Events calendar Canada

The year 2023 marks the ^10th anniversary of this massive music festival. Held in the Downsview neighborhood in the north of the city, it hosts the biggest names in the electronic and hip-hop scene. More than 50 artists will take to the stage on three stages for three days of incredible music and visual effects in an over-the-top atmosphere. Note that the festival is open to people 16 years and older, but you must be 19 years old to consume alcohol and/or to buy a VIP ticket.

The Barrie Aboriginal Friendship Centre invites you to a celebration of the wonders of life through the expression of singing and dance. Crafts and entertainment are part of the program, and the dishes are served on the ground to satisfy the great appetites.

During the second week of June, the Nimpkish reserve hosts a inter competition in which villagers compete with strength and agility.

The Toronto Fringe is part of the Fringe Movement, an international network of independent theaters. Its mission is to support marginalized and under-represented voices. With nearly 100 companies from around the world presenting their plays, you'll see a wide variety of performances. Be sure to choose your evening. The festival lasts about 10 days and many performances are free or available for a nominal fee (usually less than $15 CAN). Another event is the Next Stage Theatre Festival in October.

Jazz in all its forms takes over dozens of different venues over the course of ten days (venues, bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.), not to mention the free outdoor stages in the beautiful Yorkville neighborhood (near the Bay subway station). Every year, the biggest jazz celebrities come to the festival, as well as more than 1,500 musicians and about half a million festivalgoers. A major event, in a festive atmosphere much appreciated by Torontonians and visitors alike.

The European tradition of the Christmas markets has appeared in Quebec for a few years.

To discover local products, make a jump in Old Quebec, Trois-Rivières, the Brome-Missisquoi region, Joliette or Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

Every year, the Formula 1 circus arrives in Montreal where the best drivers in the world compete for one of the stages of the world championship. The Montreal circuit is one of the favourites of drivers and motor sport fans. The metropolis then became a perpetual celebration with festivities organized throughout the city, from Old Montreal to Little Italy. Bonus: the "open house" day at the circuit which allows you to walk in front of the paddocks and admire the assembly of the cars of each team.

This is the largest exhibition of contemporary ceramic objects in North America. On a beautiful wooded outdoor site, you can walk among the works of nearly one hundred accomplished and emerging Quebec artisans. In the course of the exhibition, you will admire decorative objects, vases and pots, dishes, jewellery and much more. Workshops are also on the program (children's workshop, adult initiation, intensive course), as well as demonstrations, various artistic performances, etc.

One of the most prestigious classical music events in North America. This festival ensures the participation of renowned soloists from the national and international scene. Concerts and recitals take place in the amphitheatre and in several churches in the region. Other activities are also on the program: youth symphony orchestra concerts, a series of outdoor shows, artists' masses, outdoor musical cinema, etc. Shuttle service between Montreal and the festival.

For about ten days, the city of Trois-Rivières beats to the rhythm of the performances delivered by a hundred poets from all over the world. Cafés, restaurants, parks, museums, art galleries and other places are then invested for the occasion. FIPTR also organizes competitions for authors, including the Grand Prix Québecor of the Festival international de la poésie, which allows them to win a scholarship in addition to being invited to the festival.

Programme of the festivities at Mont Saint-Sauveur: opening of the mechanical lift L'Etoile, family animation (farmhouse, show and animation, mechanical train tour, children games, etc.).

The festive atmosphere, worthy of this kind of celebration in Bavaria, allows this event to distinguish itself with Bavarian music and dance, various musical shows and animations, a market for craftsmen, conferences and tasting workshops. The issue of immortalize the event was born L'Oktoberfest, a rousse brewed by Les Trois Musketeers, which has been an official beer of the festival since its inception. In 2012, we were entitled to a 2nd official beer, La Helles, brewed by Hopfenstark de l'Assomption.

This festival brings together the best in music, dance and theater. In addition to the renowned summer festival, the Huntsville Festival of the Arts includes many other events throughout the year, such as the spring musical, the fringe festival, the classical and contemporary music festival, and a rich year-round program. Most performances take place at the Algonquin Theatre.

The Muskoka Music Festival is a cultural event offering a variety of artistic events and festivals. The festival presents a series of events ranging from painting shows to classical music concerts. For example, the 45th Parallel Painters exhibit works inspired by winter in Muskoka. There's also a carol flash mob at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa. A concert of George Frederick Handel's Messiah is also planned at the St James Centre for Community. For those who like to sing, there's a Sing-Along Messiah at Bracebridge United Church.

The biggest event of its kind in the country, with dozens of hot-air balloons, many with astonishing shapes. Young and old alike can't help but marvel at the take-offs, which take place at 6 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. from the panoramic take-off field. And what about the night show, when the hot-air balloons light up in a breathtaking ballet of colors! Bonus: major shows every evening and a multitude of activities for all.

Dedicated entirely to the independent music scene, the Emerging Music Festival (EMF) presents more than 90 artists and groups from here and elsewhere, with styles as varied as they are original. The program is held over four days, both indoors and outdoors. The festival makes it a point of honour to program first and foremost Canadian artists in order to promote them on a national and international scale.

