Toronto 
A list of festivals happening during the month of August 2026 in and around Toronto.
CNE
Festivals include CNE, Buskerfest and more!
Venue TBA, Toronto
June 27, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$75+fees & up
Dive into the electric energy of Toronto this summer at Electric Island's 14th edition, turning the city's parks into the epicenter of electronic music. Spanning eight days ... »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free
Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! »
Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Donations Appreciated
Enjoy delicious ribs, hot dogs, french fries, corn on the cob and more… Midway rides, and skill testing games, Creative designs by crafters and vendors, All day ... »
Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
$235.58 & up
Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, ARTBAT, Beauz, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Boys Noize, Charlotte de Witte, Crankdat, Dana Vicci, Disco Lines, Effin, Fallon, Fisher, Frank Walker, Galantis, ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
July 31, 2026 To August 1, 2026
Free
The award winning festival of Mississauga brings you the best of art, culture and cuisine from South Asia. The two day free festival will feature music, dance, ... »
Lakeshore Blvd W & Exhibition Place, Toronto
August 1, 2026
Free & Ticketed Areas
The Grand Parade is the largest event of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. This event continues to attract local, regional, national, and international attention by visitors and media. ... »
Various venues, Toronto
August 6, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Varies
One of Canada’s most vital platforms for new performance and artistic development, SummerWorks proudly returns to its 11-day Festival format, to include a line-up of contemporary ... »
The Esplanade Park, 1 Esplanade, Pickering
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
Come Join Us at The Esplanade Park For Great Food! Cold Beer! Live Music! You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for ... »
Burl's Creek Event Grounds, 8 Line South, Oro-Medonte
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$176.19 & up
Boots & Hearts Music Festival is Canada’s largest country music festival, held annually in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds. Lineup: Friday, August 7 – Main ... »
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Road #10, Bowmanville
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
905-983-9141
$40 & up
Canada’s top motorcycle racers will battle it out on CTMP’s legendary Grand Prix circuit, with national titles on the line in the two final rounds ... »
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd., Etobicoke
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$30 to $175
JerkFest is an annual event celebrating jerk cuisine and Caribbean culture organized by not-for-profit organization Caribbean Promotions Arts & Culture Inc. »
Fort York 100 Garrison Road, Toronto
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$0 to $24.95
An electric atmosphere showcasing some of Toronto’s best and most celebrated chefs with an authentic Mexican twist. Join us for tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila, hot sauce ... »
Cobourg Beach, 138 Division St, Cobourg
August 8, 2026
1-888-262-6874
Free Admission
Dig up your shovels and pails and get down and dirty in Cobourg this summer for the Annual Sandcastle Festival! Also come and enjoy a free movie ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto
August 8, 2026
Free
Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS) is organizing one of the most awaited Nepalese festivals in North America, the Himalayan Festival (Nepal Festival). Over the years, this event ... »
Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St. East, Toronto
August 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026
647-831-7223
Free
Welcome to the Toronto Diversity Festival (TDF2026) Join us in the heart of Toronto for The 9th Annual TDF2026 — a vibrant, in-person celebration of culture, community, and ... »
Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, North York
August 9, 2026
Free
Ghanafest will present its annual showcase of the rich culture and heritage of the Ghanaian community in Earl Bales Park (North York). Ghanafest includes traditional food, language ... »
Downtown, Markham
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Varies
The Honda Indy features a 3.52 km (2.19-mile), 12-turn temporary street course located in downtown Markham. The temporary track will be built in the eastern precinct of Markham’... »
Stanley Barracks, 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$18.95 to $32.95+fees
The Annual Waterfront Night Market is an exciting culinary experience, bringing attendees a unique rediscovery of North America's urban Asian culture. Designed to emulate the traditional street-styled ... »
Lakeview Park, 299 Lakeview Park Ave, Oshawa
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Come join the Rotary Club of Oshawa for our Annual Ribfest. As always there will be great food and great entertainment. You can find merchandise like local ... »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen street East, Toronto
