Toronto 
Events Description
Building on the success of 2025, the celebration returns as SankofaFest, an expanded three-day festival from August 21–23. As the summer season’s anchor, the festival culminates on August 23rd with Sankofa Day, a day centered on remembrance, healing, and the future, marking UNESCO’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, bringing a global moment of reflection into one of Canada’s most prominent public spaces.
Curated and programmed for its second year by D.PE Agency, the weekend will feature performances, ceremonies, art installations, film, and community-led activations, bringing together a wide range of voices and experiences across the Square.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : FREE
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date:August 21–23, 2026
Friday, August 21 | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Explore a vibrant, open-air marketplace of curated vendors, delicious food, live DJ sets, and fashion experiences, pop-up performances, live art and digital visual installations, immersive runway shows in partnership with African Fashion Week Toronto.
Saturday, August 22 | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Turn up the energy with live DJs, dancers, and incredible musical showcases highlighting Afrobeats, Dancehall, and global Afrodiasporic culture. The day builds from emerging artists and collectives to headliner Mýa.
Sunday, August 23 | 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Celebrate Sankofa Day with the entire family! Join us for an uplifting day of connection, education, and empowerment where heritage comes alive through outdoor film screenings, vibrant community art activations, and powerful storytelling. Enjoy interactive youth zones, ancestral presentations, and inspiring creative spaces designed for all generations.
Venue & Address
Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2R8
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by Public Transport
