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Top 10 things to do in Toronto in June 2025

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Finally, summer is here after a long struggle with winter snow, squalls, and even temperature drops in May! June in Toronto is a vibrant month filled with festivals, concerts, and cultural events. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s a curated list of the top 10 events happening in Toronto this June, organized chronologically to help you plan your month.

Things To Do In Toronto In June 2025

Event Date Price
TSO’s Mozart’s Jupiter June 4–5 & 7–8, 2025 Starting at $36
Do West Fest June 6–8, 2025 Free
The Canadian Shield Soccer Tournament June 7 & 10, 2025 One price for 2 matches
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) June 7–8, 2025 Free
Kendrick Lamar and SZA Concert June 12–13, 2025 Starting at $271
North by Northeast (NXNE) Festival June 11–15, 2025 Starting at $35
Luminato Festival June 5–15, 2025 Varies (some free)
Taste of Little Italy June 19–21, 2025 Free admission
TD Toronto Jazz Festival June 24 – July 3, 2025 Many free shows
Pride Parade June 29, 2025 Free

1. TSO’s Mozart’s Jupiter

  • When: June 4–5 & 7–8, 2025
  • Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St) & George Weston Recital Hall (5040 Yonge St)
  • Price: Starting at $36
  • Details: Experience the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony, along with Ravel’s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Beatrice Rana, and the Canadian premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull’s “Grit. Grace. Glory.”

Learn more about this event here.


2. Do West Fest

  • When: June 6–8, 2025
  • Where: Dundas St West from Lansdowne to Shaw
  • Price: Free
  • Details: A lively street festival spanning 16 blocks, featuring music, arts, food, and community engagement.

Learn more about Do West Fest here.


3. The Canadian Shield Soccer Tournament

  • When: June 7 & 10, 2025
  • Where: BMO Field (170 Princes’ Blvd)
  • Price: One price for two matches
  • Details: The inaugural Canadian Shield tournament featuring international soccer teams from Canada, New Zealand, Ukraine, and Côte d’Ivoire.

Click here for tickets and the schedule.


4. Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)

  • When: June 7–8, 2025
  • Where: Mattamy Athletic Centre (50 Carlton St)
  • Price: Free
  • Details: One of the world’s largest festivals dedicated to comic arts, showcasing alternative and independent comics with panels, workshops, and signings.

Click here for more information.


5. Kendrick Lamar and SZA Concert

  • When: June 12–13, 2025
  • Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)
  • Price: Starting at $271
  • Details: Part of their Grand National Tour, featuring fan-favorite songs like “30 For 30” and “All the Stars.”

Click here for tickets.


6. North by Northeast (NXNE) Festival

  • When: June 11–15, 2025
  • Where: Multiple venues across Toronto
  • Price: Starting at $35
  • Details: An annual music and arts festival focusing on emerging talent, with performances spanning various genres.

For festival passes and tickets, click here.


7. Luminato Festival

  • When: June 5–15, 2025
  • Where: Various locations across Toronto
  • Price: Varies by event; some free
  • Details: A global multi-arts festival showcasing contemporary art, music, theatre, and dance, transforming public spaces across the city.

For more information, click here.


8. Taste of Little Italy

  • When: June 19–21, 2025
  • Where: College Street between Bathurst and Shaw
  • Price: Free admission
  • Details: Indulge in Italian cuisine, enjoy live music, and explore extended patios in this vibrant neighborhood festival.

You can find all event details here.


9. TD Toronto Jazz Festival

  • When: June 24 – July 3, 2025
  • Where: Various venues across Toronto, with the main stage at Nathan Phillips Square
  • Price: Many performances are free
  • Details: Experience a blend of jazz styles from local and international artists, with performances across over 40 locations.

Find featured artists and event details here.


10. Pride Parade

  • When: June 29, 2025 (2 PM – 6 PM)
  • Where: Starts at Rosedale Valley Rd. & Park Rd., proceeds west on Church St., south on Yonge St., ending at Nathan Phillips Square
  • Price: Free
  • Details: A vibrant celebration of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, featuring over 25,000 marchers and more than 250 groups promoting diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about the festival and upcoming events here.


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Raunak Neupane
Raunak Neupane

Raunak Neupane is a freelance blog writer and a part of our Everything About Canada team, helping us grow and connect with more Canadians every day. With expertise in social media marketing and content marketing, he has crafted compelling content across multiple platforms. Raunak plays a key role in optimizing our online presence so we can share authentic Canadian stories, experiences, and culture with a wider community.

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