Spring Awakening Experience the original play that inspired the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon. Spring Awakening is a fierce, haunting coming-of-age story about young people on the brink of adulthood – pushing back against repression, demanding truth, and struggling to claim agency in a world determined to deny it. Romantic, restless, and full of desire, Wedekind’s characters reach for love before they understand it – aching for connection as silence and misinformation hurtle them towards irreversible consequences.
Muhtadi International Drumming Festival – Special Edition Toronto’s drumming community will come together at Wychwood Barns for a special edition of the festival. This Living Tribute is an opportunity for the artists, friends and communities he has brought together over the years to express their gratitude and celebrate his legacy. This free, all-ages multicultural celebration will feature drumming traditions from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Brazil, Japan, and beyond. Rain or shine!
T.U. Jazz Fest 2026 T.U. Jazz Fest Returns to Mel Lastman Square for 12th Annual Labour Day Weekend Celebration Canada’s Largest Jazz Festival for Emerging Artists Serves Up Free Music, Grammy-Winning Talent, Masterclasses, and The Welcome MarketTORONTO, ON, September 4 , 2026 — Canada’s largest jazz festival dedicated to emerging artists, T.U. Jazz Fest (TUJF), returns to Mel Lastman Square from September 4–6, 2026 for its 12th annual edition. Presented by the Emerging Artists Association (EAA), the free, family-friendly festival will transform the heart of North York into a three-day celebration of jazz, artist development, cultural diversity, and community connection. The 2026 festival will feature more than 130 musicians from across Canada and abroad, including award-winning and internationally recognized artists from Canada, the United States, and Romania. Festival highlights include Grammy Award-winning producer, bassist, and educator Justin Gray, who will lead the festival’s featured masterclass and perform as a special guest artist. Audiences will also enjoy performances by Grammy and JUNO Award-nominated keyboardist Jonny Tobin, award-winning vocalist Julia D’Ascanio, DownBeat Student Music Award recipient Sarah Leroux, award-winning bassist and composer Josh Warren, and many of Canada’s most promising emerging jazz artists.
Open Canvas Project in partnership with Toronto History Museums Join Open Canvas Project for a participatory painting activation at Spadina Museum. Open Canvas Project invites visitors of all ages to contribute to a large-scale collaborative painting. No art experience is required. Participants are welcome to add a mark, colour, shape, word, or image to an evolving artwork that will develop throughout the day. Originally launched in Toronto in 2001 by artists Paul Aloisi and Charlie Green, Open Canvas Project creates “no rules” painting sessions in public spaces, cultural events, schools, museums, and community settings. Each session becomes a shared creative experience and a record of the people, place, and moment in which it was made. At Spadina Museum (which neighbours Casa Loma), visitors are invited to take part in the process, watch the painting unfold, and consider how creative expression can bring people together in shared public and cultural spaces such as public museum grounds. You’ll find us on the South Lawn anytime between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This outdoor event is free! No rules. Grab a brush. Leave your mark.
Taste of the Middle East Toronto Arabic Festival 2026 Join us for the 9th Annual Taste of the Middle East Toronto Arabic Festival, taking place July 3–5, 2026, at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. As one of Canada’s largest celebrations of Arab culture, the festival brings together music, food, art, dance, entertainment, local businesses, and community organizations for an unforgettable weekend experience. Following a record attendance of more than 75,000 visitors in 2025, over 90,000 attendees are expected in 2026 from across the GTA, Canada, and around the world. Enjoy:– Live music and cultural performances– Authentic Arabic cuisine and desserts– Family-friendly activities and entertainment– Artisan vendors and community exhibitors– Cultural showcases and interactive experiences– Special guests and FIFA World Cup-themed programming Festival Hours:Friday, July 3: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMSaturday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMSunday, July 5: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Location:Nathan Phillips Square100 Queen Street WestToronto, ON M5H 2N2 Admission: Free Experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Arab world in the heart of Toronto.
Dance on Yonge 2026 Dance on Yonge 2026 takes place July 11–12 at Mel Lastman Square. Free admission! Experience a weekend of Social Dancing, All-Star Performances & Competitions, Interactive Workshops & Games, and Culinary Delights at Dance on Yonge in the vibrant heart of North York.
T.U. Jazz Fest 2025 The biggest jazz festival for emerging artists in Canada, T.U. Jazz Fest is celebrating its 11th annual festival at Mel Lastman Square on Labor Day weekend. Along with some of the best award-winning artists, over 150 equity-deserving musicians across Canada, and JUNO award-winning musicians will delight music lovers in the GTA.