What to know
- The free, 22-day FIFA Fan Fest in Toronto runs from June 11 to July 19 at Fort York and The Bentway, featuring live music, cultural programming, and live World Cup matches.
- Performers include Alessia Cara, Shawn Desman, Murda Beatz, and other top Canadian artists, with Kardinall Offishall leading a DJ supergroup called Soundclash Society.
- The festival will showcase international and Toronto-based acts, including First Nations dancers and performers from Mexico, Panama, Ghana, Korea, and Japan.
- General admission is free with online registration starting May 6, while premium tickets are available for added perks.
The City of Toronto has revealed details of the FIFA Fan Fest, featuring live performances by Alessia Cara, Shawn Desman, Murda Beatz, and more.
The free, 22-day event will run from June 11 to July 19 at the Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway. Fans can enjoy live matches alongside music, cultural programming, food, and art.
On Monday, Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled the festival alongside Canadian hip-hop icon Kardinall Offishall, who will lead Soundclash Society, a curated supergroup of Toronto’s top DJs and special guests.
Performers include Alessia Cara, Anna Sofia, Murda Beatz, Shawn Desman, SHOUT! the band, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Tyler Shaw, Walk off the Earth, and more.
The festival will also celebrate global entertainment and traditions with performances from Andrés Valiente Proyecciones Folklóricas (Panama), Ballet Folklórico Puro México and Mariachi Vientos del Norte (Mexico), Esie Mensah & The Black Stars Collective (Ghana), HanBeat Nanta (Korea), Nagata Shachu (Japan), Sky Dancers and Spring Creek Dancers (First Nations), SuperDogs, and others.
General admission is free following city council approval last week, with tickets available online starting May 6. Premium options include the Casamigos Clubhouse ($300), Pitchside Terrace ($150), and Garden Pavilion ($100).
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Fans are encouraged to check the full match schedule, as opening and closing times for the FIFA Fan Fest will vary by day.
