Ossfest returns to Ossington this weekend with live performances from Dundas to Queen
The annual summer street festival kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. with a full day of live acts along Ossington Avenue.
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Ossfest takes over Ossington Avenue this weekend with live performances stretching from Dundas West down to Queen Street in one of the city's signature summer street celebrations.
The festival kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. with acts performing throughout the day across the full stretch of Ossington. A complete lineup of performers is available on the festival's website.
The same weekend brings several other major events to Toronto streets. The Toronto Chinatown Festival runs Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday until 8 p.m., featuring authentic Chinese food, live performances, dragon dances, and cultural celebrations along Spadina Avenue (west side) from Sullivan Street to St. Andrews Street.
Beaches Jazz Festival takes over Queen Street East with the Queen East Streetfest, featuring bands, food trucks, and street vendors. The event runs Thursday through Saturday with streets closing at 6 p.m. and programming beginning at 7 p.m. Queen will be closed from Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue.
Grooving in the Park returns to Woodbine Park on Friday and Saturday nights with a fusion of soul, funk, world, and house music. The community-focused dance party includes food options and a beer garden. MixTO brings free, family-friendly live music, DJ sets, and food from local vendors to Trillium Park, also featuring Camp Mixto for kids.
Before you go
When does Ossfest start?
Ossfest kicks off on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. along Ossington Avenue between Dundas West and Queen Street.
What's on at Toronto Chinatown Festival this weekend?
The Toronto Chinatown Festival runs Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 26, 2026 until 8 p.m. along Spadina Avenue, featuring authentic Chinese food, live performances, dragon dances, and cultural celebrations.
When and where is Beaches Jazz Festival?
Beaches Jazz Festival's Queen East Streetfest runs Thursday, July 23, 2026 through Saturday, July 25, 2026 with streets closing at 6 p.m. and programming from 7 p.m. on Queen Street East between Woodbine Avenue and Beech Avenue.
What is Grooving in the Park?
Grooving in the Park returns to Woodbine Park on Friday, July 24, 2026 and Saturday, July 25, 2026 nights with soul, funk, world, and house music, plus food options and a beer garden.
