Tamil Fest 2025: Toronto’s Biggest Tamil Street Festival Returns This August
Get ready for two full days of culture, flavour, and high-energy performances as Tamil Fest 2025 takes over Markham Road in Scarborough from August 23 to 24, 2025. Now in its 11th year, Tamil Fest has become the largest Tamil street festival outside of South Asia—and it’s only growing.
Whether you’re part of the Tamil diaspora or simply love exploring vibrant cultural events, this free street festival is an August highlight you shouldn’t miss.
Highlights of Tamil Fest 2025
Tamil Fest isn’t just an event—it’s an experience. Each year, it draws over 275,000 visitors with a lively mix of food, music, dance, and community spirit. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find:
Authentic Tamil Cuisine
From fiery Chettinad chicken to creamy payasam and thirst-quenching Jigarthanda, the food vendors will keep your tastebuds dancing.
Live Performances
Catch traditional and modern music, cinematic dance numbers, and international talent on stage. Past festivals featured high-energy dance crews, drummers, and Tamil singers who had the crowd cheering all night.
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Cultural Showcases
Browse handcrafted jewelry, Tamil-inspired fashion, and heritage exhibits. You’ll see everything from folk arts to henna stations, bringing together the past and present of Tamil artistry.
Family-Friendly Activities
The kids’ zone returns with face painting, interactive games, and cultural workshops perfect for all ages.
Event Schedule
Saturday, August 23, 2025
12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sunday, August 24, 2025
11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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While full performer and attraction details are still under wraps, organizers promise a bigger, bolder lineup than ever before. Follow @tamilfestTO for updates as the festival weekend approaches.
What’s Included
- Free admission for all attendees
- Live entertainment from local and global artists
- Dozens of Tamil food vendors and dessert stalls
- Interactive cultural exhibits and vendor booths
- Kids’ activities and family-friendly programming
- Street parking and TTC accessibility
How to Get There
Tamil Fest happens along Markham Road between McNicoll and Passmore Avenue in Scarborough. The area is wheelchair accessible and easy to reach via public transit.
TTC Routes:
- 102 Markham Rd
- 953 Steeles Express
- 53 Steeles East
What to Bring
- Cash (some vendors may be cash-only)
- Comfortable shoes (it’s a long walk of delicious distractions)
- Your appetite and curiosity
Why You Should Go
Tamil Fest is more than just food and fun—it’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and diversity. It’s a chance to support local Tamil businesses, meet artists, and take part in something that brings communities together across cultures.
Whether you’re going with family, friends, or solo, you’ll leave with new tastes, tunes, and maybe even a henna tattoo.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Time: Saturday 12 PM–11 PM | Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
- Location: Markham Road (between McNicoll Ave & Passmore Ave), Scarborough, Toronto
- Admission: FREE
- Website: www.tamilfest.ca
- Phone: (416) 240-0078
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Transit Access: TTC Routes 102, 953, and 53
Note: Event details may change at the organizer’s discretion. For the latest updates, visit the official website.
More…
- https://www.tamilfest.ca
- https://tamil-unity.com/events/72
- https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/tamil-fest
- https://www.overheretoronto.com/best-things-to-do-in-toronto-this-august-2025
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