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Afrofest ignites the spirit of African culture in the heart of Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. Afrofest seeks to share the ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Japan Festival CANADA introduces Japanese Food, Culture and Technologies to the large community of Mississauga and Canada. Experience Japan! This culturally colourful event attracts many visitors to ... »
Corner of Bathurst St. and Wilson Ave., Toronto
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Let’s celebrate the richness of Filipino heritage while welcoming the diverse cultures that shape our communities. It’s a shared experience of food, music and traditions ... »
Paramount Fine Foods Centre Sportzone North, 5600 Rose Cherry Pl, Mississauga
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Mississauga Hong Kong Festival will celebrate creativity, talent, and community through various cultural fusion activities. As a must-visit destination for sports lovers and families alike, we are ... »
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
August 15, 2026
$28.25
Richmond Hill Craft Beer Festival in support of Hill House Hospice. Discover great Ontario craft beers, ciders and spirits – Guaranteed to be Made in Canada! 600+ people, 10 craft ... »
Riverside Common Park, 657 Queen St East, Toronto
August 15, 2026
Free
Oddside Arts and Riverside BIA invite everyone to continue the carnival weekend festivities at our family-friendly festival: Afraspektion. Join us on Saturday, August 15th, 2pm-7pm at ... »
Crossroads of the Danforth BIA, 3400 Danforth Ave Toronto
August 15, 2026
Free
Crossroads BIA is welcoming back their annual festival this August! Wheels on the Danforth is a summer festival with a car show, live entertainment on multiple corners, ... »
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
August 15, 2026
Free
Promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a vegan lifestyle. WE ARE BURLINGTON VEGFEST, a small, local, volunteer-led committee of vegans who are excited ... »
Corbett's Dam, 4 McKibbon St, Port Hope
August 16, 2026 To October 18, 2026
$25
The Port Hope Salmon Festival is one of Ontario’s most exciting fall traditions, celebrating the incredible salmon migration along the Ganaraska River in the heart of ... »
Various Venues, Brampton
August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free & Ticketed
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 ... »
Main Street Unionville, Markham
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
The Markham Jazz Festival is an exciting and vibrant five-day event featuring well known professional jazz musicians performing on three stages on beautiful Main Street Unionville, in ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 21, 2026 To August 22, 2026
Free
Mississauga ITALFEST is a free festival that shares Italian heritage and culture with the citizens of Mississauga and beyond. ITALFEST is a celebration of Italian arts, history, ... »
Ward's Island, Toronto
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Weekend Pass: $65.23 & up
Grab a blanket and some snacks and enjoy a weekend of watching performances by indie artists held on Wards Island. »
Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON
August 21, 2026 To September 7, 2026
416-263-3330
Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
A weekend celebration of Filipino food, music, culture, fashion and art. With over 50 vendors, Mabuhay Philippines Festival will certainly introduce you to traditional Filipino streetfood and innovative ... »
Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Road, Scarborough
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
416-345-1613
Free
Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture! Join us for the 15th annual Afro-Carib Fest 2026, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean ... »
Burlington Central Park, 2299 New St, Burlington
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
9059215903
Free
The Burlington Latin Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration that brings the rhythms, flavors, and traditions of Latin America to the heart of Burlington. Held at Central ... »
Yorkville. Toronto
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
YVM takes place August 22–23, 2026, transforming the neighbourhood into an open-air gallery of contemporary art, with programming spanning public art, music, wellness, and cultural experiences. Under the theme “... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto
August 27, 2026 To August 30, 2026
$12 to $179
Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite ... »
Machell Park, 24 Aurora Heights Drive, Aurora
August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free
Join us for the tastiest event of the year fas Aurora’s Ribfest returns to Machell Park! Get out your bibs and enjoy some saucy ribs, fantastic ... »
Wau! So excited. I’m especially looking forward to The Long Exposure Festival and all the August food festivals! 😋