This open-air gourmet event focuses on the world of cheese, good food and period theatrical entertainment. More than 50 exhibitors take part, from artisan cheesemakers to meat producers, pastry chefs, microbrewery alcohol and beer producers, food trucks, craft artisans and more. The program also includes shows, family entertainment and other special activities.

Two beautiful hours of entertainment with this large musical spectacle. It's guaranteed that dancers, singers and acrobats bring you the view in an atmosphere worthy of Paris or Las Vegas cabarets.

Here, we plunge into the heart of French-language song thanks to this major event, which presents quality concerts at its unmissable Festival en chanson, held annually for the past forty years. Up-and-coming artists are given pride of place, with the festival showcasing a selection of emerging singer-songwriters via the Escales en chanson de Petite-Vallée. Confirmed artists for 2024 include Galaxie, Marie-Jo Thério and Karkwa.

Whether it's Gaspesian talent, big names in world music or promising new musical discoveries, the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde program will charm, surprise and move fans and new festival-goers alike. It also features sunrise concerts in Forillon National Park, a magical musical event, provided you can get up at dawn. A festival to discover without delay!

International literary festival for book lovers. Held in the spring, this event now takes place on Queen's Park Crescent between Bloor and Wellesley streets. More than a hundred authors are present and six stages are scattered on the festival site, including a stage reserved for French literature. Many activities of all kinds are organized and a special program is planned to entertain the youngest. This festival is also held in other Canadian cities.

As if this neighborhood wasn't already great in the summer, for over 30 years jazz has been taking over The Beaches for most of July. Note that there are performances elsewhere, including in the Riverside and Leslieville neighborhoods. Many concerts are held at outdoor venues as well as in various performance spaces. There is a huge street party on Queen Street East called Street Fest, which features street entertainment, food trucks, live performances and more. A great atmosphere!

This beautiful free event kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the giant Christmas tree adorned with 12,500 LED lights. More than 525,000 lights also brighten up Nathan Phillips Square where you can enjoy ice skating (rental service available on site) and musical performances. At 9:30 p.m., everyone gathers to see the magnificent fireworks. Please note that this is a one-night-only event, except for the skating and illuminations. A must-see to get into the holiday spirit!

Organized for over 20 years, this event is the equivalent of our Heritage Days. About 150 buildings of great architectural, historical and cultural value open their doors for free. The largest event of its kind in Canada, Toronto is the first city in North America to have tried the experience. This is an ideal opportunity to discover the city and its heritage secrets without breaking the bank, especially since the theme changes every year (for example, City of Sound is the theme for the 2023 edition).

For three days, Friday through Sunday, Little Italy gets festive with its annual outdoor event The Taste of Little Italy. College Street, from Markham to Shaw Streets, becomes pedestrianized for the occasion and hosts street concerts, merchant booths, large terraces to enjoy a glass of wine, activities for the youngest, etc. An invitation to slow down and enjoy life with good food!

National Day dedicated to Aboriginal people. Several events are taking place in various locations in the city to raise public awareness of this community.

About a hundred recent works from African countries, Creoles and their diasporas. In addition to screenings of short and feature films, fiction and documentaries, the Vues d'Afrique festival also features shows, exhibitions, exchanges, debates and colloquiums, etc., enough to make many discoveries! A youth selection is also presented. All screenings take place at the Cinémathèque québécoise (opening night at the Imperial Cinema).

The summer version of Winterlicious offers a tasty culinary journey through the city. More than 200 of the best restaurants in the provincial capital are creating menus designed to celebrate the colors of summer. For lunch and dinner, they are offering fixed-price tables d'hôtes that are sure to please any budget. Given the popularity of this festival, it is strongly recommended to reserve your place at the restaurant and at the events. A popular event for Torontonians to discover new addresses!

Held on the second weekend of July, this large outdoor festival brings together over 400 emerging and renowned contemporary visual artists. Dozens of small white tents are set up in Nathan Phillips Square, in the heart of downtown, to showcase the work and talent of these artists and artisans. It doesn't cost a cent to visit this "ephemeral village of the arts" and if you fall in love with a piece of art, it is possible to purchase it on site. A great way to encourage the local economy!

In the heart of Greektown, Danforth Avenue becomes pedestrian for three days to celebrate the cultural diversity of the neighborhood. You will be able to learn some traditional dance steps from more than ten countries. But Greektown obliges, Greece is here in the honor, whether it is in music, in dance or in flavors. Booths, stages, a youth zone and many other activities await you in a revamped formula for the 2023 edition. A great celebration based on the city's cultural diversity!

A member in good standing of the Canadian Food Truck Festival, which includes the cities of Brampton, Burlington and Pickering, the Toronto edition takes place in the enchanting setting of Woodbine Park in the Beaches neighbourhood on the shores of Lake Ontario. Dozens of food trucks will be there to treat festival-goers. There are even vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options. The icing on the cake is a great line-up of shows.

One of Toronto's most beautiful food events, if only for the location, on the shores of Lake Ontario, which takes on a magical air in the evening. Dozens of booths offer street food from all over Asia. There is also a section dedicated to artistic creations (art, fashion, film, photography...) as well as another that serves as a craft beer bar. A ticket is required to access the gourmet market, the Waterfront Beercraft Festival and the evening shows (valid for 1 day).