9 best things to do in Toronto over the August long weekend, Canada Reviews

The August long weekend is almost here, and Toronto is filling up with plenty of amazing activities to keep you busy all weekend long. From Daniel Caesar and Ne-Yo & Akon to Caribana and the National Bank Open, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.

Daniel Caesar at Scotiabank Arena

Toronto’s own Grammy-winning R&B star Daniel Caesar is making a hometown stop on his Son Of Spergy Tour on the long weekend! He’ll be performing on both Sunday and Monday with special guest Faye Webster. 

Veld Music Festival

Canada’s biggest electronic music festival is returning to Toronto’s Downsview Park for three days of the world’s top techno, house and electronic artists. See performers like Deadmau5, Illenium, Sarah Landry and more across three stages at Veld!

Ones — The Beatles #1 Hits

For six days only, a new The Beatles-themed live show is coming to Mirvish this week! Running until Sunday, Ones — The Beatles #1 Hits will feature Canadian musicians and lead vocalists performing the generational band’s top hits.

Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival

Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival, formerly known as Caribana, is back in the city this week for five full days of fun! Enjoy Mas bands, the Grand Parade, pool parties, a steel pan competition and so much more!

Ne-Yo & Akon at RBC Amphitheatre

Ne-Yo and Akon are hitting the road — together! The hitmaking artists are bringing their massive co-headlining Nights Like This tour to Toronto for two nights (a second date was added due to overwhelming demand). Catch them onstage on Friday and Saturday!

Toronto Food Truck Festival

If the long weekend is all about having amazing food outdoors, then look no further than the Toronto Food Truck Festival. Bringing 20+ of the best food truck vendors in Toronto and beyond to Woodbine Park, prepare to taste test everything from Vietnamese tacos to tornado fries.

Scarborough Ribfest

There’s more than one way to have a long weekend full of food in Toronto: don’t miss Scarborough Ribfest, running from Friday to Monday. Aside from countless opportunities to taste freshly barbecued ribs and sides, there will also be live entertainment at this free event!

National Bank Open

Canada’s biggest tennis event is launching in Toronto and Montreal this Saturday, and this year, we get the women’s tournament! Prepare to see athletes like Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez and Coco Gauff in the city as they face off for the National Bank Open.

Taste of India Festival

Nathan Phillips Square is turning into an all-day Indian food festival on Saturday and Sunday this long weekend! The Taste of India Festival is bringing live artists, incredible street food, free giveaways and more to the city for North America’s largest Indian festival.