Festivals in Ontario – Upcoming Celebrations

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

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

This year’s festival brings together an exciting lineup of professional artists and companies, featuring award-winning comedy, high-energy music, original regional stories, contemporary dance, and one of Canada’s most acclaimed adventure-comedy theatre companies. The Featured Series at Barrie Theatre Festival will include two comedies with the previously announced SwordPlay: A Play ... More Details

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

Get ready for two days of nonstop energy, incredible live performances, and that signature GNG atmosphere you’ve been waiting for ... More Details

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of craft beer, food, and live music at the 2026 Orléans Craft Beer Festival – one of the most anticipated, yearly events in Ottawa’s east end! Whether you're a dedicated craft beer fan or simply looking for a great time with friends, this festival ... More Details

Produced by Ontario Festival Group. We are bringing North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge Beef “Dino” Ribs. There will be a variety of ... More Details

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

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

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

A fun, family-friendly celebration of delicious BBQ and Smokehouse experience. Join us for the Biggest and Best Capital Ribfest yet, celebrating 10 years of BIG STICKY Awesomeness and the NEW Great Canadian Backyard "Smoke Off" Competion and more. We got Live Music, Bevvy Bar, Cookoff Competition, Games, Foodies Galore, Games ... More Details

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

- This June, Torontonians are coming TOgether to celebrate what makes this city great: our passion, our diversity and our commitment to taking care of one another. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Nathan Phillips Square will host TOgether presented by Fitzrovia, a free, daytime wellness festival and evening concert featuring ... More Details

All Things Go is coming to Toronto for the third year— bringing together artists shaping the next generation of music and culture for the best weekend of the year. From the first artist on, to the headliner, every set matters. All Things Go is more than just a festival — ... More Details

PaddleFest is Arnprior’s annual celebration of all things paddling—a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings the community together for a day of fun on and off the water! Held at the scenic McLean Avenue Beach, PaddleFest offers a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful Ottawa River through guided kayak and paddleboard ... More Details

Forest City London Music Week is the biggest celebration of London and area music and musicians ... More Details

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

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

Presented by Giza Entertainment, in collaboration with Ottawa Tourism and the ByWard Market, Shawarma Fest takes over York Street on June 7, 2026 — as we attempt to break the world record for the longest shawarma sandwich in the world while celebrating Ottawa 200. Ottawa’s top shawarma restaurants are coming ... More Details

Join us for a night of incredible music and celebration! ... More Details

Blyth Festival’s 2025 season features powerful storytelling, Canadian voices, and bold new works tthat ake centre stage. Nestled in the heart of rural Ontario, the Blyth Festival continues its proud tradition of bringing compelling, homegrown theatre to life ... More Details

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. The RBC Canadian Open is one of Canada’s premier sport and entertainment events delivering ... More Details

North by Northeast (NXNE) Canada’s most important festival of emerging music returns  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 top established acts.Top acts who’ve ... More Details

Friday's Authors' Stage will feature Canadian award winning fiddle player, Natalie Macmaster, who will sit down with Erica Ehm to speak about her new book I Have A Love Story. The Outdoor Mainstage will be headlined by Yukon Blonde and returning to her hometown of Uxbridge, Robyn Ottolini ... More Details

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

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

Held at the famous Fort Malden grounds in Amherstburg. Experience the tail end of the Renaissance era with pirates, redcoats and cannons abound. The Faire is an unforgettable event that you won’t want to miss. Experience the magic of the Renaissance and create memories that will last a lifetime ... More Details

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 ... More Details

Ancaster Heritage Days are celebrated every June, and include a parade, Soapbox Derby, KidsWorld, and much more! ... More Details

13th Annual Something Else! Festival will feature newer traditions in jazz, improvised, music, world traditions, dance, film, poetry, text ... More Details

A Fringe Festival is a forum that unites artists and audiences in a fun, exploratory environment. An open-access festival where 100% of ticket sales go to the artists. Nobody curates the Ottawa Fringe Festival. Ottawa Fringe rents the venues and programs the festival by lottery. Every show is independently produced ... More Details

