Summer Live Music Festival (SLMF) returns to Trillium Park at Ontario Place this summer with a new theme: “Picnic with Live Music”, presented as part of Ontario Place’s Summer Series in Trillium Park 2026, the free public festival invites audiences to gather by the waterfront for an evening of live music, sunset views, picnic experiences, and community celebration in one of Toronto’s most scenic outdoor spaces. From jazz and a cappella to crossover performances and live DJ sets, Summer Live Music Festival welcomes music lovers of all backgrounds to experience a unique lakeside picnic atmosphere at Trillium Park.

The much-anticipated festival is the result of a partnership between Emerging Artists Association (EAA) and SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, two vital arts organizations that have designed this showcase to give emerging talent opportunities to learn, network, and perform alongside seasoned artists.