calgary

August 1, 2024 To August 5, 2024

Free

Taste of Calgary is the city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city’s food, beverages, music and other cool things. Discover ...  »

01 Aug

Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose

August 1, 2024 To August 4, 2024

$50 and up

Spend your August Long Weekend with 90,000 music fans, more than 50 artists on multiple stages, and special events and entertainment for everyone.  »

02 Aug

Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto

August 2, 2024 To August 5, 2024

Free

Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer!  »

02 Aug

Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto

August 2, 2024 To August 4, 2024

The annual Veld Music Festival is presented by INK Entertainment, Canada’s leading lifestyle and entertainment company. Spanning across three days with internationally acclaimed Dance Music and ...  »

02 Aug

Various Venues, Calgary

August 2, 2024 To August 10, 2024

(403) 451-9726

Enjoy uncensored, unexpected, unforgettable theatre. Bringing 30+ bold theatre artists to Calgary. Fringes are uncensored, non-juried theatre festivals that are focused on creativity, performance, expression, and pushing boundaries. ...  »

02 Aug

West Vancouver waterfront, 1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver

August 2, 2024 To August 11, 2024

Free

Enjoy visual arts, live music, great children’s workshops, food, and entertainment at the annual Harmony Arts Festival. Whether it’s world-class musical performances, inspiring visual art, ...  »

03 Aug

Max Bell Centre Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary,

August 3, 2024 To August 4, 2024

The premiere outdoor dance music event in Western Canada returns to Calgary for its seventh anniversary…a new chase, a new experience…bigger and better than ever… ...  »

08 Aug

Burl's Creek Event Grounds, 8 Line South, Oro-Medonte

August 8, 2024 To August 11, 2024

Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, and Cody Johnson. Brother Osborne, Carly Pearce, Megan Moroney, Needtobreathe, Nate Smith, Lonestar, and Madeline Merlo  »

09 Aug

North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary

August 9, 2024 To August 11, 2024

Free

FREE Admission, with Family Fun Zone, multi-cultural entertainment, beer gardens & live DJ music, food trucks, market area, and dragon boat racing too.  »

09 Aug

Abbotsford International Airport YXX, 1583 Townline Rd, Abbotsford

August 9, 2024 To August 11, 2024

Designated Canada’s National Airshow, the annual aviation festival provides spectators an opportunity to watch one of the finest aerobatic performances in the world. People gather from ...  »

09 Aug

Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus

August 9, 2024 To August 11, 2024

5197870099

Free to $73

The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town ...  »

09 Aug

Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd., Etobicoke

August 9, 2024 To August 11, 2024

JerkFest is an annual event celebrating jerk cuisine and Caribbean culture organized by not-for-profit organization Caribbean Promotions Arts & Culture Inc. After two years of virtual livestreams, JerkFest ...  »

13 Aug

Various Venues, London

August 13, 2024 To August 17, 2024

519-432-1029

$15

Fringe is a daring, multi-stage, multi-day theatre arts event held internationally and in London in August. It invites exploration and new perspectives in creativity and diversity, showcasing ...  »

15 Aug

Elliston Park, 1827 68 St SE, Calgary

August 15, 2024 To August 24, 2024

14035699679

$12 & up

GlobalFest @ Elliston is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multi-cultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks. Illuminating the sky with a colliding ...  »

16 Aug

Fort Calgary, 750 9 Ave SE Calgary

August 16, 2024 To August 18, 2024

General Admission 3 day: $250 & up

Luke Combs, Hardy, Dallas Smith, The Reklaws, Elle King, Flatland Cavalry, Ernest, Meghan Patrick Lonestar, Jake Worthington, Hailey Benedict  »

16 Aug

Shaw Millenium Park, Calgary

August 16, 2024 To August 18, 2024

Free

This year’s parade will happen LIVE on the streets of Calgary! And ALL are invited to come and participate! Come watch the masquerades dance along 8th ...  »

16 Aug

Bissell Park, 127 E Mill St, Elora

August 16, 2024 To August 18, 2024

Get ready for a full weekend of music, arts, food and culture! Riverfest Elora 2023. Get ready for three days of art, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, ...  »

16 Aug

Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON

August 16, 2024 To September 2, 2024

416-263-3330

Admission prices vary.

Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef ...  »

22 Aug

Graceland Festival Grounds, 557 Walter Street, Lucknow

August 22, 2024 To August 24, 2024

$65 plus HST and fees & up

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields is an exciting music festival tailored for friends and family in small-town, rural Ontario. 100% of proceeds are donated to charity to ...  »

24 Aug

Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Road, Scarborough

August 24, 2024 To August 25, 2024

4163451613

Free

Afro-Carib Fest is an award-winning FREE 2-day outdoor festival that celebrates diversity by showcasing the arts, culture and heritage of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora to over 30,000 attendees. Audiences ...  »

31 Aug

Marilyn Bell Park, 1095 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto

August 31, 2024 To September 2, 2024

Free & Ticketed Areas

Celebrate North America's longest running air show. The Canadian International Air Show will hold its 75th edition in 2024.  »

04 Sep

Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary

September 4, 2024 To September 8, 2024

The eyes of the world are watching as top riders and horses compete on the famed International Ring at Spruce Meadows this September.   »

06 Sep

Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport, Rue Arthur-Fecteau, Gatineau

September 6, 2024 To September 8, 2024

3 days of Thrills in the Skies of Ottawa-Gatineau! Aero Gatineau-Ottawa will be back in its usual formula, with exhibition booths, static aircraft allowing you to be close ...  »

06 Sep

Western Fair District, 316 Rectory Street, London

September 6, 2024 To September 15, 2024

Happy Days at the Fair! Midway Rides, Fair Food, Music, Animals, Agriculture, Entertainment and more!  »

13 Sep

Various Wineries, Niagara Falls Region

September 13, 2024 To September 29, 2024

Free & Ticketed Events

While our 70th Grape & Wine season will look a little different, there’s still plenty of fun ahead to allow you to gather safely with friends ...  »

13 Sep

London International Airport, 1750 Crumlin Sideroad, London

September 13, 2024 To September 15, 2024

5192044537

$71.17 & up

Airshow London is excited to present SKYDRIVE 2023! Join us this September at our drive-in event for a spectacular display of aviation power in the air and on ...  »

13 Sep

James Street N, Hamilton

September 13, 2024 To September 15, 2024

Free

Hamilton's music and arts festival fusing music with art installations, fashion, performance, literature, theatre, and artisanal craft. Supercrawl’s diverse multi-disciplinary program of sound, performance, visual and ...  »

14 Sep

Roncesvalles Village, Toronto

September 14, 2024 To September 15, 2024

Free

The Roncesvalles Village BIA welcome’s back their annual festival in September. Roncesvalles Polish Festival is North America’s largest celebration of Polish culture. Enjoy great local ...  »

19 Sep

Various Venues, Calgary

September 19, 2024 To September 29, 2024

403-283-1490

$17 & up

Every year, we celebrate 40+ countries and up to 200 films. From comedy to drama, foreign masters to indie darlings, there's something for everybody. Find your new favourite film ...  »

28 Sep

Queen’s Park Crescent from Bloor to Wellesley Street, Toronto

September 28, 2024 To September 29, 2024

Free

The Word On The Street is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canadian reading, writing, and champions literacy primarily through a free, annual outdoor festival. Each September, in ...  »

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