Category: Culture

The August long weekend is almost here, and some of the summer’s biggest festivals and events are happening in and around Toronto. The Civic Holiday falls on Monday, Aug. 3 this year, with everything from electronic music festivals and waterfront celebrations to fireworks, street food and, of course, a massive Caribbean parade! Here are 12 … Continued

This weekend, Canada’s biggest electronic music festival returns to Toronto for a bass-thumping, blood-pumping good time. Music enthusiasts from all corners of Canada are preparing to descend upon Toronto  for the much-anticipated Veld Music Festival. Returning to Downsview Park for its 13th year, Veld has earned its reputation as Toronto’s premier electric dance music extravaganza. … Continued

Update: This article has now been updated with information about the 2026 festival. Who ever said Toronto lacks country culture? Round up your best cowboys and cowgirls and giddy up for this one-of-a-kind fest taking over the Distillery District for the rest of the summer.  The Toronto Country Fest, a long awaited affair for lots … Continued

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is pumping up the volume for its 147th edition with a 2026 concert lineup featuring Canadian music legends, international hit makers, and cool new global artists. The beloved CNE Bandshell will host free concerts throughout the fair’s run from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7. The lineup celebrates the 90th anniversary … Continued

The weekend ahead in Toronto promises stunning weather (a welcome change from the past few weeks), so revolve your plans around enjoying it! From Finn Wolfhard to an Ossington street festival and free music fest, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Beaches Jazz Fest Beaches Jazz Fest is finishing off … Continued

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. There is serious business conducted, an incredible slate of films from across the globe, and, perhaps most importantly, celebrities. Lots and lots of celebrities. TIFF 2026 is no different, already, we know many of the celebrities who will be … Continued

Pottery has always been about getting your hands dirty, but the Hill Potters Guild in Richmond Hill is taking that idea somewhere very few arts organizations have gone before. And we kinda love it. The 50-year-old ceramics community, which has spent decades teaching pottery, hosting exhibitions, and bringing people together through clay, has launched an … Continued

Yorkville’s already known for its designer boutiques and luxury labels, but this week, the fashion is moving out of the stores and onto the street. The third annual Couture for a Cause returns on July 22, turning Cumberland Street into an outdoor runway filled with Canadian couture, live entertainment and creations from some of the … Continued

This weekend, Toronto’s waterfront is turning into a massive outdoor dance floor, and you won’t need to spend a cent to join the party. Mixto Festival is returning to Trillium Park this Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, with live music, DJ sets, food, art and family-friendly activities beside Lake Ontario as part of … Continued

Shania Twain has performed for millions of fans in arenas and stadiums around the world, but one Toronto stage remained unfinished business for the Canadian country-pop superstar. The five-time Grammy winner will play a one-night-only show at the iconic Horseshoe Tavern on July 17, the legendary Queen Street West venue where she once dreamed of … Continued

Some of Canada’s biggest stages are nestled in Toronto, but Ontario’s most memorable theatre experiences sometimes require leaving the city behind. This summer, iconic performances are taking over everything from historic opera houses and converted barns to intimate playhouses in the province’s prettiest small towns. Bonus: many are close enough to visit as part of … Continued

The analog revival is alive in Toronto, which is home, for example, to a growing number of silent book clubs and reading parties. These events offer a new way for book lovers to connect without the pressure of traditional social events. These gatherings combine the simple pleasure of reading with the community feeling of meeting … Continued