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2025 Toronto Dragon Festival

Aug 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - Aug 31, 2025 @ 09:00 pm
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Toronto, get ready for an unforgettable spectacle! The sixth annual Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) returns to Nathan Phillips Square from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, igniting the city with a thrilling fusion of tradition, technology, and imagination.

This year’s Festival promises mythical encounters and futuristic thrills. For the first time ever, beloved figures from Black Myth: Wukong and Chinese mythology’s iconic Nezha will come to life in vibrant performances, turning the square into a live-action fantasy universe. Don’t miss your chance to snap photos and interact with these legendary characters!

Adding to the excitement, the festival will feature humanoid robots and robot dogs – dancing, interacting, and showing off their skills along with our dragons and lions, in a one-of-a-kind showcase that merges ancient cultural artistry with tomorrow’s technology.

Have we mentioned that the signature crowd-pleasers are also back and bolder than ever: – High-pole lion and dragon dances will defy gravity with breathtaking acrobatics – irresistible Asian street foods and sold-out food booths to tempt every palate – The magical Luminati Night Light Show, lighting up the skyline after dark – The Reflection Water Show, transforming the iconic pool into a dreamscape – A high-fashion runway show featuring Canada-made, traditional, and ethnic designs

And don’t miss out our cultural booths, where every activity reveals a story, and a renewed commitment to cross-cultural connection, with vibrant performances from Indigenous, Asian, Caribbean, and other global communities.

Where: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto When: Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31, 2025 Admission: FREE for all ages

Get ready for a Festival that celebrates myth, motion, and multicultural magic. Whether you’re a foodie, a culture lover, a tech enthusiast, or a curious explorer, the 2025 Toronto Dragon Festival is the ultimate summer finale.

For updates and program details, visit www.dragonfestival.ca                                                                                                                                                            For booth registration, please contact: info@dragonfestival.ca Media Contact: media.torontodragonfestival@gmail.com

Event Details

Start:
August 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am
End:
August 31, 2025 @ 9:00 pm

Individual Dates & Times*:

*Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

  • Aug 29, 2025 at 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (Fri)
  • Aug 30, 2025 at 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (Sat)
  • Aug 31, 2025 at 11:00 am - 09:00 pm (Sun)
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Website:
https://dragonfestival.ca

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