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September 5, 2025

First-ever Water/Fall Festival is coming to Toronto

Toronto’s waterfront is getting an exciting new festival, and it’s happening this fall (and it's free to attend!).

The festival takes place over two weekends: September 27-28 and October 4-5.

Spanning the entirety of Toronto’s waterfront, there will be a variety of activities, events, markets, performances, and so much more, promising something for everyone.

The festivities are taking place at popular destinations along the waterfront, including Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront Centre, HTO Park, Spadina Pier, and more.

Sneak Peek Events and Activities at Water/Fall Fest

Concerts and Live Performances

Music Garden Concerts

Toronto's Music Garden will be transformed into a celebration of sound and light during a series of free live music performances.

Audiences can enjoy free daytime and evening performances enhanced by interactive lights that turn the space into an immersive experience.

Featuring a lineup of some of Canada’s brightest talents, like Sean Jones, Soulpepper Academy, Begonia, Charlotte Cornfield, and more!

See dates, times, and more information here

Fall Markets

Fall Harvest Market

Paying tribute to delicious autumn flavours, a Fall Harvest Market will fill Toronto’s urban beach (HTO Park) with festive food, drinks and fun. Activities will include firepits with s’mores, a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, live DJs and more.

See dates, times, and more information here

Interactive Art

As the Flower Returns

You're invited to contribute to Natalie King's drawing installation at HTO Park. Walk among spirits, plants, and animals native to this shoreline, and add to these images yourselves.

See dates, times, and more information here

And Even More at Water/Fall Fest

Mark September 27-28 and October 4-5 as busy in your calendar, because you don't want to miss out on Water/Fall Festival.

There's even more events and activities, from boat tours to art installations to silo projections and more.

See the full event lineup here

About Water/Fall Festival

Presented by a coalition of waterfront partners, the Water/Fall Festival offers a lineup of interactive art (on and off the water), harvest-themed food & drink market, live music and dance performances, a sustainable ‘makers’ market, boat tours and more.

This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.

Water/Fall Festival Sponsors and Partners