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The 2022 version of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival brought out large crowds to view performances throughout the downtown. This year’s version runs May 31 to June 2 to lead off Ontario’s music festival season.
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Burlington’s Adelchi (Mario) Salvati dances at last year’s Sound of Music Festival in Burlington. This year’s version is set for June 13 to 16.
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Crowds take in a past Mariposa Folk Festival. This year’s version is set to take place July 5 to 7.
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A past Bollywood Monster Mashup festival performance in Mississauga draws a crowd. This year’s version runs July 26, 27.
More than 40 music festivals await you in Ontario for 2024 this spring, summer, fall
Here are more than 40 Ontario music festivals coming up this spring, summer and fall listed in chronological order, with handy links to their websites.
The 2022 version of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival brought out large crowds to view performances throughout the downtown. This year’s version runs May 31 to June 2 to lead off Ontario’s music festival season.
From the heart of its big cities like Toronto and Ottawa to its less urbanized areas like Red Rock and St. Joseph Island, one thing Ontario is full of in the late spring, summer and fall is music festivals. Dozens of them.
Here are more than 40 of them for 2024, listed in chronological order, with handy links to their websites, as compiled by Destination Ontario which is the provincial government’s lead tourism marketing organization.
Luminato will present a stellar programming lineup featuring exceptional Canadian and international artists who will illuminate the city with a unique blend of music, dance, theatre, performance art, and more.
Discover your new favourite act during NXNE (North by Northeast), Ontario’s answer to SXSW. This music and cultural extravaganza supports emerging musicians and artists, with performances taking place in live music venues and outdoor spaces.
Where: Blue Mountain Village/Jozo Weider Boulevard
When: June 21 to 23
This family-friendly street party transforms Blue Mountain Village into a showcase of Latin life with pulsating live music, passionate dancing and vibrant culture.
The annual multi-day event is celebrating its 37th anniversary this year with some of the biggest names in Jazz, Blues, R&B and Soul, entertaining music lovers in free and ticketed settings throughout the city.
The Westben Performing Arts Theatre showcases a mix of musical and stage performances in a magnificent open-air, timber-frame barn with views over the rolling farm hills outside Campbellford.
Blues, pop and rock fans converge on LeBreton Flats Park for this annual tradition with big names like Mötley Crüe, Tyler Childers and TALK topping the list of performers on the three outdoor stages.
Since 2019, the Collingwood Music Festival has grown into a much-anticipated event bringing exceptional performances to the region. Enjoy award-winning artists in classical, world music, jazz and Indigenous genres, as well as a popular youth program.
Jazz takes centre stage during this lakeside Beaches community event celebrating its 36th year. Performances are held in several different outdoor venues, including streets and parks. The Main Stage at Woodbine takes place July 18 to 21.
The two-day festival in St. Catharines features hometown bands Alexisonfire and City and Colour. This year’s lineup also includes Metric, the Used, Sloan, and more.
Canada’s largest Latino-themed celebration returns to St. Clair Street for its 20th year with over 350 performers showcasing music, dance, art and authentic Latin food.
This outdoor music event features ticketed Friday and Saturday evening events on the main stage. Catch international artists across several performance stages, as well as regional musicians at the free Saturday shuffle and a popular Sunday morning gospel revival.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy free outdoor music directly across from Sauble Beach. Various genres of music will be performed on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Parry Sound/The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
When: July 19 to Aug. 3
Since 1979, Festival of the Sound has brought some of the great chamber and classical music musicians and artists from Canada and around the world to the shores of Georgian Bay in scenic Parry Sound.
A multi-genre, multi-day, musical celebration at Guelph Lake with camping, food vendors, kid-friendly programs, crafts workshops, drum and dance, and amazing music performed on five different stages.
The largest South Asian festival in Canada returns for its 14th year featuring free concerts with international Bollywood stars, a food festival, dance performances, a laser show and more.
This family-friendly, outdoor, camping festival features a variety of musical genres including new music, folk, roots, bluegrass, rock and pop. Browse through a wide array of food vendors, locally made beer, local art and activities for kids.
One of Barrie’s signature summer events, Kempenfest is celebrating 52 years of amazing live music along with great food, arts and crafts on the waterfront.
Join the revelry of North America’s largest street festival, the culmination of a month-long celebration of Caribbean music, food and culture. Celebrating almost 60 years since its debut, this event continues to advocate for freedom, diversity and inclusion.
Canada’s largest annual camping country music mash-up is open to all ages. This year’s lineup includes popular musicians Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson.
This annual, grassroots gathering attracts over 2,000 music lovers to Lake Superior’s North Shore with world-class music on four daytime workshop-style stages, as well as an evening festival concert stage.
One of Ontario’s most beautiful villages hosts one of the province’s most popular live music festivals, along with camping, craft beer, food trucks and cool merch.
This ultimate tribute event celebrates the music you loved from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Enjoy full-service bars, food vendors and a great lineup of professional tribute shows in LeBreton Flats.
Experience the joy of camping and live concerts in the backwoods near Sault Ste. Marie. Dance to the music from talented Canadian artists that will keep you moving to the beat.
CONVERGENCE brings together musicians and artists for a day of mind-bending experiences, art installations, and live music in Oshawa’s downtown. This free event hosts local vendors, street food, and even pro wrestling.
Enjoy “big music in a little place” with intimate performances by exceptional artists held in various cherished venues and spaces across Eastern Ontario.
A dynamic celebration of music, art and culture with a diverse lineup across multiple stages, showcasing a range of genres from the best of Ontario artists, as well as food and drink vendors in the heart of Niagara.
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