Rain may be in the forecast this weekend in Toronto, but there are still plenty of ways to have fun in the city. From the return of Cirque du Soleil to a rib fest and summer carnival, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
Arkells at RBC Amphitheatre
The Arkells just performed two shows in Toronto this week as part of their Between Us City Takeover, and they’re finishing it off at their biggest venue yet: RBC Amphitheatre on Friday.
DesiFest
Canada’s largest South Asian music festival is returning to Sankofa Square on Friday and Saturday! DesiFest is a totally free festival featuring performances like Desi Noize, Rini, Poojan Kohli and more. Each day has its own theme, starting with The Homecoming on Thursday followed by Bollywood Remix and Bollywood Unplugged on Friday and Saturday.
Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia
The circus is back in town! Prepare to be transported to a dreamlike version of Mexico when Cirque du Soleil’s new show, Luzia, opens this weekend. It’ll be running all summer long and features incredible acrobatics and absolutely breathtaking visual effects.
Fairbank Summerfest
A summer carnival is taking over Eglinton West this entire weekend — and it’s totally free! Fairbank Summerfest features live entertainment and midway rides like a Ferris wheel and Berry-Go-Round totally for free. And some of the neighbourhood’s top food vendors will be set up for when you need to refuel between rides!
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Fest
Calling all barbecue lovers: Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer fest is back this weekend from Friday to Sunday. Expect plenty of smoky ribs, ice cold beer and live entertainment as well; robbers are travelling from across North America to give you a taste of their award-winning recipes.
Toronto Jazz Festival
Toronto is getting super jazzy! Beginning this Friday, 10 days of live jazz and incredible concerts will be taking place across the city as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival, including The Dip, Domi + JD Beck and Trash Panda Bass. Get ready to discover your new favourite artist!
Megan Moroney at Scotiabank Arena
Country star Megan Moroney is bringing her hugely successful tour to Toronto for her lone Canadian stop on the Cloud 9 tour this Saturday. The singer-songwriter will likely belt out hits like “Tennessee Orange” and “Am I Okay?” when she takes the stage at Scotiabank Arena.
Yorkville Exotic Car Show
Father’s Day is this weekend, and if you don’t have plans with Dad just yet, why not bring him to the Yorkville Exotic Car Show? Taking place on Sunday, car enthusiasts will be able to see luxury and exotic vehicles like Ferraris, Lamborghinis and McLarens in the streets (and maybe snap a few pics up close).
