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MayKing East Design District Neighbourhood Hop presented by DesignTO 2026
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(Please RSVP HERE) It’s time to celebrate innovation, design, and community at the annual King East Design District (KEDD) Neighbourhood Hop, organized by DesignTO, in collaboration… Read more
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JulToronto Dog Moms X Old Town BIA: Paws Walk
July 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
(Please PURCHASE TICKETS HERE) A walking tour in the city to see art and visit dog-friendly places. Join Toronto Dog Moms for a walk through one… Read more
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AugToronto Dog Moms X Old Town BIA: Paws Walk
August 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(Please PURCHASE TICKETS HERE) A walking tour in the city to see art and visit dog-friendly places. Join Toronto Dog Moms & Old Town Toronto BIA… Read more
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Seasonal Events
MAY – JANUARY
Market Street
Join your neighbours on Market Street for live entertainment, pop up market vendors, seating and more! Market Street (Front Street to The Esplanade) is pedestrianized annually May – January.
June – August
Music in St. James Park
Join us during the summer on Thursdays (7-9 pm), at the Michael Comstock Pavilion in St. James Park for this free concert series. Bring a chair, or blanket for the back lawn, and pack a picnic to enjoy while local musicians take to the stage. Feel like dancing? Step on up and show us your moves.
Dates and artists are noted above in Upcoming Events, once they are officially announced.
June – August
Historic Reenactors & Artisans
On Saturdays, June through August, find historic reenactors and artisans in Old Town Toronto. This friendly group tours the area 12 noon to 3pm Saturdays, and are happy to chat with you about historic facts, their period specific attire, or snap a selfie.
July – August
Berczy Beats
Join us in Berczy Park for live lunch time music Wednesdays, July and August. Eat your lunch next to the famous “dog fountain” and enjoy this free concert.
Dates and artists are noted above in Upcoming Events, once they are officially announced.
July – August
Fitness Classes in St. James Park
Our FREE Fitness Classes in St. James Park at the Michael Comstock Pavilion take place Tuesdays in July and August, from 6 – 7pm.
Designed to get you moving and enjoying our park, these fitness classes are offered free of charge thanks to Friends of St James Park and your local business community, represented by Old Town Toronto BIA.
Dates and class types are noted above in Upcoming Events, once they are officially announced.
July – August
Salsa On Market Street
A rhythm-infused series of events set to enliven the heart of Toronto’s Old Town this summer with Latin dance lessons, live music and tasty treats.
Dates are noted above in Upcoming Events, once they are officially announced.
August
Theatre In St. James Park
Join us in St. James Park for live theatre each August as we work with a local theatre to bring a new story to the Michael Comstock Pavilion stage.
Dates, play titles, and presenting local theatre will be noted above in Upcoming Events, once the are officially announced.
November
Post – Halloween Pumpkin Parade
Bring out your jack-o-lanterns to Berczy Park for the ultimate post-Halloween send-off. Let your creation glow with delight atop the park’s stage for all to see before bidding farewell to your pumpkin pal: to be composted with great reverence by the City of Toronto. Exact date will be noted above in Upcoming Events, once officially announced.
Date will be noted above in Upcoming Events, once officially announced.
November – February
Cavalcade of Lights
Our annual Cavalcade of Lights takes place in Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St E, with lights on display from late November to early February. You are invited to attend our opening ceremonies each year with live music and warm smiles.
Dates are noted above in Upcoming Events, once they are officially announced.
January & May
DesignTO Festival & King East Design District Neighbourhood Hop
Old Town Toronto’s King East Design District plays host to DesignTO exhibitions each January, and one interactive event for industry insiders in early spring.
Dates are noted above in Upcoming Events, once they are officially announced.
Entertainer Application
Guidelines & Information
Thanks for your interest in performing at an Old Town Toronto organized event.
Due to the high volume of interest we receive from performers, in order to streamline things, we kindly ask all interested performers complete our Expression of Interest to Perform application, using the button below. If we see a possible fit, someone from our office will reach out to you. Please note, due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to every submission we receive.