The top 72 events in Toronto this spring
Events in Toronto this spring will definitely get your blood pumping and your creative juices flowing. From music and arts festivals, to concerts and massive parties, the city has officially sprung back to life, so get out there and make the most of it.
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Food & Drink
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April 8-9Toronto coffee and tea lovers unite for the new two-day coffee and tea festival. There will talks, vendors, demos and samples galore.The Glass Factory
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4月14日Sip local beers from Indie Alehouse, Sweetgrass Brewing Co., Big Rig, Collective Arts, Muddy York, 5 Paddles and Red Thread.Evergreen Brick Works
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April 24-30Celebrate cold brew cocktails across the city of Toronto with 10 carefully selected locations, each with a custom cold brew cocktail.Various Locations
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May 20-21Toronto's Festival of Beer returns to Fort York with Spring Sessions for two days during the May long weekend.Fort York, Toronto
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June 1This is Canada’s biggest sake festival, which allows you to discover over 150 sakes from more than 50 breweries.The Fermenting Cellar
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June 10Try over 100 different beers from craft breweries across Ontario and enjoy all types of snacks at Yonge-Dundas Square.Yonge-Dundas广场
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June 9-11Head to Ontario Place for this multi-day BBQ extravaganza.Ontario Place
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June 13-14This all-you-can-eat fundraiser features bite-sized snacks as well as beverages from loads of Toronto's finest restaurants, breweries and more.181 Sterling Rd
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June 15-18This huge event at Fort York brings out some of the top restaurants in the city. That means you can sample lots and lots of dishes, you'll just have to pay for them.The Garrison Common at Fort York
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June 16-18Get your fill of tacos at this epic food festival at Ontario Place.Ontario Place
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Concerts
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4月10日Bon Jovi can still rock a stadium. Expect big lights, smoke, riffs and hits.ACC
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4月13日The legendary British songstress graces Toronto for one night only singing songs from throughout her career.
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April 30Witness the final show at the Silver Dollar as we know it with one of the loudest bands in the city.
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May 6JoJo has come a long way since her hit "Get Out" at the age of 13. Her latest album MadLove is getting high praise from critics and it seems she's finally found her voice.The Phoenix Concert Theatre
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May 16Future, Migos and Toronto's own Tory Lanez are on tour? Yes, it's true and yes this concert will be off the chains.ACC
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May 23What could be better than watching The xx perform songs from their latest woozy pop record on a beach as the sun sets? The answer is nothing.TD Echo Beach
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May 26You can only image the merch, the hits, the guests and the performance that our boy is about to bring home to Toronto.Air Canada Centre
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May 29The British soul singer's album Love & Hate explains all the hurt in the world right now through his voice that's being compared to Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers.The Phoenix Concert Theatre
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May 30Kiiara opens for hit makers The Chainsmokers. They're dominating pop radio right now, so get to this massive show and sing along.Air Canada Centre
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June 17John Legend's Darkness and Light Tour was created to make you dance, cry, laugh, scream with joy and then just stand there in awe of his voice.Budweiser Stage
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June 18There are a string of Alexisonfire shows in Toronto, so if you can't get into the first night, try your hand at the other three.The Danforth Music Hall
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Street festivals
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May 5-7This Bloordale music and arts festival is a weekend-long neighbourhood love-in with concerts, workshops, parties, bike tune ups and local business deals.Bloordale (on Bloor between Dufferin and Lansdowne)
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May 13Parkdale celebrates its local artists, culture and diversity with a day of shopping, food, music, over 130 vendors and 25 performers.Parkdale Village BIA
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May 28The first Kensington Market Pedestrian Sunday of the season is always a wonderful thing.Kensington Market
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June 3One of the city's best street festivals, Dundas West Fest brings together a collection of local restaurants, clothing vendors, coffee shops, antiques, bars and a couple small stages.Dundas Street West
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June 10Watch lives shows in parks, alleyways, garages and on street corners and on porches in Seaton Village.Seaton Village
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June 17This festival features everything from polka bands, to indie rock, country and folk.Roncesvalles Ave
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Music festivals
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April 7 - May 20Presented by the folks behind Toronto's Small World Festival, this is a month-long celebration of music from across the Asian music landscape.Various locations
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April 18-23Now in its 35th year, CMW features concerts at 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. There's also a music showcase, conference and film fest.Various locations
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May 24-28This year the 21C Music Festival marks Canada 150 with some of the country's most innovative composers and musicians.Koerner Hall
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May 27Serena Ryder, Walk Off The Earth, Keys N Krates, Austra and many, many more perform by the water for this year's CBC music fest.Echo Beach
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June 16-25NXNE is a big, cultural beast in Toronto that features a city-wide music festival, a two-music fest at the Portlands and a gaming weekend, street food, carnival rides, and art installations.Various locations
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June 3-4Broken Social Scene Fiest, A Tried Called Red and more perform alongside food, drinks, comedy and family programming.Fort York, Toronto
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June 7-12This is Africa’s only non-continental music conference and a chance to see some amazing local and international musicians, films and talks all over the city.Various Locations
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Parties
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April 15The return of the legendary electro DJ Miss Kittin is one dance party you don't want to miss. Mike Gibbs, Jamie Kidd and Miz Megs open the night.
