Beaches Jazz Festival Returns to Toronto in July 2025

Live jazz under the stars. Salsa on the beach. House music in the park. If that sounds like your kind of July, the Beaches International Jazz Festival 2025 should already be on your radar. Running July 4–27, this iconic event stretches across three weeks, three parks, and more than 30 city blocks of Queen Street East.

And best of all? It’s totally free.

What’s New and Unmissable in 2025?

This year marks the festival’s 37th edition, and organizers are turning things up with a jam-packed schedule of live music, dance parties, street festivals, and family-friendly fun. Expect genres like jazz, funk, salsa, indie, disco, blues, house, ska, and hip hop, plus emerging local acts and international stars.

Here’s a breakdown of the top events you’ll want to catch this July:

Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside

Jimmie Simpson Park | July 4–6

Kick things off in Riverside with three days of swing, jazz, and indie. Bring the family and enjoy food trucks, local vendors, and free swing dance lessons.

Highlights:

• July 4: The Jazz Mechanics, The Bomb (80s tribute)
• July 5: Swing Shift Big Band, Jackson Steinwall, U.N. Jefferson
• July 6: Angela Pincente Big Band, Zuffalo, Jerry Leger
  

TD Salsa on the Beach

Woodbine Park | July 11–13

Back as Canada’s biggest outdoor Latin music celebration, this weekend is your cue to grab a partner and dance barefoot in the grass.

Lineup Includes:

• Yani Borrell & Orquesta, Ricky Franco, SWA Divas
• Dance workshops, live bands, and Latin food trucks

TD Weekend at Woodbine Park

July 18–20

A weekend for funk fans, reggae lovers, and 90s hip hop heads. Featuring Toronto’s biggest free 90s throwback night, hosted by Master T.

Don’t Miss:

• July 18: Get On Up meets Renaissance
• July 19: Beatlemania, The Honeyrunners
• July 20: Shuffle Demons, The Human Rights

StreetFest 2025

Queen Street East from Woodbine to Beech | July 24–26 (7–11 PM)

It’s Toronto’s ultimate street party. More than 30 bands take over Queen East with live shows at every corner. Walk, dance, and snack your way through the strip.

OLG Weekend Series: Groovin’ in the Park

Woodbine Park | July 25–27

Celebrating 10 years of house, soul, and community, this series wraps the month with Toronto’s biggest electronic and dance party under the stars.

Weekend Vibes:

• July 25: Soul, funk, community jams
• July 26: Saturday Fever with legendary international DJs
• July 27: Indie vibes with CHLORINE, TANDM, and Avery Raquel
  

Other Notables

• July 22: Johannes Linstead’s Spanish Guitar Show at Beach United Church
  (Proceeds benefit Michael Garron Hospital)
• July 8, 15 & 22: TD Workshop Series – BigFamJam at Drom Taberna (9:30 PM)
  

Why Locals Love It

For over three decades, the Beaches Jazz Festival has brought people together across cultures, genres, and generations. It’s not just a music event—it’s a community tradition. Come for the music, stay for the food trucks, beer gardens, and friendly vibes.

Whether you’re dancing in the park or strolling through StreetFest, every part of this festival is about celebrating Toronto’s sound.

Event Details

• Festival Dates: July 4–27, 2025
• Venues:
  • Woodbine Park
  • Jimmie Simpson Park
  • Queen Street East (Woodbine to Beech)
    
• Admission: FREE
• Website: www.beachesjazz.com
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly; accessible via TTC
• Follow: @beachesjazz on Instagram and Twitter

Note: All details are subject to change by the organizers. Visit the official site for the latest schedule and updates.

More…

• https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/air-canada-pilot-air-traffic-controller-shortage-1.7544484
• https://www.beachesjazz.com
• https://www.destinationtoronto.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events/beaches-international-jazz-festival