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Saturday, August 1
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Culture
Festival
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • Hours Vary
Live the rhythm of the Caribbean, from live soca, reggae and dancehall performances to film screenings, workshops and more.
FREE
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Recreation
Skating
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 8:00am
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play.
Kids exploring at Ontario Science Centre
Kids
Immersive Experiences
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 10:00am
Wonder, discover and play at the Ontario Science Centre!
FREE
A student working on a block printing craft at a table
Island Soul
Workshop
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 12:00pm
Create and block-print your own Carnival flag featuring iconic imagery.
FREE
A montage of musicians
Island Soul
Concert
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 3:00pm
A powerhouse tribute to Aretha, Chaka Khan & Gladys Knight with soaring vocals and soulful hits.
FREE
A group of kids doing Silent Disco wearing headphones outdoors
Island Soul
Dance Party
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 4:00pm
Dance the night away at one of the most unique parties in the city.
FREE
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Island Soul
Concert
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 4:00pm
Reggae, dancehall with SPEXDABOSS, dancers, culture and community.
FREE
A nighttime shot of a crowd at an outdoor food market with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Market
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 5:00pm
Super Yummy brings Toronto’s food scene to our waterfront with rising culinary talent and bold flavours.
An artist singing into a microphone
Island Soul
Concert
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 7:00pm
A night of blues and reggae with Jay Douglas & The All Stars, featuring Liberty Silver.
FREE
A group of five musicians posing for the camera
Island Soul
Concert
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 7:30pm
Roots reggae, lovers rock and uplifting classic anthems.
FREE
Two artists on stage playing keyboard and drums against a purple light
Island Soul
Music Battle
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 8:00pm
A head-to-head music battle between The Recipee Band and DJ Starting from Scratch.
FREE
Art
Exhibitions
Every Day • Hours Vary
Get inspired and visit our bold, thought-provoking art exhibitions—free and on view now.
Sunday, August 2
FREE
A crowd listening to an outdoor music concert in a garden
Music
Festival
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • Hours Vary
Welcome to the 25th season of Summer Music in the Garden.
Two women standing in a crowd by an outdoor stage
Culture
Festival
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • Hours Vary
Live the rhythm of the Caribbean, from live soca, reggae and dancehall performances to film screenings, workshops and more.
FREE
A girl kicking a soccer ball on an outdoor pitch with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Skating
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 8:00am
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play.
Kids exploring at Ontario Science Centre
Kids
Immersive Experiences
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 10:00am
Wonder, discover and play at the Ontario Science Centre!
FREE
A composite image of a female violinist wearing a pink dress on stage, and two men wearing white attire and sunglasses sitting.
Island Soul
Festival
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 12:00pm
Experience the soul of Zouk and groove of Kompa together with music, dance and cuisine.
FREE
A group of kids doing Silent Disco wearing headphones outdoors
Island Soul
Dance Party
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 4:00pm
Dance the night away at one of the most unique parties in the city.
FREE
A group of four musicians posing with their instruments outdoors.
Music Garden
Concert
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 4:00pm
The Rosebud String Quartet performs well-loved works from the string quartet repertoire.
FREE
A group of musicians sitting and posing with their musical instruments.
Island Soul
Concert
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 9:30pm
Get ready to move to the irresistible rhythms of the Caribbean as Kobo Town takes the stage.
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