Shaw Festival at Harbourfront Centre is Toronto’s New Stage for World Class Theatre.

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Wednesday, August 12
FREE
A group of people dancing outside
Recreation
Festival
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • Hours Vary
Dancing on the Square is back for another season of rhythm and community.
FREE
A girl kicking a soccer ball on an outdoor pitch with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Skating
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 8:00am
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play.
Kids exploring at Ontario Science Centre
Kids
Immersive Experiences
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 10:00am
Wonder, discover and play at the Ontario Science Centre!
FREE*
A crowd dancing outdoors at night
Dancing on the Square
Dance & Live Music
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 7:00pm
Experience the rhythms and melodies of northeastern Brazil.
*Free with registration. Details on event page.
FREE
Art
Exhibitions
Every Day • Hours Vary
Get inspired and visit our bold, thought-provoking art exhibitions—free and on view now.
Thursday, August 13
FREE
A crowd listening to an outdoor music concert in a garden
Music
Festival
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • Hours Vary
Welcome to the 25th season of Summer Music in the Garden.
FREE
A girl kicking a soccer ball on an outdoor pitch with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Skating
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 8:00am
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play.
Kids exploring at Ontario Science Centre
Kids
Immersive Experiences
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 10:00am
Wonder, discover and play at the Ontario Science Centre!
FREE
A group of four artists dressed in red and black attire outside.
Music Garden
Concert
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 7:00pm
Original compositions of indie pop, neo-classicism and Ukrainian folk polyphony.
FREE
Art
Exhibitions
Every Day • Hours Vary
Get inspired and visit our bold, thought-provoking art exhibitions—free and on view now.
Friday, August 14
FREE
A girl kicking a soccer ball on an outdoor pitch with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Skating
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 • 8:00am
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play.
Kids exploring at Ontario Science Centre
Kids
Immersive Experiences
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 • 10:00am
Wonder, discover and play at the Ontario Science Centre!
FREE
Art
Exhibitions
Every Day • Hours Vary
Get inspired and visit our bold, thought-provoking art exhibitions—free and on view now.
Saturday, August 15
An outdoor concert with a performer on stage in front of a crowd at night
Music
Festival
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • Hours Vary
Welcome to Toronto’s best waterfront live music experience.
FREE
A girl kicking a soccer ball on an outdoor pitch with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Skating
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:00am
A new accessible space for kids and families to come together through play.
Kids exploring at Ontario Science Centre
Kids
Immersive Experiences
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00am
Wonder, discover and play at the Ontario Science Centre!
A stack of ceramic plates against a white background
Art
Course
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 1:00pm
Explore clay through the making of simple, functional objects.
Close-up of a silver pendant necklace with a pearl
Art
Course
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 2:00pm
Create a modern and elegant sterling silver pendant featuring a freshwater pearl in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop.
FREE
A nighttime shot of a crowd at an outdoor food market with the CN tower in the background
Recreation
Market
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 5:00pm
Every Saturday, Super Yummy brings Toronto’s food scene to our waterfront with rising culinary talent and bold flavours.
A black and white shot of a band performing on stage
Concerts by the Lake
Concert
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30pm
A tribute to the iconic soundtracks of the '90s with hip-hop and R&B classics.
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