The Cabbagetown Festival
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Date & Time:
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location:
Parliament Street (Gerrard St. to Wellesley St.) & Carlton Street (Parliament St. to Sherbourne St.), Toronto
Description:
🥬 The Cabbagetown Festival is back for its 47th year — and it's the biggest one yet! Toronto's longest-running street festival takes over Parliament and Carlton Streets for two full days of music, food, art, and culture. Free to attend, family- and pet-friendly, and open to everyone.
What to Expect:
🎵 Live Music & DJs — Dance to live sets at our brand-new EDM DJ Stage, sway to blues and rock bands, and catch a diverse lineup across the festival, including Indigenous artists and drag performers.
🤹 Street Performers — Stilt walkers, drag performers, and more bringing energy to every corner of the festival.
🛍️ Artisan Stalls & Unique Shops — Over 250 vendor stalls featuring handmade-in-Canada businesses and local Cabbagetown makers.
🍽️ Craft Beer, Patios & Food Trucks — A world of flavour from food trucks, extended patios, and restaurants, plus craft beer to wash it down.
🎈 Kids Zone — A dedicated kids' stage with live music and magic acts, bouncy castles, craft tables, bubbles, games, drag storytime, and face painting. Completely free.
📸 Historic Photo Exhibit — A stunning look back at the people, stories, and streets that shaped Cabbagetown.
🏳️🌈 NEW: Rainbow Market — Our first-ever market celebrating Cabbagetown's 2SLGBTQI+ community, featuring queer-owned vendors, makers, and artists.
🪶 Indigenous Celebration Stage — Presented with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, this dedicated space returns with Indigenous traditions, storytelling, performances, poetry, and skills.
Kick things off with us: Join our Opening Ceremonies at 11 AM on Saturday, September 12, featuring the annual cabbage-cutting tradition — 47 years running. Then close out the weekend at our Closing Parade on Sunday, September 13 at 6:20 PM, dancing down Parliament Street into an epic street party.
Good to know:
🚧 Parliament St. and Carlton St. will close to traffic on Sept. 12 at 6 AM and reopen Sept. 13 at 11 PM.
🎟️ Admission is completely free — no tickets required.
♿ The festival is accessible, with seating and accessible washrooms throughout.
📍 Full entertainment lineup and vendor list coming soon — follow along here and at CabbagetownTO.com for updates.
See you on Parliament Street! 🥬✨
This festival wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors: TD Bank, ecobee, Bostok Hathaway Real Estate, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment Services, Mount Pleasant Group, Scotiabank, Strongbow, and many more in our community along with support from the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location:
Parliament Street (Gerrard St. to Wellesley St.) & Carlton Street (Parliament St. to Sherbourne St.), Toronto
Description:
🥬 The Cabbagetown Festival is back for its 47th year — and it's the biggest one yet! Toronto's longest-running street festival takes over Parliament and Carlton Streets for two full days of music, food, art, and culture. Free to attend, family- and pet-friendly, and open to everyone.
What to Expect:
🎵 Live Music & DJs — Dance to live sets at our brand-new EDM DJ Stage, sway to blues and rock bands, and catch a diverse lineup across the festival, including Indigenous artists and drag performers.
🤹 Street Performers — Stilt walkers, drag performers, and more bringing energy to every corner of the festival.
🛍️ Artisan Stalls & Unique Shops — Over 250 vendor stalls featuring handmade-in-Canada businesses and local Cabbagetown makers.
🍽️ Craft Beer, Patios & Food Trucks — A world of flavour from food trucks, extended patios, and restaurants, plus craft beer to wash it down.
🎈 Kids Zone — A dedicated kids' stage with live music and magic acts, bouncy castles, craft tables, bubbles, games, drag storytime, and face painting. Completely free.
📸 Historic Photo Exhibit — A stunning look back at the people, stories, and streets that shaped Cabbagetown.
🏳️🌈 NEW: Rainbow Market — Our first-ever market celebrating Cabbagetown's 2SLGBTQI+ community, featuring queer-owned vendors, makers, and artists.
🪶 Indigenous Celebration Stage — Presented with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, this dedicated space returns with Indigenous traditions, storytelling, performances, poetry, and skills.
Kick things off with us: Join our Opening Ceremonies at 11 AM on Saturday, September 12, featuring the annual cabbage-cutting tradition — 47 years running. Then close out the weekend at our Closing Parade on Sunday, September 13 at 6:20 PM, dancing down Parliament Street into an epic street party.
Good to know:
🚧 Parliament St. and Carlton St. will close to traffic on Sept. 12 at 6 AM and reopen Sept. 13 at 11 PM.
🎟️ Admission is completely free — no tickets required.
♿ The festival is accessible, with seating and accessible washrooms throughout.
📍 Full entertainment lineup and vendor list coming soon — follow along here and at CabbagetownTO.com for updates.
See you on Parliament Street! 🥬✨
This festival wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors: TD Bank, ecobee, Bostok Hathaway Real Estate, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment Services, Mount Pleasant Group, Scotiabank, Strongbow, and many more in our community along with support from the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario.
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Where is it happening?
Cabbagetown, 476 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M4X 1P2, Canada
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