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Exciting Toronto Music Festivals to Experience This Fall

September 24, 20267 Mins Read
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Exciting Toronto Music Festivals to Experience This Fall
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Summer is in full swing, and festival season isn’t over yet. As we move into August and September, there are plenty of events lined up, from huge electronic dance gatherings and reggae legends to free concerts by the waterfront, jazz in charming neighborhoods, and a brand-new festival that will transform multiple west end music venues into one big circuit!

Check out these 10 music festivals happening across Toronto and the GTA in the next few weeks.

Electric Island

 

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If you love electronic music, you’ve got two more weekends left to enjoy Electric Island’s 14th season! The festival’s August edition is set for Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at South River in the Port Lands. Friday features a lineup with Boris Brejcha, Cassian, Kasablanca, AYYBO, Devault and Marta; then Saturday showcases Eli Brown, KI/KI, MK, DJ Seinfeld, Robag Wruhme and others.

Electric Island will also be back for its Labour Day weekend finale on Sept. 5 and 6 at Fort York and The Bentway. Saturday’s lineup includes Green Velvet, Layton Giordani, Murda Beatz, Joy Orbison and X CLUB; while Sunday features PAWSA, Paco Osuna, Nico Moreno, Cloudy and Pegassi!

The festival is for ages 19+ with options for general admission as well as VIP tickets.

Wavelength Summer Thing

This year’s Wavelength Summer Thing returns to Trillium Park at Ontario Place on Sunday, Aug. 16-and it’s completely free!

This year’s event has expanded too! There are now two performance spaces: a main stage and a lake stage. Canadian rapper Shad headlines alongside artists like Absolute Treat, Bells Larsen, CJ Wiley, Eliza Niemi, Janette King, Sister Ray, Tauro and Afro-Brazilian percussion group Maracatu Mar Aberto. Plus there will be food vendors along with a licensed bar to enhance the festival vibe!

The all-ages event runs from 5 to 11 p. m. at 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

Toronto Folk Festival

<p Seriously-who needs an excuse to visit the Toronto Islands? The Toronto Folk Festival is taking over the WIA Pavilion on Ward’s Island from Aug. 21 to 23 for three days packed with live music featuring artists such as Abigail Lapell, Ahmed Moneka & Friends , Bobby Dove , Burs , Kobotown , Meredith Moon , Mia Kelly , The Young Novelists , among others! Don’t miss out on workshops or checking out various artists and vendors.

The programming runs from 4 to 9:30 p. m. on Friday while Saturday and Sunday run from 11 a. m. until late evening at roughly the same time as Friday’s schedule. This family-friendly festival offers both weekend passes or single-day tickets.

Markham Jazz Festival

Main Street in Unionville will turn into an incredible outdoor music venue this August-and it won’t cost you anything! The Markham Jazz Festival makes its return on Aug. 22-23 with over thirty free performances across three stages plus additional music happening at Jazz Hot Spots throughout Markham.

This year’s lineup includes Montreal vocalist Ranee Lee along with Latin-jazz singer Amanda Martinez , blues artist Suzie Vinnick , Afro-Cuban/Latin-jazz ensemble Joaquin Nuñez & Habana Safari as well as SHOUT! The Band featuring twelve brass players.

The festival provides complimentary off-site parking available at Unionville High School accompanied by shuttle buses running continuously starting each day around eleven o’clock in the morning until late evening.

Kaya Fest Toronto

 

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Amazing reggae vibes are coming your way when four members of the Marley family hit up the GTA this August! Kaya Fest makes its debut in Markham Fairgrounds on Saturday , Aug.22 between two o’clock till eleven p. m., bringing together Stephen , Damian , Julian & Ky-Mani Marley under one bill. Joining them will be Shabba Ranks, Lila Iké, and Jesse Royal alongside another generation of Marleys including YG Marley, Yohan Marley, Mystic Marley, DJ Shacia Päyne, Hymn Marley, and Zion Marley too !

Tier two general admission tickets start from $99.99 while front-row VIP costs $189.99 along with Kaya Experience priced at $309.99 (tickets might sell quickly since prices increase based upon availability ).

Ashkenaz Festival

Ashkenaz Festival takes place throughout different locations across Toronto spanning an entire week ! Running from August thirtieth through September sixth showcasing global Jewish culture via arts/music-all mostly offered free whilst being family-friendly!

