The top 15 parties by the lake in Toronto this summer

Parties by the lake in Toronto this summer will have you dancing down by the water. They'll keep you cool and away from our busy city streets, even if only for a few hours.

Parties

Date

About the Event

Location
- Shield to Shore
  
  July 14-16
  
  Shield to Shore
  
  Explore the music and culture of the St. Lawrence River basin at this free showcase featuring Tuns, Lisa LeBlanc and Boogat.
  
  Harbourfront Centre
- Lost & Found Showcase
  
  July 16
  
  Lost & Found Showcase
  
  DJs Guy J, Eelke Kleijn, Guy Mantzur, Chicola, Khen, Sahar Z and opener Alberto Jossue spin an afternoon of house music at one of the most magical lakeside venues in the city.
  
  Sunnyside Pavillion
- Wet Banana
  
  July 22
  
  Wet Banana
  
  This LGBT-focused daytime dance party takes over the Island Cafe for an afternoon of house music in the garden.
  
  Island Cafe
- A-Trak
  
  July 22
  
  A-Trak
  
  多伦多最大的海滨露台和游泳池惠康es Montreal superstar DJ and producer A-Trak.
  
  Cabana Waterfront Patio
- Promise Cherry Beach
  
  July 23
  
  Promise Cherry Beach
  
  The final Promise Cherry Beach party of the summer will feature a licensed bar, an extended dancing area and a stellar DJ lineup.
  
  Cherry Beach
- Kayper
  
  July 29
  
  Kayper
  
  London's Kayper is a much-buzzed about female DJ bringing her EDM know-how to this sunny venue.
  
  Cabana Waterfront Patio
- Throwback Bash
  
  July 30
  
  Throwback Bash
  
  Brandy, Ginuwine and Sean Paul throw down a throwback show of summertime anthems and feel good hits right next to the water.
  
  Echo Beach
- Arts & Music Ontario Festival
  
  August 4-7
  
  Arts & Music Ontario Festival
  
  This party at Ontario Place focuses on music, theatre, dance and more, all weekend long.
  
  Ontario Place
- OVO Fest
  
  August 5
  
  OVO Fest
  
  See some of Toronto's biggest musical stars at Drake's annual concert and party.
  
  Echo Beach
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
  
  August 25-27
  
  Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
  
  Take in this festival featuring BBQ eats, country music, line dancing and mechanical bull riding.
  
  Ontario Place
- TAIWANfest
  
  August 25-27
  
  TAIWANfest
  
  This fest at the Harbourfront is free and includes food vendors and cultural programming with music and lots of lakeside dancing.
  
  Harbourfront Centre
- Lil Jon
  
  August 26
  
  Lil Jon
  
  He will demand you put your hands in the air, and you will do it like you just don't care at this lakeside venue.
  
  Cabana Waterfront Patio
- Nervo
  
  August 27
  
  Nervo
  
  This Australian DJ duo composed of twin sisters Miriam and Olivia weave a mix of EDM, electro house and progressive house for this pool party.
  
  Cabana Waterfront Patio
- Bryson Tiller
  
  September 13
  
  Bryson Tiller
  
  Bryson Tiller is hotter than fire right now, so this will be a sandy dance party to cap off the season.
  
  RBC Echo Beach
Lead photo by
Jesse Milns at Echo Beach