5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week are here to let you have fun without breaking the bank. Broken Social Scene are performing a free concert and the Beaches Jazz Festival is back. You can salsa, rumba and tango in the streets and there's a big party under the Gardiner.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Broken Social Scene
  
  July 1
  
  Broken Social Scene
  
  The Canada Day celebrations are in full effect as Toronto's own indie rockers Broken Social Scene drop by for a free concert on the waterfront.
  
  Concert Stage
- Movie Nights in the Park
  
  July 3
  
  Movie Nights in the Park
  
  Back again is this free outdoor film series that spans the summer, covers two parks, kicks off with a screening of Black Panther, and includes free popcorn.
  
  Kew Gardens
- Afrofest
  
  July 6-7
  
  Afrofest
  
  A celebration of African music is on with over 50 performances over two-days, plus a massive market with food, drinks and artisan goods.
  
  Woodbine Park
- Salsa on St. Clair
  
  July 6-7
  
  Salsa on St. Clair
  
  Salsa, rumba, samba and tango your heart out this summer as this huge Latin street festival takes over with a weekend of music, food and dance.
  
  St. Clair Ave West
- The Bentway Block Party
  
  July 7
  
  The Bentway Block Party
  
  Back again is this big party with a day of installations, music, games, food and drink that also marks the opening of The Bentway's beer garden.
  
  The Bentway
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The Bentway