Let us celebrate Ontario through winter lights, festivals that titillate your taste buds, make you think with Ontario playwrights, get you tracking Ontario birds, music festivals that get you rock out world famous artists, and more!
Here are some of the upcoming festivals in Ontario.
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Stratford Festival
North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, presenting the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers ... More Details
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Queen Street, Stratford
New Ideas Festival
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 entering its 36th year, the New Ideas Festival is Alumnae’s annual showcase of new and experimental one-act plays. Witness theatrical history in the ... More Details
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Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto
Ottawa Grassroots Festival
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is a non-profit, community-based, volunteer-run organization dedicated to cultivating community at the local level through a vibrant annual festival of concerts and participatory workshops. Headlining this year’s event are Lynn Miles, Charlie A’Court and Connie Kaldor. The trio of renowned Canadian musicians will bring a tantalizing range of personalities, performance styles ... More Details
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First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa & Irene’s Pub, Ottawa
Hot Docs Festival
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 mount a dynamic series of knowledge sessions, networking opportunities and market programs for documentary practitioners and industry delegates, including the renowned Hot Docs ... More Details
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Various Venues, Toronto
Ottawa PoutineFest & Mac My Cheese
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, more live entertainment, the Poutine Sample Social with your Fest Pass, free entry and more. Who is it for? All ages – ... More Details
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Ottawa City Hall Plaza, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival
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 come out of Winter hibernation to enjoy many activities, events and sample wonderful maple treats. Who is it for? all ages WHEN & ... More Details
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Various Venues, Powassan, ON
Festival of Maples
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 Enjoy the talent’s of our local musicians as you roam around the festival ... More Details
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Downtown Perth, Gore Street East, Perth
Festival of Birds
The Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park welcome "birders" each spring to experience the avian migration phenomenon from Canada's southernmost mainland. Forty-two of the 52 regularly occurring North American warblers have been spotted at Point Pelee. These colourful songbirds are in full breeding plumage and fill the ... More Details
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Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Drive, Leamington
The Ottawa International Writers Festival
Canada’s Festival of Ideas presenting entertaining and passionate discussions with the world’s leading thinkers. Since 1997, The Writers Festival has been celebrating the world’s best writing from home and abroad with a diverse program that presents interactions with leaders in the worlds of science, history, poetry, politics, spoken word, economics, ... More Details
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Various Venues, Ottawa
Stayner Kinsmen Duck Races
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 Duck Races will be sure to entertain the whole family! Live music, food and more!. There will be a lot to ... More Details
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40 Brock Street, Stayner
Ottawa Children’s Festival
Ottawa Children's Festival - A Celebration of Creativity with Award-Winning Theatre from Around the World! Prepare for an exhilarating journey as the Ottawa Children's Festival de la Jeunesse kicks off on May 10th, running until May 14th at LeBreton Flats Park, the Canadian War Museum, and Downtown Rideau at Arts ... More Details
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Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa
Spring Birding Festival
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory Spring Birding Festival include guided walks and tours, workshops, and banding demonstrations. Come and celebrate spring migration at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory. Together with our amazing presenters, guides and community partners we have built a wonderful program for you with demonstrations, hikes ... More Details
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Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory, 6056 Long Point Rd, Milford
Canadian Tulip Festival
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 as a symbol of international friendship and peace. The Canadian Tulip Festival is an event of the Canadian Tulip Legacy, a non-profit charitable organization ... More Details
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Commissioners Park, Ottawa
Niagara Children’s Festival
The Niagara Children’s Festival is an exciting explosion of creativity, offering live theatre, performances and arts-based activities for young audiences, from early years to teens. This NEW multi-day festival will take place in three municipalities in the Niagara Region of Ontario for its first year: St. Catharines, Ridgeway, and Welland ... More Details
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Welland Community Wellness Centre Complex, 145 Lincoln St, Welland
Paprika Festival
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 professional theatre training and mentorship programs, Paprika Festival showcases creations from the next generation for one full week in Aki Studio. Paprika programs are free of ... More Details
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Aki Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Kemptville Buskerfest 2024