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April 27The gallery will be transformed into three distinct spaces to transport party goers through a spectacular night of mechanical wonder.The AGO
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April 29-30This vinyl only night is dedicated to the rhythms and sounds of Indo, Afro, Latino, Brazil, Asia, Arab and Carib.The Garrison
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April 29This is the 8th annual film festival bash and the opportunity to truly let loose surrounded by film folks and their lovers.Blyss Nightclub
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May 25A night of elixirs, culinary experiments and music will transform the three floors of Toronto's opera house into a cabinet of curiosities.COC
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June 1Explore the hidden worlds, alternate realities and unseen universes that may exist parallel to our own as well as art installations and performances at this party.The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
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June 16This is a major fundraising gala for SickKids that brings over 1,250 celebrities, pro-athletes and hopefully a couple of the Real Housewives of Toronto.Arcadian Court
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Film
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April 6-11The world's most famous silent films take over Toronto's indie theatres for a few days only. Many of the screenings feature live musicians playing along to the films.Various theatre locations
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April 19The World’s largest film festival... ever. National Canadian Film Day 150 is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema at cinemas, libraries, halls, galleries and walls all over the country. Check the website for local listings and times.Various locations
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May 24 - June 4Toronto's LGBT film festival has been challenging viewers for over two decades by showing ground breaking, important, sometimes Canadian and world premiere films. It's a respected film festival around the globe and there some pretty great parties throughout the fest as well.TIFF
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Events you might want to check out
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April 12-13Watch at a large West end warehouse space is taken over by some of the city's most talented up and coming illustrators for this year-end show.99 Sudbury
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4月13日加入加拿大文学传说玛格丽特·阿特伍德he signs and discusses The Handmaid's Tale before its big television debut.Indigo Eaton Centre
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April 18-22Now in its 12th year, witness the forward moving, totally unique and fun time that is FAT.Daniels Spectrum
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April 20-27This is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitionsVenues across Toronto
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April 22Celebrate what has become a global phenomenon with special edition vinyl deals and releases at record shops around Toronto.Various record shops
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April 27-29Digifest is a three-day conference located on Toronto’s waterfront that focuses on the future of education, creativity, entrepreneurship, gaming, and technology; organized by George Brown College.Corus Quay
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April 28 - May 31Toronto streets will be a lot more interesting thanks this city-wide celebration of photography. Look for over 200 images and events all over town this May.Various locations
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May 4Spend a day worshipping Star Wars with multiple film screenings, vendors, costumes, merch and crafting stations.The Edward Hotel
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May 5-7The annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs helps folks explore the city/Jane's Walk
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May 10-14It is up to you and your team to become “Defenders of the Triforce” at this real-life team adventure event.什么en Elizabeth Building
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May 13Ira Glass is the creator, producer and host of This American Life, the iconic award-winning weekly public radio program. Get your tickets to his unique night of conversation and storytelling.
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May 20 - October 7Artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers set up shop next to the water every Saturday from May until October.HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West
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May 26-28This is always a spring highlight. It celebrates anime, manga, music, games and all kinds of other branches of Japanese culture.Toronto Congress Center
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May 27-28The 18th annual edition of Doors Open offers an opportunity to see inside more than 150 architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings across the city.Various locations
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June 9-11The 19th annual Toronto Tattoo Show lets you get tattooed by world-renowned artists and be a part of one of the largest tattoo conventions in North America.Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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June 15-18Browse through 80 Canadian and international exhibitors and programming that includes readings, panel discussions an more.Artscape Youngplace
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Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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