Toronto’s Cabbagetown Festival is gearing up for its annual two-day celebration this September. The free weekend event will include DJs and live music, street performers, artisan shops, food trucks, and much more. Here’s what to know.
Ringing in its 46th anniversary, the beloved event kicks off on Sept. 6 and will end on Sept. 7 with a fantastic parade.
What to expect
This year, there will be over 250 vendors, taking over Parliament St. from Gerrard to Wellesley, and Carlton St. from Parliament to Ontario.
The weekend will be packed with entertainment, delicious food, unique shopping, and fun for all.
Check out the live performances and DJ sets that’ll keep you dancing throughout the festivities. From EDM DJs to blues bands, indigenous artists, and drag shows, there’s a little bit of something for everyone.
Keep your eye out for street performers, too. It’ll be hard to miss the stilt walkers, acrobats, and other incredible street performers at almost every corner of the festival.
Be sure to check out one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods from local vendors, too. Hungry yet? Fuel up with craft beer and food trucks. There will be a wide selection of food trucks, pop-up patios, and restaurants offering everything from gourmet street food to refreshing drinks.
And on Sunday, there will be a fabulous parade to celebrate the community.
Parade details
The annual Closing Parade will take place at 6:20 p.m. on Sunday. This will mark the end of the festival. Jam out alongside the local Afro–Brazilian samba reggae percussion ensemble TDot Batu. They will lead an energetic and lively parade for all to enjoy. We don’t blame you if you get lost in the rhythm.
The community parade will run up Parliament Street, starting at Gerrard and ending at Wellesley. There will be a dance party at the end!
Looks like the first weekend of September is going to be pretty busy!
The Cabbagetown Festival
When: Sept. 6 and 7, 2025
Time: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Parliament St. and Carlton St., Cabbagetown, Toronto
Cost: Free
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