Spring is in full swing and summer is just a few weeks away! With the nicer weather, Toronto will be home to a number of exciting street festivals this year that you need to check out. Here are some of the biggest upcoming street festivals happening in 2024 in Toronto.

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Exciting Festivals Happening in Toronto This Spring

1. Luminato Festival

Enjoy captivating performances and interactive artworks. This year’s event expects an exciting line-up of exceptional Canadian and international artists!

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

When: June 5th-16th, 2024

Price: Free-$$

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for the website.

2. Do West Fest 

Do West Fest is back for its 11th year! This 3-day festival will feature music, shopping, dancing, arts, and yummy food.

Where: Dundas Street West from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue

When: June 7th-9th, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

3. The Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Festival

This festival is Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches! Hosted by the Lakeshore Village BIA, this event will be filled with live music, delicious food, family fun zones, dog shows, shopping, LEGO zones, and much more! 

Where: Lakeshore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second St

When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 9 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

4. Taste of Little Italy 

Taste of Little Italy is back this spring! This annual 3-day festival will take place along College Street from Bathurst to Shaw Street and will transform the streets with delicious food, fun entertainment, shopping, free tastings and more. 

Where: College Street from Bathurst St. to Shaw St. in Toronto 

When: June 14th-16th, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

5. Salsa on St. Clair

Salsa on St. Clair is returning this year. The festival will feature over 350 performers, delicious food and treats, salsa dance parties, art exhibitions, free Latin dance lessons at various schools across the city, and the exciting La Fiesta Parade! 

Where: St. Clair Ave West – between Winona Rd and Christie St

When: July 6th-7th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

6. OssFest 2024

Celebrate one of the coolest streets in the world with all of the amazing restaurants, retail shops, and businesses in the Ossington neighbourhood! There will be music, entertainment programming, and so much more. 

Where: Ossington Ave between Queen St W and Dundas St W

When: July 27th, 2024 (11 am - midnight)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

7. BIG on Bloor

Bloordale's Festival of Art & Culture is a 2-day event that feature activations with 100,000+ visitors participating in multidisciplinary art projects, presented by 100+ local artists. There will be outdoor murals, window displays, public installations, other projects, entertainment, art workshops, and many more. 

Where: Dufferin to Lansdowne Avenue

When: July 20th-21st, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

8. Caribana Toronto Festival

The Grande Parade will take place on August 3rd. There will be over 1000s of masqueraders, so you’re in for a treat!

Where: Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd (15 Saskatchewan Rd)

When: August 3rd, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for the website.

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