Toronto 
If you’re looking for something fun to do in Toronto this August weekend, you’ll want to think about checking out the Taste of Manila festival.
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Taste of Manila is one of the largest street festivals in the county. As per the organizers, it’s also the most highly attended Filipino festival outside of the Philippines.
The festival will span two days, and three main stages, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, each named after the Philippines’ major island groups.
Here is what to expect:
- From morning parades with over 50 community organizations to back-to-back primetime concerts, the streets will echo with music, dance, and shared laughter.
- Luzon Stage highlights Reniel Idos, Hirasol, Aly Fabellar, Reggie Tortugo, Cool Jacks, Divne, Mica Regala, Shekaina, Benson’s Garnet, Rachelle Show, Dance Life Socials, JDL Performing Arts, DK Talents, and Reveal.
- Visayas Stage pumps up the beats with DJ Jeff, DJ Franz, DJ Dre, DJ Drjo, DJ Juice, DJ Smoov, DJ Ryan, DJ Rich, DJ Kennessey, DJ Ewwan, DJ Xtin Almaden, DJ Troy, DJ Bryan, and DJ Stby.
- The Mindanao Stage showcases JDL Triple Act, Dynamic Motion Dancers, Renz Azores, M H Productions, Pinknip, and How Now.
- Saturday night brings powerhouse performances: Ruru Madrid, Kyline Alcantara, and Jessica Villarubin command the Luzon Stage, while Iñigo Pascual, Jason Fernandez, and Amplifye take the Mindanao spotlight.
- Sunday continues the momentum with the Flores de Manila parade, Bryan Termulo’s afternoon serenade, and Ai-Ai delas Alas closing the weekend with comedy and song.
- Food is one of the most important attractions at the Taste of Manila festival. You can try delicious eats like pork isaw, kwek kwek, kikiam, balut, and mangga with bagoong and more!
- Check out all the amazing food that the vendors like Kabalen & Bale Kapampangan, Fan ‘D’ Flame, Claire’s Special Kakanin, Mang RC Taho, Jackie’s Creative Cakes and Sweets and others have to offer, and do your best to save room so you can try a little of everything!
- New seating areas invite festivalgoers to linger longer, and an Avenue Nissan sports car wrapped in the Filipino flag offers an unmissable photo op.
Beyond the flavours and sounds, the event’s 2025 theme — Resiliency and Diversity — pays tribute to the bayanihan spirit that kept spirits high through last year’s rain-soaked celebration.
Trip Planning – Taste of Manila
What:
With the combination of music, food, tradition, and community, Taste of Manila 2025 is more than a street festival—it’s a celebration of identity, strength, and shared joy.
Whether you’re coming for the performances, the food, or to support local talents and businesses, there’s a place for you here.
When:
Saturday, August 16 | 9AM – 11PM
Schedule of Events
- Morning – Grand Parade with over 50 associations and community groups marching in unity!
- Evening – Primetime Show kicks off at 7PM on two stages BACK to BACK!
- Luzon Stage: Ruru Madrid, Kyline Alcantara, and Jessica Villarubin
- Mindanao Stage: Iñigo Pascual & Jason Fernandez
Sunday, August 17 | 9 AM – 8 PM
- Morning – Flores de Manila, our very own Flores de Mayo-inspired parade of beauties.
- Afternoon – Bryan Termulo’s performance at the Mindanao Stage.
- Evening – Veteran comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas takes over the Luzon stage for a comedy-packed musical night!
Where: Corner of Bathurst St. and Wilson Ave., Toronto, on August 16th and 17th.
Road Closures: Bathurst Street will be closed between Laurelcrest Avenue and Wilson Avenue on Saturday, August 16 at 12 a.m. until Sunday, August 17 at 2 a.m.
TTC Route Change – Effective August 16, 2025 – 12:01 AM to August 18, 2025 – 02:00 AM:
- 160 Bathurst North buses will divert both ways on Faywood Boulevard and Laurelcrest Avenue. Stops not served: Wilson Avenue between Faywood Boulevard and Bathurst Street, Bathurst Street between Wilson and Laurelcrest avenues.
- 7/307 Bathurst buses will divert both ways on Wilson Avenue, Faywood Boulevard and Laurelcrest Avenue. Stops not served: Bathurst Street between Wilson and Laurelcrest avenues.
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