Toronto 
Events Description
Dusk Dances, Toronto’s beloved outdoor dance festival, is set to return to Withrow Park for its 32nd season, running from Sunday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 9th, 2026. Under the direction of Festival Director & Curator Sofi Gudiño, with supporting curators Natasha “Courage” Bacchus and Miranda Liverpool, this year’s event promises an immersive and captivating experience as audiences are led through the park to discover unique dance performances by Jayden Gigliotti, Lucía Llano, Lukas Malkowski, Cai Glover, and Anjali Tanna.
Festivities begin in the north-east corner of Withrow Park at 7:00 PM each evening with a free audience dance workshop led by Miss Coco Murray. The dance performances then begin at 7:30 PM, with exciting new host, renowned choreographer and performer Hollywood Jade, guiding attendees to four select sites.
New this year, the festival welcomes Gaetrie Persaud-Killings, who will be providing ASL interpretation for every show of the festival. Further accessible measures include the return of Dusk Dances Park It, the new initiative of a stationary show where all of the evening’s magic comes directly to you.
Dusk Dances continues its tradition of accessibility with a pay-what-you-wish model (suggested contribution: $20 per person). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the performances comfortably under the stars.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
PWYC tickets. Suggested $20
Pay-what-you-wish donations are collected on-site.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Pay-What-You-Can on site
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Sunday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Sunday, August 2 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Monday, August 3 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Tuesday, August 4 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Wednesday, August 5 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Thursday, August 6 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Friday, August 7 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Saturday, August 8 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
Sunday, August 9 | 7:00PM – 9:15PM
7:00 pm free audience workshop begins
7:30 pm dance performances begins
The performance lasts approx. until 9:15 PM.
Venue & Address
Withrow Park, 725 Logan Avenue
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