Kemptville Buskerfest is a free one day event in Downtown Kemptville celebrating unique street talent, immersing you in the sublime. Featuring street performers, musicians, comedy, and fun for the entire family. Audience members will be taken on a journey of awe, shock and amazement through the historic storytelling and fun ... More Details
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Downtown Kemptville, 10 Prescott St, Kemptville
Electric Island – Summer Concert Series
The fully licensed concert and picnic series returns with world class talent ... More Details
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Fort York 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
Schomberg Fair
Come check out our agricultural and horticultural events, animal displays, homecraft competitions and the Amusement Rides. The Schomberg Fairgrounds are located right in the heart of downtown Schomberg ... More Details
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Schomberg Fair Grounds, 319 Main Street, Schomberg
Barrie Waterfront Festival
The Barrie Waterfront Festival is back to bring Centennial Park to life with amazing musical acts, food trucks, vendors, and a children’s fun zone! This year’s festival will feature bands such as the AC/DC Show - Canada, Toronto All Star Big Band, Floydium, and more. Admission is free. Who is ... More Details
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Centennial Park, 57A Lakeshore Dr, Barrie
Carassauga Festival
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 also of all of Canada. Various countries bring you the best of food, music, dance, art and history in a packed 3 day ... More Details
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Various Venues, Mississauga
Warkworth Lilac Festival
The annual Warkworth Lilac Festival highlights the Millennium Lilac Trail showcasing 300 lilacs of 83 unique varieties. There will be entertainment, music, master gardeners, horticultural vendors, a photo show, and lilac designs. The Festival showcases many rare and beautiful varieties of lilac to surprise and delight. With early, mid and ... More Details
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Various Locations, Warkworth, Trent Hills
SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival is Canada's premier a cappella festival dedicated to celebrating Canadian and International vocal artists ... More Details
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Various Venues, Toronto
Food Truck Frenzy Whitby
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 Frenzy 2024 – Durham’s biggest culinary bash! With 30+ mouthwatering food trucks, a vibrant Makers Market, and an epic Kids Zone, this two-day ... More Details
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Iroquois Park Grounds, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby
Jewish Music Week
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, and Yiddish, as well as the Jewish contribution to genres not typically thought of as Jewish (jazz, Broadway, pop, Hollywood). Twenty-five programs including ... More Details
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Various Venues, Toronto
RBC Canadian Open
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, after The Open Championship and the U.S. Open. Defending champion Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. and world no.2 Rory McIlroy are early ... More Details
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Hamilton Golf and Country Club, 232 Golf Links Road, Ancaster
Open Ears Music and Sound Festival
Open Ears is a festival that has become a central pillar of the community, sharing values of innovation and disruption. With a focus on creating unique concert experiences and exploring the art of listening, the festival presents a wide range of events that mix different musical genres, combining composed with ... More Details
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Various locations in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
Lulaworld
Each year, the LULAWORLD festival showcases new work and collaborations by local and international Latin, Brazilian, jazz, folk and global artists. May 30 to June 9, Lulaworld 2024 festival gathers artists with roots in Iraq, Ukraine, El Salvador, Cuba, Nigeria, Peru, Brazil, Palestine, India, Colombia, Turkey, Greece, Chile Haiti and ... More Details
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Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Ottawa Ribfest
Get Social, get saucy – Ottawa’s favourite food festival is back! Be a part of Ottawa RibFest on Sparks Street and leave no finger un-licked! Ottawa Ribfest welcomes 8 champion Ribbers from all over North America showcasing the best of grill and sauce. These incredible specialists who live, eat, sleep ... More Details
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100 Sparks St, Ottawa
2024 Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
Step into a world of vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and lively festivities as the 2024 Ottawa Chinatown Night Market opens its doors to locals and visitors alike. This year’s night market promises to be a spectacular celebration of culture, community, and culinary delights. Get ready to immerse yourself in the ... More Details
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Chinatown Gateway, 687 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
CMAOntario Festival & Awards Weekend
12th Annual CMAOntario Festival & Awards has partnered with Visit Mississauga and the City of Mississauga to bring a weekend of live music, concerts and activities to Mississauga. The 12th Annual CMAOntario Festival & Awards, presented by Slaight Music, will include highly anticipated events throughout Mississauga such as Songs & Stories: Songwriters ... More Details
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Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
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, special events, the ever-popular Blues Cruise on Broadway and a broad selection of food and craft vendors, there is sure ... More Details
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Various Venues, Orangeville
Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Fest
The Streetsville Founders' Bread and Honey Festival is fun for the whole family! Since 1973 our festival has been held annually on the first weekend in June in the Village of Streetsville. Performers throughout the street all day, children inflatables, clowns, face painting, vendors, artisans, buskers and … and of ... More Details
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Streetsville Memorial Park, Mississauga
Downtown Milton SummerFest
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 local contributors, the event features local businesses and vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more! SummerFest attractions include: Main Stage at the Main & ... More Details
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Downtown Milton, Main Street East, Milton
Canadian Music Week
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 information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; awards shows and the nation's largest new music festival. Join us in 2024 as we mark the 42nd anniversary of Canadian ... More Details
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Various Venues, Toronto
Luminato Festival
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 artists to support the development and creation of distinctive new work as well as presenting today’s most exciting artists from around the world. Luminato ... More Details
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Various Venues, Toronto
Springtide Music Festival
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 across multiple genres of music for visitors to discover while exploring an eclectic mix of venues in downtown Uxbridge. With headliners including ... More Details
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Various Venues, Uxbridge
Jackson-Triggs Summer Concert Series
Jackson-Triggs, one of Canada’s leading wine producers, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the most extensive Jackson-Triggs Concert Series performances, that continue into mid-September for the first time since debuting in 2001. The Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre is an intimate, outdoor venue that delivers exceptional sound and proximity to some ... More Details
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Jackson-Triggs Amphitheatre, 2145 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Orléans Craft Beer Festival
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 and spirits, delicious food, and excellent live entertainment, we have something for everyone! This popular outdoor festival goes off rain or shine! We’ve got you ... More Details
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255 Centrum Blvd, Ottawa
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival
All the sweet deliciousness of Ontario Best Butter Tart Festival. The day includes a butter tart contest, vendors, entertainment, a mid-way and much more! A great family-friendly day. Over 60 businesses selling butter tarts and butter tart-inspired foods and products + vendors selling jewelry, clothing, unique home and garden products, ... More Details
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Downtown Midland
Mississauga Polish Day 2024
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 visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Festival Highlights Live performances Hearty traditional food Beer gardens Children’s Village with lots of activities for kids Art ... More Details
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Annual Peony festival
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 more than 300 Peony plants will be in glorious bloom in the gardens, and the same number of cut blooms will be on ... More Details
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The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena St, Oshawa
NXNE
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 of Toronto’s top live music venues. The best up and coming bands in Canada and the world as well as ... More Details
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Various Venues, Toronto
Heritage Sounds Music Festival
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 VIBE! Heritage Sounds Music Festival 2024 will be a 4-day musical extravaganza. DAY 1 - OPENING GALA A spectacular soirée, infused with ... More Details
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Various Venues, Brampton
Sound of Music Festival
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 from the past and current performers. ... More Details
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Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road, Burlington
Pickering Village JAMFest
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 with music along closed to traffic Old Kingston Road between Elizabeth and Linton. There will be amazing music. There will be delicious food and most importantly, ... More Details
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Pickering Village, Old Kingston Rd, Ajax
VARAC Vintage Grand Prix
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 on our legendary Grand Prix circuit. The 44th annual VARAC Vintage Grand Prix returns Father's Day weekend with a colourful lineup of open and ... More Details
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville
Markham Village Music Festival
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 Entertainment Muticultural Taste Of Markham Beatbox Showcase Craft And Food Booths Barkham Farmers’ Market Kidz Zone: Enjoy a variety of family ... More Details
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Main Street, Markham
Ancaster Heritage Days
Ancaster Heritage Days are celebrated every June, and include a parade, Soapbox Derby, KidsWorld, and much more! ... More Details
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Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
Mississauga Halal Food Festival
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 years, MHFF is one of the largest celebrations of the region and is attended by more than 20,000 attendees every year from various ... More Details
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga