Upcoming festivals this summer in Toronto

Our team in Toronto real estate is always busy, however, we always find time to enjoy some culture!

Summer in Toronto has never been boring.As every year, Toronto offers thousands of diverse events to over 5 million multicultural residents of the GTA.I cannot cover or even mention every single festival or concert (for complete listings see toronto.com.Instead let’s have a look at 5 very different festivals from which everyone should be able to choose.

I cannot cover or even mention every single festival or concert (for complete listings see toronto.com

Fan Expo Canada

When: August 28th – 30th
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

This year celebrating the 25th anniversary of Terminator, Linda Hamilton cannot be missing! The 15th annual multigenre fan convention covers popular arts such as comic books, fantasy, science fiction books and movies, horror, anime, video games and many more. Plenty of workshops and seminars, autograph sessions, masquerade and with a long list of featured guests you can experience the perfect weekend.

Woofstock

When: June 13th and 14th
Where: St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood

Doggies wherever you look! For the 7th time already, Toronto will be hosting the largest outdoor festival for dogs in North America. This year there’s a chance to win a honeymoon weekend package for two at the Le Meridian King Edward Hotel during the festival. All you need to do is participate at the Woofstock Wedding High Tee on June the 7th and be the owner of the best dressed doggie bride or groom! Good luck!

Luminato

When: June 5th – 14th
Where: various places

Have you heard of Luminato?Just like last year, Toronto's public places will become the stage for another wonderful celebration of arts for 10 long days.With over 100 of events lasting for 10 days, casting over music, films, dance theatre, visual arts food and more you can forget the boredom.Tickets available for sale already.

Northern Ink Xposure

When: June 19th – 21st
Where: Toronto Hilton

The annual gathering of tattoo artists and tattoo lovers from around the world is much more than just a tattoo show – it is a life style show for tattooed people. This year’s theme is ‘Tattooing and contemporary fashion with good ol’ Rock n’ Roll’. Most of the events are open to public, but only VIP passes (only a few hundreds!) will get you to the many after parties. If interested, check out the N.I.X. fan profile on facebook!

Casa Loma’s Renaissance Festival

When: July 4th – 6th
Where: Casa Loma

This family fair festival offers great fun for everyone! Come and enjoy dueling knights, magician shows, medieval music, comedy, Renaissance Shoppes, ongoing games and much more. Tickets also available online.