simcoe day events toronto

Simcoe Day events in Toronto for 2017

Simcoe Day events in Toronto feature OVO Fest starring Drake and many of his famous friends at the Budweiser Stage. If you didn't manage to nab a ticket, we wish you luck finding one. If you can't swing this big show, there's also Electric Island, a dance party on Cherry beach, and a dance festival to cap off your long weekend.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • August 7
      Drake and the rest of his OVO crew including Party Next Door, Majid Jordan and Roy Wods are joined by a cast of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B.
      Budweiser Stage
    • August 7
      The August long weekend edition of this party will stay in the Port Lands with international DJs, huge light shows, and extreme dancing.
      51 Comissioners St.
    • August 7
      This is an afternoon of social sun and fun, into an evening of dazzling in pretty lights, colour and dancing friends. Expect big speaker house music on the beach and expect it to be canceled if there's rain.
      Cherry Beach Park
    • August 9
      The true stories event is always a good time and this edition is all about sports. Savoy Howe of the Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club, former Kansas City Royal pitcher Justin Adam and Team Estonia hockey player Mike Auksi are guests.
    • August 7
      Legendary New York-based hip hop artists Pete Rock and CL Smooth will be headlining the inaugural Blowout Festival, hosted by Michie Mee with performances by Saukrates, Korexion, Blessed and more.
      Earl Bales Park
    • August 7-13
      This is an enchanting outdoor dance festival that brings contemporary and traditional dance to Withrow Park. Audiences get to see some of the city's best dance groups perform for free, outdoors.
      Withrow Park
    • August 7
      Sit amongst the rocks, trees, and streams of this Yorkville public space for some free music from saxophonist Brendan Cassidy.
      Village of Yorkville Park
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • August 4-7
      Recover from all your Caribana grinding with this day of food, performance and shows from T.O. calypso and soca singers accompanied by a 7-piece house band.
      Harbourfront Centre
    • August 4-7
      This is the final day of this weekend-long celebration of Ontario art and music with performances from Mel Dube, Batucada Carioca, Madison G Sound, Iva & Riit and JStixx.
      Ontario Place
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