SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place brings together live music, art, and cultural experiences from July 18 to August 16, 2026. This free program offers a vibrant lineup of entertainment for all ages, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Summer Live Music Festival
July 18
SING! and the Emerging Artists Association present their annual free event as part of SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place. The event will feature two dynamic programs: Live Jazz and SING! in the Summer. Audiences will enjoy performances by four award-winning emerging bands and three a cappella groups, showcasing a vibrant mix of original jazz, beatboxing, world, and pop music. Enjoy live performances, food and drink offerings, and waterfront views. Bring a blanket or chair and settle in on the lawn for a relaxed evening of free live music.
Visit https://www.tujazz.com/2026-summer-live-music-festival for event details.
Indigenous Sounds Now
July 19
The cultures, stories and songs of Indigenous People will be shared at Indigenous Sounds Now, curated by Elaine Bomberry. Guiding this musical journey is Host Donna Sound, who is a reporter for CTV’s National News ‘Indigenous Circle’. The incredible range of vibrations go from the heart felt beats of the Eagleheart Singers & Drummers, a traditional Pow Wow drum, DJ’s Classic-Roots and DJ Kimivn who blend Electronica fusion with Indig rhythms. The Healers bring some of their good ole’ Six Nations soulful blues. Nadjiwan also hits the stage with powerful lyrics and real slick alt-rock grooves.
Visit the Indigenous Sounds Now page for event details.
Mixto Festival
July 25
Mixto Festival is an intergenerational party, bring your friends or meet new ones! Now in its eighth year, The festival brings together communities, cultures, and experiences for a day 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.
City Hall Live
July 26
This family-friendly event features live music and entertainment. Guests can also enjoy an onsite bar and delicious food vendors. City Hall Live is a music discovery series that highlights local musicians, and partners with grassroots organizations, venues, and presenters. City Hall Live is teaming up with Mixto Festival to produce this day’s program.
It’s OK* World
August 8
It’s Ok*’s fourth annual outdoor festival will showcase the vibrant and diverse talent within Toronto’s Black arts community. Set against the backdrop of a warm summer, this festival celebrates art, culture, and community. It’s a space for Black artists to shine, heal, and share their stories.
The Academy presents: Soulquarians in the Park
August 9
The Academy presents a day long tribute to one of hip hop and R&B’s most legendary music collectives, The Soulquarians. Toronto soul-jazz band re.verse will lay the ground for an afternoon of your Soulquarian favourites with a roster of singers and emcees from across the GTA (to be announced). Including renditions of songs by Erykah Badu, The Roots, D’Angelo, Common, J Dilla, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, and Bilal. The day will wrap with a party featuring DJ Mensa and savvv featuring Soulquarians classics and adjacent chunes!
Open Canvas Music and Arts Festival
August 15
Open Canvas returns to Trillium Park at Ontario Place for its waterfront festival featuring live music, art installations, local food vendors, and community programming set against the Toronto skyline. Part of the launch of the Open Canvas City Tour, a multi-day celebration of music, art, food, and connection across some of Toronto’s most inspiring cultural spaces. This year’s festival invites attendees to move through the city together, discovering new sounds, new food, and new friends along the way. Open Canvas is a not-for-profit festival built to create more reasons for people to gather, discover, and connect through culture
Wavelength Summer Thing
August 16
Wavelength’s Summer Thing, the annual celebration in Trillium Park returns for a full day of fun. Ranging from indie folk to Afro-Brazilian percussion to alternative hip-hop – local and Canadian creativity is on full display across two stages of live music. 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 celebration of all things summer!
Visit the Wavelength Summer Thing website for event details.
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