Festivals and cultural events Ontario

Kicking off the summer season for over 40 years, Sound of Music (SOM) presents a series of performances on and around the Burlington waterfront , including Spencer Smith Park, with Lake Ontario as the backdrop. All styles of music are represented: an exceptional mix and free (you can pay to be at the front of the stage or to have a "VIP" seat). Several other activities are organized in parallel to the festival, including a parade and a family zone. In short, there is something for everyone.

Set in the heart of the capital, this large festival attracts crowds of jazz lovers. For more than thirty years, he has exhibited internationally renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall…

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.

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.

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.

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.