Music/Festivals

One of Canada’s most celebrated jazz festivals, the month-long fair attracts nearly a million attendees yearly. This celebration of all things jazz will take over Queen Street East all of July, bringing food trucks, art displays and a cavalcade of talented performers. This year, the festival has five different shows taking place throughout the month. Here is what to expect from each event:

Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside
July 6–9 (Jimmie Simpson Park)

A diverse mix of bands hit the stage at Jimmie Simpson Park for three days. Enjoy the tunes in the laidback neighbourhood of Leslieville.

Salsa On the Beach
July 14–16 (Woodbine Park)

In this celebration of Latin music and culture, Woodbine Park will host three days of salsa, merengue and cumbia music. Be prepared to dance.

TD Weekend Main Stage
July 20–23 (Woodbine Park)

This four-day event kicks off with a ’90s dance party before transitioning to several nights of live performances from several talented Canadian performers — including rising Montreal rapper Zac  Zoya.

Streetfest
July 27–29 (Queen Street E)

Streetfest shuts down Queen Street East for a street party with food trucks, vendors and great bands.