SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place offers an exciting lineup of live music and vibrant art and culture from July 5 to August 23, 2025. SummerSeries is a curated series of free entertainment for visitors of all ages and has something for everyone to enjoy!
Open Canvas Music and Arts Festival
July 5 & 6
Dance, enjoy amazing art and connect with new friends at Open Canvas Music and Arts Festival — Toronto’s free, not-for-profit music and arts festival.
This festival turns the waterfront into a living gallery of sound, colour and community and invites you to a weekend of celebration in music, art, and community. With performances from local and internationally acclaimed artists, food from some of the city’s best restaurants, and a view of Toronto’s skyline, this festival is a must do.
Visit the Open Canvas website for event details.
Mixto Festival
July 12 & 13
Mixto Festival is an intergenerational party – bring your friends or meet new ones!
Now in its 7th year, Mixto Festival brings together communities, cultures, and experiences for two days of live music and DJs. Enjoy music and dancing alongside children’s programming, food and craft vendors, a licensed bar, art installations, and impeccable vibes. Mixto Festival brings the block party vibes you love – niche and experimental, inclusive and underground, yet always safe, welcome, and rooted in joy.
Visit www.mixtofestival.com for more event details.
Summer Live Music Festival
July 26
Summer Live Music Festival is back for its sixth annual celebration at the stunning Trillium Park waterfront with live music, fresh air, and unforgettable vibes.
This year’s lineup features award-winning talent – from world-renowned a cappella groups to acclaimed jazz bands, high-energy DJs, and everything in between. Whether you’re into soulful harmonies, groovy jazz, or upbeat pop, there’s something for everyone.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, gather with friends and family, and soak up the sounds of summer in one of Toronto’s most scenic settings. Trillium Park’s stunning lakefront is the perfect backdrop for this family-friendly event.
Visit www.tujazz.com/slmf2025 for event details.
Indigenous Sounds Now
July 27
Indigenous Sounds Now amplifies the voices of Indigenous musicians from the Anishinaabe, Mohawk and Cree Nations.
With a sonically diverse line-up of Indigenous musicians and JUNO Award nominees, Indigenous Sounds Now delivers a fusion of Indigenous culture with pop, blues, roots, and rock. Be sure to join us as we listen and dance to this wonderful Indigenous musical mosaic.
Visit the Indigenous Sounds Now page for event details.
Wavelength Summer Thing
August 9 & 10
Wavelength’s Summer Thing, the annual celebration in Trillium Park returns for two full days of live music. Ranging from indie folk to psychedelic electronica to poetic hip-hop, local, and Canadian creativity is on full display.
With Wavelength’s signature immersive art and installations, this community gathering highlights the gorgeous waterfront park and lush greenery. Delicious food vendors, interactive activities, and an indie market brings all ages together for a weekend of fun!
Visit the Wavelength Summer Thing website for event details.
It’s OK* World
August 16 & 17
Join us for It’s Ok* World’s third annual outdoor free festival, showcasing the vibrant and diverse talent within Toronto’s Black arts community. Set against the backdrop of a warm summer, this two-day festival celebrates art, culture, and community. It’s a space for Black artists to shine, heal, and share their stories.
Visit the It’s OK World website for event details.
The Academy presents The Hustle
August 23
The Academy celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its marquee concert series, The Hustle, which spotlights new and emerging artists—primarily local, with select guests from across Canada. Focused on showcasing hip hop, R&B/soul, and beat-driven instrumental genres, The Hustle has played a key role in introducing audiences to now-globally recognized talent. The series has hosted performance debuts from artists such as TOBi, Sadboi (formerly Ebhoni), Emanuel, TRP.P, Obuxum, and Witch Prophet (formerly Above Top Secret), among many others. With over 120 artists featured across 42 concerts, The Hustle stands as one of the longest-running showcases of hip hop and R&B in Canada. To mark this milestone, a roster of alumni will perform in a day-long celebration in Trillium Park at Ontario Place.
For event details visit The Academy presents website.
City Hall Live
August 24
City Hall Live returns to Trillium Park on Sunday, August 24. This free, family-friendly event features live music, dance lessons, and entertainment. Guests can also enjoy an onsite bar, food vendors, and artisan market. City Hall Live is a music showcase and event series that highlights local musicians, organizations, venues, and presenters.
For event details visit the City of Toronto website.
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