A list of festivals during spring (~ March 20 to June 21, 2026) in and around Toronto including music, art and theatre, film, food and drink festivals.
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Multiple Venues, Mississauga
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
(289) 727-2010
Free & Ticketed Events
Puppet Festival Mississauga is a seven day puppetry festivalis filled with exciting shows engaging workshops and an informative exhibition that discover the art of puppetry from its ... »
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Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond St W, Toronto
March 24, 2026 To March 29, 2026
$20 & up
The Canadian Film Fest is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting Canadian independent films and cultivating emerging and established filmmaking talent. Film-loving audiences come to ... »
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The Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham
April 3, 2026 To April 6, 2026
$14.99 to $34.99
Easter Fun Fest is taking over the Markham Fairgrounds this Easter weekend with TONS of FUN family rides, games and activities. Attractions include jumping castles, kiddie midway, ... »
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Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
April 9, 2026 To April 13, 2026
Varies
This year’s festival will feature an incredible group of films, videos, performances, workshops and exhibitions by emerging and established artists, filmmakers, and creative practitioners from Toronto ... »
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Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto
April 13, 2026 To April 17, 2026
416-893-3966
$10 to $14
The ICFF Youth Film Festival, now in its 14th edition, is Canada’s leading educational film program for students from Grades 1 to 12, inspiring students through cinema, culture, ... »
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The Royal, 608 College St., Toronto
April 16, 2026 To April 19, 2026
Varies
From Oscar short-listed documentary, to gripping dramas, to family-friendly animated fun, the Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF) presents its fourth annual festival. Featuring a lineup of 10+ remarkable ... »
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Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto
April 22, 2026 To May 10, 2026
$17.50
Celebrating its eleventh year, the Alumnae Theatre’s FireWorks Festival champions women writers with the premieres of three wonderful full-length plays. This curated three-week festival is an ... »
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Various locations, Toronto
May 1, 2026 To May 31, 2026
416 539 9595
Free
CONTACT is a Toronto-based festival dedicated to exhibiting, analyzing, and celebrating photography and lens-based media. The Festival provides numerous opportunities to experience a diverse range of exhibitions ... »
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Native Earth’s Aki Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto
May 12, 2026 To May 16, 2026
By donation
The 25th anniversary Paprika festival taking place May 12-16, 2026 at Native Earth’s Aki Studio in Toronto. Paprika Festival 2026 will include free community events, and presentations of ... »
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Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, 15 Artists' Common, St. Catharines
May 14, 2026 To May 17, 2026
905 682 8326
Free - $25
The Niagara Children’s Festival is an exciting explosion of creativity, offering live theatre, performances and arts-based activities for young audiences and their families. Join us in ... »
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$40 & up
Join us for an exciting holiday weekend of on-track racing action, featuring the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, Nissan Sentra Cup, Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin, ... »
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Celebration Square, 300 City Center Drive, Mississauga
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free
The Canada Literature Festival is conceived as a global gathering celebrating the power of literature, storytelling, and cultural dialogue. It brings together distinguished authors, poets, artists, policymakers, ... »
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Various Restaurants, Toronto
May 15, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Varies/Free & Ticketed
Join us in a city-wide celebration of climate-smart eating.Participants dine at partner restaurants across Toronto, cook chef-curated recipes at home, and track their collective environmental impact ... »
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Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, North York
May 16, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$30 - $40
HAMMERED is a bold new international festival celebrating the global family of hammered dulcimers — brilliant instruments played by striking metal strings with delicate wooden mallets. The festival ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
May 23, 2026
647-544-0290
Free
Experience the Heart of Buddhist Culture at Vesak Festival 2026! 🙏 Join a diverse community from the GTA, Peel, and York Region as over 25 temples and centres unite to ... »
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Earlscourt Park, 1369B Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto
May 28, 2026 To May 30, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
HAPPENING Multicultural Festival is the first and only Toronto festival created by community artists, giving center-stage to the talent and skills of immigrant, newcomer, and refugee artists. ... »
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Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, 5095 Yonge St, North York
May 28, 2026 To May 31, 2026
$24.99-$29.99
Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating Asian cinema. We believe film has the power to amplify underrepresented voices and share the ... »
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Rec Room Toronto, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
4168825932
$ 25-60
The festival will showcase elite competitors from Canada, France, the United States, Japan, the UK, Mexico, Chile, and Hong Kong, including nationally ranked artists and returning champions ... »
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Schomberg Fair Grounds, 319 Main Street, Schomberg
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
$5 to $15
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 ... »
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Various Venues, Toronto
June 3, 2026 To June 28, 2026
4163684849
Varies
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 ... »
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Online & Various venues, GTA
June 4, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Varies
This year’s Festival features 85 films from 22 countries, alongside two panels and two short film programmes, reflecting a wide-ranging international slate spanning documentary, narrative, and archival work. »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
June 5, 2026 To June 6, 2026
Free
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 ... »
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Various Venues, Orangeville
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
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, ... »
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Riverwalk Commons, 170 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket,
June 5, 2026 To June 6, 2026
$25.00 – $28.00
The Community Craft Beer Festival is an annual event celebrating all things craft. Over 15 craft breweries, cideries and craft spirits, 4oz or 8oz pours purchased via tokens, ... »
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Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, Toronto
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
Celebrate North York’s vibrant cultures, diverse cuisines and community connections with delicious food vendors, live music, dancing, artisans, kid’s activities and NeighbourLink’s Community Fair ... »
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Scarborough Town Centre, Centre Court , 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
For the first time ever, Scarborough Town Centre (STC) is celebrating the vibrancy and traditions of Filipino culture with Mabuhay Scarborough: Filipino Fiesta, a three-day event, in ... »
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Victoria University at the University of Toronto, 91 Charles St W, Toronto
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
$15.00 - $79.00
We’re turning up the suspense! Celebrating a milestone year, as MOTIVE 2026 unveils its most expansive and riveting programme to date, featuring more than 55 events, author talks, ... »
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Ajax Downs and Casino, 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
(289) 404-3832
FREE
Join us for a sizzling weekend filled with mouthwatering ribs from top-notch vendors, live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere ... »
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Jimmie Simpson Park and Community Centre, 870 Queen Street East, Toronto
June 6, 2026 To June 7, 2026
416-465-0302
Free
Riverdale ArtWalk (RAW) is a two-day, public fine art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in Jimmie Simpson Park, part of the flourishing Queen East arts district. ... »
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Greenbriar Recreation Centre, 1100 Central Park Dr, Brampton
June 6, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
The Brampton KiteFest is a two-day, outdoor family-friendly celebration of kites, kite fliers, learning, and eco-friendly recreation. Children learn the joys of building and flying their own ... »
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Fort York & The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto is the central fan destination, featuring 46 live match broadcasts alongside performances, cultural programming, art and food that reflect Toronto as “The World in ... »
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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto
June 11, 2026 To June 26, 2026
$7 - $25
The Toronto Japanese Film festival is dedicated to showcasing the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival ... »
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