Cabbagetown’s Circus Walk

Celebrate the grand finale of Cabbagetown’s Around the World Pop Ups with a whimsical, neighbourhood-wide street spectacle.
About this Event

Step right up for the grand finale of Cabbagetown’s Around the World Pop Ups with the Circus Walk — a whimsical, roaming celebration transforming the neighbourhood into a living street performance experience filled with colour, comedy, creativity, and surprise. The Circus Walk takes place all across Cabbagetown, most notably on Parliament Street, Carlton Street and Gerrard Street.

As visitors stroll through Cabbagetown’s historic streets, they’ll encounter a cast of unforgettable performers scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Expect dazzling juggling performances, hilarious mime interactions, live caricature drawings, vibrant face painting for all ages, and a charismatic drag performer bringing glamour, humour, and theatrical energy to the streetscape. Around every corner, guests will discover spontaneous moments of entertainment, playful audience interaction, and photo-worthy surprises.

Designed for families, residents, visitors, and curious wanderers alike, the Circus Walk invites the community to explore Cabbagetown in a completely new way — turning everyday sidewalks, patios, and gathering spaces into an open-air stage. Equal parts street festival, art crawl, and roaming performance experience, this closing celebration captures the spirit of the Around the World Pop Ups: creative, welcoming, community-driven, and full of discovery.

You can find the performers all across Cabbagetown:

1. Drag Performer - TD Bank (493 Parliament St)
2. Mime - CIBC Bank (245 Carlton St.)
3. Cartoonist - Esso (581 Parliament St)
4. Face Painting - Allan Garden (North East Corner, close to Carlton Street & Sherbourne Street)

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible.