2025 Taste of the Kingsway: Celebrate Etobicoke at One of the Largest Toronto Street Festivals This Weekend

If you’re looking for some delicious food and a fun way to celebrate this weekend, you will want to check out Taste of the Kingsway.

The Kingsway BIA

Celebrate a momentous occasion with the 51st anniversary of The Kingsway BIA at the Taste of The Kingsway festival, presented by Mantella Corporation. Spanning from September 5 to 7, this extravaganza marks the 27th year of South Etobicoke’s grandest street festival, promising fun, entertainment, and various activities for all age groups.

Experience a gastronomic adventure with a variety of international cuisines and beverages available at well-known restaurants, extended patios, and a bustling street vendor market in The Kingsway.

Highlights of the Festival

Global flavours and local favourites: From international vendors to The Kingsway’s restaurants and patios, visitors can sample a wide variety of dishes and treats.
Live music: The Humberview Group Main Stage and TD Humbervale Entertainment Zone will showcase talent from across Ontario, including local performers.
Beer garden: Great Lakes Brewery will be serving up its signature #FreshGLB at the festival’s beverage garden.
Scotiabank Dog Show: Saturday, Sept. 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., furry friends take the spotlight.
NHL Alumni Meet & Greet: Hockey fans can meet Darcy Tucker (Sept. 7, 12:00–2:00 p.m.) and Mikhail Grabovski (Sept. 7, 2:30–4:30 p.m.).
HMCS York Band: Performing Sept. 5 and 6 at the Shoppers Drug Mart Entertainment Zone, from 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Newton’s Groove School Performances: Students take the stage Sept. 6–7, complete with balloons for kids.
Free face painting: Offered at the Taste of The Kingsway Information Booth (Royal York & Bloor) on Sept. 6, from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Farm Boy giveaways: Visitors can enjoy complimentary samples and promo cards.

The festival also supports Campfire Circle, the official charity partner, with a new kid’s entertainment zone benefiting its programs.

Trip Planning: Taste of Kingsway

What: Get ready for a weekend of food, music, and family fun at South Etobicoke’s largest street festival.

When: Friday September 5th: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday September 6th: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday September 7th: 11:00am – 7:00pm

Music Lineup – Humbervale Stage

Friday, Sept. 5: Mudmen (6:30–8 p.m.), Pearl Jamming (8:30–10 p.m.)
Saturday, Sept. 6: Guilty 5, Sugar, Little Peter & The Elegants, Canada Roxx, Bon Jovi Forever
Sunday, Sept. 7: Keith Auty, Taunted By Girls, Practically Hip

Music Lineup – Montgomery Road Main Stage

Friday, Sept. 5: Opening Ceremony, Donna Huber, U2 Tribute: DESIRE
Saturday, Sept. 6: Reuben Kincaid, Grooveyard, Bueller, Taylors Story, Still Rock N Roll, Bruno Nesci & The Dreamers (The King In Concert)
Sunday, Sept. 7: Raquel’s Riot, Symply Skynrd, Practically Petty Nicks, Abbamania

Where: Bloor Street West, from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road, Toronto

Road Closures:

Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road will be closed from Friday, September 6th, 12:00 p.m. to Monday, September 9th, 01:00 a.m.

The following streets will be closed from Friday, Sept 5th at 12:00 p.m. to Monday, Sept 8th, 01:00 a.m.