Toronto 
Events Description
Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside is the official kick off to the 38th Annual Beaches Jazz Festival – Toronto’s biggest, longest running, free music event. All ages are invited to experience the joy of making connections through music!
The seventh year of this family friendly weekend at Jimmie Simpson Park (872 Queen St. East) features live acts at the park (July 4 & 5) that include The Toronto All-Star Big Band, MOKA, the Jackson Steinwall Band and Quincy Bullen.
Performers playing exclusively for the festival on this weekend include internationally known Hamiltonian Vili V. This acclaimed singer/guitarist is a five-time UK Songwriting Contest award winner. His songs have been played worldwide, and he has toured across Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
Get uplifted by Vili V’s smooth soulful blend of roots rock, gospel, and rockabilly and inspired again by the soulfully polished Blues Rock gems of Toronto singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Conor Gains’. Toronto trio Niña Volcán also brings a danceable live blend of Cumbia, Electronica, Jazz and Afrobeat.
The weekend kicks off on the evening of July 3 with an Old School Request: 80’s Throwback Party.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
How to get tickets?
At the door: Admission is Free
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5, 2026
Friday, July 3
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Old School Request:80’s Throwback Party
Saturday, July 4
12:30 pm – Toronto Allstar Big Band
3:30 pm – Animal
5:00 pm – Quincy Bullen
7:00 pm – Meteorheist
9:00 pm – Conor Gains
Sunday, July 5
12:00 pm – MOKA
2:30 pm – Nina Volcan
4:30 pm – Jackson Steinwall Band
6:30 pm – Vili V
Venue & Address
Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St E, Toronto ON M4M 1H9
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
