Greater Toronto Area
Street Eats Underground Night Markets
Street Eats Market highlights and accelerates independent street food businesses, giving them a platform with resources and networks. Meet emerging and independent businesses in the food industry and indulge in delicious, quality street food.
When: Check for monthly dates in 2025
Where: Various locations in Toronto
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
Experience Canada’s largest multicultural festival of food and entertainment.
This unique event takes place at multiple pavilions around the city of Mississauga, each dedicated to different cultures and cuisines. The pavilions are connected by a fleet of free shuttle buses.
Upon entry, you’ll receive a Carassauga passport that you can fill with stamps as you “travel” to different countries, taking in a delightful array of sights, sounds and tastes along the way.
When: May 24—25, 2025
Where: Various venues in Mississauga
Taste of Little Italy
From pasta to pizza to gelato, indulge in classic Italian food in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood, as well as tasty fusion cuisine familiar around College Street.
Take in live street performances, local artisan vendors and inviting patio drinks. Bellissimo!
When: June 13—15, 2025
Where: College Street, Toronto
Summerlicious
Join fellow foodies and celebrate the diverse and innovative culinary scene in Canada’s largest city.
Over 200 restaurants across Toronto offer special three-course prix fixe menus that represent the essence of their cuisine.
When: Stay tuned for 2025 information
Where: participating restaurants across Toronto
Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival
This summer, celebrate Arabic music, art, culture, and food at Nathan Philips Square in downtown Toronto.
Enjoy live performances and explore diverse flavours of Middle Eastern culture and cuisine.
When: July 4—6, 2025
Where: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
Taste of Lawrence in Scarborough
One of Scarborough’s largest street festivals returns to Lawrence Avenue this summer with a three-day celebration of culture and cuisine from around the world.
Live music, family entertainment and a vast array of street vendors make this an event you won’t want to miss.
When: Stay tuned for 2025 information
Where: Scarborough
Toronto Festival of India
The 53rd annual Festival of India includes a parade down Yonge Street followed by celebrations, activities and delicious vegetarian food on Centre Island.
When: Stay tuned for 2025 information
Where: Centre Island, Toronto
TD Festival of South Asia 2025
Head over to the TD Festival of South Asia for a slice of South Asian culture. Celebrating the diversity of South Asian culture, this free festival offers plenty for all to enjoy. Experience the sights, tastes, and sounds of South Asia without flying overseas.
When: July 19—20, 2025
Where: 1426 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Local food trucks will be serving up some of your favourite dishes, along with local beer, local talent, live-eating contests and more.
The festival ensures there are vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options available each year so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is free.
This event takes place at Woodbine Park.
When: August 1—4, 2025
Where: 1590 Lake Shore Boulevard East
JerkFest Toronto
Immediately following North America’s largest festival of Caribbean culture, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, savour Caribbean cuisine at another one of Ontario’s hottest summer events celebrating everything jerk flavoured, along with Island music and family entertainment.
This event takes place at Centennial Park.
When: August 8—10, 2025
Where: 256 Centennial Park Road, Toronto
Waterfront Night Market
Soak in the ethereal atmosphere and enjoy exceptional pan-Asian cuisine from top food vendors as well as great craft brews from the beer garden at this evening of food, music and floating lanterns by the waterfront.
This event takes place at Hotel X.
When: August 8—10, 2025
Where: 111 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto
Japan Festival Canada
Be a part of the largest Japanese cultural festival in North America at the Mississauga Celebration Square, celebrating Japanese food, technologies and culture.
When: Stay tuned for 2025 information
Where: 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Taco Fest Toronto
The hottest and tastiest fiesta returns to Fort York in downtown Toronto with live Mariachi music, salsa dancing, games, drinks and best of all, authentic Mexican tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila and more.
When: August 8—10, 2025
Where: 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
Toronto Garlic Festival
Stock up on varieties of garlic, sample savoury and sweet garlic-themed food, witness cooking demos, and attend garlic talks and presentations. It’s a garlic lover’s dream, with entertainment and activities that will even delight the youngest attendees.
When: September 28, 2025
Where: Stay tuned for 2025 information