Celebrating its 37th year, the Beaches International Jazz Festival is a month-long music festival held each year in the lakeside Beaches community of Toronto in July. It's now one of Canada's largest free jazz festivals with nearly 1,000,000 attendees, throughout its month-long span.

The Festival takes place across a number of venues; stage concerts are held in several different parks within the area and also along a two kilometre stretch of the Beach mainstreet during StreetFest - Queen Street East.

Every year, the Festival brings in internationally acclaimed jazz performers while also showcasing local talent, including "new generation" jazz musicians. The Festival now hires around 1000 artists per annum, including 50 bands for its "StreetFest" event along Queen Street East.

The Festival offers concerts at various locations: the Woodbine Park Main Stage, Jimmie Simpson Park Main Stage and Big Band Stage. The Festival holds a Workshop and Lecture Series which varies each year and is programmed to appeal to both professional musicians and to the general jazz loving public.

Beaches Jazz Festival 2025 Weekends:

• Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside, Jimmie Simpson Park, July 4-6

• Salsa on the Beach, Woodbine Park, July 11-13

• TD Weekend, Woodbine Park, July 18-20

• Streetfest: 7PM to 11PM, Queen St. E. Between Woodbine and Beech Avenues; July 24-26

• OLG Weekend, Woodbine Park, July 25-27

Admission is FREE!

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Vaughan International Music Festival (VIMF) on July 4-5, 2025!!! Showcase diverse Canadian talent and a variety of world music genres, this vibrant event offers live performances, dance, workshops, global cuisine, a beer and wine garden, and a family-friendly activities. Stay tuned for updates!!!

Unveil the magic of the Vaughan international Music Festival (VIMF) 2025, York Region's premier cultural extravaganza!!!

Experience the growth of our diverse audience and sensational local and international talent, reaching over 1 million online users and 9,000 attendees last year, solidifying VIMF as a must-attend event for music and culture enthusiasts across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Indulge in a free, inclusive and accessible celebration, taking place on July 4-5, 2025, in the heart of Vaughan's emerging downtown.  Our dedicated team is passionately curating another extraordinary lineup of local artists for the community to relish and appreciate.  Alongside mesmerizing musical performances, the event will showcase diverse dance acts, workshops, delectable international cuisine, a refreshing beer and wine garden, and engaging family-friendly activities for all to cherish.

Save the date and stay tuned for exciting updates on our lineup and activities.  Prepare to immerse yourself in the captivating world of VIMF2025, where culture, diversity, and musical brilliance converge!!!

Join us this summer on Sundays from July 6 to August 24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the brand-new stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. Some evenings will feature an opening act, visit our website for up-to-date information on the weekly performances.

Attendees can settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating or bring their own lawn chair. This event is free to attend and includes wheelchair accessible areas.

Whether you're a local, new in town, or just visiting - everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland.

A huge thanks to the talented musicians who perform, bringing the community together each Sunday.

Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers and ciders from dozens of craft beer and cider makers, interact with brewers, check out the awards ceremony for the Because Beer Homebrew Competition, and take part in exclusive VIP experiences. Festival-goers also enjoy a great music stage as well as delicious fare served up by specialty food vendors, and all in the scenic bayfront location that will make you feel like you’ve escaped to the cottage.

Carabram is Brampton's vibrant multicultural festival, celebrating diverse cultures through music, dance, food, and lively performances from around the world - Celebrating - Communicating - Educating with the world around us.

The Passion behind our Carabram Festival:  

Brampton’s renowned 43 years young Multicultural Festival serves as a powerful platform for communicating and celebrating the rich diversity that defines our community. Through captivating performances, authentic cuisine, and immersive cultural experiences, the festival brings together people from all backgrounds, fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and unity. By showcasing the unique traditions and stories of Brampton’s diverse cultural groups, Carabram educates attendees about the importance of embracing differences, breaking down the walls of ignorance and intolerance, and building a stronger, more harmonious society.

