Series Season: 2024

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The Marketplace at Island Soul features hand-crafted items representing Toronto’s best creatives and local craftspeople. Choose from local and artisanal goods, eco-friendly crafts, fair-trade products and more while you’re here for the festival. Featured Vendors Rude Mama Hot Sauce Cutecraft World S.A.TREASURES Rose Ceramics Kalamata Ltd TSZ Jewelry Night Queen Studio Gems By Tally The […]

Grab some food and take in the view during your festival visit! Our food vendors, an extension of some of the busiest kitchens in the GTA, are here for Island Soul with mouthwatering bites, snacks and drinks to help keep you full all weekend long. Featured Vendors Donia’s Donairs GC Jerk WuBaEats Sister with Spice […]

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Loved for his sultry soul performances, Sean Jones and his band, The Righteous Echo, are bringing audiences an unforgettable night of summer music. Celebrating 50 years of R&B with the nostalgic sounds of the ‘60s to the ‘00s, the show will also mix original compositions and beloved old-school hits. Joining him are Grammy-nominated and JUNO […]

This special Visual Arts exhibition showcases the Philippines’ rich historical and cultural tapestry, offering insight into a nation of 7641 islands. Each work is a window into the past, accompanied by relevant historical facts, making this collection an invaluable educational resource. It not only enlightens the public about the Philippines’ past, but also fosters a […]

With their fusion of Filipino heritage and alternative music influences, Amplifye is ready to rock on the Concert Stage.  Amplifye, an all-Filipino rock band from Toronto, delivers captivating performances with their fusion of Filipino heritage and rock influences. Promising a dynamic experience with Ron on drums, Vivenci on bass, Rhodel on keys, Peteron first guitar, […]

Culture Philippines will showcase a vibrant array of dances representing the Philippines’ cultural diversity and richness. From the northern to the southern part of the country, the performances will highlight the unique Cordillera dances from the North, the lively rural dances from the South, and the exotic dances from Mindanao Island. These performances will be […]

Experience the electrifying energy of the Vocal Groove Collective! This dynamic ensemble delivers a diverse mix of singing, drama and upbeat dance hits, with the sensational A+ Dance Team ensuring audiences will get up on their feet and move. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music and movement! 

Mzee Watmon Amone has mastered various traditional instruments: the nanga, adungu, flute, lukeme, larakaraka and bwola drums, performing globally. Joined by his son, MC Ojegele, they bring their rich heritage from northern Uganda to Toronto. Presented by Batuki Music Society, co-produced by Harbourfront Centre. 

Empress Nyiringango is an Ottawa-based Rwandan singer/songwriter with a message of faith, resilience, and healing. Her philosophy is to celebrate Canadian diversity and coexist respectfully in the healing journey of fellow immigrants who fled war and all forms of atrocities. Her music uplifts and raises awareness of the impact of cultural heritage. On stage, she […]

Born into the life of a child soldier in the war-torn region of Southern Sudan on an unknown date, Emmanuel Jal managed to survive and emerge as a recording artist, achieving worldwide acclaim for his unique style of hip-hop and Afro-pop with its message of peace and reconciliation. That message has carried through all of […]

Sia Tolno is an award-winning touring and recording artist, vocalist and songwriter from Guinea/Sierra Leone, steeped in Afrobeat, Afro-blues, Manding and Soukous styles of African popular music. With lyrics infused with her stories of triumphing over war, exile and migration, Tolno weaves a powerful performance on stage. Presented by Batuki Music Society, co-produced by Harbourfront […]

Born in NYC, Ethel Bruneau was a veteran performer of top variety shows, including The Ed Sullivan Show, moving to Montreal in 1953 while on tour with Cab Calloway. Featuring the Bruneau family members and other prominent acts, Rhythm Lives will be curated by distinguished tap dancers Travis Knights and Tanya Knights, who began their journeys under Ethel’s tutelage. There will be […]

In Conversation is a captivating collaboration between Danny Nielsen and the renowned Bulgarian pianist/percussionist Kristian Alexandrov, exploring the symbiotic relationship between tap dance and jazz piano. Love Movement is an immersive seven-piece ensemble incorporating original music, spirituals, jazz and traditional and electronic tap boards, creating an experience that merges the highest levels of musicianship and hoofing. There will be […]

Genesis features New York City’s Brenda Bufalino, a pioneer of the 1970s tap renaissance and creator of the American Tap Dance Orchestra (ATDO), joined by dancers from the Brenda Bufalino Residency Program. The set will include her original poetry and musical compositions, choreography from the ATDO repertoire and new original choreography created specifically for this ensemble. The […]

Toronto International Tap Dance Festival opens with a screening of Restorative Culture, a 2021 film project produced by Tap Love Tour Productions and curated by Travis Knights. The documentary explores the journey of local Indigenous tap dancer Johnathan Morin. It will be followed by a Q&A and a lovely live performance featuring Jonathan and a […]

Join us for a vibrant celebration at Harbourfront Centre’s new Public Square! In partnership with Street Eats and sponsored by Food Network and Global News, our Harbourfront Night Market brings together an array of culinary delights, artisanal crafts and an eclectic lineup of food trucks. Don’t miss out on this fantastic fusion of food and […]

To the music of Marta Elena’s band, join us for an unforgettable evening of dance that spans the vibrant beats of Latin America. The show begins with the fiery passion of salsa, where every step tells a story of love and longing. Next, be swept away by the exhilarating adaptation of a cha cha cha […]