25 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Top Picks

Date

About the Event

Location

RuPauls Drag Race - Werq the World Tour

August 19

RuPauls Drag Race - Werq the World Tour

Get ready to watch queens from the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race strut their stuff on stage.

Meridian Hall
CNE

August 19 - September 5

CNE

The quintessential event of the summer is finally back with carnival rides, games, outrageous food, live performances and shopping. Please remember your walking shoes.

Exhibition Place
TASTE OF MANILA

August 20-21

TASTE OF MANILA

This huge Filipino street festival is held in the heart of Toronto's Little Manila neighbourhood and features the best of its traditional fare.

Little Manila Bathurst and Wilson

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

Music Bingo

August 19 - September 2

Music Bingo

Round up your friends and head out for a night of music bingo, which will have you dancing in your seat while you play the game.

Shoeless Joe's
Aloette Liberty Block Party

August 20

Aloette Liberty Block Party

Head out to Liberty Village for a block party curated for dogs that will have a live DJ, photo booth and a specially curated menu for your pup.

Aloette Liberty Village
BACKYARD // MadeInTO

August 20

BACKYARD // MadeInTO

Celebrate the city and head to Stackt Market where there will be a ton of small business vendors, musicians, artists, a live DJ, workshops and more.

stackt
The Rose Picnic

August 20

The Rose Picnic

Get dressed in your best pink and white outfits and sip on some of the best rosé wines at this pink-themed picnic.

Woodbine Park
Puppy Yoga & Bubbly

August 21

Puppy Yoga & Bubbly

Try not to get too distracted by all the cute puppies running around while you get some daily exercise in, then end the class with a refreshing mimosa.

Doggosphere Studio

Comedy

Date

About the Event

Location

Jo Koy - Funny is Funny World Tour

August 20

Jo Koy - Funny is Funny World Tour

Comedian Jo Koy is bringing his funny persona to the city.

Budweiser Stage
The Melting Pot Comedy Show

August 19

The Melting Pot Comedy Show

Get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts at this local comedy showcase.

Yuk Yuk's

Dancing

Date

About the Event

Location

I Love the 90s : The Party

August 20

I Love the 90s : The Party

Put on your grungiest flannel and head out to this 90s-themed dance party playing all of your favourite bangers.

El Mocambo
2K Party - Swag Surfin' Throwback Pool Party

August 20

2K Party - Swag Surfin' Throwback Pool Party

Throw on your best Y2K-themed bathing suit and head out to this 2000s-themed pool party that will have you splashing around to some of your favourite throwback hits.

Grand Bizarre - Beach Club Restaurant

Festivals

Date

About the Event

Location

Afro Carib Fest

August 20-21

Afro Carib Fest

The weekend festival is set to be full of music, live performances, activities, dance, local vendors, and food and drinks to celebrate Toronto's Afro-Caribbean community.

Thompson Memorial Park
Pan American Food and Music Festival

August 20-21

Pan American Food and Music Festival

Taste foods from countries all over the continent at the annual food festival that includes, food, music and dance from 41 different countries

Yonge-Dundas Square
Toronto Chinatown Festival

August 20-21

Toronto Chinatown Festival

The streets will be packed with thousands of people excited to be celebrating Toronto's Chinese culture.

Chinatown

Live Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Greta Van Fleet - Dreams in Gold Tour

August 19

Greta Van Fleet - Dreams in Gold Tour

Greta Van Fleet is stopping in the city for their brand new Dreams in Gold Tour.

Scotiabank Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Strokes & Thundercat

August 21

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Strokes & Thundercat

American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to rock the stage this weekend and perform some of their latest and greatest hits.

Rogers Centre
Ozmozis Festival: Days Like Nights and The Soundgarden

August 21

Ozmozis Festival: Days Like Nights and The Soundgarden

Head out to the heritage site that will be transformed into an indoor and outdoor music festival with live DJs spinning tracks well into the night.

Evergreen Brick Works

Markets and pop-ups

Date

About the Event

Location

URBAN MAKERS MARKET

August 21

URBAN MAKERS MARKET

Head out to this curated market with over 25 vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to handmade goods.

SPACE on King
ROSEDALE Artisan Market

August 21

ROSEDALE Artisan Market

Roam through 50 different artisan vendors selling handmade clothing, home decor and more at this outdoor market.

Ramsden Park

Movie Screenings

Date

About the Event

Location

NEVER TOO YOUNG TO DIE

August 19

NEVER TOO YOUNG TO DIE

Head out for a special screening of Never Too Young To Die where there will be a drag show, movie bingo and prizes to be won.

Paradise Theatre
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

August 19-25

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Grab some popcorn and head out to a special screening of the animated short film.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location

Curtains Up!

June 23 - August 28

Curtains Up!

Pack your blankets, round up your friends and head out to one of the many outdoor movie screenings this summer.

Multiple Venues
R&B Under the Stars

June 10 - September 11

R&B Under the Stars

Hop aboard the pirate ship and set sail around the Toronto Harbour to catch local R&B artists play intimate concerts under the stars.

585 Queens Quay W
Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light

August 10 - October 30

Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light

You don't have to go to Egypt to discover pharaohs and mummies. The new immersive exhibit takes you through the life of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and the passage into the afterlife.

Lighthouse Artspace

Top Picks

Events you might want to check out

Comedy

Dancing

Festivals

Live Music

Markets and pop-ups

Movie Screenings

Ongoing events

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