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Lisa Power
Posted on August 01, 2019
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31 things to do in Toronto for the August civic holiday long weekend

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on August 01, 2019
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August long weekend events in Toronto are ready for the bright and beautiful colours of Caribana. If you're looking for a handy guide, we've got you covered. VELD and the totally-sold out OVO Fest are both on and there's more parties, music, film and festivals than this list can hold.

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Food Truck Festival
      August 2-5
      Food Truck Festival
      A huge fleet of the city's best food trucks is pulling to Woodbine Park for a huge, four-day festival featuring all kinds of great street food treats.
      Woodbine Park
    • Caribana
      August 3
      Caribana
      The biggest celebration of the year is back to cap off a month of parties and events with a massive parade full of music and dance.
      Exhibition Place
    • VELD
      August 3-4
      VELD
      VELD is back with a stacked lineup of performances by hip-hop and electro artists like Cardi B, Tiësto, Skrillex and Kygo.
      Downsview Park
    • OVO Fest
      August 4-5
      OVO Fest
      OVO Fest back with a big lineup of old school R&B singers and Drake. It's totally sold out, but if you're willing to fork over the $$, you can still snag a ticket.
      Budweiser Stage
  • Caribana events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • JERK
      August 2
      JERK
      One of the best Caribana parties of the year is back for seconds to feature some of the city's hottest DJs playing sweaty beats late into the night.
      Masonic Temple
    • Island Soul
      August 2-5
      Island Soul
      A weekend of Caribbean music, food, entertainment, comedy and more is on, featuring local and international emerging artists and musicians.
      Harbourfront Centre
    • For The Culture
      August 3
      For The Culture
      Reggae, soca, Afrobeats and hip hop are bumping all night long at this huge party from the people behind a new music festival coming this month.
      Love Child Social House
    • Sean Paul
      August 3
      Sean Paul
      The one and only reggae star Sean Paul is coming to Toronto for a special Caribana party, alongside Jed Harper and Chris LaRoque.
      Cabana Waterfront Patio
    • Toronto Rum Festival
      August 4
      Toronto Rum Festival
      New this year is a festival dedicated to the robust taste of rum with a focus on blends from the Caribbean, to coincide with Caribana.
      Ontario Place
    • Blockobana
      August 4
      Blockobana
      Blockobana is back to close out the weekend with a huge outdoor party featuring local and international DJs, food and drinks all day long.
      Regent Park
    • Caribana Block Party
      August 4
      Caribana Block Party
      Queen Street West is about to fill up with the sounds of the Islands at this free block party with music by some of the city's best DJs.
      Denison Avenue Stage
  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Rogers Cup
      August 3-11
      Rogers Cup
      Some of the top tennis stars in the world are coming to Toronto for this big annual tournament with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and more playing.
      Aviva Centre
    • Indonesian Street Festival
      August 4
      Indonesian Street Festival
      Music, dance, food, activities and more are all part of this big festival taking over Yonge-Dundas Square for a whole day of festivities.
      Yonge and Dundas Square
    • Sunday Social
      August 4-25
      Sunday Social
      It's a day for hanging out under the Gardiner as local musicians Adria Kain and Bonjay drop by to play alongside food, drinks and games.
      The Bentway
  • Food & Drink
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Indie Fridays
      August 2
      Indie Fridays
      Catch a night of sweet Island vibes with a showcase of artists, including reggae singer Carol Brown with Reggaddiction and more playing for free.
      Yonge-Dundas Square
    • Teen Ravine
      August 2
      Teen Ravine
      Toronto's own bedroom pop duo Teen Ravine have begun carving out a place for slow, melodic synth and instrumental tunes that are delicate and beautiful.
      Arraymusic
    • Nilüfer Yanya
      August 3
      Nilüfer Yanya
      Disco is back, baby, and London's Nilüfer Yanya is fusing dance beats and chill grooves with hints of rock for whatever mood you're in.
      Horseshoe Tavern
    • The Northern
      August 3
      The Northern
      Metalcore syncs up with prog-rock with The Northern's rock/electro mashups played alongside Single Wound, Anneliese and LOST LIGHT.
      Hard Luck
    • R&B Sounds
      August 4
      R&B Sounds
      Get close with some of the city's brightest entering R&B singers as they serenade the audience with dreamy and intimate tunes.
      The Baby G
  • Film
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Free Trip to Egypt
      August 2-8
      Free Trip to Egypt
      Can a trip change your life? This film explores an experiment in kindness and takes Tarek Mounib on a journey into human connection.
      Imagine Cinemas Carlton
    • The Warriors
      August 2-19
      The Warriors
      One of the greatest movies ever made is celebrating 40 years since it captured the gritty life of New York street gangs in the rough and tough late 1970s.
      The Royal Cinema
    • Sense and Sensibility
      August 4
      Sense and Sensibility
      Jane Austen's classic novel comes to life in Ang Lee’s brilliant take on the classic at this free/PWYC outdoor screening.
      Christie Pits
  • Parties
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Tapette
      August 2
      Tapette
      This French disco party is kicking off a summer of European-style beats with a tribute to musical genius Philippe Zdar of Cassius.
      Bunda Lounge
    • Kuruza
      August 2
      Kuruza
      Party it up at the Drake as Kuruza returns with a night of Afro-inspired sounds, with a DJ collective that's set to bring on the good vibes.
      Drake Underground
    • Endless Summer
      August 3
      Endless Summer
      Heavy lip-liner, frosted tips and mini-buns are all part of this epic 90s video dance party with all the best tunes from the decade that never left.
      Gladstone Ballroom
    • Sunnyside 21
      August 4
      Sunnyside 21
      Dance it out beachside on this long weekend edition of Sunnyside, featuring local and international DJs spinning hours of electro under the sun.
      Sunnyside Pavillion
  • Markets and pop-ups
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
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