It kicks off during Pedestrian Sunday held within Kensington Market occurring on aug30 featuring performances/artistic expressions scattered around town followed by Tsirk Dobranotch appearing afterwards combining klezmer tunes with circus acts, dance, mime, and aerial stunts staged inside “The Great Hall” moving onto Lula Lounge offering concerts including songs originally penned by Leonard Cohen sung amidst Swedish artist Louisa Lyne performing them exclusively arranged within Yiddish language ; additionally Jewish-Moroccan Neta Elkayam brings forth North African tradition fused alongside jazz & contemporary sounds !

Wrapping things up during labour day weekend will highlight top-tiered outdoor programming where “Klezmatics” celebrate their fortieth anniversary performing pro bono come September fifth inside Earl Bales Park-followed closely thereafter concluding festivities around Honey Barrey park displaying extensive musical offerings culminating within marketplace experiences catered towards families alike all day long.

Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival

Port Credit Memorial Park transforms into jam-packed sessions filled predominately around blues-rock-soul genres kicking-off September eleventh till thirteen !

This renowned event marks its twenty-eighth occurrence featuring both ticketed headliners paired nicely against numerous unpaid showcases making it accessible throughout entire duration commencing onward ; highlighted acts include Kim Mitchell leading off friday night accompanied by Jack De Keyzer + Jon Hines band also hitting respective stages-Saturday showcases southern rockers Blackberry Smoke supported via Samantha Martin along Delta Sugar/Suzie Vinnick band/Cameo Blues Band whereas Sundays show shall see Slowhand take charge presenting tunes reminiscent Eric Clapton himself !

Apart from paid-mainstage slots audiences should check out World Stage Snug Cafe acoustic sessions boasting free programming continuing right through night-time hours : Fridays pricing stands roughly thirty bucks saturdays hover forty dollars while sundays land back down again priced similar fittingly thus total passes go upwards eighty only fairly reasonable given contextually speaking !

World Of Jazz Festivals:

Taking Brampton downtown heavily engaging jazz aficionados combined salsa-calypsos leaping onto scene starting septembers elevens through thirteenth boasting hundred+ musicians performing round-the-clock excitement beginning each nights’ opening hour featuring restaurants/bars engaged welcoming participatory fun inclusive where registration mandated allowing patrons join us alongside jams happening either solos/trios alike!


Leading Saturdays star-studded centerpiece planned well arranged includes eight solid hours thrilling outdoor vibes showcasing various delightful foods/desires tailored toward families galore jumping straight after parade-style happenings lasting into evenings’ grand finale hosted right here located Rose Theater wrapping everything perfectly neatly finishing first true gala concert spotlighting our beloved female contributors leaving their mark forever rooted firmly within jazzy realms soundscape thriving endlessly today!

Soundwave Fest :


Come join us soundwave fest hits downsview park terrace slated mid-september sure enough blending Bollywood favorites mixed effortlessly merging EDM house beats Indo-electronic flavors awaiting those ready partake festivities so lively … Jai Wolf headlines supported richly beyond measure effortlessly dancing rhythmically forward showcasing fellow stars Maneesh Asad Khan Armana Khan rolling thru sets excitingly exchanging beats non-stop atmosphere primed sweet spot cheers arising loudly heard echoing surrounding venue near every corner promising truly electric connection amongst gathered participants eager share memories created forevermore!!

General admissions range starts twenty-five bucks gradually rising upwards causing anticipation spark alive strongly feeding hunger satisfying thirst simultaneously indulging ourselves without remorse get ahead !!<H2 class="Second Summer Fest :


Guess what everyone? New music extravaganza arrives expanding city wide coming soon second summer festival sprouting vibrantly showing fresh talent emerging instantly taking advantage creating spontaneous opportunities enhancing community spirit galvanizing positivity uplifting moments shared extensively promoting unity playing central role emphasizing diversity wherever possible -mark those calendars folks!! Standing tall setting action unfolding rapidly before eyes spanning broad regions encompassing variety of genres covering locations established between Spadina Lansdowne Queen Bloor providing dynamic platforms appreciating widespread creativity reaching audience levels unheard previously witnessed make sure gather friends inspire others attend support local roots unearthing gems often overlooked just waiting shine brightly underneath spotlight shining brighter than ever !! General admission ticket pricing generally rests near fourteen-eightish pass taxes included fees rounded total reflect accurately covering expenses incurred establishing seamless flow throughout operational framework assisting crucial growth opportunities benefiting creative circles nurturing supportive environments fostering strong bonds lastly celebrating overall artistry comes alive once again showing new heights reached together embracing all walks life creatively expressing voices harmoniously intertwining styles ultimately resulting enriched experiences never forget walking away positive upliftment steeped deeply…

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