Join us June 19 & 20, 2026 for Niagara’s vibrant celebration of colour, culture, music, food, dance, and community. Festival features include colour throws, live music, authentic Indian food, cultural performances, vendors, kids activities, and more. Festival attendees can also enjoy 15% off accommodations through participating hotel partners. Register and ... More Details

The 2nd Annual Ribstock Festival takes place Father’s Day weekend, June 19–21, 2026 at Firemen’s Park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This free-admission outdoor festival features three days of live music with approximately 18 bands performing throughout the weekend. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of food vendors, retail vendors, and ... More Details

Presented by the Fairbank Village BIA, this three-day event brings together culture, cuisine, and community on a scale that continues to grow every year. In 2025 alone, we welcomed over 110,000 attendees! Making it one of the largest neighbourhood street festivals in Toronto. What makes Fairbank Summerfest special is that ... More Details

The 47th annual Strathroy Hometown Festival is packed full of fun activities and entertainment ... More Details

Ontario craft beer breweries come together in downtown London Ontario, to create a full weekend of amazing craft beer and experiences! ... More Details

Craft Beer. Local Food. Good Times. Joins us for a night of fun, while sampling the best our Region has to offer ... More Details

Join us in Ottawa for an extraordinary experience of thrilling performances and vibrant programming. Set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Ottawa in Confederation Park, the Festival offers both ticketed and free shows across multiple venues, creating a truly unforgettable musical journey ... More Details

The Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) Vintage Grand Prix returns to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21, with a spectacular field of historic open and closed-wheel race cars from the 1950s to the 2000s competing on our legendary Grand Prix circuit. Highlights include: ... More Details

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 Multicultural Taste Of Markham Craft And Food Booths Barkham - Markham’s largest dog-festival Farmers’ Market Kidz Zone: Enjoy a variety ... More Details

Established in 1994, The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is North America’s largest dragon boat festival. The Festival, currently boasts 200 teams in competitive, corporate and community categories, and is one of the hottest sporting and entertainment events in the Nation's Capital. The festival takes place in the natural ... More Details

From FREE outdoor performances by local and internationally renowned musicians and select ticketed performances by award-winning artists at some of the city’s top venues, to thought-provoking conversations and evenings celebrating the cultural diversity of Toronto, the annual TD Toronto Jazz Fest has something for everyone ... More Details

The festival celebrates Italian culture, food, music, traditions, and community while highlighting the deep roots of the Italian community in Hamilton. Across the two-day street festival, guests can expect live entertainment, authentic Italian food vendors, local businesses, community organizations, cultural experiences, family activities, a bocce tournament, pasta eating contest hosted ... More Details

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival with FREE family-friendly fun, live performances, and interactive cultural experiences. Experience the International Competition Pow Wow featuring host drum Sacred Flight and the debut of a NEW Smoke Dance category. Don’t miss the Glow-in-the-Dark Pow Wow and spectacular drone ... More Details

Celebrate the diversity of Waterloo Region through food, music, and culture from around the world! This is a vibrant weekend of performances, connection, and community where everyone belongs ... More Details

3 days enjoying the best flavors from Latin America. Salty and sweet food, kids’ zone, music, live bands, international singers, dance performances, zumba, outdoor bar, entrepreneurs, exhibitors, artisans, giant outdoor parties and much more.  ... More Details

Enjoy authentic Greek food, live entertainment, authentic Greek dances, vendors and much more! ... More Details

Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is one of York Regions LARGEST festivals held every Canada Day weekend. Family Entertainment, Free Strawberry Cake, AMAZING food, and more ... More Details

Escapade Music Festival releases one of its biggest lineups ever for its 16th anniversary! See DISCO LINES, FISHER, GRIZ, ILLENIUM, KNOCK2, SLANDER, TIËSTO & many more ... More Details