A list of festivals happening during the month of August 2026 in and around Toronto.
CNE
Festivals include CNE, Buskerfest and more!
Carlton Cinemas, 20 Carlton Street, Toronto
July 27, 2026 To August 2, 2026
9056165033
$ 10
The Peruvian Film Festival (PFF) returns for its second edition from July 27 to August 2, 2026, showcasing an exceptional lineup of 24 films at Toronto’s Carlton Cinema. Celebrating the ... »
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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, ... »
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Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
The biggest Latino-Canadian celebration in Mississauga is coming your way! MISSISSAUGA LATIN FESTIVAL 2026 will celebrate its 18th anniversary by bringing you non-stop entertainment, mouthwatering LATINO food, folklore, ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
August 8, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free or to $5
The Taco & Tequila Festival is a vibrant celebration of food, drinks, music, and community, bringing together taco lovers and tequila enthusiasts for an unforgettable festival experience. ... »
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Hotel X Toronto, 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
$14.95 to 90+fees
Seasoned to Perfection, WNMFEST serves up an immersive cultural experience perfectly curated to stimulate your senses as you journey through the Signature Pan-Asian Food Festival to the ... »
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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 ... »
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Berczy Park & Scott Street, Toronto
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Experience free outdoor concerts, family-friendly activities, an artisan marketplace, live mural creation, Indigenous authors, and more as Berczy Park, Scott Street, and St. Lawrence Centre for the ... »
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Small World Centre, 180 Shaw Street, Unit 101, Toronto
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
2892574445
$25 to $40
The 4th Annual Toronto Pan-Afrikan Film Festival(TPAFF) carries the theme EXODUS, a call to witness and reflect on the journeys of Afrikan people across generations. Exodus ... »
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Orangeville Opera House, Broadway, Orangeville
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
5192151264
$10-$30+fees
With filmmakers attending from across Canada, DFF offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience independent film and connect directly with the artists behind the work. Experience an ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto
August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026
$30-45
YENSA Festival is an international biennial festival that celebrates the work of women in dance, from African and Afro-diasporic culture. The festival will feature two Black Flames ... »
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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, ... »
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Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd East, Richmond Hill
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Free 3 day GTA large community Festival for all the families. unforgettable days of culture, entertainment, shopping, food, and family fun. Explore nearly 100 vendor booths featuring local businesses, ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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 ... »
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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 “... »
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Assembly Park, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free admission
VietFest is a vibrant celebration of Vietnamese food, culture, entertainment, and community, bringing together guests for an unforgettable festival experience at Assembly Park. With free admission and ... »
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Harbourfront Center, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free
Gather with family and friends at Harbourfront Centre from August 28–30 for TAIWANfest! Enjoy a weekend-long celebration weaving together island heritage, music, and stories from Taiwan, Canada, and ... »
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Wau! So excited. I'm especially looking forward to The Long Exposure Festival and all the August food festivals! 😋