At its core, Carabram is a testament to the Canadian Dream—a vision where people of all cultures live together in mutual respect and understanding. By highlighting the shared values of unity, respect, and acceptance, the festival creates a space where differences are celebrated, and bonds of friendship are forged. It serves as a reminder that our diversity is not only a strength but a foundation for building bridges that connect us all in pursuit of a vibrant, inclusive future.

Carabram Pavilion Hours of operation

Friday from  6 pm to 11 pm all locations

Saturday from 12 pm to 11 pm all locations

Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm all locations

CARABRAM

PAVILION LOCATIONS – 2025

AFRICA

·      Terry Miller Recreation Centre 1295 Williams Pkwy. Brampton, Ont.

·      Arena, shared with Hawaii

CANADA

·      Brampton Masonic Hall 955 Clark Blvd. Brampton, Ont.

CARIBBEAN

·      Century Gardens Recreation Centre 340 Vodden St. East, Brampton, Ont.

·      Arena 1

CHINA

·      Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre 292 Conestoga Drive Brampton, Ont.

·      Arena, shared with India

EELAM

·      Save Max Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy. East (Sandalwood & Dixie) Brampton, Ont.

HAWAII

·      Terry Miller Recreation Centre 1295 Williams Pkwy. Brampton, Ont.

·      Arena, shared with Africa

INDIA

·      Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, Ont.

·      Arena, shared with China

IRELAND

·      Bramalea Lions Club 45 Avondale Blvd. Brampton, Ont.

NEPAL

·      Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, Ont.

PHILIPPINES

·      Century Gardens Recreation Centre 340 Vodden St. East,Brampton, Ont.

·      Auditorium

PUNJAB

·      Brampton Curling Club 46 McMurchy Ave. South Brampton, Ont.

PAVILION OF CULTURES

·      ITALY -JAPAN -MEXICO-PORTUGAL -INDONESIA -VIETMAN

·      Century Gardens Recreation Centre 340 Vodden St. East, Brampton, Ont.

·      Arena 2

A telltale sign of Summer at one of Ontario’s favourite playgrounds, Wasaga Beach.

The Midway is back in town from July 24th -27th!

A classic carnival experience: ride the merry-go-round and other family-favourites, treat yourself and your family to a variety of treats including candy floss, corn dogs, mini doughnuts, play some games, win some prizes and more!

Midway hours

July 24: 6-10pm

July 25:2pm-5pm and 6pm-10pm

July 26: 2pm-5pm and 6pm-10pm

July 27: 2pm-5pm and 6pm-10pm

Ticket prices are as follows:

$2 Each

16 for $30

36 for $50

Cash only, ATM available on site

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is Ontario’s largest waterfront festival, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music! Kempenfest attracts upwards of 150,000 patrons visits per year, and is recognized in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals (as per FEO 2024). For more festival info visit: www.kempenfest.com All Ages / Licensed.

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometres of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront.

The annual event is Ontario’s largest waterfront festival, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music!

Kempenfest attracts upwards of 150,000 patrons visits per year, and is recognized in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals (as per FEO 2024).

For more festival info visit our official website

All Ages / Licensed.

The Port Hope Arts Festival will take place on Saturday August 9. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, Art Around Town, an outdoor vendor market, wagon rides, and a community gathering in the park. You can expect activities for the kids, live music, food vendors and other fun surprises! New for this year will be an Under The Marquee event at the Port Hope Capitol Theatre into the evening. You are not going to want to miss a minute.

The Municipality recognizes August as Arts Month. Our vision for Arts Month is to encourage an organic community celebration of the arts by extending an open invitation to get creative and curious. During Arts Month, we empower residents, organizations and businesses to present activities, digital content or displays that engage folks in experiences that educate, inspire, and connect us to a variety of artistic mediums. Participation could be private, and may include reaching out to a local artist to tell them you admire their talents, purchasing a unique art piece, trying your hand at or experiencing a new art form. Participation could also be more public, like hosting a workshop, sharing a work-in-progress or tips online. Ultimately, the goal is to have some creative, community fun. 

King St., Dundas, ON is closed for 3 days of street festival fun, shopping, food AND 4 stages with free Entertainment including a Family Fun Zone with Free activities.