What to know
- Toronto is packed with events this weekend, including museum parties, outdoor theatre and cultural festivals.
- Highlights include ROM After Dark: Island Fête, Twelfth Night in High Park and Brontë: The World Without.
- Several free festivals, including Aloha Fest, Umoja Music Festival and Scarborough Folk Fest, are also taking place.
- Family-friendly activities, live music, art installations and multicultural celebrations can be found across the city from Friday to Sunday.
Another weekend in Toronto means plenty of events taking place across the city. From outdoor theatre and cultural festivals to museum parties and live music, Toronto is packed with events to check out.
Whether you’re looking to dance the night away, catch a theatre performance under the stars or explore one of the city’s many multicultural celebrations, there’s no shortage of things happening across Toronto this weekend.
From Friday through Sunday, these are some of the best events to add to your plans.
Friday, July 24
Brontë: The World Without
Where: Guild Festival Theatre
Enjoy an outdoor theatrical experience with Brontë: The World Without, an intimate play exploring the lives, relationships and creative journeys of the famous Brontë sisters. Set against the backdrop of Guild Park & Gardens, the production offers a moving look at family and ambition.
Joyful Mix Festival
When: Friday, July 24
Where: Amos Waites Park, Etobicoke
Bring the whole family to this free community celebration of the art of DJing. The Joyful Mix Festival features live DJs, music, dancing and an energetic waterfront atmosphere designed for all ages.
ROM After Dark: Island Fête
Where: Royal Ontario Museum
Experience the Caribbean without leaving Toronto at this special edition of ROM After Dark. The adults-only evening features live music, DJs, dance workshops, Caribbean-inspired food and drinks, plus access to the museum’s galleries and special exhibitions, including BEES: A Story of Survival. Each ticket also includes one complimentary beverage.
Saturday, July 25
Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Fest 2026
Where: Sankofa Square
Celebrate Peru’s rich culture during this free two-day festival featuring traditional music and dance performances, authentic food, arts and crafts vendors, family activities and multicultural entertainment. The event also marks Peru’s Independence Day.
Recreate Place: Art-Making at the Biidaasige Park Expansion Celebration
Where: Biidaasige Park
Get creative at this free drop-in art event celebrating the expansion of Toronto’s newest waterfront park. Visitors can explore public art installations, participate in hands-on workshops led by local artists and discover stories connected to the city’s evolving waterfront.
Aloha Fest
Where: Mel Lastman Square
Celebrate a decade of Aloha Fest with a full day of Polynesian culture, live performances, hula dancing, music and family-friendly activities. The free festival brings the spirit of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands to North York with entertainment running from morning until night.
Sunday, July 26
Twelfth Night
Where: High Park Amphitheatre
Enjoy one of Toronto’s favourite summer traditions as Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night takes the stage under the stars at High Park. Pack a picnic and settle in for an evening of romance and comedy in an unforgettable outdoor setting.
Scarborough Folk Fest
Where: Thomson Memorial Park
Discover music from around the world at this free multicultural festival featuring more than 150 artists, international performers, cultural workshops, artisan vendors, family activities and global cuisine. It’s one of Scarborough’s biggest celebrations of community, culture and folk music.
Umoja Music Festival
Where: Market Street
Celebrate Toronto’s diversity through live music, arts and culture at the free Umoja Music Festival. The annual event brings together performers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds for a vibrant weekend in the historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood.
